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January 2010

Art Teacher of the Year Exhibit

Recognizing Cathy Seburn for her continuing efforts with the after-school art program.

We will feature work from her classes!

Tyesha Weedon January 2010

Tyesha Weedon student artist of the month.

Her work remains on display until Jan 31st. Tyesha has a variety of art; Watercolor, Abstact Painting, Color-Pencil, Acrylic,craft art & mix-medium. Tyesha said she enjoys producing all styles of art. Tyesha is a student at Eastern Elementry, 5th grade.

Valentine's Window display!

Valentine's Window Would you like to paint a window display at the gallery with your friends? Maybe your class? Contact the Gallery for details.

Feb 5th 2010

Hagerstown Day Nursey Student Exhibit
"Fall & Valentine Art"

11am-1pm

Valentine

Regional Photographers
Juried Photography Exhibit
Submission Deadline
March 14, 3PM
Opening Reception Saturday, March 20, 3 - 5pm

Open Theme - Color or Black and White

The winners in each category will be awarded a two-person show in the gallery. Prizes donated by First Look Photo and Howard’s Art Supplies

Juror: Sterling “Rip” Smith

$25.00 Entry Fee, Three (3) piece maximum,
Maximum size 18”x24” All work must be framed with wires ready to hang.

Each entry must have attached to the back the title of the work, and the artist’s name and contact information.

Drop off entries at the Gallery. No later than 3pm Sunday, March 14

Download Entry form here

3rd April 2010

"Magic Show"

Featuring Dean Burket

Dean Burket

Seeking Solo Artists or Groups

Are you an artist looking for a location to exhibit your work? Contact CSAGI to book your show. Spaces on the 2010 calendar are still available.

Stone Jewelry by

Kathy Maher

Stained Glass Suncatchers by
Sheila Brannon

Sculpture

Jewelery by Gardner

Rev Martin Luther King Jr. Jan 18thrink some hot lemon with honey, 2010
Rev.Martin L. King, Jr Day
Mr Ron Pride will speak on Rev. King.
Light refreshment

3pm - 4pm

All welcome.

Black History Month Presentation
On Feb 20th from 1 to 3pm, Mr Greg Hamilton & Andy Smith will be our guesst speakers

"Are We Embracing Our Heritage?"

Topics to be discussed:

Slavery of Indians - Black Indians

I Am Somebody, But Who Am I?

Presented by: Mr. Gregory V. Hamilton

Council President;

American Indian Heritage & Education Association, Inc. (AIHEA)

“Local Black History”

An Interactive Presentation about the History of

the Jonathan Street Community

Presented by: Mr. Andy Smith of Brothers Who Care

Call to all artists
We are forming a co-op of local and regional artists to establish a perrmanent ongoing exhibit in the 2nd gallery.

Meet the Co-op Astist @ csagi.org May 1st, 1 to 5pm.
Artist work-shop & Demostations

Lite refreshments will be served. All welcome.

Please call the gallery for more information

CSAGI receives $10,000 funding grant from
City of Hagerstown &
Washington County MD, Convention and Visitors Bureau

Check Presentation

Pictured left to right; Bob Bruchey (Hagerstown Mayor), Ron Lytle (CSAGI) & Tom Riford (Convention and Visitors Bureau)

2009 Gospel Concert Photos online on Flickr!

www.flickr.com

Thank you all for your support and mark you calendars for February 6th 2010 when we return.

Recent classes at CSAGI

"Drawing/Coloring Theory" by Morgan Ballard

Lisa Bartell & Kathy Seburn teach
"painting with acrylics."

"Color Mixing & Theory" by Morgan Ballard

"Mono-printing" by Deborah Lesher
(from Linolnshire Elementary School)

Black History Month outreach class
By Dianne Hamilton at Easterm Elementary School

Student lead class by Jordan Cannon

3rd Saturday of each month at 12pm
Board meeting, all welcome!

We are seeking additional board members!

The School of the arts cannot exist without the efforts and commitment of the board of directors. Please consider lending your talents to this valuable community outreach organization.

Gallery Hours

Mon-Fri 11am to 3pm

Sat, Sun 1pm to 3 pm

after-school Programs

Mon-Fri 3pm to 7pm

We are a non-profit, 501(c)(3) school and gallery

dedicated to bringing art to the community

through after-school and community art programs.

Contemporary School of the Arts & Gallery, Inc.
4 W. Franklin Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 791-6191
e-mail ronlytle3@netzero.net
www.csagi.org