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The American Academy of Equine Art exhibition now open at the Aiken Center for the Arts celebrates the horse in sport and life. From Oct. 24 through Nov.
30, the main gallery will share a collection of works by the finest equine artists in the country. The American Academy of Equine Art Juried Exhibition will feature 75 pieces of artwork by 59 artists from across the nation. The AAEA is a nonprofit organization founded in 1980, whose mission is dedicated to nurturing, educating and promoting all artists who are interested in the classical representation of the equine subject.
The AAEA is dedicated to promoting and sharing representational art that celebrates the horse in sport and life. It also offers hands-on instruction from practicing equine artists with a goal of fostering artistic excellence in the genre. The goal of the founders was to assemble the finest equine artists in the country to exhibit together, share creative ideas and, eventually, to establish a teaching organization that would be modeled after the Royal Academy in England.
Today, AAEA remains true to its original mission by hosting multiple yearly exhibits in national locations. These events showcase artists from all over North America and are viewed by collectors and dealers alike as a source for the best in contemporary equine art. Many of the academy's signature and juried members are among the most accomplished equine painters and sculptors working today, and they form the teaching core for the academy's popular workshops and clinics.
Alongside the main gallery, the Aiken Artist Guild Gallery will showcase artwork by member artists Pamela Moore and Brenda Zaloudek. Criminal trials of 2 prominent Aiken residents have been delayed again Aiken man accused of possessing child sexual abuse material, recording someone without consent Aiken County ballots will include four questions this November. Here's what each question means.
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She eventually moved back to Edgefield and continued to expand her practices in the arts and helped grow the arts community in Edgefield. Moore is inspired by many things including fellow artists, colors, media and nature but finds her passion is in teaching art to others. Zaloudek grew up on a homestead in Oklahoma, learning the struggles, aspirations and dignity of the farmer from her parents and grandparents.
After she married, she and her husband explored the world away from the golden wheat fields she grew up on and now, later in life, have come to realize the value of her roots in those golden fields. Zaloudek’s multimedia artwork beautifully reflects her heritage, showcasing her deep appreciation for her roots. In addition, the Brooks Gallery will feature artwork by students at Oakwood-Windsor Elementary School.
Led by art teacher Brianna Hancock, students have created magical works for an exhibit titled “Enchanted Forest”. The mission of the Aiken Center for the Arts, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit, is to inspire and educate by providing unique visual and performing arts experiences for all ages. Its hours are 10 a.
m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 803-641-9094 or visit aikencenterforthearts.org .
The Aiken Center for the Arts is located at 122 Laurens St. S.W.
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