Arts in Bloom (April 11- May 25, 2019)
Floral Arrangements and Art Quilts
Interpreting the Art of Steffen Thomas from the permanent collection of the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art
April 11 – May 25, 2019
Celebrating creative expression through fine art, fiber art and floral designs, and using the works of Master Artist Steffen Thomas, the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is proud to announce Arts In Bloom opening at the Museum on Thursday, April 11. Art quilts, created as interpretations of Steffen Thomas work will be on display alongside works from the museum’s collection.
Professional floral designers and fiber artists with a passion for ingenuity and a love of nature, flowers and creativity were carefully chosen to deliver Arts In Bloom programming, such as Quilting lectures and trunk shows, floral demonstrations, and a presentation on cooking with edible flowers. Guest speakers include Susan Knapp (Blue Moon River), Laura IaRocci (Faith Flowers), Kristin Rodrigeuz (Fiber on a Whim), and Cindy Shultz of Cindy Lutini Catering.
We are still accepting entries for Floral Designers through Friday, March 15, 2019. If you are interested in applying, please click here.
ARTS IN BLOOM 2019 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
First Weekend: April 11 – April 13, 2019
Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
Sponsor: TaraDillard.comLandscapes
Public reception to enjoy floral designs and quilts interpreting Steffen Thomas art.
Friday, April 12, 2019 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sponsor: Gene and Karen Massey
Kristin Rodriguez of Fiber on a Whim will present a trunk show and talk on floral quilting techniques and designs. Kristin and her mother, Jan Girod, are fiber artists with a purpose: “Our mission is to inspire you to use new surface design and embellishing techniques. We believe if it’s not bolted down or already attached to something else, it can be used to create dimension.”
Ticket cost is $20 per person. Purchase here.
Friday, April 12, 2019 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Sponsor: Hathia and Andrew Hayes. Flowers sponsored by Julie Jenkins.
Laura Iarocci, owner of Faith Flowers in Virginia Highlands, is a nationally recognized floral design speaker and teacher who has chaired the Flower Guild at the Cathedral of St. Philip for seventeen years. She will present a lecture/demonstration titled A Taste of European Floral Design that explores floral design and influence from Belgium, France, Ireland, England, and the Netherlands. Laura Iarocci’s book Faith Flowers will be available for purchase in the Museum’s gift shop, and Laura will sign copies post-lecture.
Ticket cost is $20 per person. Purchase here.
Save with a Special Combo Tickets! Register for both Kristin Rodriguez and Laura Iarocci lectures for only $35 per person.
Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Children and Family Workshop – Paper Flowers for Mother’s Day. Led by professional educator and STMA Arts Outreach Coordinator Elizabeth Collins. Class size is limited to 20. Pre-registration required. Ticket cost is $5 per person. Purchase here.
Second Weekend: April 25 – April 27, 2019
Thursday, April 25, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
Sponsor: TaraDillard.comLandscapes.
Public reception to enjoy floral designs (different from April 11) and quilts interpreting Steffen Thomas art.
Friday, April 26, 2019 from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Sponsor: Cathy Whitcomb
Cindy Shultz, founder and principal of Cindy Lutini’s Catering at Lake Oconee, will present a talk and working demonstration on how to use edible florals and herbs in culinary creations. Tasting and wine reception to follow – sample five creative floral finger foods.
Ticket includes cost of lecture, tasting, and reception. $20 per person. Purchase here.
Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sponsor: Twig and Blooms. Food for Susan Knapp programs sponsored by Linda Huggins and Cathy Whitcomb.
Susan Brubaker Knapp, an internationally-known fiber artist, designer, author, and teacher, will present “Thread Sketch It!”, a one-hour digital slide show and trunk show. Topics covered are what thread sketching is (and isn’t!), how to prepare your piece for thread sketching, stabilizers, types of threads and thread weights. She will also discuss sewing machine considerations, great tools, and how to add wonderful detail to your piece with thread, including color, line, pattern, texture, dimension, and movement. Fearful of trying free-motion stitching? Ms.Knapp will also address how to overcome this fear.
Ticket cost is $25 per person. Purchase here.
Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 11:30 AM -12:30 PM
Sponsor: Twig and Blooms. Food for Susan Knapp programs sponsored by Linda Huggins and Cathy Whitcomb.
