ART COMMUNITY CALENDAR - September

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CREATIVITY & ARTS SOIREE at EMORY - Sept 10, 4-9pm
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emory University, 1700 N. Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30322, 404-712-9894 Free for all. A stellar preview Emory's 2009-2010 performing, visual, film, and literary arts season: Music by the Emory Saxophone Quartet, Brass Quintet, and Chamber Winds; Creative Writing and Poetry readings; Improv dance; Visual Arts "Photo Lab"; Theater Emory scenes; open rehearsal of Emory Symphony Orchestra; and so much more. Learn more>>

OPEN HOUSE at CREATIVE CIRCUS, Saturday, Sept 12, 10am-2pm
Located at 812 Lambert Drive, Atlanta. Mix and mingle with students, faculty and staff at this respected portfolio-building school for advertising arts, design, interactive, digital and traditional disciplines. RSVP 866-402-6822. Learn more>>

2009 ATLANTA ARTS FESTIVAL - Sept 12 and 13
In Piedmont Park in midtown Atlanta, along 10th St and Piedmont Ave. Come one, come 20,000 to this outdoor festival with an emphasis on the visual arts. It brings together 200 of the country's finest painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craftsmen, glass blowers and more! Over 20,000 visitors are expected. Learn more>>

ART QUAKE at REGENCY FINE ART - Sept 12, 2009, 6pm-until
6458 Dawson Blvd. Norcross, GA 30093, 404-933-2776. The public is invited to a night of art, music and entertainment. Why the name Art Quake? Because this fine art group of 15 emerging and established exhibiting artists wants to shake up the Atlanta art scene! A music group will perform and refreshments will be served. Learn more>>

HIGH MUSEUM OF ART - “The Louvre and the Masterpiece”
Final Days! Ends September 13. Located in midtown Atlanta at 1280 Peachtree St, NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, 404-733-4444. An exploration of how the definition of a "masterpiece" has changed over time, as only Atlanta’s premier art destination can do it. The exhibition features 91 works of art drawn from all eight of the Louvre Museum's collection areas, spanning 4,000 years of art. Learn more>>

ART INSTITUTE OF ATLANTA-DECATUR “Storybook Look: Illustrations by Southern Artists.” Through Sept 30
AIA’s satellite campus in downtown Decatur at One W. Court Square, Suite 110, 404.942.1800. Open to the public. The exhibition features original artwork from ten of the South’s most notable children’s book illustrators. All the featured artists are published members of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Learn more>>

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This Week @ BINDERS - September 7-13

ART CLASSES • WORKSHOPS • EXHIBITS

It gonna be another exciting week at Binders: Our Back-To-School Sale is going strong and packed with bargains wall-to-wall. Plus, three NEW! Art Classes are scheduled. Sign up now so you won’t miss a single session. And be sure to pass the word!

Monday, September 7:
Guided Open Studio with Kay Powell
10:30am-2pm • Every Monday
Fee: $15/session. No sign up needed. Please pay the instructor.

Guided Open Studio with Kay Powell
6:30-8:30pm - see details above.

Tuesday, September 8:
NEW! Painting - Design and Technique with Charles Y. Walls
6 sessions, Tuesdays, September 8-October 20 (no class on Sept.29) • 1-4pm • Fee: $140 per 6 session series

NEW! Painting - Design and Technique with Charles Y. Walls
6-8:30pm - see details above

Wednesday, September 9:
NEW! 3 Day Watercolor Workshop with Judy Greenberg
3 sessions, Wednesdays, Sept. 9, 16, 23 • 9:30am-2:30pm • Fee: $200 • Sign up now!

Thursday, September 10:
No classes today.

Friday, September 11:
No classes today.

Saturday, September 12:
NEW! KIDS ROCK THIS WORLD! with Miss Emily
1-3pm • Fee: $50/day (supplies included) • Sign up now!

Chinese Brush Art with Gail Racy
11am-2pm • 8 sessions, Saturdays Sept. 5 - Oct. 10 • Fee: $150

Sunday, September 13:
No classes today.

See all upcoming Art Classes and Workshops at BINDERS

Please note: Classes on this schedule are in our Atlanta store unless otherwise indicated. For more information please contact: Kristina Breneman at 404.237.6331 ext. 203.

EXHIBITIONS AT THE LIMELIGHT GALLERY

Information about new exhibition coming soon!

