PUMP Gallery Presents:

Madison J. Cripps

Opening Reception Saturday, December 3rd, 7-10pm

Madison J. Cripps is an eclectic artist and puppeteer. His work brings together a diverse background in drawing, painting, sculpture, ecology, music and performance. He studied art in addition to public school from the age of seven to twenty three. As a freshman in high school he had his first solo show at Western Washington University. Madison received the Mable Younge Mark Memorial Scholarship to complete his Senior thesis in painting at The Evergreen State College. Since then, he has used his fine art background and interest in ecology to inform his puppetry. He has designed and constructed over two dozen puppets, two theatres, a walking theatre, received a MCC grant, and performed shows in venues ranging from the streets to historical theaters from Canada to Mexico.

Cripps Puppets will be on display in the Pump Gallery at Phil Mechanic Studios from December 3rd until December 30th. Please join the artist for his opening reception on Saturday, December 3rd from 7-10pm.

watch this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtfUyYBgbRA

December Art & Film Events at Courtyard Gallery

December 2

"My Night at Maud's"

(France 1969) by Eric Rohmer

The narrator, a devoutCatholic, moves to a provincial town and vows to marry Francoise, a pretty blond he notices at mass. Vidal, an old school friend, invites him to visit the recently divorced Maud, and the narrator ends up staying the night, having philosophical discussions in her bedroom.

December 9

"Closely Watched Trains"

(Czechoslovakia 1966) by Jiri Menzel

A young man follows his father's footsteps and joins the railway company, where helearns the job and has his first affair. Set in the country, during the German occupation.

December 16

Lipsett and Deren:

A combined retrospective on experimental filmmakers

Arthur Lipsett and Maya Deren A collection of short experimental films will be shown and discussed.

December 23 & 30

NO FILMS - HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Classic World Cinema Foreign Film Series Films Every Friday 8 pm Presentedby Courtyard Gallery. Doors open at 7:45 / close at 8:15. Film begins at 8:00 pm. Come on in, get comfortable, have some refreshments and enjoy great films from around the world! Check our website for the film schedule or Cranky Hanke's Reviews under Special Showings. Donations appreciated. In the Railroad Library, Phil Mechanic Studios.

http://www.ashevillecourtyard.com

 828-273-3332

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Still showing:

"Anything Goes-Everything Shows"

5th Annual International Mail Art Exhibition Located on the Mezzanine Floor, Phil Mechanic Studios Using the postal system as a medium, participants have sent in a variety of fascinating entries! ALL entries that made it through the postal system are exhibited! Artists were encouraged to explore imagery, themes, sizes and shapes of any kind.

From the Director:

 2011 is coming to a close and I wanted to take this opportunity to bring to your attention the many ways in which the Flood Gallery, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, contributes to the Asheville community. 

First, and most importantly - the Flood Gallery is operated in its entirety, by volunteers.  This includes the Director.  Every bit of money donated to the Flood goes toward programming, none to overhead.  No other non-profit gives more ‘bang’ for your donated, tax deductible $buck$. 

Below, you can read about all the ways the Flood Gallery gives to this community.  As you read, you’ll see how integral a part of this community the Flood Gallery is.  Please consider giving back, to help support our organization. 

To donate:

Go to our website:  www.floodgallery.org and click on the ‘DONATE’ button to donate through paypal.

Make a check payable to:  FLOOD GALLERY and mail to: 109 Roberts Street, Asheville, NC  28801

Call us at 828.254-2166 and give us a credit card number.

Drop by and visit us during our open hours of  10am – 4pm Tuesday through Saturday, or attend one of our many events and you can experience us, and donate on site.

Thanks in advance for your help and support!

Jolene Mechanic

Read the Citizen Times Article here(pdf)...

http://www.citizen-times.com/article/20111113/LIVING/311130029/Asheville-s-Jolene-Mechanic-Flood-Gallery-Fine-Art-Center-beyond-busy

Flood Gallery Board Member shows work at the August Wilson Center for the Arts. . .

Flood Gallery congratulates our own Board Member, DeWayne “B-Love” Barton!  His work is currently being shown in the group exhibition “Common Ground – Affrilachia – Where I’m From” at the August Wilson Center in Pittsburgh!

Read more here...