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Cambridge City Celebration Hosts A Day Of Open Air Art

June 26, 2011 by 1 Comment
Benny Kenworthy painting the historic Vinton House

Benny Kenworthy painting the historic Vinton House

Saturday, June 25, was a great day to be in Cambridge City for the 175th Anniversary of their founding.  There were up to 20 artists set up all about town painting/drawing with different mediums and creating wonderfully creative pieces.

Many sang the praises of Bess Sturgis who organized the art portion of the celebration.  Look below for some of the artists and their work. (to see all the artists you can click to go to Go Wayne County’s Facebook site).  Judging began at 2:30 and the winner was to be announced at around 4:30.   The winner of this competition is listed at the end of this article.

Don’t miss the rest of the week’s celebrations.  Today includes the interactive walk through the Riverside Cemetery to meet some famous folks from the past.

Next week will be keystone cops around town putting people in jail who are not wearing their buttons and many more events and activities.  We will keep you updated each day at GoWayneCounty.com.

Ron Mack using oils to paint building 13 on Main Street, Cambridge City

Marilyn Witt using pastels to create her piece

See more visitors from the past in period clothing today during the tour of the Riverside Cemetery.  Jerry Mattheis and his wife Phyllis, who submitted articles for Go Wayne County in print and online for the celebration, toured the town in their garb yesterday.

Jerry Mattheis, in period clothing, stands behind Katherine Mote Shumaker as she uses acrylic for her piece

Diana Yount capturing the allure of the Overbeck home in pastels, also creating from the view was Lynn Johnstone who drew a crowd of children as she created on a tree stump (see her picture on Facebook)

And the winner is…

The winner of the “Mick Fowler Cash Purchase Award” commemorating the “Cambridge City 175th Anniversary Celebration” is Betsy Davis of Carthage Indiana.

Her painting of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church will become part of the Cambridge City Public Library History Room Collection.

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First Day of Operations: New Cambridge City Library a Big Hit

March 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Brand New Library March 20, 2011

Brand New Library March 20, 2011

Last Sunday, March 20th 2011, was the grand opening of the new Cambridge City Library.  According to Vicki Meek, head librarian, there was an estimated crowd of between 300-500 people.

The day after the grand opening the library was a bustle of excitement.  People were checking out the new computers and rows of books.  Children were reading, coloring and trying out the large screen computers in the children’s section.

Dionne & Rayna Shank

People of all ages were searching for and enjoying books and the beautiful new library.  On the lower floor of the library is the Overbeck sisters museum.  The Overbeck family siblings were comprised of six sisters and one brother.  All of the Oberbeck women were accomplished artists in pottery, paintings and water colors.  One of the sisters was a musician, having studied music abroad.

Jaren Harris, enjoying the new children's section

Though none of the sisters had children of their own (only one sister actually married) they adored their brother’s two children.  They also enjoyed other children as Mary Frances indicated in the creation of a ship with figurines for the children of the library to enjoy.

Overbeck Museum, Pottery Pieces On Display In New Library

Pottery, paintings, figurines and the ship are all on display in the Overbeck Museum.  Vicki shared that the original cases are still being used and that the builders actually designed the room to fit those cases.  It was a difficult job, according to the builders, but well worth it once you witness the results.  To learn more about the family there is a book available in the library and a video created by Natalie Richert, native of Wayne County, which you can see when you visit the museum.

Another room of interest on the lower level is the “History Room.”  About two days a week historians from the community use this space to share history with others or to do their own research.

175th anniversary of Cambridge City

Jade Brown, Enjoying a Book In Front of Large Front Window

And with this year being the 175th anniversary of Cambridge City, there will be many stories to tell of the history of this town in Wayne  County.  We look forward to hearing and sharing these stories on GoWayneCounty.com and in our monthly print edition.

Congratulations, Cambridge City residents, on your new library and the Overbeck museum.  What a wonderful addition to our County.

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Richmond Art Museum Offers Classes To The Public

January 24, 2011 by 1 Comment
kids art

Here is an opportunity for budding artists of all ages to experience and learn this winter.  Since the Spring Semester of 2009 the Art Museum has been offering art classes to the public –both youth and adults.

One class geared towards the younger age group is called Open Studio Painting and Drawing Classes for Youth. These classes take place on the first Tuesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. and the third Wednesday of each month in one hour sessions.

Other classes offered are:

Carvin Rinehart Photo

Photoshop 101: offered Thursdays from January 20th – March 10th (8 Weeks). 5:30 – 7:30 PM.  Course instructor Carvin Rinehart will cover the many basic skills that allow you to navigate skillfully through the seemingly infinite options offered to us in the Photoshop software.  Join us for a great class!

Ceramics:  Wheelwork

Thursdays, January 20th – February 24th (6 weeks) 5 – 8 PM

This is a pottery course for novice, intermediate or even the recreational ceramist, Brian Haviland will teach students all about what it takes to be successful when working with clay, including wedging, trimming, glazing and plenty of time spent throwing on the wheel!

Dan Woodson Workshop:

Saturday, January 29th, 2011                                                          9 AM – 5 PM

Dan Woodson is an award-winning painter and an all around good guy!  He has won awards at Indiana Heritage Arts, the T.C. Steele Great Outdoor Paint Out, the Hoosier Salon and at the Richmond Art Museum. Painting all over the United States, he loves to paint the Indiana landscape most.  He has given many workshops and truly loves painting and sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with others.

Each course carries a separate fee and the cost depends upon membership with the Art Museum, though non-members are encouraged to participate as well.  For more information about the cost of classes and supplies needed, and to register inadvance you can contact:

Lance Crow

Education Director

765-966-0256

lancec@rcs.k12.in.us

What a wonderful way to pass these wintery days in Wayne County.

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