OCAF Artist of the Week-Danny Henriquez
OCAF Art Center 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDanny Henriquez is a Dominican-American artist born and raised in New York City. The youngest in a family of four, he became interested in art while riding the public transit system. The bright colors of the Krylon and Rustoleum painted walls had Danny in a constant hunt to decipher the hidden meaning and eventually inspired him to try graffiti writing himself.
SouthWorks 2021 National Juried Art Exhibition
Main Gallery, 1902 Building, OCAF Art Center 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOCAF will host its annual SouthWorks: National Juried Arts Exhibition online this year from April 16th-May 28th. SOUTHWORKS is an annual event which highlights two exhibitions organized by at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) and presented in their galleries located in Watkinsville, GA. One facet of SOUTHWORKS is the Director’s Choice Exhibition. A single artist of my choosing is invited, and past Director’s Choice artists include Margaret Morrison, Dale Chihuly and Philip Moulthrop to name a few. Secondly SOUTHWORKS features the National Juried Art Exhibition. The juried exhibit draws entries from artists living all across the United States, and […]
Volunteer Appreciation Party
OCAF Art Center 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesNational Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 18-24. This is the time to say thank you for being a volunteer and valued member of the OCAF family. Although volunteer opportunites have been limited due to the pandemic, your service has helped us remain strong and connected. To show our appreciation, you are invited to join us in the OCAF Sculpture and Memorial Garden on April 16th from 5pm-6pm, one hour before the SouthWorks opening reception.
We look forward to your attendance. Special thanks to Rosemary Stancil, the OCAF Watercolor Group, Fox's Pizza, and Martino's for providing the resources for the making this special event possible.
Reservations are required. Music and light refreshments will be provided.
OCAF Thrift Sale: Volunteers Needed
OCAF - Rocket Hall 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesWe’re gearing up for the 2021 OCAF Thrift Sale and we need your help! If you love sorting and organizing treasures and helping those treasures find a new home while making new friends along the way then this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! No experience necessary! Join our team to get ready for the most amazing Thrift Sale you’ve ever seen!
OCAF Thrift Sale: Donations Needed
OCAF - Rocket Hall 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDROP-OFF: OCAF Thrift Sales accepted April 24th- May 15th, Monday -Saturday, 10am-2pm
Painting With Purpose
OCAF Art Center 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe event will take place outdoors for two sessions of instructed painting. Tickets can be purchased below. Each session is limited to 35 people.
Funds received from the precentage nights and the Painting With Purpose event will be used to support the education and exhibition programs.
Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Virtual 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesIn honor of Asian American & Paciffic Islander Heritage Month, Stella Kim, Concert Violinist, hosts a vitrual concert that will air the entire month of May.
Here is the repertoire for the video:
1. Bach E major, Prelude (4min)
2. Vivaldi four seasons "winter" (8min)
3. "thais" meditation, by Massenet (4 mins)
4. Zigeurnerweisen by Sarasate (8mins)
5. Yesterday by the Beatles (5mins)
Total playing time= 29mins,
Total video time= approx. 32 minutes.
Location:
Concert available on Facebook and Youtube throughout the month of May.
FaceBook: @ocafgalleries1902
Youtube: Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iKlPrrYDeTgJB3HHlJBtF_eYMILB9sSC/view?usp=sharing
Fine Furniture & Antique Sale
School Street Studios 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAttention Collectors!
Fine Furniture & Antique Sale
Location
OCAF
School Street Studios
34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA
Dates and Hours:
May 16 & 17 - 10am-4pm
May 22 & 23 - 10am-4pm
May 29 & 30 - 10am-4pm
Artist Talk with Abraham Tesser
Main Gallery, 1902 Building, OCAF Art Center 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesArtist Talk by Abraham Tesser, Creator of Homage to Chagall and Winner of 2021 SouthWorks "Best in Show"
Wednesday, May 19, 12pm- 1pm
OCAF Thrift Sale
OCAF - Rocket Hall 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThis year’s sale will kick off with a preview night on Friday, May 21st (5p.m. – 7p.m.) with $5 admission fee, free parking, and first choice at items which will be sold at double the marked price. The sale will open to the public with free parking and admission on Saturday, May 22 from 8am to 4pm and continue on Sunday, May 23rd with everything that is left 1/2 price!