Coastal Georgia has one of the most diversified group of artists and artisans of place I have lived. This is the perfect environment in which to receive inspiration from ones muse. Whether the medium is painting, writing, sculpting, pottery, weaving or any of the various types of creative expression, artists thrive here.
The Glynn Art Association is at the hub of it all. Housed in a building at the center of The Village on St. Simons, you’ll find work by many local artists. I’ll be featuring several of them over the next few months so that you can become acquainted with them, their stories and their work. This is a non-profit group supported by donations from members and serves as the communities center for VISUAL ARTS.
No matter what your age, there is something for you at the center. Classes are offered throughout the year for young and old alike that promote the creative expression of students.
On Wednesday afternoon a class gathers to paint with local artist, Ken Wallin, who I featured in a post several months ago. Ken paints with students, critiquing their work and helping them as needed. It is an uplifting experience for all involved and one I’m thinking of participating in.
At the front of the building are two glass walled rooms that have displays of work that is for sale by members of the Association. Lovely woven items, jewelry, pottery, glassware and many other items perfect for gift giving or collecting.
Of special interest is the Association’s outreach program. Among the groups involved in this program is the Glynn County Stroke Support Group and the Safe Harbor home for children. Through classes stroke survivors and their caregivers as well as children who have been abused or abandoned can express their feelings through artwork. What a wonderful form of therapy for anyone in need of self expression!
For information about the Glynn Art Association and the many ways it enriches the community as well as a schedule of upcoming shows go here: http://glynnart.org/. Sharing and caring through art is a powerful way to promote the culture and health of Coastal Georgia.
