march 8, 2019 – april 26, 2019
opening reception: friday, march 8, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

a lifelong fascination with storytelling continues to inspire the art of hallie m. bertling.  after delving into a story’s origin, she uses a unique combination of icon patterns (and an imagined library of shoe designs!) to create vibrant paintings of classic faerie tales, books, and theatre works.

painting just the feet of each character, hallie lets viewers imagine themselves as the heroines or heroes of each adventurous tale.

hallie studied illustration at the savannah college of art and design and started her career in children’s books.  while still an illustrator, she has forged her own creative path– telling stories visually through the fine arts as well.  when her nose isn’t stuck in a book, hallie most loves to see her work ignite a passionate story memory– inspiring others to tell the tale to someone else.

you can read more about each painting’s creation process and its story origins at halthegal.art 

and you’re welcome to shop her story-inspired goodies at halthegal.etsy.com

halthegal’s original gouache and mixed-media faerie tale feet paintings, as well as some new faerie tale illustrations, are available for purchase in the centre stage theatre lobbies march 8 through april 26.

be sure to catch Into the Woods.
sponsored by: Allison Fields, Harriet and Jay Wallace, Ryobi
and Turner Padget
march 14 – april 6, 2019
call (864) 233-6733 for tickets
www.centrestage.org

View the work of local artists, Robin Aiken and Aurelie Klein at the TD Bank Gallery in the Greenville Chamber of Commerce through April 19, 2019.

Monday – Friday from 8:30 – 5:00 p.m.

The 29th Annual Upstate High School Art Exhibition
March 25 through April 19, 2019
Greenville Technical College’s Benson Campus Galleries
2522 Locust Hill Road, Taylors
Monday – Thursday 8 am – 8 pm, Friday 9 am – 4 pm

The Department of Visual Arts at Greenville Technical College’s Benson Campus is pleased to announce the 29th Annual Upstate High School Art Exhibit. The 174 artworks from 21 Upstate high schools showcase the advanced skills and techniques included in the Upstate high school visual arts’ instruction. Participating instructors, utilizing their highest standards of skill and content, selected each entry to represent their particular program. The exhibition is comprised of 12 categories including digital and web entries as well as traditionally developed works in drawing, painting, photography, and sculpture.

Alice Ballard graciously served as the 29th AUHSAE awards juror. Alice recently retired from teaching and currently lives and maintains a studio in Clover, SC. She has work in the collections of Renwick Museum of the Smithsonian Institution, Arrowmont School, Mint Museum of Art and the Greenville County Museum of Art. She received a Fulbright Grant to study in India, was invited with seven other artists to the International Ceramic Colony in Resen, Macedonia, and has received two South Carolina Arts Commission Individual Fellowships.

After closely considering each entry and choosing the award winners, Alice commented, “I found the drawings to be especially strong. This made me feel great about the direction of art in the upstate. After all drawing is often that major first step that becomes the underlying strength of an accomplished work of art. The clay work was another strong category. The work was varied and the pieces showed not only an advanced knowledge of technique in clay but the subjects were engaging and thought provoking. Metals was also strong. Again it showed excellence in technique and choice of subject.”

Please join us for a special ceremony and presentation of cash awards to winning students and their respective high school programs on Thursday, April 11th, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Cash awards have been made possible through the generosity of: Metropolitan Arts Council, Netalytics, Reel Video & Stills and the Greenville Tech Foundation. The exhibit is currently on view in the galleries at the Benson Campus and will remain on display through April 19th.

The exhibit and awards’ ceremony are free and open to the public.

For more information:
Pat Owens, 864-250-3051
Fleming Markel, fleming.markel@gvltec.edu

Wilkinson ART is pleased to announce the exhibition Line and Color – Works on Paper, a group show on view April 1-30, 2019, featuring artists Marty Epp-Carter, Tom Dimond, Nancy Jaramillo, Caren Stansell, and Freda Sue.

(No exhibition reception is planned at this time)

LOCATION: P. Fine Art, 1256 Pendleton Street, Suite D, Greenville SC, 29611.
This gallery is inside Saltbox, a “micro-retail” group of shops and services in the Village of West Greenville, near the Village Grind.

EXHIBITION CONTACT: Joel Wilkinson, Wilkinson ART, 864-235-4483, or email jwilkinsonstudio@gmail.com. For more information see http://lineandcolor.net.

This exhibition is held in the studio and gallery space of painter Young-sook Park. We are grateful for this showcase opportunity.

This exhibition will be on view 6-9pm during First Fridays, April 5.

The Aloft Hotel Downtown Greenville is hosting an exhibit of pastel paintings by internationally known pastelist, Erin Cronin-Webb as part of their focus on presenting the work of local artists

Art by 12 Furman University graduating seniors will be on display April 9-May 11 in Thompson Gallery of the Roe Art Building on campus. Thompson Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. A reception honoring the artists is set for Tuesday, April 9, 6-8 p.m. in the Roe Art Building. The artists will display a variety of mediums: painting, ceramics, photography, mixed media, digital painting and sculpture. Many works will be available for sale.

