Leeke's Work Featured at Courtyard Art Gallery in Charleston through October 31

Courtyard Art Gallery in Charleston South Carolina is featuring the work of South Carolina artist, Alicia Leeke during the month of September.

Her show entitled "Parallel: 32, 47, 79, 56," features vibrant, colorful, abstract landscapes representing the physical longitude and latitude of Charleston, SC and other coastal areas.

"Science, math and art often go hand in hand," notes Leeke. This show explores Charleston from its different vantage points as well as other wetlands areas in the State. Sites on display include the Little Pee Dee River, Jekyll Island, Mount Pleasant, and Cherry Grove. The show will be on view through September 30.

The Gallery is located at 149 1/2 East Bay Street in Charleston, South Carolina.

Don’t Miss Viva La Vista This Upcoming Saturday!

On Saturday September 12, several resident artists at the Gallery at Nonnah’s will be on hand to discuss their art at the Gallery during the Congaree Vista’s Viva La Vista food Festival.

This signature event, takes place in the heart of the Congaree Vista in downtown Columbia, South Carolina and spans four city blocks including parts of Gervais Street and runs from Lincoln to Senate Streets.

The event kicks off Autumn with a Taste of the Vista’s best restaurants, live music and libations. Resident artists at Nonnah’s include: Bonnie Goldberg, Ingrid Carsonm Edie Biddle, Jan Fleetwood, Betty Mandell, Alicia Leeke, Donna Rozier, Michele McNinch and Christy Lekeup.

New Works Expolore Color and Light

Alicia Leeke imagines landscapes in a unique and colorful light. In her new paintings at Tombo Grille in Columbia, South Carolina she intertwines brushstrokes and imagination to develop brilliant landscapes with bountiful movement in this large works series.

The "New Works" show opened in September and is ongoing throughout 2009. Her work is one of three artists on display at Tombo Grille which is located at 4517 Forest Dr # 6 in Columbia, South Carolina and replaces the work of Blue Sky. Call for hours (803) 782-9665‎.

Third Annual Palette to Palate to be held May 15-17 2009

The Village at Sandhill has partnered with The Cultural Council and Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce to hold the Third Annual Palette to Palate Event Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17, 2009.

This three-day art event will take place at Town Center Commons and will include live entertainment, art demonstrations, and the annual Taste of the Village event.

Palette to Palate Event Hours:
Friday, May 15: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 16: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 17: Noon to 6 p.m.

Schedule of events:

Art: On view and for sale from over 25 of the area’s best known and admired artisans including work by local artist Alicia Leeke.

Music: Friday, May 15: Island Close By – 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 16: Fatback & The Grove Band – 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 17: Coolie G & Lion Soul – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Taste of the Village: Friday, May 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., sample specialties from Village at Sandhill restaurants and beverage places. Just purchase sampling tickets for $1 each at the on-site ticket booths.

Village at Sandhill is located at Clemson Road and Two Notch Road in Northeast Richland County and is owned and managed by Kahn Development Company.

“Celebrate the Faces of Sandhills” Art Gala

The 5th Annual Sandhills Art Gala and sale will be held April 24, 2009 from 6:30 – 10 pm and features the work of over 50 South Carolina artists.

According to Gala Coorinator Powers Strickland, this year’s event is being extended with a sneak preview prior to the Gala Opening on Friday night, which is complete with a silent auction, cocktails and hors d' oeuvres. In the past the event was only held one night, but has become so popular by art buyers that is it being extended with an “Encore” of select works on Sunday, April 26th from 3-5 pm.

Highlights from this year’s exhibit include jewelry by Cindy Saad, mixed media works by Sam Compton, sculpture by Greg Fitzpatrick, photography by Howard Hunt, and paintings by Michael Storey, Leslie Pierce, Marcello Novo, Page Morris, Claude Buckley, Rob Shaw and many others.

The mission of Sandhills School is to provide a successful learning environment for students who learn differently and who benefit from evidence-based, multi sensory instruction. Sandhills School is a resource to the community for information about language-based learning differences and ADD/ADHD.

Pictured are two of Columbia, S.C. artist Alicia Leeke's miniature paintings "Ladies with Hats" and "The Messenger" which will be available for purchase during the exhibition.

To purchase tickets or additional information, please call (803) 695-1400.

Congaree Art Festival Features Art Demonstrations and Sale Saturday, April 25, 2009

The South Carolina State Museum will host their fifth annual Congaree Art Festival in conjunction with Columbia, South Carolina’s Artista Vista celebration Saturday April 25, 2009.

Attendees can observe demonstrations plus purchase paintings, pottery, mosaic compositions and more. Collage and mask-making workshops are also being offered as part of the State Museum’s celebration of art.

“Thursday Afternoon,” a recent painting created Columbia, South Carolina artist by Alicia Leeke, will be just one of many pieces of art exhibited during the event.

“Approximately 25 artists will be selected for this event, which will provide access to artists for the public, and a venue for artists across the state to meet, exhibit, demonstrate and sell their work,” said Paul Matheny, art curator for the State Museum.

The exhibition will take place from 10 am – 4 pm on Saturday at the State Museum which is located at 301 Gervais Street.

Resident Artists Present New Works at Gallery At Nonnah's During Artista Vista 2009

Columbia's biggest art walk is being held this Thursday, April 24 from 5-9 p.m. in the Congaree Vista area and is an event you won't want to miss.

Approximately 14 businesses will open their doors to showcase hot new artwork by artists from across the state for this one night event. Of special interest this year is the S.C. Philharmonic which has partnered with Whit-Ash Rug Gallery and will be showcasing new painted violins during the event; and new works created by the resident artists at the Gallery at Nonnah's.

Nonnah's is a popular spot during Artista Vista because there are so many artists on-hand to discuss their work in person. Not only that, but Nonnah's serves a great late-night dinner menu which wouldn't be complete without their famous Bananas Foster.

The Gallery At Nonnah's will feature mixed media, watercolors, acrylics, photos, abstracts, landscapes and still life by artists Edie Biddel, Ingrid Carson, Jan Fleetwood, Bonnie Goldberg, Alicia Leeke, Betty Mandel, Marcia Murry and Michel McNinch. Works are on display throughout the year for viewing and works change constantly.

Nonnah's is located at 930 Gervais Street in the Vista in Columbia, South Carolina.