Spotlight: Jekyll Island Arts Association
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009The Jekyll Island Arts Association’s next exhibit emphasizing the aspects of meticulous detail and exceptional craftsmanship will feature watercolorist, Randy Hodges and the Jekyll Island Pottery Guild.
Over the years, many members of the Jekyll Island Pottery Guild have had individual shows at Goodyear Cottage. This summer, fortunately for the Golden Isles, they will present a group show comprised of several advanced level members including, Dave Palmer, Al Kline, Nan Phillips, Bonnie Newell, Sue Gertis, Art Sennett and Pat Sennett. The exceptional craftsmanship of these artists will include both functional and decorative items in a wide range of styles. The Jekyll Island Pottery Guild maintains a shop in the basement of Goodyear Cottage and recently opened an annex in the Jekyll Island Shopping Center. The guild members specialize in wheel throwing, hand building, slab and sculpture work. They participate in the Garden Club Bazaar, Tidelands Nature Festival, the Jekyll Island Arts Association’s Annual Arts Festival and other events throughout the year.
Painter Randy Hodges, a native of Tennessee, specializes in watercolor and emphasizes meticulous detail and the play of light and shadow. His subjects span off-the-beaten-path locations, the celebration of local traditions, and the beauty of Europe’s small towns and villages. After retiring from a successful career in advertising Randy turned to painting as a hobby. He is an active member of the East Tennessee Watercolor Society, Dayton Art League, and the Rhea County Arts Council. He lives with his wife, T.J., on Watts Bar Lake in Spring City, Tennessee.
The Randy Hodges and Jekyll Island Pottery Guild Exhibit will be on display in Goodyear Cottage located in the Jekyll Island Historic District from July 2nd – August 2nd with the artists’ reception on Sunday, July 5th from 1 – 3 PM. Admission is always free at Goodyear’s gallery and shop, where regular hours are M-F Noon - 4 PM and weekends 10 AM- 4 PM. For more information call 635-3920.
George Netherton, painter, and metal sculptor, Tyler Dominey, feel the Golden Isles are a target rich, inspirational environment for natural light and beauty. These talented artists will be showcasing their inspired works in an upcoming exhibit sponsored by the Jekyll Island Arts Association in the Gallery of Goodyear Cottage in Jekyll Island’s Historic District.
Forms, colors and light that are discovered and found in nature are most intriguing according to George Netherton. He believes it is the context of nature that gives these elements life as well as making them challenging and elusive. Growing up in New York, where he had opportunities to visit many of the great museums and galleries, George was always fascinated by 
design and form. His greatest influences are from many of the American Masters and the California Impressionists. While traveling on business George would seek out galleries, exhibits and museums to enjoy their work. Finally, nine years ago, he sought out his own instructor to take weekly lessons in the art form he loves. George is the Past President of the Georgia Coastal Artists Guild and specializes in landscape and architectural paintings.
The 2008 Jekyll Island Arts Festival is Friday - Sunday March 7-9. The hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the grounds of Goodyear Cottage in the Historic District. Admission is free. Members present their entries to be judged on Friday morning. The categories are painting, photography, pottery, woodcarving, fiber arts, porcelain arts, handicrafts and ceramics. The festival shop will feature many items for sale by members, and the café, brunswick stew and other favorites will be served! Be sure to peruse the bake sale for dessert. Marshgrass Bluegrass Band performs while you watch demonstrations by weavers, carvers, painters, and potters. Be sure to enter the raffle to win some of the donated art!