Susan Brubaker Knapp (see above for information about Ms. Knapp) will present “The Artist in You”, a one-hour digital slide show and trunk show. Susan describes her personal journey from that of a traditional quilter to an artist who makes both traditional quilts and art quilts. The focus is on ways for traditional quilters to become more creative by embracing their own “inner artist.” A question-and-answer session with Susan follows.
Ticket cost is $25 per person. Purchase here.
Save with a Special Combo Tickets! Register for both of Susan Brubaker Knapp’s lectures for only $45 per person.
Please note: All events are at the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art, located at 4200 Bethany Road, Buckhead, GA 30625. For more information please call 706-342-7557.
Faces In Time: Sara’s Salon Gallery Talk (March 21, 2019)
at the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art
Featuring works by Master Artist Steffen Thomas with Leanna Leithauser Lesley and Chris Cook
Please join us for a free reception and opportunity to hear about this meaningful exhibition from the individuals who know it best – Lisa Thomas Conner, youngest daughter of Master Artist Steffen Thomas, whose deep knowledge of her father’s works come from the close relationship they shared and the hours spent together in his studio; Leanna Leithauser Lesley, needlepoint fiber artist; and Chris Cook, portrait artist. This exhibition includes works-on-paper, sculptures, mosaics, multi-media pieces, and fiber art portraits of renowned individuals who have influenced our world. The exhibition closes on March 30.
Mardi Gras Gala (Feb 23, 2019)
EVENT TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!
Diamond Masquerade: Steffen Thomas Museum of Art
Mardi Gras Gala 2019
Saturday, February 23, 2019 | 6:30 -10:00 PM
1290 Pennington Road @ Empire Mills
Madison, Georgia 30650
A Formal Masked Ball (Black Tie Optional)
Featuring:
*The Atlanta Seventeen Big Band
* Signature Cocktail, Wine & Beer
* Dancing
* Dinner
Catering by Hallie Jane’s Catering
Gala Sponsors:
Gold Sponsor: Infinite Warrior Yoga
Purple Sponsor: Fierman Law Firm
Green Sponsor: Roman Consulting, LLC
Raffle Prizes
Tickets are 3/$25.00 or 10/$75.00.
Winner need not be present to win! The drawing will be held on February 23, 2019 at the Mardi Gras Gala
Donated by Roman Consulting LLC
$500 Gift Voucher for the Porsche Driving Experience at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, GA!
Donated by Whidby Jewelers
Lady’s Rosé 14Kt Pendant with 1.12Tw Pear Cut Morganite and 0.32Tw Round Brilliant Cut H/I I1 Diamonds. The retail price is $1,000.00.
Faces In Time Opening Reception (Jan 31, 2019)
Faces in Time Opening Reception
Thursday, January 31, 2019, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Join us for the opening reception of the new Faces In Time exhibition on Thursday, January 31, 2019. The event is free and open to the public.
About the exhibition:
Works-on-paper, sculptures, mosaics, and fiber art portraits of renowned individuals who have influenced the world: Jazz Musicians, Civil Rights Activists, Poets, Writers, Politicians, even a Queen . . . immortalized through art by Master Artist Steffen Thomas, needle-point portrait artist Leanna Leithauser Lesley, and southern expressionist painter Chris Cook.
About the reception:
Be one of the first to view our latest exhibition. Enjoy complimentary refreshments while mingling with the artists! Chris Cook and Leanna Leithauser Lesley will both be present and discussing their work in the West Gallery. Some art work in the exhibition will be offered for sale. In addition to the exhibition, guests will have the opportunity to view all Steffen Thomas work on view in the main galleries. The Museum Gift Shop will also be open featuring pottery, jewelry, art work, notecards, calendars, and folk art and more for sale.
Great Folk Art Parade: Sara’s Salon Talk & Closing Reception (Jan 12, 2019)
Great Folk Art Parade Sara’s Salon Talk and Closing Reception
Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM
The final event of the exhibition!
Join us and the illustrious Peter Loose for a FREE reception and Sara’s Salon Talk as we say farewell to The Great Folk Art Parade: Down the Lane to STMA.
Loose will lead the final “parade” through the exhibition as he discusses the history of folk art, tells stories about the artists themselves, and provides insight into the popularity of this exciting art movement.
