We Need Your Help!

Moving Day has arrived and we will need as many hands as possible!

Tomorrow, Friday July 30, we will be moving everything from the old space to the new gallery space next door.

If you can help, please meet at Mint Hill Arts at 10:00 a.m. (or any time after that).

Thank you!

Mint Hill Arts Announces 2010 Sunday Afternoon in the Park

The 2010 Sunday Afternoon in the Park will be held at Mint Hill Park on Wilgrove on August 22, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

This event features area artists and performers. Admission is free.

If you are interested in participating as an artist or performer, download the Participant Application. For more information, email Tina Ross.

Thank You to our Volunteers!

Mint Hill Arts depends on our volunteers to keep our organization strong and thriving! This month, we'd like to thank the following:

• Suzanne Ledermann and Terry Edwards, for organizing and managing our Executive Board nominations and elections process.

• David Bridge, Gary Cunningham, Sylvia Coppola, Tony Billotto, BJ Vance, Candace Bridge, Doc (Charles) Beard, Paul Lyon, Carlos Alvarez Cotera for their ongoing work on the new gallery space.

For news about our move and upcoming events, visit www.minthillarts.org

2010 Election Results

Thanks to everyone who participated in the nomination and election of the 2010-2011 Executive Committee.

The election results:

President: Laura Sussman-Randall
1st Vice President: David Bridge
2nd Vice President: Tony Billotto
Secretary: Catherine Howard
Treasurer: Tammy Morris
Members at Large: Sylvia Coppola and Larry Ferguson

The Executive Committee meets once a month to discuss current and future activities, finances, and policies. MHA maintains an open door policy and welcomes participation from each of its members. Please do not hesitate to contact any Committee member with any questions, ideas, or concerns. Thank you again for your participation in Mint Hill Arts....because Art Matters.

The Big Move

Mint Hill Arts is very pleased to announce plans to move into the center of the Grace Building. Floorplan is currently on display at MHA. It's hard to believe that less than 3 years ago, we were cleaning out a dusty warehouse space in order to have a place to meet and hang some art.
 

 The new space features heating and cooling (wow!), a full kitchen, new signage, and plenty of room to create new gallery, classroom, and studio spaces. What does this mean for us? Yes, this is a lot of work,and we will need your help. Yes, it will cost more. But it also represents an important milestone for MHA-with this move, we become a more visible, prominent fixture in the town of Mint Hill.

Moving and construction have begun and will continue through July. There will not be a July exhibit or reception; however the building and pottery studio will remain open for classes. The new gallery is slated to open for the August reception.

We at Mint Hill Arts would all like to thank the people at Grace Innovations (Kevin Cobb, Max Smith, Ryan Burns, Lionel Sargent, and Rodney Cobb) for once again giving us a boost as we move to the next level in our journey. Without their support over the past 3 years, Mint Hill Arts would not have accomplished the things we have. 

Thank You!

June Speaker at Mint Hill Arts

Please join us for our June speaker, artist Curt Butler Tuesday, June 22 from 6:45 to 9:00 pm at Mint Hill Arts. 

Annual Elections will also take place at this meeting.

Life Drawing Tuesday, June 15 7-9 pm

Open to the public-but you must rsvp to lifedrawing@minthillarts by Sunday, June 15
For more information, click here
 
Life Drawing is the best and quickest way to improve your drawing skills and your visual perception. Drawing from life is truly the basis for learning to draw anything well. Hope to see you there!

Gallery Reception Friday, June 11 7-9pm

Please join Mint Hill Arts for our second annual Spring Show. This juried show features painting, drawing, water media, mixed media, photography, and 3D work. 

Thank You to Regine Bechtler and daughter Josephine for judging the show, and donating 4 family memberships to the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art as prizes. Other sponsors include Cheap Joe's, Binders, and The Bead Boutique.

Grand Prize is $500.

Winning entries will be announced at 8pm.

"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see."  Edgar Degas

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.

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!

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!

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.

Call for Artists: Bain Elementary Arts Fest

Bain Elementary School is looking for several artists to display their work at Bain's annual Spring Arts Fest on Thursday, May 6, 2010, from 6:00 - 7:45 pm.

The evening includes musical performances, children's art displays and a hands-on craft for the kids. Participating artists will set up a small display (easels or small table) in the media center, and will have the opportunity to talk to the children and parents as they tour the displays.

There is room for 4-5 artists. If you are interested in participating, please email Laura Sussman-Randall by Friday morning (4/23/10) with your name, medium, and one picture that is representative of your work (or a link to your website if you have one).

This is a great opportunity for Mint Hill Arts members to give back to the community and support arts education on a local level!

Call for Submissions: May Offsite Exhibits

Mint Hill Arts will have a special intake for works to be exhibited at its offsite venues during the month of June. Due to space limitations we can only accommodate 40-50 pieces so acceptance will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Details:
Intake: May 5, 2010 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Mint Hill Arts Gallery.
Entry fee: None.
Standards: All work must be two-dimensional and appropriately wired for hanging (no clips, saw-toothed hangers, staples or tape). Work that does not meet these standards will be declined. While the hanging spaces can accommodate a small number of larger pieces, dimensions of less than 30" wide and 48" high are optimal.
Offsite exhibits are an important community outreach. We welcome your participation!

Contact Romie Mizell with any questions.