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Pepsi to Restore Margaret’s Grocery/Rev.Dennis’s Castle

GPB — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:47:08 +0000

The “Restore Margaret’s Grocery/Rev.Dennis’s Castle” project will restore and refurbish a Folk Art Icon created on HWY 61 many years ago that has amazed travelers from around the world for years. The place currently is in bad shape and in need of a new roof, a security fence,outdoor security lighting, restoration of folk art creations, retouching of painted folk art signs and works of art, and preservation of folk art. Also Perpetual care of property. Interior restoration including carpentry and plumbing and electrical. Would like to able to maintain Folkart for years to come for others to learn from and enjoy and inspire.

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GPB — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:51:00 +0000

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GPB — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:51:00 +0000

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13 Exhibitors for Intuit Show Listed

GPB — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:15:15 +0000

Here’s the list

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Call for Artists, Pine Lake GA

GPB — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:14:42 +0000

I’m doing this show in Pine Lake GA (not far away) on Oct 2-3
and they are looking for more vendors,
- We still have a few empty spots — do you know of folks you’d recommend? (No more jewelry or photography vendors, but most other genres are still open.) Preferably fun and quirky art.
3 – You are listed on the LakeFest site. If you see an issue with how you are listed or would like to include a different link, just let me know.
4 – There are two contests at LakeFest that you might find fun to participate in in some way. Saturday from 11 – 2, there is a sandcastle building contest. We’re specifically trying to spark interest in the adult category, though of course the kids are welcome welcome welcome. And Sunday at 5pm is Floatzilla, our floating parade. Haul a (non-motorized) floating object down to the lake with all the rest of your stuff and join the parade! (And if you want to offer something of yours as a prize for either event, that’s welcome but in no way expected.)
the contact info is:
Lalah Manly
lalah143@gmail.com

I don’t remember how much it costs… otherwise I could tell you!
Claire

Claire Vohman
CLAIRE WAS HERE

http://ClaireWasHere.com

P.O. Box 583
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
(404)354-7333

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GPB — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:58:19 +0000

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Willie Tarver 1932 – 2010 Rest In Peace

GPB — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:51:24 +0000

On August 6, 2010, at the age of 78, artist Willie Tarver passed away at his home in Wadley, Georgia. Only a few months prior, he had been diagnosed with lung cancer, apparently the result of years of breathing smoke both from welding and from cigarettes. The man who crafted many tombstones in the local cemetery chose not to have a burial. Instead his ashes will be incorporated into his art environment. Along with his wonderful wife Mae, his family, friends, and fans, he leaves behind a large body of work.

Willie Tarver worked hard all his life to be a successful provider for his family and it was on his job repairing cooling systems that he first picked up a welder’s torch. Following work to other parts of the country, Willie eventually returned to his native Georgia. He began his work as an artist in the late 1950’s, making cement tombstones. His early creations outside of the graveyard were large painted cement figures. These were constructed over metal armatures that he cut and welded out of scrap metal. Eventually the armatures become the art pieces themselves, as he experimented with finishing them off without adding cement. Soon the majority of his work consisted of metal sculptures. The yard of his home on Tarver Street was gradually transformed into a sculpture garden, including an area enclosed by handmade cement walls embellished with faces and handprints. Willie sometimes painted on cardboard when conditions prevented him from working in the workshop. Painting kept him busy creating and telling stories, but it was not his favorite medium. Paintings were not durable enough to suit him. He wanted to make art that would last forever. Some of Willie Tarver’s cement work can be seen in downtown Atlanta where he created an installation in honor of the 1996 Olympic Games.

Willie’s family would like to sell the artwork that has been left in their hands. There are many small and large metal & cement sculptures for sale. Mae is hopeful that a museum might be interested in putting some of the large outdoor cement pieces on permanent display. Visitors are welcome. Please send cards & letters to Mae Tarver, 531 Tarver Street, Wadley, GA 30477.

Peace, Love, Art,

Karen & Greg Mack
Mike’s Art Truck
www.mikesarttruck.com
mikesarttruck@bellsouth.net

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CALL FOR ARTISTS LOUISIANA

GPB — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:42:27 +0000

Northwest Louisiana Galleria of Incredible Folk Art

Invites artists from around the country to showcase, network and sell their arts and crafts at 2010 Arts and Crafts Festival. This year’s theme “FAM” – Food, Art and Music is a melting pot of incredible experiences organized to tantalize the senses of taste, sight and hearing of all who attend. The Gumbo Gala is a profit driven event that is focus on vendor success by given them the opportunity to market their work to collectors, art dealers and the general public who were not able to purchase their works at other venues. Selling potential is expected to be plentiful and the potential for a profitable outcome is very high.

If you have any questions please give us a call. We are here to help answer your concerns.

Hope to see you at the festival,

Robert Currie
Communication Director
PRI: (318) 861-3308
Fax: (318) 673-9865
7102 Line Ave, Shreveport LA 71106
Store Hrs: Wed – Sat 10a – 5p
Website: www.littleshanty.com

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Thanks to all who stopped by…

GPB — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:52:24 +0000

click on me and see my wings.

FolkFest 2010 is in the books, we had a record breaking attendance and sales, Eric Legge, Missionary Mary Proctor, Paul and Deborah Flack, Mark Payton, Madison “Chicken Lady” Latimer and her dog doobie, Chris Beck, Martha Beadle, Ellie Ali and John Sperry hung out on Who-Ha Alley. Friday night was jamming, traffic was steady and we are all thankful for you folks that came out. If you have never been, you need to come next year. This is the most important Folk art event in the world…more important than the Outsiders Art Fair in NY, because of all the living artists represented. Well over 30 Who-Ha’s were sprinkled all over the event. God Bless you all.

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Hello, this weekend is Folk Fe…

GPB — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:28:38 +0000

Hello, this weekend is Folk Fest…Its like going to the High AND getting to talk to the artists. http://www.slotinfolkart.com/#art #atlarts

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