Fall 2017 Circle of Fine Art Concludes

We braved the rain, frigid temperatures and high winds over the weekend and presented Circle of Fine Art at the Jonquil Festival.

THANK YOU, Amanda Mohs, Sue Pezely, Corinne Mitchell, Joan Friedman, Ida Beth Barner, Shelton LaBron, Amanda Foss, Marise Fransolino, Teri LeVine, Jen Felder and Heidi Hunt for punching the weather in the nose and exhibiting your beautiful art under tough circumstances.

THANK YOU, Robert Gaines (The Jonquil Project), Leah Barnes (SACC#SmyrnaGARocks) and Carrie Tankersley (SACC Community Mural) for managing your events on Saturday and Sunday. Additional sincere thanks go to our all the volunteers who worked on this program for 6 months and over the weekend.

Jonquil City Historical Trail Launches On Sunday, October 15th

The Smyrna Arts & Cultural Council, a by-product of the City’s Strategic Vision Plan, and the City of Smyrna will inaugurate Phase 1 of the city’s long-awaited Jonquil City Historical Trail on Sunday, October 15 at 3 pm with a kickoff reception at the Smyrna Public Library followed by a tour of several of the trails 20 sites. The library is located at 100 Village Green Circle, Smyrna, Georgia 30080.

This unique electronically-accessed historical trail will provide visitors, young and old alike, with both historical images and narratives identifying the chief landmarks in Smyrna’s historic downtown. This information will be available through a city-sponsored online mobile application that can be accessed by cell phones, computers and other electronic devices.

The concept and the historical content of the trail was generated by the SACC History Committee, co-chaired by Smyrna historian William P. Marchione and Architect/Artist Shaun Martin. The mobile app was constructed, funded, and will be maintained by the City of Smyrna.

The long-term objective of the Jonquil City Historical Trail is to integrate history, historic preservation, and the arts through a multi-media celebration of Smyrna’s history. 

All interested persons are cordially invited to attend the inauguration of Smyrna's Jonquil City Historical Trail on Sunday, October 15 at the Smyrna Public Library at 3 pm.  For further information, readers should contact William Marchione at wpmarchione@gmail.com or Shaun Martin at shaunlmartin@gmail.com.

Ida Beth Barner Selected to Exhibit at Circle of Fine Art at the Jonquil Festival

Meet artist Ida Beth Barner. Her art will be on exhibit and sale at the Smyrna Arts & Cultural Council's "Circle of Fine Art at the Jonquil Festival" on October 28/29, 2017.

Artist Statement:

Ida Beth Barner is an accomplished artist who specializes in watercolors. She serves on the board of the prestigious Georgia Watercolor Society. She is known for her delicate painting style in bright colors. A New Jersey native, Ida Beth relocated to Atlanta many years ago. She is very active in the local arts community. She also serves on the board of the annual Brookhaven Arts Festival.

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Jenna Mason Selected to Exhibit at Circle of Fine Art at the Jonquil Festival

Meet artist Jenna Mason. Her art will be on exhibit and sale at the Smyrna Arts & Cultural Council's "Circle of Fine Art at the Jonquil Festival" on October 28/29, 2017.

Artist Statement:

Jenna Mason is a wife, mother and career woman who resides in Kennesaw, GA. She grew up in Athens, GA as the middle child amongst three girls. Always a bright young woman with a creative spirit, she studied art in high school before attending Georgia Tech where she studied Chemistry. In addition to spending time with her family and her art, Jenna also enjoys reading, playing tennis and cooking – especially baking.

Jenna's professional career started in Cincinnati, Ohio with Procter & Gamble and also includes other successful organizations like UCB Pharmaceuticals and Medallia. Although she has enjoyed much success in corporate America, Jenna has always struggled with fitting in with the traditional corporate culture and enjoys having a creative outlet. Painting allows her to focus her mind and escape from her wonderful, yet hectic, life.

Jenna's comes from a family of artists, most notably her Nono (maternal grandmother), who is her inspiration. Her work is also inspired and supported by her amazing husband, four beautiful children and her lovable cats. She paints a variety of diverse subjects including beautiful flowers, birds, boats, fishing lures, sports, and also does custom pieces upon request. She hopes her paintings will bring you as much joy in viewing them as they have brought her in creating them.

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Heidi Hunt Selected to Exhibit at Circle of Fine Art at the Jonquil Festival

Meet artist Heidi Hunt. Her art will be on exhibit and sale at the Smyrna Arts & Cultural Council's "Circle of Fine Art at the Jonquil Festival" on October 28/29, 2017.

Artist Statement:

The peace, joy and beauty that I strive to infuse into my surroundings are the same qualities I try to recreate in my watercolors and oils. I work directly from nature and am happy when my viewers recognize and connect with my vision of the world, often images of flowers they may love and grow in their own homes and gardens, and landscapes of local scenes or of New England, where I grew up.

Jennifer Felder Selected to Exhibit at Circle of Fine Art at the Jonquil Festival

Meet artist Jennifer Felder. Her art will be on exhibit and sale at the Smyrna Arts & Cultural Council's "Circle of Fine Art at the Jonquil Festival" on October 28/29, 2017.

Artist Statement:

My name is Jennifer Felder and like many artists, art is my outlet. In my earlier years, I expressed myself through dance- the art of movement. Now my expressions emerge in forms of photography , painting, alcohol inks, collage, mixed media, and encaustic painting. Art also provides me the opportunity to unwind and to attempt to relinquish the need for structure or control. When painting , I tend to gravitate to textures and more abstract works. I haven’t quite determined which medium is my favorite, but I plan on enjoying my journey while exploring them all. I had the wonderful opportunity to have 2 pieces of art selected and displayed at the NOVAS [National Open Visual Arts Show] 2016 exhibit.

I was born in Pittsburgh, PA (Go STEELERS!!) , grew up in Newburgh, IN, and now reside in Dallas, GA. I met my incredibly supportive husband, Vincent, in college at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and have 3 wonderful children: Vashtia, Kiyoko, and Dimitri.

2016 - NOVAS [National Open Visual Arts Show] 2016 exhibit - Title: Drifts - Title: Geisha’s Dream
2016- Georgia Lawyers for the Arts' Annual Gala -Untitled Alcohol Ink artwork – donation for silent auction & acquired
2017 - NOVAS [National Open Visual Arts Show] 2017 exhibit -Title: Bloom

Teri Levine Selected to Exhibit at Circle of Fine Art at the Jonquil Festival

Meet artist Teri Levine. Her art will be on exhibit and sale at the Smyrna Arts & Cultural Council's "Circle of Fine Art at the Jonquil Festival" on October 28/29, 2017.

Artist Statement:

Gauguin once wrote about color as the language of the listening eye, that which helps our imagination soar with inner power and mystery. From the beginning of my explorations, color has always been my driving interest, and the primary power in my work.

By using oil and acrylic paints as my surface, I create paintings emphasizing color juxtapositions and interactions. The flow of color and line, shape and form become intricately interwoven as translucent and opaque layers of glaze are laid down. Each layer creates new forms that I respond to in making the painting.

I strive to combine expressionism with cubism and yet make the paintings understandable to the art critic and casual viewer. My work speaks to the universal human tendency to appreciate beauty and to find meaning in abstraction. The appreciation of the beautiful is an essential aspect of humanity, and there is a positive, almost spiritual energy involved in the experience of the beautiful.