Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
Taylor Kinzel Gallery
Bring a new, unopened toy to the gallery and you could win an original Greg Osterhaus painting. All toys will be donated to Toys for Tots.
City/State: Roswell, Georgia. Art Gallery: Taylor Kinzel Gallery. Artist: Greg Osterhaus. Contact Number: (770) 993-3555.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
16 Elizabeth Way
Roswell, GA 30075.
4th Annual Golden Gala
The 4th annual Fall Golden Gala will be held Saturday, November 7, 2009, at the Georgia Aquarium. This exciting event will honor legendary community leaders Lois Blonder and Marty Pollock and feature dinner and dancing as well as a raffle and live auction with the theme “A Celebration of Legends.” Attendees will be able to tour the Aquarium prior to the event, starting at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $200 per person; $100 for those under 40 years old and over 80 years old. Proceeds will benefit The William Breman Jewish Home and ensure that its elderly residents receive the finest possible care.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Non-Profit: Yes. Organization: The William Breman Jewish Home. Contact Number: (770) 953-2040. Cost: $200 per person; $100 for those under 40 and over 80.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 7:45 PM – 11:00 PM.
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker Street
Atlanta, GA 30313.
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
Atlanta Artists Exhibition at Astolfi Art
Astolfi Art invites you to attend an exhibition of works by Atlanta artists Todd Murphy, Felice Sharp and John Folsom.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Art Gallery: Astolfi Art. Artist: Todd Murphy, Felice Sharp, John Folsom. Contact Number: (404) 307-0215.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Astolfi Art
1170 Howell Mill Road
Suite P-16
Atlanta, GA 30318.
For more info visit www.astolfiart.com. Exhibition by Atlanta Artists: Todd Murphy, Felice Sharp and John Folsom
A celebration of a rare combination of works by three Atlanta Artists in a unique setting.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Art Gallery: Astolfi Art. Artist: Todd Murphy, Felice Sharp, John Folsom. Contact Number: (404) 307-0215.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Astolfi Art
1170 Howell Mill Road, Suite P-16
Atlanta, Georgia 30318.
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Friday, November 13, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
The 2009 Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Christmas House
The 2009 Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Christmas House to benefit the Alliance Children’s Theatre is well on its way to becoming the most successful Designer Show House ever. Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine has designated 1795 West Wesley Road as the Christmas House for 2009.
From the winding wooded lanes of Connecticut Back Country, where the fabled estates of Fairfield County co-exist with historic Colonial homes, came the inspiration for “Fairfield,” the 1795 West Wesley Road residence designed by William T. Baker.
The Christmas House features rooms and touches by more than 20 diverse designers and is a wonderful place to be inspired. Take part in any of the numerous events occurring at the house. This is your invitation to Atlanta's premier holiday event.
For more information like purchasing tickets, tour times and parking, please visit atlantachristmashouse.com.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact: (404) 733-4620.
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 10:00 AM – Sunday, December 6, 2009, 5:00 PM.
1795 West Wesley Road NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327.
For more info visit atlantachristmashouse.com. Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
The Studio Glass Movement, the True Story of an Art Form
Seranda Vespermann of Vespermann-Cooper Gallery will tell the amazing story of the American studio art glass movement, which began less than 50 years ago. Vespermann opened the gallery in 1984, and over the last 25 years, she has become known as “The Glass Lady” to many Atlantans. A glass artist herself, her stained-glass commissions are seen nationwide.
All events are included in the purchase of your Christmas House ticket. Events are subject to change. Before driving long distances, please check AtlantaChristmasHouse.com for the most up-to-date information on events.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia.
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
1795 W. Wesley Road NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
via the IBM Office Complex
at 4111 Northside Parkway NW
Atlanta 30327.
For more info visit www.vespermann-coopergallery.com. Tabletop Extravaganza
Be sure to check out this year’s first-ever holiday tabletop spectacular, “Entertaining by Design.” Six of Atlanta’s chicest shops will be featuring elegant tablescapes dressed for the holidays throughout the entire run of this year’s Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Christmas House, November 14-December 6. Dressed with beautiful china, decorative linens, unique floral designs and amazing crystal and flatware, each table is sure to inspire. For more information, visit atlantachristmashouse.com. Participants: B.D. Jeffries • Erika Reade • Hermes • Kathryn Leach Home • Lush Life Home & Garden • OwenLawrence • Pierre Deux
All events are included in the purchase of your Christmas House ticket. Events are subject to change. Before driving long distances, please check AtlantaChristmasHouse.com for the most up-to-date information on events.
