Posted January 15
The Murphy Art Center Will Be
Open on Monday, January 20
The Murphy Art Center Will Be
Open on Monday, January 20
Posted January 15
Announcing New Contest
The Murphy Arts Center needs your help. We are giving the MACkey Mouse Arts Club a big update for 2020 and you are invited to help us find the perfect name.
The MACkey Mouse Arts Club is focused on providing art classes that help strengthen a child's sense of self through creative art making and expression while recognizing, affirming and developing the student's emerging individuality. We offer a wide variety of classes for youth in the community ages 6 - 17 and we want a new name that appeals to the youth of all ages.
Beginning February 1 and running through February 29, 2020 there will be an online poll listed on this page. A few things to know now about the contest:
A list of all the submitted suggestions will be revealed during the general membership meeting on March 3
The person who submitted the winning title of the program not receive any monetary gifts but will receive:
All contest rules will be published at the time the contest begins. Visit back on February 1, 2020.
The Murphy Arts Center needs your help. We are giving the MACkey Mouse Arts Club a big update for 2020 and you are invited to help us find the perfect name.
The MACkey Mouse Arts Club is focused on providing art classes that help strengthen a child's sense of self through creative art making and expression while recognizing, affirming and developing the student's emerging individuality. We offer a wide variety of classes for youth in the community ages 6 - 17 and we want a new name that appeals to the youth of all ages.
Beginning February 1 and running through February 29, 2020 there will be an online poll listed on this page. A few things to know now about the contest:
- Anyone 21 years or older can submit a name for the youth program
- The name of the new youth program should be appropriate for children ages 6 to 17 and adults
- Each person can enter the contest 3 times
- All names immediately become the sole property of the Valley River Arts Guild, which reserves the right to use or not use it in all forms.
A list of all the submitted suggestions will be revealed during the general membership meeting on March 3
- The one submission with the most votes will be declared the winner
The person who submitted the winning title of the program not receive any monetary gifts but will receive:
- One trendy Murphy Art Center T-Shirt and
- One FREE Youth Art Class
- Bragging Rights
All contest rules will be published at the time the contest begins. Visit back on February 1, 2020.
Posted January 1
January's Art Instructor of the Month - Carol Davis
Hello out there !
I would like to introduce myself to the community as a budding artist and instructor. I first started out on my "Inner Art" journey here in Blairsville, at the O.A.S.I.S. center at First United Methodist Church with several Watercolor classes and an awesome instructor, Nancy Smith! I progressed to take a class in Alcohol Inks at the Blue Ridge Arts Center to make Christmas Cards with instructor, Joyce Clair. more>>>
January's Art Instructor of the Month - Carol Davis
Hello out there !
I would like to introduce myself to the community as a budding artist and instructor. I first started out on my "Inner Art" journey here in Blairsville, at the O.A.S.I.S. center at First United Methodist Church with several Watercolor classes and an awesome instructor, Nancy Smith! I progressed to take a class in Alcohol Inks at the Blue Ridge Arts Center to make Christmas Cards with instructor, Joyce Clair. more>>>
Guild Members Take Top Honors
Recently, the Cherokee Arts Council invited four judges to review the entries in our December exhibit, "Winter in America." We are pleased now to announce the winning artists! In each of three categories a $75.00 cash award is made, and $150.00 award for Best in Show.
Recently, the Cherokee Arts Council invited four judges to review the entries in our December exhibit, "Winter in America." We are pleased now to announce the winning artists! In each of three categories a $75.00 cash award is made, and $150.00 award for Best in Show.
- Best in Show - "Winter in the Appalachians," Watercolor by Sheryl Bessette
- Best Winter Landscape - "Winter Stroll," Photography by Kelly Kennon
- Best Holiday illustration - "Christmas Dreams," Digital Art by Debra Vanderlaan
- Best Original Idea - "Christmas Goose," Mixed Media by Ann Thompson
Best In Show
"Winter in the Appalachians" Watercolor by Sheryl Bessette |
Best Winter Landscape
"Winter Stroll" Photography by Kelly Kennon |
Best Holiday Illustration
"Christmas Dreams" Digital Art by Debra Vanderlaan |
Best Original Idea
"Christmas Goose" Mixed Media by Ann Thompson |
The Murphy Art Center offers facilities to all artists who share their talents with beginner to master studies classes. Our natural and artificial lighting and climate controlled classroom is a student favorite. Download both documents below to see how YOU can have a classroom scheduled for YOUR needs. Have questions? Contact Penny, cockapoos4u@yahoo.com.
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WE ARE
An Art Gallery - Handmade Gift Shop - Jewelry Store
Stop in to Shop
THE MAC (Murphy Art Center)
is Murphy Souvenir Headquarters
AND
Valley River Arts Guild
33 Valley River Avenue
Murphy, NC 28906
828.360.3038
Store Hours
Monday thru Saturday 10 am until 5 pm
Stop in to Shop
THE MAC (Murphy Art Center)
is Murphy Souvenir Headquarters
AND
Valley River Arts Guild
33 Valley River Avenue
Murphy, NC 28906
828.360.3038
Store Hours
Monday thru Saturday 10 am until 5 pm
The Valley River Art Guild is comprised of dedication volunteers who work hard to keep the Guild looking beautiful. Each month the store windows are changed out with fresh artwork. There are four large rooms filled with local art by local artists. Shoebooties, a local restaurant downtown has 30 framed pieces of Guild artwork hung in the hallway.
