Green Hill Center for NC Art in Greensboro, NC, Launches Social Media Fundraising Campaign

Today, Green Hill Center for NC Art, in Greensboro, NC, launched I Heart NC Art, a social media campaign to raise awareness and funding to support working North Carolina artists, as well as support the next generation in North Carolina. Green Hill Center for NC Art has set a goal to reach $31,250 before March 15, 2013.

The campaign name I Heart NC Art is titled to create a focus around North Carolina Artists. Since its founding in 1974, Green Hill Center has presented and sold artwork of over 9,700 visual artists and engaged nearly 1 million visitors through free access to The Gallery, ArtQuest, and The Shop. Green Hill Center connects people to art through open, accessible, and personal experiences. With North Carolina at the center, Green Hill Center produces original exhibitions, invest in North Carolina artists and educate people of all ages.

“In today’s economic climate, non-profits must be astute in figuring out how to explore new ideas without creating a financial burden on the organization. Green Hill Center’s supporters are varied and loyal but we must reach out to new supporters and friends, and using social media as a tool to accomplish this is essential,” said Laura Way, Executive Director of Green Hill Center for NC Art, “Today, our Center must raise funds to support ArtQuest, the exhibition program and general operations—we start each year from dollar zero; we need the support of many to achieve all that we do each year. We steward every dollar wisely, and make careful and deliberate decisions on where to allocate our resources. The funds from I Heart NC Art will be used to support the programs our community values, and will help us remain a healthy, sustainable organization this year, and the next 38.”

“Green Hill Center has been around for 38 years, and after 38 years we know what the community values in our programs through its participation and support. This campaign is a means to help support those programs that our community has indicated are valuable to them.  This is not just the Greensboro community, but the community of artists across the state.  The funds raised will be unrestricted funds to help support our exhibitions, ArtQuest and our general exhibitions.”

Donors who give to the “I Heart NC Art” campaign receive online recognition for their gift. Supporters and advocates are asked to use #IHeartNCArt on twitter and “Like” on Facebook to help amplify the message. The following are tools to share or send to friends, family and colleagues.

For more information visit (www.greenhillcenter.org).

Green Hill Center for NC Art in Greensboro, NC, Announces The NC Art Outreach Project for NC Abstract Artists – Deadline Jan. 1, 2013

The Green Hill Center for NC Art in Greensboro, NC, announces The NC Art Outreach Project, a program offering artists local, national, and international opportunities for exposure and professional advancement through access to networks. The project allows artists the opportunity to connect with art professionals and offers a platform for sharing opinions in a collegial atmosphere. The NC Art Outreach Project is an opportunity that has been made available by the generosity of the Tannenbaum-Sternberger Foundation.

Artists will present digital images of their work in a Pecha Kucha format presentation in The Gallery at Green Hill Center. On Feb. 16, 2013, from 9am to 5pm, the top 60 selected artists will present 20 images in front of a panel, discussing each slide for 20 seconds (allowing for a six minute presentation). The panel will consists of Edie Carpenter, Director of Curatorial and Artists Programs, Green Hill Center staff, and other visual arts writers, curators and artists from across the state. After the presentations the floor will open for an informal exchange with the presenting artists. On Mar. 1, 2013, twenty artists will be selected to move on to the next set of presentations on Tuesday, Apr. 23, 2013, from 10am to noon where their work will be reviewed by a panel of art professionals from New York City. The panel of art professionals will be giving a public talk prior to that event on Monday, Apr. 22, 2013, from 5:30-6:30pm at Green Hill Center for NC Art.

April 23rd NC Art Outreach Project Panel Participates include:
Edie Carpenter, Director of Curatorial and Artists Programs
Miles Manning, Director of the Elizabeth Harris Gallery in New York
Lilly Wei, New York-based independent curator and critic
Peter Plagens, American painter, art critic and novelist
Independents exhibiting artists: Brett Baker, Mark Brown, Ashlynn Browning, Philip Lopez & Bonnie Melton

The call-for-artists is open to visual abstract artists currently working in the state of North Carolina. Qualifying artists include artists who have studied in a North Carolina degree program, taught professionally in North Carolina, maintained ongoing professional relationships in North Carolina, or who have previously resided in the state. Abstract works in two or three dimensions are eligible; however, photography, film, and video works will not be eligible for this program. All works must have been made within the last five years. Green Hill Center will accept submissions on a first-come, first-serve basis. Green Hill Center curatorial staff will review all applications and select participants based on submitted images and applications and available spaces. All submission materials must be received by January 1, 2013. Register online at (www.greenhillcenter.org) and click on the “NC Outreach Project” button.