(404) 733-4620.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia.
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 12:00 PM – Sunday, December 6, 2009, 1:00 PM.
1795 W. Wesley Road NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
via the IBM Office Complex
at 4111 Northside Parkway NW
Atlanta 30327.
For more info visit atlantachristmashouse.com. Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Sunday, November 15, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
High Arts Day: Fashion, Art & Home Decor
At 8 a.m. on November 16, those attending the 14th annual High Arts Day will gather at Saks Fifth Avenue for coffee and private shopping while viewing the latest fashion trends and visiting with new and old friends. Next on the agenda is a motor coach ride from Phipps Plaza to tour and visit two distinguished Atlanta homes filled with fabulous works of art and antiques. The activities continue when our patrons arrive at the High Museum of Art and shop at a trunk show that includes exquisite jewelry by Gogo Ferguson. Also available for purchase will be home goods from Brookhaven’s new design boutique, The Mercantile, purses from Timmy Woods, cashmere wraps from Magaschoni, wearable art from Elements of Style, and leather belts from Beehive by megandcait. The tables in the Wieland Pavilion Grand Lobby will be set for lunch and “garnished” with original sculpture and paintings created by local artists. A silent auction will offer many beautiful pieces for purchase, including Atlanta-based sculptor David Landis’s…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 733-4429.
Monday, November 16, 2009, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
&
Saks 5th Avenue
3500 Peachtree Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30326-1222.
For more info visit www.high.org. J Tribble Antiques introduces new lines of kitchen and bath hardware
As part of a series of special events hosted by Miami Circle tenets, J Tribble will introduce two new lines of kitchen and bath hardware:
Finesse is pewter that is hand made in England and Barz is hand made in Colorado. Holiday refreshments will be served all week.
For more information, please call (404) 846-1156 or visit www.jtribbleantiques.com.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia.
Monday, November 16, 2009, 9:00 AM – Friday, November 20, 2009, 5:00 PM.
J Tribble Antiques
747 Miami Circle
Atlanta, GA 30324.
"Majolica" at Dearing Antiques
As part of a series of special events hosted by Miami Circle tenets, join Dearning Antiques for a discussion on Majolica. Refreshments will be served.
For more information please call (404) 233-6333 or visit www.dearingantiques.com.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia.
Monday, November 16, 2009, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
670 Miami Circle
Atlanta, GA 30324.
Complimentary Refreshments at Franya Waide Antiques & Interiors
As part of a series of special events hosted by Miami Circle tenets, Franya Waide Antiques & Interiors will be serving complimentary refreshments.
For more information, please call (404) 352-2300 or visit www.franyawaide.com.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
668 Miami Circle
Atlanta, GA 30324.
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
Belvedere Open House
As part of a series of special events hosted by Miami Circle tenets, Belvedere will be offering complimentary champagne and refreshments all week.
For more information please call (404) 352-1942 or visit www.belvedereinc.com.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 11:00 AM – Saturday, November 21, 2009, 5:00 PM.
721 Miami Circle
Atlanta, GA 30324.
Arts & Crafts at Tumbleweed
As part of a series of special events at Miami Circle, Tumbleweed will host an arts and crafts event, featuring woodcarving and basketweaving. A complimentary taste of black beans and spicy cornbread will be offered, along with spirited lemonade. Also, a baked goods table will feature sweet rustic treats. Come and enjoy!
For more information, please call (404) 214-1490 or visit www.tumbleweedrusticfurniture.com.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
674 Miami Circle
Atlanta, GA 30324.
"The Sensational Story of Glass" at Vespermann-Cooper Gallery
As part of a series of special events hosted by Miami Circle tenets, join Diane Salley at Vespermann-Cooper Gallery as she discusses the the history of glass. Complimentary wine, cheese and crackers will be served.
For more information, please call (404) 266-0102.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
764 Miami Circle
Atlanta, GA 30324.
Acquisitions French Furniture Sale
As part of a series of special events hosted by Miami Circle tenets, Acquisitions will be offering discounts on furniture from France. Complimentary French wine will be served.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
631 Miami Cir NE
Atlanta, GA 30324.