The Great Folk Art Parade: Down the Lane to the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art (Sept 23, 2018- Jan 12, 2019)
Exhibition runs through Jan. 12, 2019.
Past and current folk artists take center stage in this exhibition featuring works from Howard Finster, George Andrews, RA Miller, Annie Wellborn, St. EOM (Eddie Martin), Peter Loose, Tex Crawford, Kip Ramey, Randy Tobias and other favorites. Curated by Peter Loose, this exhibition includes works from Loose’s private collection of well-known folk artists as well as those of numerous contemporary artists. Many works will be for sale from the exhibition as well as through the Museum’s gift shop.
Schedule of Events:
Sunday, Sept. 23 11:oo AM – 5 PM. Opening Festival! Join us as we host Peter Loose and other contemporary folk artists on the lawn with their art for sale, food vendors, live music, art cars, and a 3:00 PM gallery talk by Peter Loose.
Thursday, Nov. 8, 6 – 8 PM. Collector’s Forum for the inquisitive. Whether you are a collector of folk art, an admirer, or just curious about this movement, this is an opportunity to learn from the experts – Peter Loose and others – as they discuss works in the exhibition. Bring up to two pieces of your folk art in for a free evaluation (donations to the Museum will be appreciated).
Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 AM – Noon. Ornament Workshop. Led by professional artists Elizabeth Collins and Peter Loose, this workshop provides the perfect opportunity for you and your family to create an original ornament using recycled materials. Pre-register for this event by calling 706-342-7557 or emailing elizabeth@steffenthomas.org. $5 per person with a maximum family cost of $15.
Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, 3:00 PM. Sara’s Salon Talk and Exhibition Closing. Join us for the last event of this exciting exhibition as Peter Loose delivers a Sara’s Salon Talk on the history of folk art, its popularity and current resurgence, works in the show, and stories about the artists themselves.
Image: Birds and Snake by Peter Loose.
The Perfect Pairing: Wine & Art (Oct 4, 2018)
Join us for The Perfect Pairing on Thursday, October 4 at 6 PM!
Food, Wine and Art . . . expertly paired in an evening to enjoy and remember! Spanish wines from Ole Imports paired with the perfect cheeses and tapas will be presented while wine experts discuss each wine. The Wine Wall and a select silent auction of artful items return to add fun and intrigue to the evening. Last year’s event sold out so get your tickets early – only $75 per person.
Get your tickets now!
Thank you to all of our sponsors!
The Wine Wall
- Sell Ethics
- Diane and Will Pharr
Tapas and Cheese
- Karen and Gene Massey
Varietals
- Albariño …….Charlie Bonner
- Rosado . . . Barkin’ Dogs Shoe Co.
- Garnacha . . . . Betsy and Steve Briley
- Tempranillo . . . . Sharon and William Ross
- Magana Dignus . . . . Art Associates Atlanta
Signature Cocktail (43 Begonias)
- Alice Lee and Rob Andreottola
Wines
- Classic Wines & Richard’s Wine Bar
- Olé Imports
- Prime Wine and Spirits
Please come for an evening of artisanal discoveries from Spain – unique terroir-driven wines of exceptional value from viticultural regions throughout the Spanish peninsula paired with tapas and cheese.
Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:30 PM At the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art
The Evening’s Schedule
6:00 PM Signature Cocktails
6:15 PM Wine Wall Opens
6:20 – 8:00 PM Presentation and Discussion of Wines
Five Spanish wines will be paired with Tapas and Cheese, with the wines presented and discussed by these wine experts:
David Kammerer, Olé Imports
Deserie Shockley, Prime Wine and Spirits
Richard Matthews, Classic Wines & Richard’s Wine Bar
The Wine Wall returns along with a Select Silent Auction of artful items, including:
- Cellared Wine
- Golf at Cuscowilla
- Aurum Art Jewelry
- Beauty and Beast Pottery
- Original art from Suzita (Susie) George
- Folk Art
- Steffen Thomas artwork
- . . . and more!
Check back on this page for more information on the silent auction items!
Get your tickets now! Visit WWW.TICKETS.STMAGA.ORG or call 705-342-7557.
Steffen Thomas Image: Flamenco Dancers of Old Madrid, Steffen Thomas, 1972, Watercolor ©STAR, LP of Georgia
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