By Betty Rasmussen

The Jekyll Island Arts Association will not rest after their busy time with the Arts Festival but will be mounting a new show in the Gallery right away. March 19 to April 19, will feature Debra Yaun’s exquisite colored pencil art and the beautiful pottery of the Jekyll Island Pottery Guild.

Debra grew up in Tampa, Florida, where as a child she found she had a knack for drawing people. She painted a few commissioned portraits in high school, including the daughter of one of her teachers. In Sarasota, she graduated from Ringling School of Art and worked at Busch Gardens every summer as a quick sketch artist. After meeting her husband, an advertising web designer, at Ringling they moved to Atlanta. Debra has worked as a fashion illustrator, layout artist, a graphic artist and an art director. She quit working after her first child was born and returned to painting seriously in 1990. She started drawing and painting from photos of her own children and friends children, often late into the night. Debra displayed her work in a local library and at art shows but found donating pieces to local fundraising auctions was her best exposure. Initially most of her clients were from Gainesville and Buford, but now she has clients from all over the Atlanta area due to word of mouth. Debra has received many awards, has written quite a few books, and designed colored pencil and watercolor kits. Whether she’s drawing or painting animals or people, Debra’s work has an exactness that lends itself to pencil. Every hair is rendered, every detail articulated.

The Jekyll Island Pottery Guild has many, many talented artists whose work has graced the shelves of the Shop of Goodyear Cottage for a very long time. It is always with great anticipation that we look forward to the times when they move into the Gallery to display their talents as the 3-D part of the Gallery show for the month. Expect some beautiful and useful pieces of the highest quality from the greatest artists in the Southeast.

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The Jekyll Island Authority is a proud participant in the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia’s “Coastal Dawgs Unleashed” art fundraiser. The goal is to raise $200,000 to support the shelter’s daily operational expenses and the capital campaign to build a new shelter by recruiting thirty-area business to sponsor Dawgs. Local artist and member of the Jekyll Island Arts Association, David Millman, meticulously painted Jekyll Island’s, a 4-foot-tall fiberglass bulldog named “Essence of Jekyll Island”. Essie, as she is known to her friends, is adorned to represent all things wonderful about Jekyll Island. She will be on display on Jekyll Island for one year and then, she will be raffled off to the highest bidder. Start saving up because you will want her in your house!

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Artist David Millman has shared another sneak peek of his work on our Humane Society bulldog, Essence, who will be revealed at the Jekyll Island Arts Association’s Art Festival. After that, she will be on display on Jekyll Island for a year, then she will be up for auction. Start saving now!

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Antiques by Carla Cook Smith.

The Jekyll Island Arts Association will host the exceptional work of photographer; Carla Cook Smith and whittler; Ernest Shaver on exhibit at Goodyear Gallery January 4th – 31st. The artists’ reception will be held Sunday, January 10th from 1–3 p.m.

Photographer, Carla Cook Smith discovered a new side of her self when she picked up a camera. As a painter, she photographed places and things she wanted to paint. However she started to see the beauty of photography all on its own. The lens opened to show her the extraordinary beauty of ordinary things. Through the camera Carla takes the time to absorb the beauty of what is before her: storm clouds on the marsh, sand blowing across the desert, a dusty radio, an interesting reflection or a new perspective of a cemetery. Carla’s hope is that her work opens others to pleasant thoughts and new experiences.

Woodpecker by Ernest Shaver

Self taught in the art of hand carvings whittler, Ernest Shaver began wood carving with a pocket knife in 1980. Early on, he concentrated on hand carving walking sticks that feature mammals, reptiles, human faces, vines, and abstract images. Most recently, he started hand carving song birds and woodpeckers using several wood types such as bass, buckeye, and tupelo. Ernest strives to develop the implied image of each walking stick or bird by the natural shape of the original wood.

Admission is always free in Goodyear’s gallery and shop which is located in the Jekyll Island Historic District. Their regular hours are Monday–Friday, Noon–4 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

date | January 4th – 31st, Monday–Friday
hours | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
phone | (912) 635-3920
location | Goodyear Gallery
price | Free entrance

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Opening day of the exhibit will be November 2nd continuing thru November 29th. The Jekyll Island Arts Association sponsoring this exhibit will hold the artists’ reception Sunday, November 8th from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. This reception is free and open to the public.

