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Art on the Lawn

Saturday, May 3, 2008
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

12^th Annual Art on the Lawn

Enjoy great art, first rate blues music, art activities for kids, and good food and beverages - all on the beautiful lawn of the Museum.

The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History presents the 12^th Annual Art on the Lawn, an outdoor exhibit to be held Saturday, May 3, 2008 on the grounds of the historic Sutherlin Mansion. This juried art show will feature some of the region’s finest artists and craftspersons whose works will be for sale. Mediums displayed include painting, printmaking, stained glass, pottery, jewelry, beadwork, photography, and mixed media.

This year's judge is Bob Rankin.

Returning artists are Linda Gourley, Dry Fork, printmaking; Kenneth Bond, Danville, mixed media; Jonathan Scollo, Dry Fork, pottery; pastels and photography; Tim Moran and Janet Gaddy, Danville, pottery; Lee Farley, Danville, acrylic and scratchboard; Karen Shelton, South Boston, watercolor; Nell Fredericksen, Ferrum, stained glass and jewelry; William H. Moore, Jr., Burlington, wood; Deborah Graham, Ringgold, oil; Charlie Smith, Roanoke, photography; Kurt Lindquist, Danville, photography; Tracy Isley, Colfax, NC, jewelry; Gail Schaefer, Efland, NC, pottery. Also Lynn Hope McNees-Sams Jamestown, NC, jewelry; Charles Michael Costello, Jr., Willis, VA, wood sculpture; Cathy Farley, Danville, photographic keepsake collages; Carolyn Redding, Winston-Salem, NC, photography; James Underwood, Bedford, pastels; Barry Koplen, Danville, photography; Doug Cave, Stanleytown, VA, acrylics; Beverly Scollo, Dry Fork, textiles; Shelly Swann, Yanceyville, metal sculpture; Jeanne Lavinder, Ringgold, batik; Nancy Gosney, Danville.

In addition to original artwork, Logie Meachum, brilliant regional musician/performing artist who's established a following for his outstanding performances at the Museum's Storytelling festival, will be appearing. He will be playing (and singing) blues guitar from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Mike and Christie Strange, along with Stuart Jennings, local favorites in the Danville music scene will be performing from 3:00 - 4:00 pm.

Art activities for children this year include a huge, 9-foot canvas mural for children (of all ages) to paint on.

Bill Wilmoth will provide food for sale including hot dogs, hamburgers, funnel cakes, nachos, snow cones, and more. Beer and soft drinks will also be available for purchase.

Sponsors include: Barry L. Brown and Patricia B. Brown; Barbara H. Brown; Chatham High School; Chatham High School Beta Club; Wilkins & Co.; Harris, Harvey, Neal & Co., LLP; Awards and Trophy Shop and Custom Framing; Ben David Jewelers; Computer Barn; Squeaky Klean Janitorial Services; Robert C. Marsh, Jr. and Sandra F. Marsh; Motley Florist; Trane; Dewberry; PTL Contractors Inc.; M. Scott Waller/Scott & Stringfellow, Inc.

***This list of artists, specific mediums, and sponsors are subject to change at any time.***

Rain Date:
Sunday, May 4, 2008
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm