Posted June 20
Meet The Teachers
See what's happening in the classroom
5 pm - 8 pm
July 5 - Friday - First Friday Art Walk
See what's happening in the classroom
5 pm - 8 pm
July 5 - Friday - First Friday Art Walk
- Samples of Classes
- Live Demonstrations
- Samples of Classes
- Painting
- Stamping
- Furniture Chalking
- Drawing
- Sculpting
- Fiber Arts
- Writing
- Music
- For kids and adults
- Thinking of becoming an instructor? Stop by, we are here to answer all your questions.
Posted June 1
"June's Photographer of the Month"
Deborah Larsen
Deborah Larsen grew up on Long Island in New York State. She received her first camera on her 8th birthday, nearly 60 years ago. She immediately began taking photographs, and hasn’t stopped since! Deborah studied art and photography at North Country Community College in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, receiving an Associate in Arts degree. Concurrent with ensuing studies and a career in nursing, she continued coursework in drawing and painting, black and white photography, and hand-printed photo silk screening. Deborah has taken classes at the John C. Campbell Folk School in the making of Polaroid transfers, and is self-taught in the hand coloring of black and white photographs.
Deborah lived for ten years in Florida before moving to Georgia in the early 1990s. She fell in love with the North Georgia Mountains, which she has since called home, but still delights in a yearly trip to Florida to photograph wildlife and sunsets.
Deborah’s photographs have won numerous awards and accolades over the years, and appeared in publication. She has exhibited at many regional art shows, galleries, and fairs; her works can be found in local municipal offices, private offices, and businesses. Photographs by Deborah may also currently be seen at the Murphy Art Center, Brasstown Valley Resort Gallery, and the Blue Ridge Mountain Art Association.
Now retired from nursing, Deborah splits her time between her photography and enjoying the company of her grandchildren, Ethan (14) and Ashlynn (9). She is an active member of the Murphy Art Center, Blue Ridge Mountain Art Association, Blue Ridge Mountain Photographers, Southern Appalachian Artist Guild, and Mountain Arts Association. With the upcoming retirement of her husband Jay, she looks forward to traveling the United States in search of adventure and even more great photographs!
"June's Photographer of the Month"
Deborah Larsen
Deborah Larsen grew up on Long Island in New York State. She received her first camera on her 8th birthday, nearly 60 years ago. She immediately began taking photographs, and hasn’t stopped since! Deborah studied art and photography at North Country Community College in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, receiving an Associate in Arts degree. Concurrent with ensuing studies and a career in nursing, she continued coursework in drawing and painting, black and white photography, and hand-printed photo silk screening. Deborah has taken classes at the John C. Campbell Folk School in the making of Polaroid transfers, and is self-taught in the hand coloring of black and white photographs.
Deborah lived for ten years in Florida before moving to Georgia in the early 1990s. She fell in love with the North Georgia Mountains, which she has since called home, but still delights in a yearly trip to Florida to photograph wildlife and sunsets.
Deborah’s photographs have won numerous awards and accolades over the years, and appeared in publication. She has exhibited at many regional art shows, galleries, and fairs; her works can be found in local municipal offices, private offices, and businesses. Photographs by Deborah may also currently be seen at the Murphy Art Center, Brasstown Valley Resort Gallery, and the Blue Ridge Mountain Art Association.
Now retired from nursing, Deborah splits her time between her photography and enjoying the company of her grandchildren, Ethan (14) and Ashlynn (9). She is an active member of the Murphy Art Center, Blue Ridge Mountain Art Association, Blue Ridge Mountain Photographers, Southern Appalachian Artist Guild, and Mountain Arts Association. With the upcoming retirement of her husband Jay, she looks forward to traveling the United States in search of adventure and even more great photographs!
"June's 3D Artist of the Month"
Andrea Keeton
I am self-taught in leather craft, having become interested in the art after a school project in which I made a leather bound book. I love making journals and organizers, but have branched out from that first foray into leather craft.
I have begun making jewelry, bags and many more items. I create one of a kind, hand crafted and hand sewn functional art. If you want something made, give me a call and we will figure out how to get it done!
Andrea Keeton
I am self-taught in leather craft, having become interested in the art after a school project in which I made a leather bound book. I love making journals and organizers, but have branched out from that first foray into leather craft.
I have begun making jewelry, bags and many more items. I create one of a kind, hand crafted and hand sewn functional art. If you want something made, give me a call and we will figure out how to get it done!
