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Blank Stage  ( Suite C-1) :
December BLANK STAGE Performances :
The Hideous Heart of Hickory Hoo!
T'was the night before Christmas
2006 ARC Artists Open Studio
Link to specific Details here
Highlights included:
Juried Art Exhibition by KSU Students
performance from Blank Stage (C-1) with "The Spontaneous Christmas Combustion" & The Eyes of Hickory Hoot: 404-217-6903 Details
ARC Documentary screened during event.
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Exhibit: "Through the Garden Gate"
Juried exhibit of original fine & functional art related to the garden, created by regional artists.
In conjunction with the Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society
annual garden tour
          
          
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PARTICIPATING   ARTISTS:
link to their website by clicking name of artist

Shane McDonald (Painting, Portraits)    Painting Saturday.  Studio A-1   770-218-0676
Matthew Craven (Clay) .  770-218-0676 Studio A-1  770-218-0676
Fernando D'astoli (stone carving, sculpture) Studio E  404-786-5990
Jim Shumate (Glass Blower) demonstrations during event. Studio K-1 770-424-0666
Stacy Michell (Shades Textiles) Studio O (lower level) 770-919-9824
Stan King ( Mission style woodworking, Craftsman Style Birdhouses) Studio A-2

Rip Potter One-of-a-kind Furnishings, Fixtures, and Functional sculpture.Unusual large carved doors for open house, Suite E-2 ...770-423-0049

Dana Weigen (Atlanta Artworx)Jewelry precious metal, demonstrations  Studio E 404-808-5880
Cathryn Miles ( Contemporary Landscapes) Studio F-2   770-3555764

Photo-Works., (Commercial Photography) Studio C  678-721-4558

Beads By Design;(Custom Jewelry,flame worked glass demonstrations,Suite L.770-425-3909

Glass Graphics; Suite F-1
Etched glass, Table Tops, Mirrors................................770-426-4922

Andre Freitas,Sculpture, Special FX; AFX Studios; Suite N...770-499-0735


Barbara Rheingrover Guest artist:(sculptor; workshop ongoing during event) 404-401-3478 
Studio E

Other Artists may be open as well.

2005 Artist's Annual Holiday Open Studio
The week end before Thanksgiving
Friday, Nov 18, 6 pm- 9 pm
Saturday, Nov  19, 10 am- 6 pm
Sunday, Nov  20, 1 pm-5 pm

New to ARC:
Opening of "Comedy CobbImprov/Comedy Club;
Drop in and observe open rehersal held Friday Nov 18 ;6:30-8:30, and attend special shows held Saturday the 19th at 5:30 & 8:30 with two for one admissions (includes refreshments). See website for details http://www.telltaletheatre.com/comedy-cobb.htm

New studio artists moving here from New Orleans after the Katrina disaster will just be getting set up in Studio K at Open House. Adewale Adenle is a Nigeria-born, mixed-media artist, painter and political cartoonist, and his wife  Sheleen is a sculptor . http://www.artdewale.com/

Tim has created several unique pieces for this event. He produces custom furniture and cabinetry.
using traditional and non traditional techniques and materials.
http://timsarnodesign.com/index.html

About Open House: Annual opportunity for public to wander through 43,000sq. ft. Art Center located on Cobb Parkway and visit professional artist's in their studios, watch demonstrations of glass blowing, wood turning , visit furniture makers, enjoy the new Comedy/Improv studio that opened Nov 12; meet the artists, purchase one-of-a-kind work directly from artist.

"Although we routinely give tours to groups, including High Schools  and Universities , this gives others a chance to see an artist in their working environment, stop and ask questions, watch demonstrations like glass blowing ,or catch a performance at the new improv Comedy Cobb" says Potter, "and they can purchase one-of-a-kind items made by the artist they meet."

Studios opening include artists: Jim Shumate Glass Blower,  Beads by Design jewelry and flame worked glass, Atlanta Artworx metal smithing jewelry , Shane McDonald oil paintings/portraits, Matthew Craven vessels, Nick Cook woodturner,  Stan King Mission Style accessories,  Glass Graphics glass etching, Rip Potter Design Studio furniture /architectural design, Fernando D'astoli stone sculpture, Tim Sarno furniture design, Andre Freitas special effects (Friday evening only), Comedy Cobb- comedy / improv, Anedawle Adenle mixed media painting/sculpture, Barbara Rheingrover sculptor, and others may open as well.

(see artists link for website links to the above artists.)