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
"Accessorizing: A Balancing Act" at Pierre Deux
As part of a series of special events hosted by Miami Circle tenets, join interior designers Theresa Chovan and Anita Crosby at Pierre Deux for a discussion and demonstration on accessorizing. Coffee and Madeleines will be served.
Please call (404) 264-0556 or email atlanta@pierredeux.com to R.S.V.P.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
721 Miami Circle
Atlanta, GA 30324.
"Building Custom Lamps" at The Lamp Shoppe
As part of a series of special events hosted by Miami Circle tenets, learn how to build custom lamps with beautiful shades at The Lamp Shoppe.
For more information, please call (404) 233-2100.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
800 Miami Circle
Atlanta, GA 30324.
Acquisitions Italian Furniture Sale
As part of a series of special events hosted by Miami Circle tenets, Acquisitions will be offering discounts on furniture from Italy. Complimentary Italian wine will be served.
For more details call (404) 261-2478 or visit www.acquisitionsinteriors.com.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
631 Miami Cir NE
Atlanta, GA 30324.
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
Joseph Konrad Holiday Open House
As part of a series of special events hosted by Miami Circle tenets, join Joseph Konrad for a Holiday Open House.
For more information, please call (404) 261-3224 or visit www.josephkonrad.com.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
693 Miami Circle
Atlanta, GA 30324.
"Old, New or In Between–Tips for the Savvy Shopper"
As part of a series of special events hosted by Miami Circle tenets, join the The Gables Antiques as they host certified appraiser, Susuan Higley, for lessons on how to be a savvy shopper. Complimentary tea, champagne and sweets will be served.
For more information, please call (404) 231-0734 or visit www.thegablesantiques.com.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
The Gables Antiques
711 Miami Circle
Atlanta, GA 30324.
Restoration Demonstration at Foxglove Antiques & Galleries
As part of a series of special events hosted by Miami Circle tenets, Freda Durrett Nichols of Durrett Studio will demonstrate the restoration of fine art and gilded frames. Bring your own artwork for a free restoration evaluation. Christmas Cosmos, wine and delicious holiday hors d'œuvres will be served.
For more information please call (404) 233-0222 or visit www.foxgloveantiques.com.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Foxglove Antiques & Galleries
699 Miami Circle
Atlanta, GA 30324.
Acquisitions Upholstery Sale
As part of a series of special events hosted by Miami Circle tenets, Acquisitions will be offering discounts upholstery from North Carolina. Complimentary wine from Rockhouse Vineyards in Tryon, North Carolina will be served.
For more details call (404) 261-2478 or visit www.acquisitionsinteriors.com.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
631 Miami Cir NE
Atlanta, GA 30324.
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
Comfort Living for the Holidays with Christine Eisner
Let 2009 be the year that you really enjoy the whole holiday season, not just the last few hours of it! Discover how to create a season-long celebration that emphasizes inner priorities and meaningful experiences. Author and lifestyle expert Christine Eisner will share her back-to-basics ideas on how a “Comfort Living” approach to the weeks ahead can ring in a higher pleasure and lower stress celebration of the small moments that make up this special—yet challenging—time of year. This will be the year you create experiences that focus on the journey, instead of merely the finish line. Eisner will also be signing copies of her new book, Comfort Living—A Back-to-Basics Guide To a More Balanced Lifestyle. For more information, visit lifestyledesign.org.
AtlantaChristmasHouse.com
All events are included in the purchase of your Christmas House ticket. Events are subject to change. Before driving long distances, please check AtlantaChristmasHouse.com for the most up-to-date information on events.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact: (404) 733-4620.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
1795 W. Wesley Road NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
via the IBM Office Complex
at 4111 Northside Parkway NW
Atlanta 30327.
For more info visit lifestyledesign.squarespace.com. Evergreen: Decorating with the Colours of the Season Book Signing
Book signing in the café area for Evergreen: Decorating with the Colours of the Season, by Jill Helmer, John Grady Burns and Kathy Stewart.
(404) 733-4620
All events are included in the purchase of your Christmas House ticket. Events are subject to change. Before driving long distances, please check AtlantaChristmasHouse.com for the most up-to-date information on events.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
1795 W. Wesley Road NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
via the IBM Office Complex
at 4111 Northside Parkway NW
Atlanta 30327.