Green Hill Center for NC Art is located at 200 North Davie Street, in the Greensboro Cultural Center. Green Hill Center is the only non-collecting institution dedicated to presenting, promoting, and advocating contemporary visual art and artists of North Carolina.

For more information visit (www.greenhillcenter.org).

Green Hill Center for NC Art in Greensboro, NC, Offers Artists with Multiple Talents During First Friday – Jan. 6, 2012

The Green Hill Center for NC Art, located at the Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie Street in Greensboro, NC, on Jan. 6, from 6-9pm, during Greensboro’s First Friday events.

Join Green Hill Center to celebrate exhibiting artists with multiple talents. Winter Show artist Mark Stephenson will perform a collection of show tunes followed by The Rabbit Collective, which includes two Winter Show artists, Keith Buckner and Lisa Woods. Music begins at 7pm.

Light refreshments will be served. Cash bar. Free and open to the public.

For further info call the Center at 336/333-7460 or visit (www.greenhillcenter.org).

Green Hill Center for NC Art in Greensboro, NC, Joins in Art Oasis – Aug. 5, 2011

Join Green Hill Center for NC Art on First Friday, August 5, 2011, from 5:30-9:30pm for the August Art Oasis, a street & gallery festival to celebrate art, creativity and the Cultural District of Greensboro, NC.

An evening of music, art, craft, food and fun for all ages.

An image from the 2009 Art Oasis

Bring your family to help paint the SS ArtQuest, make nautical flags and join in the ArtQuest block building contest.

The festival will take place on N. Davie Street and in the Greensboro Cultural Center, located at 200 N. Davie Street in Greensboro.

A schedule of events includes:

Artist Bazaar 5:30-8:30pm In front of Cultural Center
Davie Street

Street Exhibition 5:30-8:30pm Davie Street between
Bellemeade and Friendly

Music by Virgil Renfroe 5:30-6pm Davie Street

ArtQuest Pirate Ship & Fish Flags ongoing Sidewalk
Davie Street

Greensboro Saxophone Quartet 5:30pm Cultural Center Atrium

ArtQuest Block Building Contest 6-7pm ArtQuest

Greensboro Ballet Youth Ensemble 6pm Cultural Center Steps

Greensboro Tuba Quartet 6:15pm Cultural Center Atrium

Spoken Word Poetry Reading 6:15pm Green Hill Center Gallery by Poetshe

NC Dance Project Parade 6:30pm Davie Street

Greensboro Ballet Youth Ensemble 6:45pm Cultural Center Atrium

Guilford Native American 7pm Cultural Center Steps
Dance Troup

Music by Crystal Bright 7:15pm Green Hill Center Gallery
with performance by Grey Pascal

NC Dance Project 8-8:30pm Green Hill Center Gallery

DJ Music by DJ Untouchable ongoing Cultural Center Atrium

All Art Oasis events and activities are free and open to the public.

For further info about the Green Hill Center for NC Art visit (www.greenhillcenter.org).

Downtown Greensboro, NC, Offers First Friday Tour – Mar. 4, 2011

The public is invited to discover Downtown Greensboro, NC, and its creative community on Friday, March 4th, 2011.

First Friday is a self-guided tour of Downtown Greensboro’s galleries, shops and alternative venues that participate with specially programmed arts events and extended hours (until 9pm) on the first Friday of every month. Look for green balloons outside venues to denote First Friday participation.

First Friday is an opportunity to discover the center city’s local artistic community and encourages commerce, support of locally-owned, independent businesses located in Downtown. The event is promoted through a partnership between Downtown Greensboro Inc. and the United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro.  Visual art related participants include:

Ambleside Gallery – 528 S. Elm Street. The exhibition will feature new works by members of the Pastel Society of NC.

Gate City Yarns – 231 S. Elm Street See fiber arts displayed and being created alongside a showcase of captivating metal sculptural work by artist Lawrence Feir.

Greensboro Cultural Arts Center – 200 N. Davie Street  City Arts- 200 N. Davie Street  Latino visual artist Edwin Gill will bring his “Flag of Hope” to promote North Carolina’s diverse communities. Gill will collect handprints on a giant canvas to become the world’s largest diversity flag. Sponsored by City Arts encouraging audiences to Listen, Learn & Perform!

The Green Hill Center Gallery current exhibiting Fatimah Tuggar, Dream Team, Works form 1995 to 2011. The Shop will be opened until 8pm.

Jules Antiques & Fine Art – 530 S. Elm Street Antiques are Green! Antiques will be featuring a HUGE SALE on antique American, European and Asian, Porcelain and Silver. Recycle and Reuse, Mix and Match – Old and New – it is the Chic thing to do! Up to 80% discounts on one of a kind pieces or full sets.  House “special” hot cider & other warming refreshments.

