Welcome to the Trenholm Artists Guild

Established 1971

"Magnolia" by Mary Elliot Williams

Visit ONLINE ART GALLERY to see more from TAG's talented artists.

Site updated 6-19-08

This site was created

and is maintained by

Paula Grookett.

The Trenholm Artists Guild (known locally as TAG) is located in Columbia, South Carolina. Members include amateur and professional artists who work in watercolor, oil, acrylics, pastel, sculpture, fiber, and photography. Residents of the Greater Columbia area over 18 years of age are invited to join. Meetings are held monthly September through May on the 2nd Monday of the month at Forest Lake Park, 6820 Wedgefield Road. Visitors are invited to attend our meetings.

NEWS

The SC State Fair will be held October 8-19. TAG artists will participate in the Juried Fine Art Competition. This year the registration for the Fine Art Exhibit will open at noon on August 1. Please note that registration ends at NOON on August 31. Late registration (with a $25 fee) will be held from noon August 31 to noon on September 4. For more information, visit the SC State Fair website.

NEXT MEETING

September 8th, 7 p.m.
Forest Lake Park, 6820 Wedgefield Rd, Columbia, S.C
Guest Speaker: TBA

Officers for 2008-09 were elected at the last meeting of the year on May 12th. The new officers are President - Karen Jamrose, Vice President - Suzy Shealy, Secretary - Marty Allen, Treasurer - Melinda Smith, Exhibit and Sales - Robert Manown, Public Relations - Nancy Hill, Parliamentarian - Stewart Aleshire.

Only one committee chair will be new for 2008-09. Jerry Bridgers has agreed to become the Newsletter Editor. Other committee chairs are: Margaret Blackhurst (Greeter), Stacey Morgan (Social), Gayle Sneed (Librarian), Jerry Bridgers and Paula Grookett (Photograher), and Paula Grookett (Membership and Website).

ARTISTS IN THE NEWS

TAG members were big winners at the Seven Oaks Art League Juried Show which took place in May. Congratulations to Ingrid Carson (Best of Show), June Tucarella (First Place), Dale Bishop (Second Place), Melinda Smith (Merit Award), Donna Gore (Merit Award), Shirley Wright (Merit Award) and Betty Scott (Merit Award).

One of Meg Gregrory's conte' portraits has been selected for the South Carolina State Museum's 20th Anniversay Art Exhibition which runs from April until September 7.

NOTE TO MEMBERS: If you would like a current event or recent news about your artwork published here, send your information to Paula@TrenholmArtistsGuild.org.

NEW ART EXHIBIT

The manager, Rick Pascal, at First Citizens Bank of Ballentine has graciously agreed to host an art exhibit for our members. The bank is located in downtown Ballentine, on Hwy. 76, across from San Jose's restaurant. The exhibit area, located in the lobby of the bank, has room for 4 artist's displays. Each artist needs to provide one easel that will hold the art safely, in a public place.

The exhibit should be kept fresh, so rotation of art will be on a monthly basis. If no other artist is waiting for your space, you may keep your space and change your art. Rotation will be scheduled on an individual basis, per our mutual agreement.

This exhibit is designed in the spirit of promoting TAG. The artist may attach a business card to the art with contact information. Any sales that you might receive from contacts made from this exhibit will be handled by the artist. TAG will appreciate the customary ten percent commission. Pictured are Rick Pascal and new TAG member, Charlie Roberts, with his art disply. TAG members interested in displaying art at this venue should contact Marty Allen.

PAINTING IN THE PARK

Artists gather every Wednesday at Forest Lake Park to paint and exchange ideas. Click here to see pictures. Bring your lunch and your latest project. Hours: 10 am until around 2 pm. While our formal meetings take place September - May, the Wednesday "studio" takes place every Wednesday including the summer months.

Click here for directions to Forest Lake Park.

	"Earth's Bounty " by Nita Yancey Visit ONLINE ART GALLERY to see more from TAG's talented artists. Be sure to read our 2008 May Newsletter. Have you seen the SNAPSHOTS from our May 2008 Meeting? 2007-08 Meetings Sept. 10 Lee Malerich Oct. 8 Karen A. Galleher Nov. 12 Mike Williams Jan. 14 Claire Farrell Feb. 11 Ric Standridge Mar. 10 Margaret Hoyback Apr. 14 SC Watermedia Society Speaker – Rose Metz from Sumter May 12 Cindy Howe 2007-08 Special Events
	Nov. 9-10 - 2 Day Pastel Workshop by Susan Mayfield January 25-26 - 2 Day Landscape in Pastel Workshop with Susan Mayfield. February 22-23 - Juanita Yancey April 28, 29, 30- 3 Day Workshop on Journaling with Margaret Hoybach May 10 - En Plein Air Day and Picnic - Laurel Lake in Forest Acres.