Weavers Judith Krone, Kay Guilment, Christine Stanton, Janet Bealer, Lynn Pollard, Dianne Totten and Ann Doherty will exhibit fiber arts that represent their personal styles and creative stories. They are fascinated by gorgeous color; complex weaving structures; the elegant simplicity of design and the challenge of creating and weaving fabric. These talented weavers create one-of-a-kind creations that demonstrate their dedication and exploration of their craft. Wood turner, Bob Stanton reveals the essence of the wood in each unique
piece he creates. He feels the deeper he explores the more the wood reveals because each piece of wood is unique in and of itself. Thus enabling him endless creativity as a wood turner.

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Jekyll Island Authority is a proud participant in the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia’s “Coastal Dawgs Unleashed” art fundraiser. The Humane Society’s goal is to raise $200,000, to support the shelter’s daily operational expenses and the capital campaign to build a new shelter by recruiting thirty-area businesses to sponsor Dawgs. Talented artists from the Jekyll Island Arts Association will paint our 4-foot-tall fiberglass bulldog named “Essence” to represent all the wonderful things about Jekyll Island. The dog will be worked on from November – March were final touches will be done live at the Jekyll Island Arts Association’s Art Festival.

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In 1984 Len Poleszak founded the Jekyll Island Arts Association’s Guild and Pottery Shop. Si Fryer, one of the founders of the JIAA introduced Len to the craft that would change his life. The first time at a wheel Len immediately centered and threw a pot. No one was more surprised than he was and Len became hooked with “playing in the clay.” Over the years, he won prizes in JIAA festivals, sold lots of pots, exhibited many times, enjoyed teaching others and was always eager to learn more.
  
In 1992 and 1998 he took great pleasure in being on exhibit twice at Goodyear Gallery which featured his pottery and the pastels and glass work of his friend and old fraternity brother, Ed Cowley. In the 1998 exhibition notes Len said, “I have had the good fortune to work with many Guild members, winter guests, expert instructors and later, artists in residence. They all influenced my work – there is simply so much to learn and do, and not enough time! Meanwhile, I am having fun!” He loved the craft and he loved Jekyll Island.
  
John Webber thinks of photography as art appreciation shaped through the camera lens. He feels that using a camera is a method to reflect reality and preserve it for himself and others – in a most natural way. Through the years John used a camera matter-of-factly as part of his employment as a photojournalist. However, “retirement” launched a reevaluation of his photos and an interest in showing his work in juried competition, exhibits and festivals. Living in Watkinsville, Georgia, with his wife Marcia and his oldest son nearby, John is a member of the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, Athens Art Association, Monroe Art Guild, and the Athens Photography Guild. Yesterday and today John’s philosophy is the same: focus on the image, keep equipment simple…and appreciate the art of photography.
  
The exhibit will be showcased at Goodyear Gallery in Jekyll Island’s Historic District, June 2nd – 28th. The artists’ reception will be held Sunday, June 7 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.

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Come enjoy the music you grew up with, tunes that bring back the fond memories of yesteryear. Come enjoy the Three of Us, a popular musical group that performs pop and folk-type cover tunes from the 60’s and 70’s. Their tight vocals which come from many years of musical experience specialize in two and three part harmonies. The group features Bill Townsend on harmonica, guitar and vocals who has been performing professionally for over 30 years; Bo Fox on guitar and vocals with experience playing for over 45 years and Marie Toler, who joined the group about a year ago. Marie has been playing professionally for over 15 years and has become a focal point for the group’s performances. With her incredible bongo playing, stellar vocals and an arsenal of percussion instruments she keeps the audience wondering what she’ll do next. Making this band just plain fun to watch as well as hear. This free performance sponsored by the Jekyll Island Arts Association, on Tuesday, April 14 at 7:30 PM in Beachside Hall of the Jekyll Island Convention Center, will give you an opportunity to enjoy the best trio in the Golden Isles. For more information call 635-3920.