For more info visit atlantachristmashouse.com. Forcing Bulbs for the Holidays
Jenn Estes from Elegant Attic will teach a class on forcing bulbs. This is a great class for learning how to bring color into your home just in time for the holidays.
All events are included in the purchase of your Christmas House ticket. Events are subject to change. Before driving long distances, please check AtlantaChristmasHouse.com for the most up-to-date information on events.
Contact Number: (404) 733-4620. City/State: Atlanta, Georgia.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
1795 W. Wesley Road NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
via the IBM Office Complex
at 4111 Northside Parkway NW
Atlanta 30327.
For more info visit www.elegantattic.com. Container Gardening for the Holidays
Elegant Attic’s Jenn Estes, a master gardener, will teach a class on container gardening for the holidays. It’s amazing what Jenn can put together. You will learn a host of gardening tips. Bring your pen and paper.
All events are included in the purchase of your Christmas House ticket. Events are subject to change. Before driving long distances, please check AtlantaChristmasHouse.com for the most up-to-date information on events.
Contact Number: (404) 733-4620. City/State: Atlanta, Georgia.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
1795 W. Wesley Road NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
via the IBM Office Complex
at 4111 Northside Parkway NW
Atlanta 30327.
For more info visit www.elegantattic.com. The Art of Entertaining with Jennifer Boles of ThePeakofChic.com
What is the secret to a successful party? Are e-vites replacing RSVPs? Learn the answers to these questions and more from design blogger Jennifer Boles, author of ThePeakofChic.com. Covering everything from cocktail hour to calling cards (yes, they’re making a comeback!), Boles will discuss the art of at-home entertaining, both easy and elegant. Along with her personal insights, Boles will share anecdotes about—and tips from—some of America’s most illustrious hostesses of decades past, including Elsie de Wolfe, Dorothy Draper and Dorothy Rodgers, as well as party secrets from today’s top tastemakers. Don’t miss this one-time opportunity to hear from one of America’s most famous design bloggers.
(404) 733-4620; AtlantaChristmasHouse.com
All events are included in the purchase of your Christmas House ticket. Events are subject to change. Before driving long distances, please check AtlantaChristmasHouse.com for the most up-to-date information on events.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
1795 W. Wesley Road NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
via the IBM Office Complex
at 4111 Northside Parkway NW
Atlanta 30327.
For more info visit thepeakofchic.blogspot.com. Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Sunday, November 22, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Thursday, November 26, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Friday, November 27, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
Pride of Dixie Antiques Market
The Pride of Dixie Antiques Market is returning to a twice-annual run. Visit the show at its original venue, the North Atlanta Trade Center (located just 30 minutes north of Atlanta) on 11/28-11/29 and 1/30-1/31, when you can peruse hundreds of booths with items ranging from furniture and collectibles to estate jewelry and home decor--all indoors.
Hours:
Friday: set-up 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; buyers noon-6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
$145 per booth (8x10' only)
$3 admission good all weekend.
City/State: Norcross, Georgia. Contact Number: (770) 279-9899.
Saturday, November 28, 2009 – Sunday, November 29, 2009.
North Atlanta Trade Center
1700 Jeurgens Ct.
Norcross, GA 30093.
For more info visit www.northatlantatradecenter.com. Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Saturday, November 28, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
McCall Wilder Custom Design Fashion Show
McCall Wilder Designs Couture Clothing for Children will showcase a beautiful selection of handmade and hand-embroidered outfits for boys and girls, size 0-14. Designs for the holidays will be featured, along with portrait, flower girl and ring bearer ensembles ... as well as darling everyday items for all ages. Wilder’s custom and ready-to-wear lines are all made in the U.S. using only pure, sustainable fabrics.
AtlantaChristmasHouse.com
All events are included in the purchase of your Christmas House ticket. Events are subject to change. Before driving long distances, please check AtlantaChristmasHouse.com for the most up-to-date information on events.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact: (404) 733-4620.
Saturday, November 28, 2009, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
1795 W. Wesley Road NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
via the IBM Office Complex
at 4111 Northside Parkway NW
Atlanta 30327.