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Color Yourself Healthy!

Growing up you may have been told to eat your greens. But what about your reds, oranges, yellows, blues and purples?

For us artists, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers a colorful and tasty tip: “Sample the Spectrum!" Imagine your food plate is an artist’s palette.

Simply by putting a serving of every color on your plate, you are more likely to eat the 5 to 9 recommended servings of vegetables and fruits every day.

As the CDC explains it, you can meet the minimum five-a-day benchmark with one cup of dark, leafy GREENS, a tall glass of ORANGE juice, a half-cup of RED tomatoes, a half-cup of YELLOW peppers, and a half-cup of BLUEberries. That's not only a lot of color and flavor, it’s also a lot of excellent nutrition -- without much effort.

Here's a look at the full spectrum of colorful foods that should be part of your daily diet:

Green
Examples: Spinach, broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, green peppers, kale, collard greens
Benefits: Green vegetables look great and taste wonderful. And they are rich in Folate and the carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin that have the ability to protect your eyes and vision by keeping your retina strong.

Red
Examples: Tomatoes, grapefruit, watermelon, cherries, beets, strawberries, raspberries, radishes, red peppers
Benefits: With red foods in your daily diet, you are also adding a powerful antioxidant called lycopene, which can fight heart disease and some cancers. They may also help guard your brain against aging.

Yellow/orange
Examples: Carrots, pumpkins, apricots, oranges, grapefruit, lemons, pineapple, yellow peppers
Benefits: Orange and yellow vegetables and fruits are high in Vitamin C and contain beta-carotene, a natural antioxidant that can enhance the immune system and reduce your risk of heart disease. They all share the common bond of being health enhancing with great taste.

Blue/Purple
Examples: Blueberries, blackberries, purple grapes, raisins, prunes, plums, eggplant
Benefits: Blues and purples rid your body of free radicals, and help prevent heart disease and hazards such as tobacco smoke. Wine and grape juice contain resveratrol which may reduce age-related diseases, reverse diabetes and promote longevity.

White
Examples: Garlic, onions, chives, scallions, shallots, leeks, artichokes, cucumbers, cauliflower, bananas, potatoes, celery, pears
Benefits: Yes, even white foods help increase the body’s ability to resist conditions ranging common colds and infections to heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis, as well as lower cholesterol and lower blood pressure.

So if the only color in your diet comes from Cheetos and M&Ms, it's time to rethink your approach to eating.

For best results, “Sample the Spectrum” -- eat all the colors of the
rainbow! Yum-o!!

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This Week @ BINDERS - August 31 - September 6

ART CLASSES • WORKSHOPS • EXHIBITS

Monday, August 31:
Guided Open Studio with Kay Powell
10:30am-2pm • Every Monday
Fee: $15/session. No sign up needed. Please pay the instructor.

Guided Open Studio with Kay Powell
6:30-8:30pm - see details above.

Tuesday, September 1:

Bookmaking with Anne Elser
6-8:30pm, Tuesdays, July 28-September 1 • Fee: $140 per 6 session
series.

Wednesday, September 2:
Italic Calligraphy with Anne Elser
6-8:30pm, Wednesdays, July 29-September 2 • Fee: $140 per 6
session series.

Thursday, September 3:
No classes today.

Friday, September 4:
No classes today.

Saturday, September 5:
Chinese Brush Art with Gail Racy
11am-2pm • 8 sessions, Saturdays July 11-August 29 • Fee: $150

Sunday, September 6:
No classes today.

See all upcoming Art Classes and Workshops at BINDERS

Please note: Classes on this schedule are in our Atlanta store unless otherwise indicated. For more information please contact: Kristina Breneman at 404.237.6331 ext. 203.

EXHIBITIONS AT THE LIMELIGHT GALLERY

Information about new exhibition coming soon!

Visit the BINDERS website at www.bindersart.com!

Quick Links to Your Teachers’ Art Supply Lists

Our Back-To-School Art Supplies Lists include dozens of schools, colleges, universities and art centers, and covers more than a hundred art teachers and courses.

So chances are you’ll find a complete, up-to-date list of the specific art supplies that your teachers want you to have for each class. Students say it’s BINDERS “smARTer” way to purchase the supplies they need to make great art.