The Class of 2019 offers this statement about “Énouement”:

“Each senior’s work references something specific to their personal journey, for example, struggling with depression, overcoming the stages of grief, experiencing the world through their sanctuaries, and relaying stories that focus on the transformative power of imagination and art. The title ‘Énouement’ references each senior’s bittersweet longing to tell their past selves how they have navigated the twists and turns of life. Now, in the future, feeling the depths of Énouement, the seniors tell their past selves how it all turned out and the lessons they gleaned along the way.”

Students displaying work are: Louisa Bristol (Houston, Texas); Finley Buchanan (Greenville); Katherine Fleet (Memphis, Tennessee); Sophie Harris (Greenville); Corrine Helman (Lewisville, North Carolina); Ezabell Michell (Atlanta, Georgia); Sarah Murdaugh (Greenville); Campbell Sullivan (Columbia); Aaron Templeton (Knoxville, Tennessee); Olivia White (Sarasota, Florida); Anneli Wingertz (Hockessin, Delaware); and Lauren Zimmerman (Arden, North Carolina).

For more information about the exhibition, contact Furman’s Department of Art at 864-294-2995.

The true story of the small town that welcomed the world.

Broadway’s Come From Away has won Best Musical all across North America!

The New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

Don’t miss this breathtaking new musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein and helmed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!”

On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all.

Wheel Session 64
Kevin Korschgen Quintet
Thursday, April 18, 2019
7:30 – 9:30 pm

Underground Music
1801 Rutherford Rd.
Greenville, SC 29609
Admission $15 (Cash only)

Kevin Korschgen, jazz drummer and music educator, first moved to Chicago in 1980 to join a band called “Rush Hour”. He began teaching jazz in 1983 at Notre Dame High School for Boys, where he led the school’s award-winning jazz ensemble, During a three-year sojourn to Santa Fe, NM, Mr. Korschgen served as Artistic Director of the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association, and as Director of Bands at Santa Fe High School. Upon returning to Chicago in 2007, he became the Principal Conductor of the Chicago Public Schools All-City High School Jazz Ensemble and served as Jazz Coordinator at the Chicago High School for the Arts (Chiarts).

Mr. Korschgen has performed with many of Chicago’s finest jazz musicians, including Pat Mallinger, Scott Burns, Jody Christian, Neil Alger, Chris Foreman, Ryan Cohen, Tito Carrillo, Micah Frazier, Rob Amster, Kelly Sill, Dennis Carole, Victor Garcia, Rubin Alvarez, and Steve Sanders just to name a few. He has toured with Detroit’s trumpeter Marcus Belgrave and played ‘jobbing dates’ with pianist Lyle Mays.

Mr. Korschgen and wife Pamela now reside in Greenville, SC where he enjoys teaching, writing, and performing. Kevin hosts the Upstates Wheel Sessions jazz performance series, where as the sessions’ resident drummer he has performed with many of the Carolinas’ foremost jazz musicians. His quintet features four of these musicians: Jason Moore/tenor sax, Brad Jepson/trombone, Philip Howe/piano, and Danny Iannucci/bass.

The “Wheel Sessions” is a jazz performance series hosted in Greenville South Carolina. Performances begin at 7:30 pm, and are held in front of an intimate listening audience. Attendees may BYOB.
Directions: When arriving at 1801 Rutherford Rd drive to the left, all the way behind the main building #1 and near the water tower. Park and follow the signs that lead you into Underground Music.

Opening Reception
6pm-9pm, with a short artist talk at 6:30pm

This photography show is about the “abandonment” of Greenville’s textile industries featuring the historical remnants of the Industrial Age with mysterious images printed on high definition aluminum metal. The art inspires reflection on the changes in our work and economy.

Hampton Station in the Water Tower District
Lever Gear, 1320 Hampton Avenue Ext., Unit 4A
Greenville, SC 29601

The show will run thru May 19th, 2019.

Come out to Methodical Coffee Downtown on April 19 for a gathering in celebration of the release of Where Heaven Was, a collaboration between local artist Annie Koelle and poet Angie Thompson. The evening will begin at 6 pm, with wine and hors d’oeuvres, music by Glory Day Loflin, and a reading from Angie Thompson.

tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zine-launch-party-tickets-59144498788.

One place. One stop. lots of art. | April 26 – May 31, 2019

One-Stop Open Studios is an exhibit featuring the works of over 80 local artists who have participated in the fall Greenville Open Studios event between 2002 – 2018. Each artist is invited to submit a 12 x 12 (x12) inch piece for the exhibit which runs in conjunction with Artisphere, Greenville’s premier arts festival. The exhibit allows for greater exposure and awareness of Greenville-area visual artists.

Come see us during Artisphere weekend!
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Sunday: Noon – 6:00 p.m.

