CHAPEL HILL -- The new arts gallery collective located at 109 E. Franklin St. and sporting work by more than 70 artists in its 3,400 square feet of space at the former Kerr Drug building will open on April 9. It will join in the tradition of the 2nd Friday Artwalk, an arts-driven monthly event. The gallery will have 25 member artists and 40 consigning artists, all chosen by jury, .
"The space looks spectacular and our artists range from award-winning painters, sculptors, ceramists, metal workers, textile artists and jewelry makers," said Gordon Jameson, chairman of the board of FRANK, which is a 501(c)(3), and received a start-up loan from Chapel Hill's small business revolving fund.
"FRANK is more than an art gallery; it's a movement," said Jameson. "We visualize FRANK as one of a handful of new businesses that will attract a new customer to downtown Chapel Hill and bring new, incremental business to the town's daytime and evening economies."
Montague opens new gallery, studio
HILLSBOROUGH -- Renee Montague has opened a new gallery and studio at 132 W. King St.
Montague's most recent work was inspired by the Eno River at Ayr Mount. These watercolors created by interaction with the river itself are painted with brilliant autumn colors and deep, rich, black ink on paper. Sizes range from tapestry length, 48 inches to 58 inches to more conventional sizes of 22x30 inches suitable for framing. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday or by appointment. Call (919) 485-9754.
Montague is also the gallery coordinator at the new Hillsborough Arts Council Gallery at 220 S. Churton St.. For the latest exhibit information, call (919) 643-2500.
Studio 91 moves to Glen Lennox
CHAPEL HILL -- Studio 91 will open at the end of April in the Glen Lennox Shopping Plaza on Raleigh Road. In addition to the fine arts gallery and wine bar, it will have a private meeting space will available to those who pay an annual membership fee.
Studio 91, formerly in Meadowmont Village, carries canvas art -- originals and limited edition giclees. Most of the giclees -- the process of making fine art prints from a digital source using ink-jet printing -- are hand embellished so you get a touch of the artist's originality without the cost of an original.
"The style of art Studio 91 carries one similar theme -- it all seems to capture 'Life as it happens,'" said Annette Girman. She and her husband own and operate Studio 91.
The new space was designed for those who want to host private parties for events such as the Carolina, Duke or N.C. State basketball games or Carolina Hurricanes hockey games, as an example, the owners said. The space can be used for private events, board meetings and client-hosting or business entertainment.
The private Studio 91 will have two flat screen TVs and free WiFi. There will be access to a private outdoor cigar patio from this lounge; expanded food selections from crafted menus from next door restaurants, Jujube and Bin 54; special member pricing for winemaker's tastings is included and one complimentary private room rental is a part of the membership benefits. For details, call (919) 933-3700.
'Wedding Singer' at Cedar Ridge
HILLSBOROUGH -- The Cedar Ridge High School Cultural Arts Department will present its spring musical performance, "The Wedding Singer," a PG-13 rated show, at 7 p.m. March 11-13.
The live theatrical musical performance is billed as "a witty, catchy, high-energy, fast-paced romantic comedy about love, romance and betrayal." It revisits the '80s with a wide assortment of Rock and Roll music from that era and the culture of that time.
The performances will be at Cedar Ridge High School Auditorium, 1125 New Grady Brown School Road. General admission is $7.
The Cedar Ridge High School Chorus Boosters are currently seeking sponsors for the play and other needs of the Cultural Arts Department. All donations are tax-deductible. In return for contributions, donors will be mentioned in musical performance programs. To become a sponsor, or for more information about the organization, contact Christopher Hansen, director, Cedar Ridge High School Choirs, at Christopher.Hansen@orange.k12.nc.us or by phone at (919) 245-4000 Ext: 21802.