Posted May 24
"June's Teacher of the Month"
Pat Fiorello
Pat is a professional fine artist and seasoned, encouraging instructor who has been painting in watercolor and oil for the past 25 years. She is known for her elegant florals and still life paintings and romantic landscapes of Italy, France and other travel destinations. Her art is fueled by her passion and energy and she believes you need to be excited about what you are painting in order to create art that has life and connects with others.
Inspired to make the expression of beauty a higher priority in her life, in 2002, she left a successful 20-year career as a Marketing Vice President with major corporations including The Coca-Cola Company, and made a dramatic life change to become a full-time artist. She says, “I was driven by a desire to create beautiful things. Through my own painting and teaching others how to paint, I hope to inspire in people a deeper awareness and appreciation of the beauty around us and share the joy of painting.”
Pat is a Signature Member and Past President of the Georgia Watercolor Society and Past Chairman of the Atlanta Artist Center. Her award-winning work has been featured in over 75-juried shows and over 20 one-woman shows.
Based in Atlanta, Pat has taught classes and workshops in the U.S. since 1998 and has led 17 International painting workshops in Italy, France, Spain, the Caribbean and New Zealand. In 2015, Pat taught at Monet’s Garden in Giverny France. While there, she won first prize in an annual plein air painting competition and was invited back to exhibit her work at the “Laureate de la Fete de la Peinture” exposition in France.
Pat is author of the book, “Bella Italia, Italy Through the Eyes of an Artist”, which contains over 80 of her paintings of Italy.
You can learn more at: www.patfiorello.com
Contact Pat at patfiorello@aol.com
Follow her: Facebook.com/PatFiorelloArtist and Instagram @patfiorello
Fiorello Art & Design
404.531.4160
patfiorello@aol.com
PatFiorello.com
https://www.instagram.com/patfiorello/
On-line gallery:http://bit.ly/2idGCPO
"June's Teacher of the Month"
Pat Fiorello
Pat is a professional fine artist and seasoned, encouraging instructor who has been painting in watercolor and oil for the past 25 years. She is known for her elegant florals and still life paintings and romantic landscapes of Italy, France and other travel destinations. Her art is fueled by her passion and energy and she believes you need to be excited about what you are painting in order to create art that has life and connects with others.
Inspired to make the expression of beauty a higher priority in her life, in 2002, she left a successful 20-year career as a Marketing Vice President with major corporations including The Coca-Cola Company, and made a dramatic life change to become a full-time artist. She says, “I was driven by a desire to create beautiful things. Through my own painting and teaching others how to paint, I hope to inspire in people a deeper awareness and appreciation of the beauty around us and share the joy of painting.”
Pat is a Signature Member and Past President of the Georgia Watercolor Society and Past Chairman of the Atlanta Artist Center. Her award-winning work has been featured in over 75-juried shows and over 20 one-woman shows.
Based in Atlanta, Pat has taught classes and workshops in the U.S. since 1998 and has led 17 International painting workshops in Italy, France, Spain, the Caribbean and New Zealand. In 2015, Pat taught at Monet’s Garden in Giverny France. While there, she won first prize in an annual plein air painting competition and was invited back to exhibit her work at the “Laureate de la Fete de la Peinture” exposition in France.
Pat is author of the book, “Bella Italia, Italy Through the Eyes of an Artist”, which contains over 80 of her paintings of Italy.
You can learn more at: www.patfiorello.com
Contact Pat at patfiorello@aol.com
Follow her: Facebook.com/PatFiorelloArtist and Instagram @patfiorello
Fiorello Art & Design
404.531.4160
patfiorello@aol.com
PatFiorello.com
https://www.instagram.com/patfiorello/
On-line gallery:http://bit.ly/2idGCPO
Posted May 24
Kids Art Show Exhibit
5 pm - 8 pm
August 2 - Friday
Kids Art Show Exhibit
5 pm - 8 pm
August 2 - Friday
- Join us during the August First Friday Art Walk for a special exhibit featuring the artwork and artists from the Murphy Art Center's Summer Arts Program
- Come and show your support for the next generation of "budding artists"
- This event is free and open to the public
- Refreshments will be served
Posted May 11
Announcing Summer Hours
Valley River Arts Guild and Gallery is now open for our Summer Hours.
Announcing Summer Hours
Valley River Arts Guild and Gallery is now open for our Summer Hours.
- Open Sundays from 11 am until 4 pm
- Open Monday through Saturday from 10 am until 5 pm
- Open Murphy Art Walk Days 11 am - 7 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.
