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November Issue 2006
Newberry Opera House in Newberry, SC, Features Works by Michael Story
The
Newberry Opera House in Newberry, SC, is presenting new pastels
and oils by Michael Story, on view through Nov. 19, 2006.
Deborah Smith, Executive Director of the Newberry Opera House, is honored to partner with Lexington, SC artist Michael Story for this one-man show. "Normally the Opera House presents live entertainment in the music, theatre and dance venues," says Smith. "Once again, we are excited to venture forth into the visual arts arena to showcase the artist's newest pastels and oils. Story's work has hung in our lobby since its inception in 1998 and we consider him to be the best guide to bring the Opera House into the forefront of gallery spaces in the Midlands. His work represents the glorious colors and moods of South Carolina and we are proud to present it to our patrons and friends."
Story was born in Beloit, WI, but now calls Lexington, his home. His first art teacher was his maternal grandfather, professional artist Ken Osgood. "As a young boy, our time together had an enormous influence on my artistic development. Later, by observing his success as artist and businessman, I gained the confidence I needed to set my own career goals."
In 1960, Story's family moved to a small town
outside Philadelphia, where he began taking private art lessons.
The family relocated again to Charleston, SC, in 1968, where Story
attended high school and received instruction at the Gibbes Art
Museum.
Story worked in advertising, studied and painted over the next
few years. After being accepted in an international open exhibition
in 1992, Story continued to enter and experience success in other
shows. His client list expanded to include private buyers, corporate
collectors, and art galleries. In 1994, Story began publishing
limited-edition prints of his paintings while teaching, guest
lecturing, and jurying art shows. By 1997, one of Story's major
goals was realized when he signed a publishing contract with Canadian
Art Prints Inc. of British Columbia.
In 1998, Story was commissioned by the Newberry Opera House to do an original painting of the newly renovated five-million-dollar performing arts facility.
An offer from (Ted) Turner Advertising to work
part time painting billboards after school resulted in Story's
first "art" job in Charleston, where he was introduced
to the fundamentals of large-scale painting.
For further information check our SC Institutional Gallery
listings, call the Opera House at 803/276-5179 or visit (www.newberryoperahouse.com).
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