F.A.C.E. Magazine Nov 2012

Issue No. 3

Our Members Andy’s, Louisburg Cedar Cross Retreat Center Common Grounds Coffee House Cook Shack Catering The Cotton Company For Old Time's Sake Antiques Franklin County Government Franklin County Schools The Franklin Times First Citizen’s Bank, Franklinton Food Lion, Louisburg Full Circle Coffee Shop GC5 Vintage & Gifts

GTG, Inc. The Hudson Manor Jerry's Artarama Leslie Martin Pottery North Carolina Arts Council The Person Place Preservation Society REMAX Hometown Rose Garden Antiques, LLC Salon One 21 & Color Bar Slick Communications Toney Ace Hardware Town of Louisburg Wake Electric Wake Forest Art & Frame Shop

Thanks to our Sponsors, we're able to offer art enrichment workshops, seminars, and events throughout the year. With their support, we can provide opportunities for K-12th grade students to participate in art programs they would not ordinarily get to experience, as well as offer platforms for them to proudly display their talents. If you are one of our Sponsors, thank you for your generosity and for contributing to our community. We are dedicated to supporting and encouraging the development of a county wide arts culture and infrastructure that includes all disciplines of the arts. This support and encouragement will improve the county’s quality of life through promoting and enhancing creativity, education and the appreciation of the arts.

Sponsor Benefits -Your Business will be listed on our Website and on our social media networks, updated annually -Your Business will be mentioned in local news sources in relation to your Sponsorship -Businesses that donate monetarily will be mentioned in an edition of F.A.C.E. Magazine.

A special Thanks to our Board of Directors: Tai Mahasin, Chairperson Margaret Hilpert, Interim Vice-Chairperson Joe Baisley, Treasurer Pamela Andrejev Charles Powell Cover Photo by Joe Barta IV

It has been an exciting year here at the Franklin County Art Council!

F.A.C.E. Magazine has a new “face” – new size, new format, new style. We will now be publishing the magazine three times per year. Each issue will focus on the previous and upcoming four months. This first issue is an online only publication, however, plans for the future include printed issues. The first printed issue is set to release March 1, 2013. Be sure to get your copy!

F.A.C.E. Magazine is an arts cultural magazine aimed at bringing the arts of Franklin County and the people of Franklin County together. It also represents the efforts of the Franklin County Arts Council to promote cultural and educational activities in the area through events such as “This Ain’t Your Mama’s Bluegrass Concert”, “Egg Tempura” Workshop and artistic exhibits featuring local artists. Be sure to check out our back cover for upcoming events!

I hope you enjoy reading F.A.C.E. Magazine as much as we enjoyed writing, designing, and producing it.

Sincerely, Melissa Rys Creative Director and Managing Editor

F.A.C.E. Magazine would like you to meet out volunteer contributors without who this issue couldn’t have happened!

Joe Barta IV, is a Videographer and Cinematographer and is currently the Video Director for a global, Christian counseling, ministry based in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He joined the Franklin County Arts Council and the FCAC Photographers’ Guild in 2012 and has contributed some of his work to the council’s mission of expanding the arts in Franklin County.

Amy Rachelle Massaro loves all forms of art but favorites are Batik, writing and photography. As well as having a family painting company she is an ordained marriage minister. She can be contacted at MassaroMobMom@gmail.com.

Donna Campbell Smith is a writer, photographer, workshop facilitator, founder of the Photographers’ Guild and the FCAC’s Marketing Team Leader. She can be contacted at fcacmarketing@gmail.com.

Jackie Dove-Miller is writer, poet, and workshop facilitator. She is an active member of Franklin County Arts Council, FCAC Writers’ and Photographers’ Guilds. Products featuring her work can be found at spiritofpeaceproducts.com.

Theresa Somerville is the Executive Director of the FCAC. She can be contacted at EDfcacarts@gmail.com.

If you would like to contribute to F.A.C.E. please contact Melissa Rys at fcacmagazine.com.

In November of 2011, The Franklin County Arts Council hosted a gallery showing and sale, “The Best of Franklin County”. The painting on the left was done by local student artist, Cooper Epps.

I was lucky enough to receive it as birthday gift!