Just Be – 352 S. Elm Street Step into spring with beautiful hand blown glass balls from local artist Chip Shakleford.  See all the new local and regional artists now at the shop.  Just Be is happy to be celebrating the work of over 200 artists.

Lyndon Street Artworks – 205 S. Elm Street On stage, writer Brian Clarey reads from his book, “The Anxious Hipster and Other Barflies I’ve Known”, with special guests performing! It all starts at 6pm!

Mary’s Jewelry Box – 108 McGee Street Stop by latest shop to open up Downtown to enjoy music and refreshments. While there, browse the vintage and new jewelry pieces many of which have a definite artistic flair!

Old Photo Specialists – 320 S. Elm Street Come to Old Photo Specialist to see what photo restorer Bill Heroy can do with a photo—old or new!  Plus local artist Vance Garvin will be sketching portraits in the studio.

South Elm Pottery & Gallery – 500 S. Elm Street Stop by and browse extensive ceramic pottery and the wall art collection. Demonstrations performed and children will be delighted when they make their own pots! Refreshments served.

The Studio & Gallery – 109 N. Cedar St. Suite #2 Grand Opening, March 4th from 7-10pm (First Friday) Dedicated to artisans and master craftspeople providing a venue to market, display and sell their creations, The Studio & Gallery will showcase artwork by; woodworkers, upholsters, painters, photographers, sculptors, weavers, and potters. Please stop by to meet our featured artist this month. Reception to follow.

Winter Light Gallery – 410 Blandwood Avenue (at Spring Garden) “ Landscapes” Original Art by the Winter Light Artists. Home to 12 studio artists showing original oils, watercolors, pastels and ‘found objects’.

Yew Tree Gallery – 604 S. Elm Street This collective gallery will feature opening reception for “ Light and Shadows”.  The featured artist will be watercolorist Leigh Rodenbough.

First Friday is sponsored through a partnership between Downtown Greensboro Inc. and United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro to promote and encourage participation in the Downtown Greensboro arts scene.

For further information and a downloadable map/guide, visit the First Friday website at (www.downtownfridays.com).  Join DGI’s Facebook and Twitter pages for updates.

Green Hill Center for NC Art in Greensboro, NC, Call for Public Participation in Transient Transfer Greensboro

Transient Transfer Greensboro (TTG) is a community-based project based on Fatimah Tuggar’s 2008 exhibition and collaboration with the Bronx Museum of the Arts and NYC’s Public Art Fund. In Greensboro, Tuggar and Green Hill Center’s Director of Education and Community Partnership, Mary Young worked with art students and art specialists from four local schools to capture images and sounds of what the students “like” and what they would like to see “change” in their community. Tuggar assembled many of the images as individual collage elements, which are included in the interactive project presented via the Transient Transfer Greensboro link at (www.greenhillcenter.org).

Each viewer, is invited to participate in TTG by creating a personal collage using the assembled images. Tuggar will select a series of collages to be reproduced and displayed in public spaces across the city. On Mar. 23, 2011, from 5:30-6:30pm, Green Hill Center will facilitate a public forum, where the artwork will be the platform for discussions about the divergent and convergent perspectives of Greensboro as a community.

We extend our gratitude to the artist, students and teachers from Canterbury School, Western Guilford High School, Smith High School and the Newcomers School for their collaboration on the Transient Transfer Greensboro project.

The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation and an anonymous donor have generously provided support for Transient Transfer Greensboro.

For further info contact Liz Busch, Communications Manager by calling 336/333-7460 ext. 108 or visit (www.greenhillcenter.org).

The Shop @ Green Hill Center for NC Art in Greensboro, NC, Offers 5% Discounts on Thursdays Through Holidays

The Shop @ Green Hill Center for NC Arts, located at the Greensboro Cultural Center, in Greensboro, NC, invites you to enjoy a 5% discount every Thursday, from noon – 2pm. (Members at the Contributer level and above receive the 5% in addition to their member discount.)

Start your holiday shopping now, enjoy the discounted prices, and support North Carolina artists. The Shop features unique, hand-crafted artworks starting at $10 from selected North Carolina artists in a variety of mediums, including jewelry, ceramics, fiber, sculpture, painting, photography, multi-media works, and more.
Click on this link to see items from the shop’s offerings.

The Shop @ Green Hill Center is located at 200 N. Davie Street on the 2nd floor of the Greensboro Cultural Center in downtown Greensboro. Hours are Tue.-Sat., 10am-5pm; Wed., 10am-7pm; and Sun., 2-5pm.

For further information call 336/333-7460 or visit (www.greenhillcenter.org).