The Faircloth & Beasley Exhibit of Painting & Sculpture sponsored by the Jekyll Island Arts Association in Goodyear Cottage of the Jekyll Island Historic District is showing March 20th -April 19th. The artists’ reception will be held Sunday, March 22nd 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.

Goodyear Cottage will once again blossom this Spring with members’ creations during our annual Arts Festival Friday through Sunday March 13, 14, and 15. The Festival is the time for the Jekyll Island Arts Association to gather and celebrate among themselves and with the larger community. Our professional and intermediate artists mingle with beginner artists who are busy taking classes in January and February from our members who teach and share their skills.

The artists’ work will be available for purchase, along with our Festival Shop filled with more art and handworks. The Cafe will again feature Brunswick stew, sandwiches and drinks. For dessert treat yourself at our Bake Sale with local cookies, pies, cakes and breads. Raku, woodcarving, and other interesting demonstrations provide a great experience for children and adults alike. A variety of musical entertainment will be going on outside and inside Goodyear Malcolm Hanson’s piano performances will entertain as always. Our popular raffle will be held on Sunday afternoon.

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The Jekyll Island Arts Association invites everyone to Beachside Hall in Jekyll’s Convention Center on Tuesday, January 13th at 7:30 pm for an evening of Shag Dancing. Come and learn all about Shag dancing from The Golden Isle Shag Club, under the direction of Wayne Bennett. They will demonstrate the Shag, tell the history of this Southern dance and off audience participation.

This will be a fun evening for all. Admission is free, although donations will be gratefully accepted.

You’ll not want to miss the wonder of nature brought into the gallery of the Jekyll Island Arts Association during its exhibit running January 2 – 29. The show features the stunning photography of Randall Hollisand the unique and thought-provoking sculptures by Anthony Quickle.

Also, visit our shop and gallery in Goodyear Cottage in the historic district. Hours are Mon. Fri. noon 4pm and weekends 10-4pm. Everyone is welcome.

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The Jekyll Island Arts Association is proud to announce their September exhibit with featured artists Leah Holland, Dottie Clark, and Mary Whitty. The exhibit runs from September 1st-September 30th at Goodyear Cottage. The artists’ reception is Sunday, September 7th from 1-3 p.m. at Goodyear Cottage, in the Jekyll Island Historic District. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

The Jekyll Island Arts Association will host a presentation by Michael and Sarah Dowling entitled “An Author and Illustrator Demonstrate Their Books and Their Creative Process.” The presentation will be held at Beachside Hall in Jekyll’s Convention Center on September 9 at 7:30pm. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. For more information on any Jekyll Island Arts Association events, please call 912-635-3920.

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The Faculty Quartet of Franklin Pond Chamber Music (made up of Atlanta Symphony Orchestra musicians) will present a concert in Faith Chapel Saturday, August 2 at 7:00 for $15/person. The Student Showcase concert is Sunday, August 3 at 7:00 also in Faith Chapel for $10/person.
Tickets are available for sale at Goodyear Cottage in the Historic District, Jekyll Realty and Parker Kaufman Realtors at the shopping center. Seating is limited so advance reservations are encouraged.

Franklin Pond, an Atlanta-based classical string quartet program for talented young musicians, will return for the fourth year to rehearse and perform on Jekyll Island. Already this year Franklin Pond has performed at the Carter Library in Atlanta, Georgia. Each year, rehearsals are held for four student string quartets. Each quartet rehearses together throughout the summer and participates in a 4-day retreat to Jekyll Island, where they perform in the Historic District. Franklin Pond is a non-profit organization.
The Jekyll Island Arts Association is co-sponsoring this program with the Museum Department of the Historic District because we feel the importance of helping in the development of musical art.

For additional information please call Alice Jarrett at 912-635-9944 or visit www.franklinpond.org.

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Delightful driftwood carvings and beautiful watercolors will be the focus of the next exhibit at the Jekyll Island Arts Association’s Goodyear Cottage, located in the Historic District. Creator of driftwood critters, Philip “The Fish Man” Simmons and painter Bob Fisher will display their creations from June 30 to July 31 in Goodyear’s popular gallery.

