Guardians of Liberty and Peace
Be sure to join us Saturday September 10th for a special ceremony to honor first responders and commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
Sample Corning November 12
Stop in the evening of November 12. We’ll be open as part of “Sample Corning”. This is quite the event. We’ll be open from 5 to 7:30 p.m. with a tasty treat. You can start or perhaps finish your holiday shopping with us. Lots of goodies and recipes for your holiday parties – you’ll want to take in every business. See you on the 12th!
Mark Corning on Your Calendar Nov. 13
“Our Past is Our Present to Our Future” — come meet the Artist, Lynda Tygart at the Corning Center for the Fine Arts in downtown Corning November 13 from 1 – 5 p.m. Lynda’s testament to the importance of preserving our history in small town America shines through in her work. She also is preserving the history of the specialized art using the bromoil process which was created in the early 1900s and requires the hand inking of a bleached and tanned silver gelatin print. Lynda will be on hand for the opening of her exhibit. Come enjoy music, wine and food as you learn more about Lynda and the process and enjoy the show. Corning Winery, Tim Koehn and Paul Koch will also be on hand to enhance the show. Don’t miss out, but if you aren’t able to make the opening, stop in during regular hours and check out the exhibition. This is part of a series “Second Saturdays in Corning” with a new exhibition each month.
Bradley Miller’s REVEAL
You won’t want to miss the opening reception this Saturday, October 2nd from 1-3 p.m. at the Corning Center for the Fine Arts. Bradley Miller will open his exhibit “Reveal” and be on hand to demonstrate and discuss his work. Reveal is an overview of 2010 work including collage from Corning and the surrounding area. Brad photographs instances of pattern, color and texture then progressively layers and blends areas of interest to create his new work. You can check out Brad’s website.
A blog about Zack
Here’s your opportunity to meet Zack Jones during the “Art and Historic Preservation” opening reception October 9th from 3-9 p.m. You can enjoy the creative atmosphere at the gallery while meeting Zack and enjoying his latest series of paintings. The Corning Winery will be on hand, Tim from the “Swamp Boy Blues” will be performing and Dede Johnson from the Omaha Clayworks will be sharing her passion for art. Also enjoy some hors d’oeuvres and home brew. Zack Jones is an Iowa native that moved back from Phoenix four years ago. Zack’s a full time oil painter developing a name for himself while bringing the arts to rural Iowa and now bringing rural Iowa into art. He joined Corning Center for Arts Residency program in June 2010. Jones entered the program to work on commission projects but was captivated by Corning’s Opera House renovation.
Silent Auction
Don’t miss out on the silent auction this weekend at the Corning Center for Fine Arts. Several unique scenes in and around Corning and Adams County can be picked up just in time to spruce up your home for fall. If you’re one of our favorite alumni, you might want to purchase one to take a little bit of home back with you. Don’t miss out. Stop in the Corning Center for the Fine Arts. To see the homecoming schedule, check out the calendar on the www.adamscountyiowa.com website.
Homecoming 2010
Be sure to stop by the Art Center during the homecoming weekend. We will have working artists and several exhibitions up. There will also be a reception after the parade with wine and beer tasting. See you there!
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