Fiber and Wood Exhibit at Goodyear Cottage
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
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.
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.
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.
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.
