A New Gallery in Town
Pittsboro Gallery
of Arts
Exhibiting Fine Art
and Fine Crafts Providing Chatham county and the surrounding area with high-quality local fine art and fine craft created by regional artists and craftspeople. Click the link below to go to their website Pittsboro Gallery of Arts Chatham Artists Guild Studio Tour |
Pittsboro Gallery of Arts
44-A Hillsboro Street Pittsboro, NC 27312 919-704-88552 Gallery Hours Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Sundays 11 AM - 5 PM |
It’s that time of year again when the Chatham Artists Guild Studio Tour welcomes visitors into member artists’ studios on the first two weekends of December 2020: Saturdays, December 5th and 12th, 10:00 to 5:00, and Sundays, December 6th and 13th, 12:00 to 5:00.
A total of 42 local artists will offer the opportunity to safely experience their inspirations and to purchase affordable original works of art. Paintings, sculpture, pottery, photography, glass, wood, digital, and fabric art will be on display.
This year’s tour will strictly follow NC Health and Human Services Guidelines. To ensure your safety, studios will be clean and sanitized. Masks, social distancing, and hand sanitizing will be required for all visitors, and there will be limits on the number of guests in the studio at one time. See https://chathamartistsguild.org/2020-virtual-tour/ for virtual tour information.
A total of 42 local artists will offer the opportunity to safely experience their inspirations and to purchase affordable original works of art. Paintings, sculpture, pottery, photography, glass, wood, digital, and fabric art will be on display.
This year’s tour will strictly follow NC Health and Human Services Guidelines. To ensure your safety, studios will be clean and sanitized. Masks, social distancing, and hand sanitizing will be required for all visitors, and there will be limits on the number of guests in the studio at one time. See https://chathamartistsguild.org/2020-virtual-tour/ for virtual tour information.
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Fearrington Artists on the Chatham Studio Tour 2020
While 2020 has in no way been a typical year for the artists participating in the Chatham Artists Guild Studio Tour, it has been a productive one. Fearrington Village boasts seven Chatham Guild Artists on the tour, among our many artists who have chosen to live and create within our community. While not all have decided to open their studios during the tour weekends, you can still experience creativity at work through virtual tours. Additionally, opportunities to purchase artwork or arrange for private studio tours are listed on individual websites.
While 2020 has in no way been a typical year for the artists participating in the Chatham Artists Guild Studio Tour, it has been a productive one. Fearrington Village boasts seven Chatham Guild Artists on the tour, among our many artists who have chosen to live and create within our community. While not all have decided to open their studios during the tour weekends, you can still experience creativity at work through virtual tours. Additionally, opportunities to purchase artwork or arrange for private studio tours are listed on individual websites.
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Forrest C. Greenslade PhD: Nature-inspired Paintings and Sculpture
“I was that kid you could always find turning over rocks in streams, looking for what wonders nature would disclose to me. This curiosity about the natural world led me to a serious life as scientist and organizational executive. Now in retirement, I am again doing what I did in grammar school—turning over rocks and sculpting and painting the wonders that nature discloses.” 149 Tinderwood, 919-545-9743, www.OrganicForrestry.com. Virtual Tour Only |
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Lani Chaves: Real and Imagined People, Places, and Things
“I am grateful for this opportunity to bring you the full scope of my work to date. By embodying both the seen and the unseen in my paintings I am attempting to frame our shared world anew—in unexpected and beautiful ways. I invite you to discover what these paintings mean to you.” 167 Wintersage, 919-414-6003, lanichaves.com. First Weekend Only, Studio #19 |
Karen West: Oil Paintings and Prints of Diverse Domestic and International Subjects
“During my years living and working abroad, I spent time observing and trying to understand the unique expressions of people’s lives in their environments. This resulted in a number of paintings depicting people in activity that is meaningful to them, capturing universal emotions—joy, wonder, dedication, defiance. I also paint landscapes, still life paintings, and animals in their habitats. My goal is to create compelling compositions, patterns, light, and color congruence, with an image that draws the eye because of artistic harmony, but that provokes thought and emotion.” 923 Woodham - Home Studio, by appt. only, 919-457-8090, www.KarenWestgallery.com.
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“During my years living and working abroad, I spent time observing and trying to understand the unique expressions of people’s lives in their environments. This resulted in a number of paintings depicting people in activity that is meaningful to them, capturing universal emotions—joy, wonder, dedication, defiance. I also paint landscapes, still life paintings, and animals in their habitats. My goal is to create compelling compositions, patterns, light, and color congruence, with an image that draws the eye because of artistic harmony, but that provokes thought and emotion.” 923 Woodham - Home Studio, by appt. only, 919-457-8090, www.KarenWestgallery.com.
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Leslie Palmer: Drawings, Watercolor and Mixed Media Paintings, Giclée Prints
“I delight in the creative process. It gives me energy, frees my spirit. My role as an artist is to nurture the creative space within me. I invite viewers to explore my paintings, let their spirit dance or rest in my world of imagery, colors, and mood. In my subjects, I seek to capture the beauty and the mundane in the belief that G-d travels incognito. I find there is drama in layered color, understated texture, and subtle brush movements. This visual poetry speaks directly in the language of the soul, emotions…of intuition. My desire is to encourage reflection, quiet contemplation—a respite from life’s chatter.” 110 Creekwood, Studio visits and classes by appt. 919-929-9268, www.LesliePalmerFineArt.com.