Don’t miss our next gallery show and sale, entitled Winter Wonders which will run December 1, 2012– January 2, 2013 at the Full Circle Coffee Shop in Youngsville.

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Article and Photos by Joe Barta IV

A beautiful spring day in the DeHart Botanical Gardens could not have been better designed, a perfect setting for the Franklin County Arts Council’s En Plein Air Day on April 14th. “En Plein air”, a French phrase meaning “in the open air”, is most commonly associated with artists painting outdoors, a trend popularized during the expressionist movement of the early 1900’s and continuing to this day. Getting outside in the natural light and fresh air can inspire and refresh the creative process.

En Plein Air began on that cool Saturday morning with Mr. DeHart, owner of the botanical gardens, there to greet the first artists on the scene, including a group from the FCAC Photographers Guild and a local sketch artist. Mr. DeHart had obviously been up and about tending the gardens since the sun first broke through the trees.

Even though North Carolina experienced an unusually warm winter and a very early spring there were still plenty of beautiful blooms around every turn.

Even the turtles in the lake were poised

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and ready for their portraits.

The scenery of the DeHart Botanical Gardens is fantastic. A beautiful calm lake spanned by a wooden bridge, rocks, trees of all types, a waterfall, a bamboo grove and an open meadow.

Turning and facing toward any point on the compass, the eyes of an artist can capture the natural beauty in any media.

The photographers took particular interest in the trail leading to the waterfall in the forest of bamboo. The sun played though the canopy to spotlight tiny flowers and ferns emerging after the winter season. Peering through their viewfinders, members of the guild carefully framed, focused, and snapped picture after picture. Late in the morning another artist arrived, a painter. She set up her paints and easel on the overlook deck to capture the ideal scene of the lake and the meadow.

Being outside in beautiful surroundings, practicing your art, and meeting other artists are at the heart of the Franklin County Arts Councils efforts for its community.

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Article and Photo by Donna Campbell Smith

Seven women participated in a writing workshop titled “Speaking to the Woman Within” on April 17 at the Franklinton Library sponsored by the Franklin County Arts Council. Facilitated by Jackie Dove-Miller, she said the purpose of the workshop was to give women the opportunity to work through personal issues through poetry and creative writing.

In the first part of the workshop they explored the power of their thoughts and how voices from their little-girl past may be affecting their perception of themselves as adult women. Through discussion, writing and sharing they learned how the way they think impacts their lives. In the second part the women were led in a discussion about self-love and why women find that so hard to do.

Through their writing exercises the women denounced the negative voices from their past and replaced them with affirmations of their self-worth to build a more positive future.

Jackie Dove-Miller said, “I thoroughly enjoyed the group. Everyone was eager to participate in the writing activities and to share what they wrote. That made facilitating easy for me, and it made the workshop a success.”

“Thank you Jackie for sharing your soul”.

- Judith Igelman

Jackie Dove-Miller is a writer, poet, and workshop facilitator. She performs spoken-word poetry at church and community events, focusing on women who are trying to change the circumstances of their lives. She is a graduate of St. Andrews Presbyterian College and North Carolina State University. Jackie has produced a spoken-word CD titled A Spoken-Word for a Woman Who Can and two chapbooks of poetry, I Wish I'd Known That Then and That Something Within. These and other products featuring her writing and photography can be purchased through her website, spiritofpeaceproducts.com. Jackie is an active member of Franklin County Arts Council, FCAC Writers’ and Photographers’ Guilds and is a regular contributor to F.A.C.E. Magazine.

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you instantly knew that this man’s heart and soul were strongly rooted in the South and it’s rich musical heritage.

Snodderly continuously commented on how great it was to be in Louisburg, although he mentioned that his guitar was still a bit nervous about the gig as it was slightly losing its tuning between songs. Somehow, Ed managed to work tuning the strings into a gentle transition from one song to the next. For one song, “Diamond Stream”, Ed’s finger picking explored an “E” chord for about two minutes, never once losing the attention and fascination of the audience. This song slowly evolved into a tribute to the legend A. P Carter. Once a teacher, always a teacher and Ed Snodderly is one of those rare gems that make you never want to miss class.

Article and Photos by Joe Barta IV

On Saint Patrick’s Day evening the roots of Irish music could be heard loud and clear in the Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center of Louisburg College.