For more info visit www.mccallwilder.com. Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Sunday, November 29, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Friday, December 4, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
Toe River Studio Tour
Over 100 studios and galleries are open as part of a free self-guided trip of studios and galleries across western North Carolina. Maps and more information are available at the Toe River Arts Council's website, www.toeriverarts.org.
City/State: Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Non-Profit: Yes. Organization: Toe River Arts Council. Contact Number: (828) 682-7215. Cost: FREE.
Friday, December 4, 2009, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Western North Carolina: Burnsville, Spruce Pine, Little Switzerland, Bakersville.
Southeastern Encaustic Artists Premier Exhibition
In conjunction with the Stacks Loft Tour, 11 founding members of Southeastern Encaustic Artists will present their premiere exhibition highlighting the resurgence of this exciting medium in the art world.
Exhibiting artists include: Melody Trivisone, Judie Jacobs, Edie Morton, Adriana Blackard, Rae Broyles, Barbara Brenner, Allison Miller, Penny Treese, Glenda Chamberlain, Valerie Dumas and Dru Molen.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Art Gallery: The Stacks Lofts of Cabbagetown. Artist: Melody Trivisone, Judie Jacobs, Edie Morton, Adriana Blackard, Rae Broyles, Barbara Brenner, Allison Miller, Penny Treese, Glenda Chamberlain, Valerie Dumas and Dru Molen. Contact Number: (770) 714-8841.
Friday, December 4, 2009, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Stacks of Cabbagetown
177 Estoria Street
Atlanta, GA 30316.
Toe River Studio Tour
Over 100 studios and galleries are open as part of a free self-guided trip of studios and galleries across western North Carolina. Maps and more information are available at the Toe River Arts Council's website, www.toeriverarts.org.
City/State: Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Non-Profit: Yes. Organization: Toe River Arts Council. Contact Number: (828) 682-7215. Cost: FREE.
Saturday, December 5, 2009, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Western North Carolina: Burnsville, Spruce Pine, Little Switzerland, Bakersville.
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Saturday, December 5, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.
Southeastern Encaustic Artists Premier Exhibition
In conjunction with the Stacks Loft Tour, 11 founding members of Southeastern Encaustic Artists will present their premiere exhibition highlighting the resurgence of this exciting medium in the art world.
Exhibiting artists include: Melody Trivisone, Judie Jacobs, Edie Morton, Adriana Blackard, Rae Broyles, Barbara Brenner, Allison Miller, Penny Treese, Glenda Chamberlain, Valerie Dumas and Dru Molen.
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Art Gallery: The Stacks Lofts of Cabbagetown. Artist: Melody Trivisone, Judie Jacobs, Edie Morton, Adriana Blackard, Rae Broyles, Barbara Brenner, Allison Miller, Penny Treese, Glenda Chamberlain, Valerie Dumas and Dru Molen. Contact Number: (770) 714-8841.
Saturday, December 5, 2009, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
The Stacks of Cabbagetown
177 Estoria Street
Atlanta, GA 30316.
Toe River Studio Tour
Over 100 studios and galleries are open as part of a free self-guided trip of studios and galleries across western North Carolina. Maps and more information are available at the Toe River Arts Council's website, www.toeriverarts.org.
City/State: Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Non-Profit: Yes. Organization: Toe River Arts Council. Contact Number: (828) 682-7215. Cost: FREE.
Sunday, December 6, 2009, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Western North Carolina: Burnsville, Spruce Pine, Little Switzerland, Bakersville.
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870-1940
Transcending Vision: American Impressionism 1870–1940 explores both the dissemination of Impressionism from its French roots into the American idiom and its reinterpretation of American landscape painting. The more than 120 important masterpieces in the exhibition, by a diverse group of more than 75 artists such as Childe Hassam, Arthur Wesley Dow, Robert Spencer and others, trace not only the development of Impressionism in the United States but also the development of a truly American style of painting. Members of the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette and subject matter of Impressionism from their French counterparts. These artists, considered rebellious in their time, painted atmospheric landscapes, park and beach scenes, urban views and charming interiors, with particular interest in optical effects, light and the different seasons.
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission:$13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $10 for youths ages 6-17, and children under 6…
City/State: Atlanta, Georgia. Contact Number: (404) 875-3523.
Sunday, December 6, 2009, 10:00 AM.
Millennium Gate Museum
395 17th Street, Suite 2043
Atlanta, GA 30363.