Sunday, July 21, 2013

Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen's New Gallery

Wednesday, I drove to Berea, Kentucky to volunteer at the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen's new gallery. According to their website, KGAC was established in 1961, and is "a dynamic membership organization comprised of the finest artists, craftsmen, collectors, galleries, interested individuals and businesses in Kentucky and surrounding states." The Guild works to "preserve and promote the rich heritage and exciting future of art and craft. The KGAC headquarters is located in Berea, Kentucky, officially designated as the "Art and Craft Capital" of Kentucky."


 Log cabin outside the tourism center.


Here are a few of the galleries and shops in the Old Town Artisan Village.









This newly renovated building, located at 116 North Broadway Street, is the first permanent home of the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen.


 Enjoy a bit of a virtual tour of the spacious and beautiful gallery:








































As you can see, there is a lot to look at - even more gorgeous, high-quality work than I was able to show here. I'm very proud to be a member of this wonderful group of talented professionals.


If you'd like to see more of beautiful Berea, take a look at one of my previous posts, here.








13 comments:

  1. I must get back to Kentucky....soon!!!!!! Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

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    1. Please do come to Kentucky, Mary Helen; there is so much to see in Berea!

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  2. what a beautiful gallery and yes, you should be proud, beautiful work...

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    1. Thanks, Cat; they really are a great group of artists!

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  3. Congratulations...fine gallery space and your work will shine. I like the layout and the variety of work!

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    1. Mary Ann, thanks; I was somewhat surprised by how nice it looks- you should have seen it before! and right now only 40 of the 300+ members have put work in the gallery. I would love to see even more variety!

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  4. oui, je trouve aussi ..un superbe lieu d'exposition... bonne chance!

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  5. I followed your link and have enjoyed the tour. I must agree with Mary Ann. Your work will shine in such a beautiful airy space.

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    1. Thank you Robyn. I'm very pleased with the space- they did a great renovation job.

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  6. Thanks for the tour Sharman. What a beautiful space and stunning works on display, I also agree with Mary Ann and Robyn your work will shine. btw I just love that log cabin!

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    1. Thanks, Kim. I love log cabins, too- so much that I built one of my own.

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