This was the premier event of the “This Ain’t Your Momma’s Bluegrass” concert series. The talent on the stage that night definitely underscored what bluegrass is, was, and is to be.

The Teacher.

Ed Snodderly took to the stage first, filling the lone chair in the spotlight that greeted concert goes as they filed in. He walked out with the only support he needed, his guitar and his banjo in its road case. Ed’s list of credits go on and on, from musician and writer to music producer and actor in “Oh Brother Where art Thou?”. A quick tune-up of the six string and Ed’s fingers went on playing the guitar non-stop. As he sang

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The Students.

Next on the bill was the Barefoot Movement. Four musicians gathered around a single microphone and with the first chord you knew talent had come home. It was a true homecoming for two of the members, Noah Walls, on fiddle, and Tommy Norris on mandolin; both are Granville High School alum. Many people from Franklin County may even remember Noah from her late night radio show on the local airwaves. The other two members of Barefoot Movement were Quentin Acres, guitar and the 4

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stylish corduroy hat, and Haselden (Hasee) Ciaccio on bass.

The quartet put on a show reminiscent of bluegrass in the early 1900’s when young musicians traveled from one radio station to the next performing the songs they knew and loved. They executed their choreography around the lone microphone maintaining the delicate balance of voices and instruments like seasoned professionals. They brought a youthful energy to the old music. Their teacher, mentor and producer of their first album, Ed Snodderly, joined the four on stage for a couple of songs.

Young and old playing together like there was no time at all between them.

Barefoot Movement finished out their set with some foot-stompin’ “Poultry” music and an Appalachian ballad from early in the last century. The name of the group comes from Noah’s tendency to be so relaxed while performing that she doesn’t wear shoes. Hasee, the newest member, has continued in the tradition.

filed out onto the stage with their instruments in hand. After the opening song you knew there was more to The Hillbenders than basic bluegrass. They demonstrated a wide skill set from Irish Reel to Rock-A-Billy with everything in between and out on the fringes.

Lead vocalist and mandolin was Nolan Lawrence. He looks like a young Pavarotti with the pipes and range to match. Jim Rea on guitar was so into the music he couldn’t stand still for more than two seconds. Gary Rea brought the smooth uninterrupted flow of the bass, bringing a bit of jazz to the traditional music. On banjo, Mark Cassidy restored the group’s genre in the traditions of pickers before him. And on stage right was the long, tall, electric dobra player Chad Graves whom the band refers to as “Side Burns”. Graves added a touch of the blues and tad rock-n-roll to the mix.

This was The Hillbenders first performance in North Carolina and they were very excited to be a part of the new concert series. Like all the performers of the evening they greatly appreciated those who came out to enjoy and support live music. All of them hope to return in the future to help keep music alive and well in Franklin County.

The Boys from Springfield.

The headlining group, The Hillbenders, take the title of the concert series to its fullest extent. Five microphones stood at attention as five young gentlemen

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Erica Eshe Elesthe Dare To Live Photographia ericalouws.blog.com

Article by Theresa Somerville. Photos by Joe Barta IV -Erica Elesthe

On May 29th and 30th, artists, business owners and community members gathered together at Common Grounds Coffee (and fun) House in Bunn to attend the two-session Art of Business workshop.

Sponsored by the North Carolina Arts Council, the Franklin County Arts Council had the privilege of working with local artist and business owner, Erica Eshe Elesthe.

At the first session, Erica talked with participants about identifying their passion and specifically a dream that they thought seemed unattainable. She reasoned with them about the different mindsets and habits that people have that may serve as an obstacle to achieving a goal. She encouraged them and emphasized the importance of having goals and a direction toward which you are guiding your business. She challenged participants with ideas about the everyday steps they’re taking to get to their ultimate dream.

In the second session, participants were able to make visual boards to demonstrate their dreams and ideas. Erica walked them through making a business plan individualized for each person and their unique vision. Lastly, they were given the opportunity to share their goals and business plans with one another.

Not only was the atmosphere exhilarating, it was also very encouraging. Erica shared exciting success stories, as well as ideas to overcome challenges that anyone might encounter. From this workshop, sponsored by the North Carolina Arts Council, participants took away a new perspective of their business, their skills and their dreams.

