Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Adult Summer 2010 Classes at Mint Hill Arts

Great news! We've just posted the schedule for our Adult Summer 2010 Classes at Mint Hill Arts.

This summer's offerings include classes in painting, drawing, pottery/clay, mixed media and linoleum engraving. Enrollment is now open, with a registration deadline of one week before the start of each class.

And don't forget our exciting Kid's Camps, where we are offering dual concentrations each week throughout the summer, beginning June 14 - June 18.

For more information on all our summer classes, visit our Classes page.

Monday, May 24, 2010

May 2010 Speaker

Please join us for our May speaker, artist Mary Erickson, tomorrow night (Tuesday, May 25) from 6:45 to 9:00 pm at Mint Hill Arts.

Mint Hill Arts is now a 501(c)(3) organization!

Great News!
Mint Hill Arts has received its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. While Mint Hill Arts has operated as a non-profit from the beginning, this special IRS designation has additional benefits. Not only is Mint Hill Arts exempt from paying taxes, but you are now able to deduct any donations made to MHA.

Deductible donations may include cash donations, material donations, professional services, and even mileage driven for volunteering. For details please see IRS Publication 526, charitable donations.
Mint Hill Arts has been designated a public charity, and our tax exempt statuts is retroactive to June 2008.

Mint Hill Arts would like to thank Kevin Cobb of Grace Innovations LLC and Eura Tunstall, CPA for their advice and support in completing the 501(c)(3) application.

Thank You for your support of Mint Hill Arts!

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

May Gallery Reception


"Everything Grows! Floral Inspirations"
Opening Reception Friday, May 14, 7-9pm
Exhibit runs through June 3

Please join us for this member show inspired by flowers, trees, plants...anything that grows from the ground or from pots, even weeds!

This show also features the wonderful hand decorated Ukrainian Pysanky Eggs by Bohan Kostyshyn. Mr. Kostyshyn has been creating his jewel-like eggs for over forty years and they will add a special touch of 'Spring Beauty" to our gallery. He will also display some of hand made specialized tools and machines that he uses to execute the complex and symbolic decoration that has made Pysanky Eggs so famous.

Please bring your friends and family.  Everyone is invited to enjoy food, wine and great art!

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Mint Hill Arts Spring 2010 Juried Show


We are proud to present a special........ CALL FOR ALL ARTISTS!

Mint Hill Arts 2010 Annual Spring Judged and Juried Art Exhibit
From June 11th through July 30th


June marks the anniversary of our first and very successful competitive show. As many of you know Mint Hill Arts has made it part of our yearly schedule to present two judged and juried exhibits per year, one in December and one in June. Both annual shows welcome ALL artists from the greater Charlotte area and beyond to exhibit their artwork. We love to see new faces and to showcase the creativity of artists everywhere.

For complete details please click here.

Awards:
Best In Show - $500.00 and can be chosen from any of the categories.
1st Place - $100.00 for each category
2nd Place - $50.00 for each category
3rd Place - $25 for each category

*Awards will be presented at our gallery reception Friday, June 11th form 7-9PM. Everyone is invited!

Intake and Pick-up:

Intake will take place in our gallery located at 7714 Matthews-Mint Hill Road [The Grace Building], Mint Hill on Friday, June 4th from 4-6PM and Saturday, June 5th from 10AM-12PM.

Pick-up will take place in our gallery Thursday, July 1st from 4-6PM and Friday, July 2nd from 4-6PM.