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“I delight in the creative process. It gives me energy, frees my spirit. My role as an artist is to nurture the creative space within me. I invite viewers to explore my paintings, let their spirit dance or rest in my world of imagery, colors, and mood. In my subjects, I seek to capture the beauty and the mundane in the belief that G-d travels incognito. I find there is drama in layered color, understated texture, and subtle brush movements. This visual poetry speaks directly in the language of the soul, emotions…of intuition. My desire is to encourage reflection, quiet contemplation—a respite from life’s chatter.” 110 Creekwood, Studio visits and classes by appt. 919-929-9268, www.LesliePalmerFineArt.com.
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Jim Aiken: Acrylic Paintings, both Abstract and Light in Nature Impressionism
“I’m a scientist and an artist. I love a unique and beautiful experiment, whether it’s in the laboratory or on canvas. Places I remember and recreate have distinct light effects that amplify shadows, shapes, and colors. Often my images are of nature, both real landscapes and synthesized ones, with various degrees of abstraction. I have been experimenting, recently, with abstract images that convey color harmony, texture, and motion. These celebrate earth, its elements, air, water, land, with a goal of juxtaposing colors surprisingly, drawing the viewer into airy, solid, liquid, and movement patterns that keep coaxing the eye back for more.” 300 Village Way, 970-471-3066, https://chathamartistsguild.org/artists/jim-aiken/.
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“I’m a scientist and an artist. I love a unique and beautiful experiment, whether it’s in the laboratory or on canvas. Places I remember and recreate have distinct light effects that amplify shadows, shapes, and colors. Often my images are of nature, both real landscapes and synthesized ones, with various degrees of abstraction. I have been experimenting, recently, with abstract images that convey color harmony, texture, and motion. These celebrate earth, its elements, air, water, land, with a goal of juxtaposing colors surprisingly, drawing the viewer into airy, solid, liquid, and movement patterns that keep coaxing the eye back for more.” 300 Village Way, 970-471-3066, https://chathamartistsguild.org/artists/jim-aiken/.
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Minnie C. Gallman: Photography and Note Cards Depicting Nature and Eclectic Subjects
“Photography is a creative outlet that encourages me to look at the world in a different way. My studio is the world and everything in it. My camera is my canvas and my lenses are my brushes. My digital darkroom allows me to refine my vision and use my imagination. I enjoy photographing a variety of subjects—architecture, abstracts, people, boats, monuments, and old cars. My primary interest is nature photography which presents a constant challenge to create photographs of something that is familiar to all of us.” 22 Speyside Circle, Home Studio, by appt. only, 919-533-6616, www.Minnie-Gallman.pixels.com.
Virtual Tour Only
“Photography is a creative outlet that encourages me to look at the world in a different way. My studio is the world and everything in it. My camera is my canvas and my lenses are my brushes. My digital darkroom allows me to refine my vision and use my imagination. I enjoy photographing a variety of subjects—architecture, abstracts, people, boats, monuments, and old cars. My primary interest is nature photography which presents a constant challenge to create photographs of something that is familiar to all of us.” 22 Speyside Circle, Home Studio, by appt. only, 919-533-6616, www.Minnie-Gallman.pixels.com.
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Vidabeth Bensen: Original Hand-printed Cards, T-shirts, Framed and Unframed Prints, Calendars
"I've made hundreds of sketches during my years of living, traveling, and teaching in Europe and Asia and often return to those sketches for inspiration. I also find subject matter in the changing seasons in North Carolina. Each print is made from a stencil inspired by an original drawing and is hand cut or painted by hand on the screen. What I do is physical, so my level of production has changed a bit. This results in many more limited editions.” 601 Stoneview, 804-833-1401, www.HouseOfLifePrints.com.
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"I've made hundreds of sketches during my years of living, traveling, and teaching in Europe and Asia and often return to those sketches for inspiration. I also find subject matter in the changing seasons in North Carolina. Each print is made from a stencil inspired by an original drawing and is hand cut or painted by hand on the screen. What I do is physical, so my level of production has changed a bit. This results in many more limited editions.” 601 Stoneview, 804-833-1401, www.HouseOfLifePrints.com.
Virtual Tour Only
Welcome!
Artist Studios at Fearrington Village is a community of visual artists who live in beautiful Fearrington Village in North Carolina
You Are Invited!The Chatham Artists Guild 27th annual Studio Tour
The Tour feature’s 48 Professional artists across 35 studios throughout Chatham County. Voted one of Chatham Magazine's “Best of Chatham” for 2019, don’t miss this Tour the first 2 weekends in December. Studios will be open and art on display • Saturdays, December 7th & 14th from 10 – 5 • Sundays, December 8th & 15th from 12 – 5. Eight Fearrington Artists are opening their studios during the Chatham Studio Tour: Leslie Palmer Studio 14, Forrest Greenslade Studio 15, Lani Chaves Studio 16 (first weekend only), Steve Shafer Studio 17, Eric Saunders Studio 18, Vidabeth Bensen Studio 19 (first weekend only), Michael Blotzer Studio 20, Karen West Studio 21 Many of the studios are open by appointment throughout the year! For contact info visit our Artist Directory |
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Artist Studios of Fearrington Village is proud to announce that Ruta Schuller's botanical art has recently been juried into many exhibits across the country.
