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A Good Beginning for 2013

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              Oconee St Methodist Church, Athens Ga, by Rene D. Shoemaker, 2012

The Athens Area Arts Council was kind enough to put a shout-out about my current exhibits in their newsletter this month:

Silk paintings by Rene Shoemaker: See a collection of her silk paintings displayed and for sale at the new (and delicious) Broad Street Coffee (a new vegan/vegetarian restaurant), 1660 W. Broad St., Athens; 706-548-2266.

More artwork by Rene Shoemaker: This AAAC member has been busy! See painting on silk, waxed pencil on paper and silkscreen on paper at the Winter Art Show hosted by the Monroe Art Guild. The opening reception is 6-8 p.m. Jan. 25 and the exhibit is Jan. 15-Feb. 22. The exhibit takes place at 205 S. Broad St., Monroe, Ga. (Find Rene’s blog here.)

Rene Shoemaker exhibits in Minnesota:
If you’re traveling in the next couple of months or have friends in the Twin Cities area, spread the word about Rene Shoemaker’s participation in an exhibit, “A Common Thread,” at the Textile Center in Minneapolis, a national center for fiber art.
'This exceptional exhibition is unparalleled in showcasing the breadth of textile art. A true community event, the show features the work of over 60 of Textile Center’s members - and takes over our three gallery spaces in the process. A Common Thread illustrates the variety and innovation while honoring traditions in fiber art methods and forms. From weaving, quilting, knitting, and sewing, to needlework, lace making, basketry and beading - A Common Thread has it all.
The opening reception is 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 and the exhibit continues through March 2.The Textile Center is located at 3000 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, Minn.’
Thank you to the AAAC for promoting my work, and for being there to help support Athens artists. It looks like this is the beginning of a busy and productive New Year, and I do so appreciate the support of my friends and community.
Now tell me, what do you have planned for 2013?

Holiday Wishes for You


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          Happy Happy Holidays to You, my special friends!

                         Best wishes for a creative New Year.
                                                                                          -René

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René D. Shoemaker

                 fine art on silk

 rene.shoemaker@gmail.com         706.424.4739            www.ReneShoemaker.com  

Italy!

My mind has been in Italy lately… I have been working on several new pieces in preparation for a grant application. I looked through my sketches and photographs from two previous trips to Italy (in 1998 and 2007). They brought back great memories, of course, but also made me realize once more that for my process, I really need to BE THERE to experience the place! That’s by far the best way to create some really rich, meaningful artwork. I’m still pleased with the results of this experiment, though - I think maybe having those sense memories to call upon, and sketches to supplement the reference photos, made all the difference. So fingers crossed as I wait to hear about the Italy grant, and in the meantime, I wanted to share the new body of work with you: 

Roofs, Urbino, Italy 
 

Hillside, Urbino, Italy
 

Street Corner, Urbino, Italy
 

Piazza della Repubblica, Cortona, Italy
 

Via Mazzuoli, Cortona, Italy

 

Via Mazzuoli, Movimento, Cortona, Italy
 

Do you have any favorite places in Italy? Somewhere with a memory attached? Anywhere you long to visit, plan to go, have read about or heard about or seen in artwork? 

Art Around Town: November 2012

There’s so much going on lately! I have work up in three group shows around town. I hope you’ll have a chance to go by and check out some of the amazing artwork on view from Athens artists!

-Art by Claire Clements, Rene Shoemaker and Ally White

Our very own contemporary arts organization ATHICA has curated a show for the Athens Ford on the Atlanta Highway. What a great idea to install this in the showroom! We have art surrounding cars - or maybe I should say cars surrounding art?? Artist selected are Claire Clements, myself, and Ally White.

The reception on November 1st will celebrate not only the exhibit but also a new high school art scholarship that Athens Ford is sponsoring - they are doing a fine job of supporting the arts! If you know any high school students who may be interested, send them the application information, and remember that entries are due by November 30.

"Community,"ATHICA @ Ford, 4260 Atlanta Highway, Bogart, Ga 706.354.1130
Exhibit dates: September 15 - December 31, 2012
Reception: 7pm, Thursday, November 1 

-Cherry Lane Theatre, NYC, by Rene Shoemaker

On the very next day, November 2, there will be an opening reception for a show called “Fine Art by UGA Alumni.” This exhibit is at the Norcross Arts Alliance’s gallery and gift shop, The Nest, which is located in an amazing historic house. The show includes three of my pieces, and features all kinds of art from 20 fellow UGA art graduates. 

"Fine Art by UGA Alumni", The Nest, Norcross Arts Alliance, 17 College St, Norcross, Ga. 678.429.3005
Exhibit dates: November 2 - December 7, 2012
Reception: 6-9pm, Friday, November 2 

 
-Kennedy Road Beaver Pond, Oconee County, Ga. by Rene Shoemaker

And finally, Georgia Small Works” is on exhibit through November 9 at OCAF, the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, in Watkinsville, Ga. You might have already seen this silk painting of the Kennedy Road Beaver Pond in a previous post, but for this show, I included the preparatory drawing along with the finished work. What do you think? Is it helpful to be able to compare the two, or do you find the drawing distracting? Let me know!

Georgia Small Works”, OCAF, Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, 34 School Street, Watkinsville, Ga. 706.769.4565 
Exhibit dates: October 5 - November 2, 2012

Thanks for your support!