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Article and Photos by Joe Barta IV

“It’s always good to try something new,” said Everett Adelman, at the beginning of the Egg Tempera Painting Workshop in Louisburg.

Actually, the participants were there to learn something very, very old. Adelman gave a brief history of the origins of the painting technique that uses the yolk of an egg as its base emulsion. He explained how the Egyptians used it to paint on the sarcophagus of their honored dead and that the egg base was used throughout the fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth centuries in most paintings because of its permanence.

It was a new experience for all. The process involved cracking the egg, separating the white and yolk, draining the yolk, adding some water, and then adding the pigment.

At first glance it might look more like a cooking class, but the artists quickly began to explore this new medium passed down to them through the ages. Adelman demonstrated several tips and techniques to show the unique characteristics of egg tempera.

The participants were eager and quick to adapt the egg base to their own style and projects. As one member of the class put it, “I’ve just gotten a new hobby here.”

The idea for the workshop arose from discussions at one of the FCAC Art Critiques.

People were curious and expressed interest in trying a technique that was very new, at least new to them. The Franklin County Arts Council strives to nurture and grow this type of enthusiasm and to support the community’s willingness to explore the many, many avenues of art.

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Article and Photos by Joe Barta IV

Encouragement. That is the best single word to describe the Art Critique workshop sponsored by the Franklin County Arts Council in April. Every artist that participated and every piece of art, received generous amounts of encouragement. It was not a two hour meeting of the “Mutual Admiration Society”, but instead it was the most positive, creative, instructional, and humble environment you would ever hope to find yourself in as an artist.

Everett Adelman, a tenured Professor with an MFA and Director and Curator of N.C. Wesleyan's College Art Galleries, chatted casually with artists as they came in the room. One by one each artist brought their piece up to the easel.

The artist gave a brief description of the work describing the approach to its subject and the techniques used. Mr. Adelman would then lend his comments, always positive, always advancing the confidence of the artist. He would explain why the image attributes worked the way they did to make the piece pleasing to the viewer. Then, subtlety, the teacher in him would kick in and you would get a quick bit of art history and some very helpful tips and techniques to try.

Local artist Billy Farmer was also on hand to lend his expertise to the open discussions. With years of experience, he spoke volumes, yet in a gentle manner that would not overwhelm even the newest artists. It was an atmosphere of creative exchange. Everyone in the room participated whether it was a compliment or a “Have you tried this?” comment.

The session was more than two hours of discovery and support. It brought artists of all skill levels together with art professionals in a forum for learning and sharing that was an invaluable experience. Workshops, like the FCAC Art Critique, serve to strengthen and encourage the community of local artists.

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“Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you.” -William Arthur Ward

Everett Adelman critiquing Alma Burke’s artwork.

Everett Adelman critiquing Cheryl Hight’s artwork.

Everett Adelman critiquing Maureen Seltzer’s artwork.

Don’t miss this upcoming Art Critique Workshop with Everett Adelman!

January 24th, 2013. This event will take place at the Mitchell Media Center in Louisburg from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

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Article and Photos by Jackie Dove Miller An eager group of students gathered in September at Mitchell Media Center in Louisburg to take the first of four classes titled Introduction to Photography. Taught by area cinematographer & photographer, Joe Barta IV, the class was open to students at various levels of expertise.

All wanted to feel more comfortable with the cameras they had purchased or been gifted in order to become more proficient and creative photographers.

Barta covered the “Function Select” and “Image Zone” icons, explaining how each functioned and when to use one over the other. He answered questions about how to clean a camera and where to purchase quality products. Because each student used a different type of camera, Barta advised all to read their camera’s manual to learn the most about what it would do, then practice taking pictures on each setting. That advice turned into an assignment for the next class.

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In the second class, students brought in pictures they had taken using the different camera functions.

Using his laptop to project pictures on the classroom screen, Barta gave general feedback so that the whole class could have a frame of reference for what each photographer had done well. The new discussion began with how to get the best out of lens attachments. The main focus was on composition, including balance, leading lines, using the rule of thirds, and perspective. The new class assignment was to take pictures using each concept and share them at the next class.

Participants seemed grateful for Barta’s sharing his expertise. They left each class ready to experiment with the new information, and they returned ready to share, making the experience a huge success.

