Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:09:00 -0400
From: “Linda Anderson”
Subject: ArtBrake! 8 Artists 4 Studios Saturday May 4 & Sunday May 5
What could be more inspiring than a spring drive in the country? Unless it also includes 4 Chatham County art studio stops with 8 different artists and some home-grown barbeque at Frosty Trading Post? It’s the perfect way to spend just a few hours and a short drive.
Artists will open their studio doors for the 2nd annual ArtBrake! during the first weekend of May 2013. Come, ride through beautiful Chatham County, NC to discover one of its richest resources – the artists! This free, self-guided tour is on Saturday and Sunday (May 4 and 5) from 10-5. All studios are found within a 3 mile radius, just a few miles south of Carrboro and Chapel Hill. You will have the opportunity to talk with the artists,
learn how they get inspired, and see demos of their very unique techniques. And it only takes a few hours to see it all!
ArtBrake! began in 2012 with 4 Chatham County based studio openings, all centered around a local favorite, Frosty Trading Post, the little store at the big intersection of Chatham County. If you get hungry along the way,
Frosty’s will open both days during the tour, selling everything from hot-off-the-grill BBQ, fresh produce and homemade baked goods to Ho-Hos and sodas.
What did people like about ArtBrake! last year? At the top, among others, was that the studios are all found within close proximity in this pastoral county. Further, it’s an occasion to meet both established and emerging artists, with some work never seen in other venues.
ArtBrake! artists include:
.. Christie Minchew, 2-D and 3-D mixed fiber art in her fascinating and colorful working fiber studio.
.. Chuck Minchew, open-air woodworking with fine woods gleaned from local sites.
.. Darren Powers, unique, whimsical ceramic sculpture, sure to create smiles and wonder at Darren’s imagination.
.. Dick Seed, wood sculpture and murals in his charming, whimsical studio.
.. Linda Anderson, paintings from multiple media and concrete sculpture in her little red studio in the woods.
.. Jan Dunn: original baskets and woven sculptural pieces joining Linda in her studio.
.. Regina Bridgman, stained glass and
.. Jim Bridgman, jewelry and walking sticks from wood and found objects in nature, in their newly renovated, charming little studio by the wayside.
The variety of art forms is broad and unusual in a group this small. With only four galleries to visit, there is ample time to peruse art pieces on display, get inspired and meet each artist. And, all ArtBrake! studio spaces
are delightful settings to visit and enjoy!
Look for the red and white signs and Brake for ArtBrake! Visit www.ArtBrake.net for further information including maps and photos of artist work (or call 919-942-0297). Maps will be available at local shops and eateries.