The Big Read

    featuring

The Maltese Falcon

 

Opening Reception

February 3, 2012

5 pm to 7pm

 

 

This winter, the Golden Isles Arts and Humanities "BIG READ" project spans 3 counties and focuses entire communities on one work of literature, The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett. "The Big Read"  feature exhibit which runs thru March, 2012, showcases the artwork of juried artists depicting their inspiration from the book. 

 

We will host a special reception for this FEATURE Show and are planning for costumes, live jazz music, and more!  Roar back to the 20's and 30's and swing into the mood. 

 

 

Opening Reception

February 3, 2012

5 to 7 PM

 

 

The Old Jail Art Center is located at 404 Northway in downtown historic Darien, GA.

 

The galleries and museum are FREE to visit

and our Gift Shoppe is filled with locally crafted items!

 

Hours of operation are 10 am to 4 pm Tues. through Sat.

(912)-437-7711

 

 

 

 

 

A Class Act

 

featuring original paintings by

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carla Herring, Pat Sylvester, Carol Hartly

Betty Vaughn, Minet Glenn and Renee Sutton

 

On display thru January 31, 2012

at

The Old Jail Art Center

 

A Class Act features students of

MAA instructor, Carly Hardy

 

 

 

Artist Information

Applications for Art In The Park Deadline - March 21

Late fees will be added after 3/21!

 

2012 Gallery Change Out Dates - March 31, June 23

September 29, December 29

Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm

 

Blessing of the Fleet

Application for Artwork Submission                       

 

 

Women of Mystery

The Big Read Women of Mystery Discussion

 

The Maltese Falcon defined detective fiction, and Sam Spade epitomized the hard-boiled private detective character. What has historically been a male-dominated genre is not anymore. Female authors have brought us female versions of the private detective, as well as characters that solve crimes while doing their jobs as police investigators, lawyers, park rangers, medical examiners, and housewives.

 

At the Women of Mystery discussions, participants are asked to come to casually discuss favorite female detectives in fiction: how are they similar to each other and how are they different? And, how do they stack up to their male counterparts?

 

So, come tell the group about your favorite female investigator and listen to what others think about women of mystery.  Not yet a fan of female detective fiction? That’s okay, come anyway, and maybe you’ll be inspired to give the women a shot.

 

Discussions led by Ann Mason.

 

 

February 8, 11AM

Old Jail Art Center, 404 Northway, Darien

 

 

 

NEW! Jewelry Class

"Get Wired"

 

Instructor: Lisa Kent

A fun class for beginners who like to bend wire and hammer creating a earrings or pendants. The basics will be covered such as the wrapped loop, forming and hammering, as well as going over sizes and properties.

Supplies are provided.

Eye protection is desirable.

$28 members

$33 non-members

Dates : Monday, February 20th (6 to 8:30pm)

Saturday, February 25th (9 to 11:30am)

 

A four week class will begin February 21 thru March 13.

Call the Art Center to register or for more information.

912-437-7711

 

 

Painting Classes

 

Oils or Acrylics, Basics & Advanced Techniques

Thursdays, 1-3:30 PM

Classes begin January, 2012, 4 week sessions

Instructor: Carly Hardy

Location: 111 First St. West, Darien

 

Oils or Acrylics, Tuesdays, Morning or Afternoon

Adult Intermediate/Advanced

Instructor: Karen Burnett

Location: Old Jail Art Center Upstairs

Class Size Limited

 

Please call  912-437-7711 for information

about supplies and registration.

 

Classes run on a monthly schedule.

 

Pottery Class

 

Thursday 4-6 pm

Instructor: Margaret Olsen

$20 members/$25 non-members

$25 bag of clay/glaze extra

Location: Old Jail Art Center