The final two classes will focus on advanced techniques and holiday photos. All workshops run from 7:00 PM till 9:00 PM.

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Article by Amy R. Massaro, Photos by Joe Barta

The young artists of the Student Arts Council, a program within the Franklin County Arts Council, have had an eventful year thus far.

The successful “Discovering the Arts Gala”, which included a coloring contest, brought the community together to discover local artists.

The students also hosted “A Night of Music” featuring Howard Overton and Overtone Productions, Arts in the Parks and the first annual Students Art Festival. The Student Arts Council strives to encourage and educate young people in our community with all forms of art. The group meets at the always supportive and lively Commons Grounds Coffee House in Bunn., students are given the opportunity to practice and perform their talents.

For more info about the Student Arts Council, please contact Linda Wade at fcacsac@gmail.com

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Article and Photos by Donna Campbell Smith Textile and fiber art may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think, “art.” Yet, some of these art forms have been around for thousands of years. They include weaving, knitting and crochet, macramé, quilting, lace making, spinning, and felting.

Felt is an ancient fi ber form. Legend has it that the first felt was accidentally made when a herdsman layered some wool fleece in his boots and over the course of walking and sweating the fleece became felted into a sturdy padding. The nomadic people of Central Asia made the oldest known felts as long as 3000 years ago. In the burial sites of the ancient Scythians many beautiful wool felt items were discovered perfectly preserved in ice. Examples that survived include saddle blankets, carpets, yurt coverings and ritual objects, often highly decorative.

FCAC member, Margaret Hilpert began working with fibers during her childhood, but began felting about fifteen years ago after taking the workshop. Margaret exhibits her felt art in area arts shows and at Sunflower Studio and Gallery on 214 East Jones Street in downtown Wake Franklin County Arts Council Forest.

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Cemetery Walk I walked among the headstones Ancient As our history.

And wondered about the lives Whose names were Carved thereon.

Who and how They loved.

Who mourned their Passing?

I wondered if any Current family Lived in the area Who might care That someone by That name lived So many years ago.

Or if they too had long since passed.

I wondered why we bother to mark the graves with names

and dates And scripture If no one comes to visit Who might become Teary-eyed Or weep in Agony-Missing so deeply That one who sleeps.

I felt intrusive-Not sharing the last Name of anyone There.

But a kindred knowing filled my heart: I too will lie beneath Some marble Whose words will go Unread When memory of my Time here fades.

Perhaps too Some one will stroll

pass and read, then wonder who I was and how my life had ended here.

Perhaps they too will Contemplate How my stone set them thinking About the inevitable: Someday, though We will each be Forgotten, Our having been Has meaning If only to some Wanderer Passing through The place We rest—forever.

By Jackie-Dove Miller Copyright 2012

Photo by Amy R. Massaro

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Monday, November 5, 2012 Photography Workshop (3) with Joe Barta Mitchell Media Center Louisburg 7:00 pm– 9 :00 pm

Thursday, November 15, 2012 AGM Mitchell Media Center Louisburg 6:00 pm– 8:00 pm

Thursday, November 29, 2012 Figure Drawing Workshop with Everett Adelman Mitchell Media Center Louisburg 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

December 1, 2012– January 2, 2013 Winter Wonders Art Exhibit Full Circle Coffee Shop Youngsville

Monday, December 3, 2012 Photography Workshop (4) with Joe Barta Mitchell Media Center Louisburg 7:00 pm– 9 :00 pm

Thursday, December 6, 2012 Historic Christmas Cheer Person Place Louisburg 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Saturday, December 8 , 2012 Christmas at the Manor The Hudson Manor, Louisburg 4:00 pm– 7:00 pm

Thursday, January 24, 2013 Art Critique with Everett Adelman Mitchell Media Center Louisburg 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

Monday, January 28, 2013 Artist Workshop for the RAPG This event is sponsored by the United Arts Council and the NCAC. It will take place at the Franklinton Library.

Saturday, February 16 and Saturday, 23, 2013 Clay Workshop with Leslie Martin Leslie Martin Pottery Franklinton 1:00 pm– 2:30 pm

Thursday, February 28, 2013 Watercolor Workshop with Billy Farmer Mitchell Media Center Louisburg 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

For more information about events and workshops please visit us at fcacarts.com.