PARTICIPATING   ARTISTS:
link to their website by clicking name of artist

Shane McDonald (Painting, Portraits)    Painting Saturday.  Studio A-1   770-218-0676
Matthew Craven (Clay) .  770-218-0676 Studio A-1  770-218-0676
Fernando D'astoli (stone carving, sculpture) Studio E  404-786-5990
Jim Shumate (Glass Blower) demonstrations during event. Studio K-1 770-424-0666
Stacy Michell (Shades Textiles) Studio O (lower level) 770-919-9824
Stan King ( Mission style woodworking, Craftsman Style Birdhouses) Studio A-2

Rip Potter One-of-a-kind Furnishings, Fixtures, and Functional sculpture.Unusual large carved doors for open house, Suite E-2 ...770-423-0049

Dana Weigen (Atlanta Artworx)Jewelry precious metal, demonstrations  Studio E 404-808-5880
Cathryn Miles ( Contemporary Landscapes) Studio F-2   770-3555764

Photo-Works., (Commercial Photography) Studio C  678-721-4558

Beads By Design;(Custom Jewelry,flame worked glass demonstrations,Suite L.770-425-3909

Glass Graphics; Suite F-1
Etched glass, Table Tops, Mirrors................................770-426-4922

Andre Freitas,Sculpture, Special FX; AFX Studios; Suite N...770-499-0735


Barbara Rheingrover Guest artist:(sculptor; workshop ongoing during event) 404-401-3478 
Studio E

Other Artists may be open as well.

STUDIOS   WORKSHOPS    SHOWROOMS
ARTISAN  RESOURCE  CENTER
FALL Annual Open Studio
The studios here are individual businesses, and are not always open to the public.  The annual  open studio event  provides an opportunity for the public to wander  through the artists studios,  meet the artists, see their work, and tour the 43,000 SQ. FT. facility
Most of the artists in the center open their doors to the public for the anual "Open Studio" event, which is held the week-end before Thanksgiving. This gives people a chance to  watch demonstrations, and many of the artists offer items for sale.
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Click on image to see other images and more info from this event.
Through the Garden Gate
Exhibit: "Through the Garden Gate"
Juried exhibit of original fine & functional art related to the garden, created by regional artists.
In conjunction with the Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society
annual garden tour
          
          
Click on image to see more from this event.
MAY  2004 OPEN   HOUSE:
From the studios of
Shane McDonald (A-1), Matthew Craven (A-1), Fernando D'astoli  (E) , & Atlanta Artworx (G-1).
Saturday May 22, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m (reception on Saturday from 7-9 p.m.)
Sunday, May 23, noon to 5 p.m.



2004 Holiday
Open Studio's

STUDIOS  WORKSHOPS  SHOWROOMS
Fine Craft, Fine Art, Functional Art
Demonstrations in Various Studios
Glass Blowing, Gesture Drawings, Woodturning,  Textiles, Woodworking, Jewelry, Faux Finishes, Photography Furniture,  Paintings, Pottery, Sculpture, Glass Etching 
The week-end before Thanksgiving
Friday, Nov 19, 6 pm - 9 pm
Saturday, Nov 20, 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, Nov 21, 1 pm - 5 pm

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770-423-0048
Nick Cook Wood Turner   .    Shane McDonald Studio   .   Matthew Craven Studio
Beads by Design   .   Shades Hand Dyed Textiles   .   D Rossi Apparel   .   Glass Graphics
Rip Potter    .   Stan King   .   Eunhee Laird   .   Fernando D'astoli    .   Dana Weigen
AFX Special Effects   .   Photo-Works   .   Jim Shumate Glass Blower
Click on image below for Details about the 2004 Open House

October 26-28 ;The Blank Stage , suite #C-1, Oct 26-28 "Scorched! Revenge of the villain"
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Spring 2006 Open House
  May 2005 Open House-
(follow links below invitation to the artists websites for more info about their work)


2006 ARC Artists Open Studio
Link to specific Details here
Highlights included:
Juried Art Exhibition by KSU Students
performance from Blank Stage (C-1) with "The Spontaneous Christmas Combustion" & The Eyes of Hickory Hoot: 404-217-6903 Details
ARC Documentary screened during event.
---------------------------------------------------------------
December BLANK STAGE Performances :
The Hideous Heart of Hickory Hoo!
T'was the night before Christmas
Blank Stage  ( Suite C-1) :
Recent Press: December 8, MDJ Entertainment section Article about show, theatre