RENEW, REFRESH &..... REDECORATE!

It's a New Year! Time to set new Resolutions and time to Renew, Refresh and Redecorate our spaces!

A New Year gives us a chance to start fresh! Now that we've made those personal Resolutions, it's time to look at our personal spaces. First thing to do is to Reevaluate and Reorganize. It is amazing how much positive energy can be found in a well-organized room! Find beautiful ways to store things and donate the excess to a local charity. What a boost for your home and your soul!

Next comes the fun part -- Redecorate! This doesn't have to be an expensive renovation. Something as simple as a new piece of art and a few colorful pillows can be just the thing!

But if you are looking for a more extensive re-do, why not pick a color that really speaks to you and go for it! After all, it's just a few cans of paint and an afternoon, right? One way to find colors that really work together is to find an object you LOVE - a piece of art (like a painting) or a decorative object (like a rug). Use one of the colors found there as your "main" color, and the others as "accent" colors. Paint your walls with your "main" color and add beautiful accents of the other coordinating colors in decorative touches throughout the room. Did you know your local hardware store can usually match a color from almost any item you bring in?

So, go get started on that New Year's redecoration project! And if a new piece of art is in your future, our artists are on site to assist you with coordinating pieces and choosing just the right colors to help make your space a true work of art!

Here's our latest "Gallery Buzz" newsletter!http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs006/1102665924537/archive/1109095743116.html

Third Thursday Open House, Minis Arrive!, Artist of the Month, Art Classes and More!! In this month's "Gallery Buzz" - click below for details!

November Art Central Gallery Buzz - click here for our latest newsletter!

Turtle Bowls

Turtle Bowl (11" diameter) by Wilma Cantey at Art Central

It's always "turtle season" in the Low Country!  Come in to Art Central Gallery (in historic Summerville, SC) to see our wonderful turtle bowls in sizes ranging from 5" to 11".  They stand about 1.5-2.5" tall (and prices range from $38 to $110).  All bowls are food, microwave and freezer safe.  What a beautiful gift for yourself or someone special!

Art Central Makes a Difference!

Art Central is proud to present Meals on Wheels of Summerville with a check to help provide good nutrition to some of our neighbors who need it most.  Pictured above (l-r) are artist Renee Bruce, MOW Executive Director, Betsy Luke, and MOW Board member/artist Mary Ann Bridgman. With lots of help from the public, the artists raised these funds at the recent Open Studio Tour.  Donations from artists and patrons, ticket sales and a portion of money from art sales on Tour day will be enough to feed one MOW client for an entire year!  Thank you to all who participated.  Together we can make a difference in our community! 

TOMORROW! SHAGGIN AND SHOPPIN IN DOWNTOWN SUMMERVILLE!!

April 21st! Third Thursday Tomorrow! 

Lots of fun in store for all with 

D.R.E.A.M. Shaggin and Shoppin in Downtown Summerville tomorrow from 5-8pm. 

Art Central plans Demos 

with Short Central Art Walk 

as Josh Padgette Trio entertains!

Bring your pastel green, we'll provide 

some fun and the shoppin!

APRIL 16TH: 2011 OPEN STUDIO TOUR

A great day is in store on April 16th rain or shine from 11am to 6pm for studio tour visitors!
An inside peek at how and where our artists create, a good cause to support, and a variety of light refreshments among the various studio locations await you.

Raising money for Meals On Wheels of Summerville, Inc. is OUR destination!
This dedicated community-sponsored program provides home-delivered meals for those who are unable to prepare good food for themselves. Each weekday, about 175 meals are prepared in the Meals on Wheels kitchen by staff cooks. The meals are packaged and delivered by teams of volunteers throughout the greater Summerville area. In 2010, more than 44,000 meals were prepared and delivered.For further information or to volunteer, please contact Betsy Luke, Executive Director (843 873-8224).

Pick up your tickets and tour maps at Art Central Gallery now! $15 in advance, or $20 at each artist's studio location on the day of the studio tour. Light refreshments will be served at each location!
In addition to donating profits from ticket sales, 10% of gallery and studio sales during the tour will benefit M.O.W. of Summerville! Visitors' donations to Meals On Wheels of Summerville are welcome!

Stop by our Booth!

The Flowertown Festival will be here before we know it! We'd love to see you at our booth (S-4), which is next to the spot we had last year. It's located near the Cuthbert Center (Azalea Hut/tennis courts), on the sidewalk parallel to Main Street. Come see us and let's talk about art!!!