Start now. Go to our Quick Link to Your School page and click on the name of your school and teacher. Ask your teacher for the Password to see each list.

What’s extra cool is you can even place your online orders directly from your teacher’s supply list. Just enter the Password and order away!

If your teacher isn’t listed, let us know by email, or call us at 1-888-472-6866. We’ll contact your teacher to invite their participation. And if we get your teacher’s list up on our site, we’ll reward you with an extra rockin discount!

Remember, even if you're not a student you always get great deals and deep discounts at BINDERS. See our exciting Back-to-School Flyer!

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This Week @ BINDERS - August 24-30

ART CLASSES • WORKSHOPS • EXHIBITS

Monday, August 24:
Guided Open Studio with Kay Powell
10:30am-2pm • Every Monday
Fee: $15/session. No sign up needed. Please pay the instructor.

Guided Open Studio with Kay Powell
6:30-8:30pm - see details above.

Tuesday, August 25:
Painting - Design and Technique with Charles Y. Walls
1-4pm, Tuesdays, July 21-August 25 • Fee: $140 per 6 session series • Open to all levels.

Bookmaking with Anne Elser
6-8:30pm, Tuesdays, July 28-September 1 • Fee: $140 per 6 session
series.

Painting - Design and Technique with Charles Y. Walls
6-8:30pm - see details above.

Wednesday, August 26:
Italic Calligraphy with Anne Elser
6-8:30pm, Wednesdays, July 29-September 2 • Fee: $140 per 6
session series.

Painting Without Frustration with Frank Bannock
6-8:30pm, Wednesdays, July 22-August 26 • Fee: $160 per 6 session series.

Thursday, August 27:
No classes today.

Friday, August 28:
No classes today.

Saturday, August 29:
NEW! Painting With Palette Knives with Frank Bannock
Two Day Course, Aug. 29-30 • Sat. 10:30am-5pm AND Sun. 11:30am-5:30pm,
Fee: $160 • Sign up now!

Chinese Brush Art with Gail Racy
11am-2pm • 8 sessions, Saturdays July 11-August 29 • Fee: $150

Sunday, August 30:
NEW! Painting With Palette Knives with Frank Bannock
11:30am-5:30pm - See details above.

See all upcoming Art Classes and Workshops at BINDERS

Please note: Classes on this schedule are in our Atlanta store unless otherwise indicated. For more information please contact: Kristina Breneman at 404.237.6331 ext. 203.

EXHIBITIONS AT THE LIMELIGHT GALLERY

Days of Summer Art Exhibit
by members of the Atlanta Art Center
Showing until August 27

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Two “Way-Cool” Ways to Enjoy Art, and Beat the Heat

Whether you prefer air-conditioned comfort or airy mountain breezes, here are two ways to keep your cool and enjoy some great art during these last sultry Dog Days of August.

Option One: Head for the Hills.
Aug. 29-30 - Don’t miss the first annual Blue Ridge Mountain Festival of Art at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawasee, Georgia, just a two-hour drive north of Atlanta.

In the cool foothills of the Appalachians on Lake Chatuge in the Nantahala National Forest,
this juried art festival will showcase fine art and fine crafts. You can visit artist’s booths located along winding, shady pathways, and discover the way our forefathers lived in the Pioneer Village.

Artists will be demonstrating their work, there’ll be music in several locations around the grounds, and of course, great food! Admission & Parking: $5.

Option Two: Head for the High.
At The High Museum of Art, this is your final week to see Claude Monet’s “Water Lilies.” The installation includes MoMA‘s renowned 42-foot-wide triptych Reflections of Clouds.

You can also see several new exhibition, including “Alex Soth: Black Lines of Wood,” running through January 3, 2010. It comprises twelve large archival pigment prints that explore spiritual and hermetic life in the rural South.

In addition, The High also unveiled two new permanent collection installations, on view through January 10, 2010.

“Look Again: A Selection of Photographs from the Permanent Collection” investigates the intersection between reality and fiction through images created to challenge the viewer’s expectations. Artists such as Diane Arbus and William Eggleston are among the innovators that opened up new realms of possibilities for photography as a medium of expression.

Also from museum‘s permanent collection is “American Scenes: Art from the Depression Era” which features the stylized imagery of painters Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton, and John Stuart Curry. This installation also surveys the often stark compositions of photographers like Walker Evans and Dorothea Lange.

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