A new exhibition by contemporary artist Phillip Livingston opens Friday, April 26 at 6:00 PM at Studio 220 in the Hyatt at NOMA Square in downtown Greenville, SC.

Phillip’s work explores the raw aesthetic of the natural world, order and chaos, and the relationship between civilization and nature.

The exhibition will feature new large-scale oil paintings. Smaller works will also be available for purchase the night of the show.

Light refreshments will be served.

Steve’s hip caused him to miss his slot in the fall–thanks to his former student, Matt Dingledine, the show went on but, now, hip replaced–yeah, he’s hip again! His trio, w/Greg Alewine, base, Brendan Williamson, piano, w/vocals by Jamey Wright will fill the museum w/jazz.

Friday, April 26, 2019
8:00 PM
South Carolina Governor’s School
of Arts and Humanities
15 University Street
Greenville, SC 29601
This is a free concert underwritten by South Carolina Federation of Music Clubs

For over a decade, Eric Tran and Nathan Cheung have performed four-hands originals, transcriptions, and classics alike with a focus on bringing humor and joy to the classical music world. Happy Dog Duo has been performing four-hands and two-piano repertoire together since they were in middle school. They won both the 1st Prize and the Abild American Music Award at the 2017 Ellis Duo-Piano Competition, hosted by the National Federation of Music Clubs. Happy Dog Duo was awarded the 1st Prize in the inaugural MTNA-Stecher and Horowitz Two Piano Competition 2018, and most recently they won the Ohio International Piano Duet and Duo Competition 2018. They have also won a record-setting 13 gold medals in piano duo events at the United States Open Music Competition and have performed with the Stanford Symphony Orchestra, Diablo Symphony Orchestra, Vallejo Symphony, and the Pittsburg Piano Festival Orchestra.

As part of the internationally-acclaimed, award-winning Pawn: The Musical, they toured Korea, China, Canada, and New York. Happy Dog has also made multiple appearances at the Aspen Music Festival. They perform extensively in the San Francisco Bay area – their hometown – and they were the first piano duo ever to perform in Bing Concert Hall as well as in the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts.

The name Happy Dog comes from their eponymously-titled 30-second compositional “masterpiece”, Happy Dog. Neither Nathan nor Eric own any dogs.

Explore drums, rhythms, & songs from the four corners of Africa & beyond! Multi-ethnic percussionist Jeff Holland will lead your festive musical journey, celebrating the universal language of music. FREE! All ages welcome! Instruments provided!

25 Pinehurst Drive, Greenville, SC 29609
Sunday, April 28, 2019 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm

The Artist Next Door was started by local stained glass and mixed media artist Sherrill Hill.  Sherrill wanted to offer local artists in the area the opportunity to display and sell their works in a fun and casual outdoor atmosphere; as well as give collectors and guests the opportunity to meet and mingle with the artists!   The Artist Next Door is in its 4th year, and takes place each Spring and Fall.  It is a juried event, and continues to grow as board members seek out additional artists who are a good fit for the show.

In addition to Sherrill’s stained glass and mixed media, there are oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings, pottery, handmade jewelry, custom wood furniture,  iron work…and much more!!  This is a great opportunity to support local artists and purchase meaningful Mother’s Day gifts!

This is a public event and there are free shuttles available from Northside Methodist Church to the event.

https://www.facebook.com/TheArtistNextDoorSC/

Welcome back Carolina Bronze Handbell Ensemble for a musical program featuring a blend of folk music, light jazz, and original songs. Come early for the best seat!

All Sundays at 2 are free and sponsored by Duke Energy.

$400 in prize money!
To finish National Poetry Month with a magical bang – don’t miss this exciting high-energy poetry slam which will spotlight emerging and veteran female poetic artists from across four states. This event, founded in Greenville by Kimberly Simms, inspired the creation of the national WOWps.

Coffee Underground. 1 East Coffee Street.

Additional information at http://witsendpoetry.blogspot.com

Monday, April 29, 2018
7:00 p.m at The Velo Fellow,  (Underneath Mellow Mushroom)
1 Augusta St #126, Greenville, SC 29601
Come early to grab a seat, grab a drink and mingle

Straight No Chaser has had an amazing decade. In that time, the group has sold more than 1.6 million albums in the US and amassed more than 100 million YouTube views thanks to tightly arranged songs, impeccable vocal harmonies, and a healthy sense of humor.

So much of what Straight No Chaser has done over the past 10 years is the stuff of dreams. They’ve collaborated with Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Dolly Parton, to name a few. They’ve performed on national TV early in the morning on Today and long after dark on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. They’ve toured North America, Europe, and Australia, and consistently rank among Pollstar’s top 100 touring acts in North America.

Ten years after turning a collegiate hobby into a recording career that has taken them around the world on tour, the a cappella group tells its story through music on One Shot. Their seventh LP features 16 genre-spanning songs and 10 entertaining conversational interludes, as the members of Straight No Chaser trace their unlikely rise from an undergraduate singing group at Indiana University to a beloved Atlantic Records act with a devoted international fanbase.