Philip Simmons combines 35 years of graphic design skills with his love of nature and devotion to recycling to create unique driftwood creatures. His work begins with gathering driftwood from the coast of North Carolina, then deciding what creature he sees in each piece. He “liberates” fish, birds, whales and other creatures by adding hammered copper, tin, leather, other scraps of found materials and finally painted glass eyes. Little carving is done on each piece, which is one-of-a-kind, named, dated and signed. His critters are bound to make you smile! They have appeared in Southern Accents and Country Home magazines as well as in museums, galleries and gift catalogs.

Brunswick resident, Bob Fisher joined the the Glynn Art Association and took a watercolor class in 1997 as a result of years of enjoying his visits to Washington, DC galleries and museums during his lunch-hours. Inspired by watercolors by John Singer Sergeant, he now “understands that art is the timeless communication of feelings, attitudes and emotions.” He finds the flow of paint on wet paper to be both captivating and liberating at the same time. His background in science, engineering and education has contributed nicely to his art, and his use of linear and aerial perspective brings realism but does not overpower his impressionistic shapes. A regular teacher at the Glynn Art Association, he also enjoys plein aire painting.

You’re invited to see this exciting exhibit and meet the artists at a reception on July 6 from 1 – 3pm in Goodyear’s gallery. Visit the gallery and shop anytime during regular hours, Mon – Fri 12 – 4pm and weekends 10 – 4pm. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. 912-635-3920

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A wonderful exhibit will open at Goodyear Cottage on June 2, featuring the intriguing sculptures of Ray Garrett and the beautiful paintings of William D. Killen. The show will run through June 28 at the historic district home of the Jekyll Island Arts Association. Retirement to St. Simons has allowed Ray Garrett to concentrate on expressing himself through sculpting, using the mediums of clay, metal, paper mache, wood and fiber. The wood he prefers is Brazilian Suma plywood, which has eleven layers that accent the shape, definition and texture of the finished sculpture. He enjoys experimenting, and each piece you’ll see will be a one of a kind original. Ray wants his work to be entertaining to the viewer, and encourages visitors to touch any piece.Bill Killen, from Murphy, North Carolina, has a consuming interest in the use of light. He draws his inspiration from nature, and has captured light in his paintings from seashore to mountain streams in a natural setting. He studies the art of painting in acrylics and oil on a full time basis. In his travels, he has captured the beauty of nature in Arizona, Florida, France, Australia and now North Carolina. Everyone is invited to attend the opening reception on June 8 from 1 – 3pm – come and see this great exhibit and meet the artists. Regular hours at the shop and gallery are Monday – Friday, noon – 4pm and weekends, 10 – 4pm. Everyone is welcome to stop by, and admission is always free. Please call 912-635-3920 for more information.

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The Jekyll Island Arts Association welcomes two outstanding artists and their works to Goodyear Cottage May 6 through June1. Come and enjoy viewing the wonderful dolls made by Sandra Bishop as well as the fascinating colors and patterns found in the colored pencil works of Sherry Egger.

Sandra Bishop has been making dolls for over thirteen years. This self-taught artist is inspired by family members who surrounded her as she was growing up in Kentucky and by her deep love and appreciation for the history, culture and folks who live in the southern Appalachian Mountains. Her dolls are made with a wire armature covered with polyester stuffing and tightly woven Southern Belle muslin. The faces are sculpted with Premier clay and the clothing is hand made with vintage fabric. Sandra is a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild.

Sherry Egger originally studied commercial art and has worked as a graphic artist. Although she is expanding her mediums to pastels and acrylics, her medium of choice is colored pencils, which allow for rich, luscious color and great detail. Her art encourages the viewer to take a closer look at what sometimes may appear to be a rather unglamorous subject, and then see the incredible beauty hidden in its details. She is a member of the Colored Pencil Society of America, Glynn Art Association, Georgia Coastal Artists Guild and the Jekyll Island Art Association.

Everyone is invited to view the exhibit and enjoy a reception to welcome the artists on May 11, 1 – 3pm in Goodyear’s gallery in Jekyll’s Historic District. Admission is free to both the gallery and shop where regular hours are Mon – Fri, noon to 4pm, and weekends, 10 – 4pm. 912-635-3920.