You can enjoy her work in the Gifts of Nature Guild of Natural Science Illustrators-Carolinas exhibit at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Just 8 miles North of Fearrington Village off 15-501. https://www.facebook.com/pg/GNSICarolinas/posts/?ref=page_internal |
Fearrington Artist,* Jan Harrison to exhibit her Fiber Art at the Triangle Weavers Guild Annual Sale and Show. For more information view Jan's webpage at fearringtonartist.org/janharrison or https://www.triangleweavers.org/
*Once a Fearringtonian, always a Fearringtonian... We miss you Jan.
*Once a Fearringtonian, always a Fearringtonian... We miss you Jan.
It is with great sorrow that I announce the death of our dear friend, ASFV member, Matthew Leavitt. He was a kind and gentle soul.
His photographs tell of his connection to nature in all its wonder. His favorite subjects were birds (especially herons, ospreys, and eagles), bees, dragonflies, and butterflies.
He was a source of inspiration, strength, and support for all who knew him. There will be a celebration of his life and photographs at The Bold Building on Governors Drive, Sunday, Sept. 22nd from 4 to 6. If you would like to be involved in the planning, please let me know. LesPalmerartstudio@gmail.com
Fearrington Artists in the News
Fearrington Artist, Michael Blotzer's Photos Chosen for Model Bird Habitat
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Photographs by local Fearrington artist Michael Blotzer were selected to be part of a showcase backyard bird habitat created by landscape company Nature and Beauty First.
Blotzer's photographs caught the eye of Nature and Beauty First owner Sarah Collins during the recent annual studio tour held by the Artist Studios at Fearrington Village. "I was looking for photos of local birds that are attracted to the feeders and plants that are part of my Feathered Friends installations. |
Appointments to visit Blotzer's studio may be made
by calling 228-332-2353. Michael Blotzer Wildlife and Nature Photography mblotzer@mac.com www.michaelblotzer.com |
When I saw Mike's photos I knew immediately that I wanted them to be part of my showcase site." The bird habitats, which Ms. Collins calls "Feathered Friends" installations are designed to combat habitat loss impacting bird populations and add beauty to your home by installing sustainable environments providing birds food, water, cover, and places to raise their young. Each installation is certified by the National Wildlife Federation as a Certified Wildlife Habitat.
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New Aiken Landscapes on Display
Jim Aiken has paintings showing in two juried exhibitions during May and June. The Bryan Memorial Gallery of Jeffersonville, Vermont has an exhibition with the theme, Ebb and Flow, depicting water in all its forms. Jim, a native Vermonter, is showing a work titled A Way Around, depicting a waterfall in South Londonderry, Vermont. The acrylic on canvas measures 28”h x 22”w. The exhibition runs through June 2019.
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Jim Aiken
Painting - Oil, Acrylic; light, nature, cityscapes, and portraits jimaiken9@gmail.com 970-471-3066 www.jimaiken.com 
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The second show is The Art League of Hilton Head 2019 Biennale, a Nationally Juried Exhibition. It is located in the Art League Gallery inside the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head, SC. Representing 100 artists from 25 states, the 26th Biennale is a showcase of exemplary artwork. This longest running national juried art exhibition in the area features work across seven media categories, including Three-Dimensional, Oil or Acrylic, Photography, Pastel, Mixed Media, Watermedia, and All Other. Jim’s work is titled Coastal Squall, an acrylic painting on canvas, 24”h x 30”w. This painting is one of a new series by Jim depicting scenes with dramatic sky. Another recent painting of this type that he just finished is a scene of sunset on the southern Atlantic Ocean from a beach near Cape Town, South Africa.
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On Display and On the Road with Vidabeth Bensen
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Two of Vidabeth Bensen’s original screen prints may be viewed at Galloway Ridge in their latest collaborative exhibit. Two of her prints are also included in an exhibition of work by members of the NC Art Education Association at Meredith College in Raleigh during June.
In July, Benson travels to Confratute at the University of Connecticut, a professional development conference now in its 42nd year. There she leads a workshop for teachers to learn how to include screen printing in their curriculum—a workshop she has been conducting for over 30 years. Visit Vidabeth's newly designed website. See her 2020 calendar, cards, T-shirts and original prints.
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Vidabeth Bensen
Original Hand-pulled Screen Prints - Cards, Calendars, T-shirts, and Framed and Unframed Prints vidabeth@embarqmail.com 919-542-6087 
Now available to order.
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Fearrington Village is off 15-501
eight miles south of Chapel Hill.
eight miles south of Chapel Hill.
Please honor copyrights.
Do not download, post or copy art
images without the consent of the artist. Thank you
Do not download, post or copy art
images without the consent of the artist. Thank you