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IN League with Art
Written By: Cherie Faircloth | Issue: 2016/03 - March
With a refreshed board of directors, exciting new member benefits, and the growing popularity of the Summer and Fall Color shows, the Art League of Highlands and Cashiers is gearing up for a busy 2016.
The ALHC season officially gets under way with the first community artist reception scheduled for Monday, April 25, in the Atrium at the Bascom. These free monthly socials start with refreshments at 4:30 P.M., followed by a presentation of the artist’s work at 5:00 P.M. ALHC President Patty Calderone promises an exciting lineup of area art to be featured at the monthly receptions through November.
ALHC is proud to continue a strong collaboration with The Bascom this year as The Bascom generously hosts the popular monthly ALHC community art meetings and many summer programs for children.
“We are pleased to work closely with The Bascom, who provides a true home for local artists,” said Caldeerone. “It’s a pleasure for the ALHC to recognize Teresa Osborn, The Bascom’s new Executive Director. She excels at building consensus across communities that make up an organization like The Bascom.
“We also congratulate Sallie Taylor, The Bascom’s interim Executive Director and an honorary, lifetime member of ALHC, as she accepts the position of Chief Exhibitions Officer.”
The focus of the ALHC for 2016 is attracting new members. ALHC’s recent association with North Carolina’s Regional Artist Project Grants program adds a significant new member benefit for renewing members and artists considering ALHC membership. ALHC’s decision to join RAPG now makes local Macon County artists eligible for grant funding to assist with their artistic endeavors, no matter the medium or the stage of development of a project.
“It’s definitely adds a new dimension to ALHC membership,” said Calderone. “Membership renewals go out mid-February and information for new membership can be found on our website.”
Be sure to catch up on ALHC news in Laurel magazine, Facebook and the ALHC website at artleaguehighlands-cashiers.com for membership, monthly meetings, and show dates for the
2016 season.
