The Madison Artists Guild is proud to welcome Atlanta artist Laura Davis Shainker for her exhibition titled "Walk with Me".
Walk with Me, one of the gallery’s ten special exhibitions this year, will remain through June 4. All works are for sale.
Walk with Me is a collection of forty-two original paintings inspired by locations near to Ms. Shainker’s heart, including Georgia, the South Carolina low country, and the French countryside.
Ms. Shainker works from photographs, field notes, and memory to create a sense of balance and serenity through simplified compositions and harmonious palettes. Marshes, mountains, farmlands, water, and florals are favorite subjects, as is architecture and its relationship to the environment.
It was during a dual career of business and raising children that Laura began pursuing her interest in art by studying the classical principles of drawing and painting with several artists. With forays into teaching as well as owning The Art School of Sandy Springs near Atlanta, Laura continued to paint on the side, turning to full-time painting in 2019. That same year, Laura was awarded a Denis Diderot Artist-In-Residence grant to participate in the residency program at Chateau Orqueyaux in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France. Laura credits the experience and French countryside as greatly influencing her work.
To experience and shop Walk with Me in person, please visit MAGallery Tues.-Sat. from 11 AM – 5 PM, or shop MAG Online .
The Special Exhibitions Program at MAGallery showcases original artwork of emerging and established artists who are from outside the local community.
MAGallery, located at 125 W Jefferson Street in Madison, is a retail art gallery supporting local artists and their talents and is operated by Madison Artists Guild, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to education and the encouragement of artistic endeavor in its members and the community through outreach programs, classes, workshops and social gatherings.
For membership information or to learn more about the organization, please visit TheMadisonArtistsGuild.org or call 706-342-9360.
Please join us for refreshments and conversation in honor of Art for Life: Building Creativity, Community and Connection while enjoying a personal collection of black and white photography by Morgan County Middle and High School Students.
One year ago, Art for Life was recognized by the Georgia General Assembly with Senate Resolution 185, which commended the program for many reasons including:
The success of Art for Life is due to the commitment of its excellent teachers, Elizabeth Collins Hanes, Angelina Bellebuono, and the late Chuck Hanes, whose vision for this program and love for the students is deep, genuine, and unwavering: "These are amazing, insightful and creative young people, with much to offer this world. We are so grateful to have the opportunity to work with each and every one of them." - Elizabeth Hanes and Angelina Bellebuono, 2022.
We look forward to celebrating with you.
Madison Artists Guild, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to education and the encouragement of artistic endeavor in its members and the community through outreach programs, classes, workshops and social gatherings.
For membership information or to learn more about the organization, please visit TheMadisonArtistsGuild.org or call 706-342-9360.
Enjoy a personal collection of black and white photography by Morgan County Middle and High School Students.
This public installation can be viewed at any time as the photographs have been greatly enlarged and installed on the exterior brick walls of Morgan County Alternative School located at 1551 Bethany RD. Madison 30650. Please stop by and enjoy the work of these students!
The exhibit is sponsored by Art for Life: Building Creativity, Community and Connection - a Madison Artists Guild donor supported program.
One year ago, Art for Life was recognized by the Georgia General Assembly with Senate Resolution 185, which commended the program for many reasons including:
The success of Art for Life is due to the commitment of its excellent teachers, Elizabeth Collins Hanes, Angelina Bellebuono, and the late Chuck Hanes, whose vision for this program and love for the students is deep, genuine, and unwavering: "These are amazing, insightful and creative young people, with much to offer this world. We are so grateful to have the opportunity to work with each and every one of them." - Elizabeth Hanes and Angelina Bellebuono, 2022.
Madison Artists Guild, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to education and the encouragement of artistic endeavor in its members and the community through outreach programs, classes, workshops and social gatherings.
For membership information or to learn more about the organization, please visit TheMadisonArtistsGuild.org or call 706-342-9360.