COMMON LANGUAGE, UNIQUE VOICES at Vista Studios/Gallery 80808

COMMON LANGUAGE, UNIQUE VOICES is a group exhibition of paintings, prints, ceramics and mixed media works by five South Carolina artists. The artists are Patti Brady, Michael Brodeur, Diana Farfan, and Kevin Isgett from Greenville and Jeff Donovan from Columbia. The exhibition title reflects the individual and personal artistic expression of each artist while making connections within their diversity of style and media.

All artists in the exhibition have received regional and national recognition for their work by way of juried shows, grants, residencies, awards and publications. The public is invited to a closing reception on Thursday, August 11 from 5 – 9 pm.

(Jeff Donovan, artist)

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Vista Studios / Gallery 80808

80808 Lady Street Columbia, SC 29201

July 18 – August 15, 2016

open Sunday through Saturday

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Jeff Donovan will be attending the gallery on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays

August 5, 6, 7, and 12, 13, 14

(Diana Farfan, artist)

Closing Reception - August 11, 2016, 5 – 9 pm

The public is invited!

Contact: Jeff Donovan at 803-760-4371 or jadedoven@gmail.com

Columbia Open Studios -- A Very Special Opportunity

There’s something about seeing art in the making that allows for an intimacy between artist and art lover that can’t be matched. Seeing the places where artists work, the tools that they use; experiencing the various sights and sounds that influence a favorite artist as she or he creates the works we love … It’s a special treat. A gift.

This weekend, Columbia arts lovers have the opportunity to pull back the curtains on our beloved community of visual artists and see some of the magic behind the mystery of creation via Columbia Open Studios.

Included among the artists participating are:  Heidi Darr-Hope, Jeff Donovan, Clark Ellefson, Diane Gilbert, Mary Gilkerson, Mary Ann Haven, Howard Hunt, Judy Bolton Jarrett, Amanda Ladymon, Alicia Leeke, Whitney LeJeune, Michel McNinch, K. Page Morris, Blue Sky, Laura Spong, Christian Thee, and Ellen Emerson Yaghjian, for a total of 58 artists in 43 different locations.

Visiting artists in their natural habitats is fun, informative, and inspiring. Kicking off the weekend of visits and activities is the Opening Night Preview Party Thursday night from 7 - 9 pm at 701 Whaley - a treat in itself! Complimentary hors d’oeuvres by Linda Phillips Catering; cash bar with liquor, wine & beer; DJ Irv Thompson; party photos by Jasper's own photo editor, the talented Forrest Clonts! Fabulously reasonable tickets are available here.

Don't miss this opportunity to become a more intimate, more engaged supporter of your local arts scene. Have a wonderful weekend.