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The Jekyll Island Arts Association is pleased to host the Eighth Annual Glynn County High School Students’ Juried Art Show. Running from April 22 – May 5 at Goodyear Cottage in Jekyll’s Historic District, the exhibit will feature some of the best of our students’ work. The show is open to all high school age students in Glynn County who are enrolled in a formal art program in the County’s public or private schools. This year the participating schools are Glynn Academy, Frederica Academy and Brunswick High School. Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded at this ‘for exhibit only’ show, with none of the artwork being for sale. Stopping in to visit David Veater’s Glynn Academy art class not only provided a glimpse of the students painting or sketching, but also a look at some of the wonderful projects that will be in the upcoming show. One eye-catching project was an array of realistic looking cardboard clothing, made using a technique called recto verso – meaning that both the front and back are realistically completed. Caitlin Barrow, a senior at Glynn Academy, likes the freedom provided to interpret set programs at her school. She says, “everyone works well together and is open to others’ ideas and art interpretations.”

Show coordinators for the Arts Association, Jim and Theresa LaPean, encourage the community, the participating students, their teachers, families and friends to come and share in the excitement of a variety of mediums on display. This exhibit is always an exciting opportunity to see what these talented teens have accomplished in the past year.

Everyone is welcome to view this exhibit by our young local artists and to attend the opening reception at Goodyear on April 27 from 1-3pm. Admission is free at the gallery and the shop where regular hours are Monday – Friday, noon – 4pm and weekends from 10 – 4pm. Call 635-3920 for more information.

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The works of Richard Fricks will fill the gallery at Goodyear Cottage as the Jekyll Island Arts Association opens its next exhibit on March 17. Richard will demonstrate a wide range of media in his show of recent works, which will be on display through April 21.
Although Richard has found acrylics to be his favorite medium, he will also show pen and ink work and block prints, which celebrate nature. He likes to paint on heavy bond paper and dab many shades of the same color, one on top of the other, building up an interesting surface. Most of his time is spent painting, but when he wants a break, he turns to block printing. “Instead of adding paint to create images, one cuts away the images, then rolls on a color.” Richard’s style and variety of work will make an exciting exhibit for Goodyear Cottage, in Jekyll’s Historic District.
A special opportunity to meet the artist and view the exhibit will be the opening reception on March 23 from 1 – 3pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. Regular shop and gallery hours are Mon – Fri noon – 4pm and weekends 10 – 4. Free admission, 635-3920.

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!

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An exciting combination of artwork will be featured at the Jekyll Island Art Association’s gallery January 4 – February 2 when it welcomes the artwork of the Georgia Coastal Artists Guild along with the popular Raku pottery by members of Jekyll’s Pottery Guild.

This is a homecoming event for the Georgia Coastal Artists Guild, as their first show took place here at Goodyear Cottage after their guild started in 1983. The 35 member group is involved in shows and numerous art related events in the community, including volunteering their time with local school children. They broaden their knowledge and capabilities by attending classes, workshops and hosting relevant speakers at their meetings. A wide range of media and a varied number of styles are represented within the group. We welcome them back!

Fifteen different potters from the Jekyll Island Pottery Guild will provide Raku pottery for another dimension to this exciting exhibit. Guild President, Tony Cerrato, explains: “Raku was developed in 16th century Japan and means ‘happiness through chance,’ because glazing results are generally unpredictable after firing.” Raku depends on rapid glaze firing of bisque pottery which is thickly glazed with low temperature glazes and fired to approximately 1800 degrees. When it’s removed from the kiln, the piece is placed in a container with paper or sawdust and sealed for about ten minutes. It is then quickly cooled with cold water. This process produces a unique look to the variety of pieces that will be shown. Jekyll potter Art Sennett, who studied his craft in Japan, was powerfully struck by the Japanese respect and appreciation for the intrinsic beauty of ceramic ware. “[They] considered [pottery] to be a living part of the world.”

Everyone is invited to an artists’ reception at Goodyear Cottage in Jekyll’s Historic District on January 6, from 1pm – 3pm. Shop and gallery hours are Monday through Friday 12pm – 4pm and weekends 10am – 4pm. Admission is always free.

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