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October Issue 2003
The Charleston Artist Guild Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Charleston, SC
The Charleston Artist Guild will celebrate its 50th anniversary this fall with a host of activities designed for members and the public. Those activities include the opening of a new Charleston Artist Guild gallery, exhibits around town reflecting the work and history of member artists and a gala celebration. The gala celebration and art auction will offer art collectors an exceptional opportunity to obtain original paintings by nationally renowned local artists, including John C. Doyle, Bill Jamison, Rhett Thurman and Betty Anglin Smith.
The gala celebration will be held on Oct. 25,
2003, at the Gaillard Auditorium in Charleston, SC. Located under
an enormous tent on the Gaillard's front lawn, the party theme,
Art Under The Big Top, will feature performance art, a
dance band, exhibits on the Guild's history, a silent and live
auction of exceptional artwork and fabulous food and wine. In
true artistic fashion, the invitees are encouraged to wear artful
attire, ensuring that this gala will be one of Charleston's most
colorful and entertaining. The public is invited to attend. According
to Board President Tami Cardnella, "The gala is a great way
for people to meet local artists, come out and appreciate their
work and take home some real treasures from the auction. The proceeds
will be used to support our community projects." Tickets
for the event are $50 and can be purchased by contacting the Guild
office at 843/722-2454.
The history of the guild dates back to 1953 when seven local Charleston
artists launched the organization in an effort to help artists
network and involve themselves in community programs. One early
member, Charles Parnell, who joined the Guild in 1956 and remains
active today, says that the Guild was his introduction to the
art world and helped him launch a successful career. He made the
transition from shipyard illustrator to teacher and accomplished
artist over the years and still attends the monthly meeting. "If
I get just one thing out of a meeting, it's worthwhile",
says Parnell.
The Guild continues to support its members in many ways and contributes
to the community through many programs like the Very Special Arts
and the Art of Alzheimer's programs.
For more information on the Charleston Artist Guild, its membership
or the programs planned for the anniversary celebration, contact
the office at 843/722-2454 or at (www.charlestonartistguild.org).
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