Huntsville Art League

Oil Painting Workshop with Troy Crisswell

2011-01-06T10:42:00.001-08:00

Troy Crisswell Oil Painting WorkshopJan 27-29 in Huntsville HAL will be sponsoring a 3-day Oil Painting Workshop January 27-29 at Valley United Methodist Church, 1410 Drake Ave., 9:00am to 4:00pm each day. The workshop will be conducted by Mr. Troy Crisswell. Troy works in both oil and watercolor. He began his art career as a graphic artist in 1979 at the age of 27. After 12 years in graphic

Limelight Artist - October 2010

2010-10-01T14:13:00.001-07:00

Mary Ellen Davidson From paper with etchings and watercolor, to canvas using oil and acrylics, I've spent the last 45 years investigating various mediums. It's been a wonderful ride, especially the first 26 years with the etching process. Using some of that work, which includes numerous linoleum cuts, I have begun to use the press once more, this time rolling clay in order to hand-build

HAL Artists at the Monte Sano Art Show 2010

2010-09-22T14:36:00.000-07:00

HAL - PR

2010-09-13T07:01:00.001-07:00

Huntsville Art League (HAL) is talking about the "Unique Views of Huntsville" Art Exhibition today morning at 10:06 on WLRH 89.3 FM. WAAY 31 is filming the UVH exhibition tomorrow at 11am for the night news. Stay tuned!

2010-09-02T09:08:00.001-07:00

Featured Print by Sam Tumminello The Featured Print now at the Olde Towne Coffee Shoppe in Huntsville's Historic Old Town District at Five Points "Glass spheres modifying light rays and shadows into a rhyme and rhythm of universal thought." Inchiostro Print"Homage To Light" From the series: "Abstract Realities" A photographed abstract assemblage.

Wanted: Artists to interview on Public Radio Station WLRH

2010-08-31T10:28:00.001-07:00

Artists Wanted to be featured on local Public Radio Beth Norwood from 89.3 WLRH public radio station is interested in scheduling interviews with local artists for her Friday afternoon show. If you are interested please contact Beth at norwood1@hiwaay.net or 895-9574! This is a wonderful opportunity! Tune in Fridays at Noon Upcoming interviews:Gregory Price, artist and printmaker, August 27Hester

Peter Grant - Valley Planet

2010-08-25T10:41:00.000-07:00

Peter Grant's "The Clownfish World" is on the front page of Valley Planet. www.petergrantfineart.com

Art Law Workshop: "Copyright and Trademark Basics"

2010-08-24T19:36:00.000-07:00

Huntsville Art League Members, You are invited to attend an Art Law Workshop: "Copyright and Trademark Basics". Marcus Hunt, Arts Attorney with the Duell/Hunt Law Firm, LLC. in Birmingham and founder of Alabama Lawyers for the Arts, is scheduled to speak to the local arts community 9AM to 12PM, Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 at Lowe Mill ARTS and Entertainment in Huntsville, AL. Alabama Lawyers

Answer to Vote John Olshefski Question

2010-08-23T13:20:00.000-07:00

Question from Mia West: - I was wondering what he has done or what he is planning to do about stimulating the local art community, especially the Huntsville Art League? First I have a good friend Peter Grant who has been very involved in HAL for years and brought me along almost 5 years ago. I believe I understand the importance of the visual arts as part of the culture in Huntsville. I

HAL Gallery - Limelight Exhibit - August

2010-07-28T23:06:00.000-07:00

Walt and Janet Schumacher will be the HAL Limelight artists for the month of August. Their exhibit is titled "Ghost Towns of Montana", featuring photographs they took last summer. This exhibit was shown at the Huntsville Times in June, and their photographers were favorably impressed. Janet's are in color, and Walt's are all in Black and White. The ghost towns are Bannack, Garnet,

Visiting Artists August - September

2010-07-28T22:53:00.001-07:00

John Rodgers, Molly Voigt, Lynn Marino are exhibiting their artwork at the Huntsville Art League (HAL) Gallery, August thru September. They are "Visiting Artists" from the Alabama Designer/Craftsmen Inc, a statewide fine crafts organization open to all Alabama residents interested in the promotion, production and preservation of fine traditional and contemporary crafts. These three

Unique Views of Huntsville

2010-06-23T16:08:00.001-07:00

CALL FOR ART! “Unique Views of Huntsville” is an annual juried exhibit hosted by Huntsville Art League and shown at the Huntsville Museum of Art Exhibit dates: Saturday, September 11 thru Sunday September 19, 2010. Public Reception on Sept. 16, 2010 Artwork Subject:“Representational Art” can depict any geographic area, with emphasis on the “Greater Huntsville area”. “Non-representational Art” (

Huntsville Museum of Art News

2010-05-14T13:30:00.000-07:00

Call for Art- The Huntsville Museum of Art: IMAGINE TOMORROW: A Juried Exhibition For All Ages Art News from Clayton Bass, Huntsville Museum of Art March 23, 2010- Reposted May 14, 2010 Dear Artist,In its ongoing efforts to encourage creativity and engage artists of all ages in our community, the Huntsville Museum of Art (HMA) will present a juried exhibition, Imagine Tomorrow, opening on June

"Fun and funky" Fridays

2010-05-13T22:20:00.000-07:00

" Fun and Funky" FridaysJewelry making workshopswith Martina Svoboda Meet your friends for an “Evening Out”, have fun, and keep your jewelry making skills fresh! Each class will complete a new piece of jewelry to keep or give as gifts! Sign up for one or all (You get a 10% discount when you register for all three!)Additional supply fee ($7-$15 each class payable to instructor at each class) May

2010-05-12T21:29:00.000-07:00

You are Invited! Ascribing Artists Reception and Art Talk May 16th, 2-4PMExhibit: Reflections of the Spirit on display through May. Ascribing Artists is a creative ministry bringing together visual artists who desire to ascribe or attribute their work and life to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The ministry is inspired by Psalm 29:2, "Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name" and shows that

Huntsville Museum of Art - Imagine Tomorrow

2010-05-07T10:52:00.001-07:00

Imagine Tomorrow new exhibition celebrating creativity in our community!Huntsville, AL – What will the world look like in 50 years? 1,000 years? No matter what we may predict we know one thing for sure, life – and art – will be different. The Huntsville Museum of Art is excited to announce a new juried exhibition of artwork, Imagine Tomorrow, which looks ahead toward the mystery of tomorrow.

Ann Steverson offers a new class!

2010-04-29T05:32:00.000-07:00

Drawing Shape Up - Lunch & DrawPart 1Ann SteversonDrawing for the absolute beginner. Bring a light lunch and learn basic drawing techniques in a relaxed atmosphere. This class will cover fundamental pencil and charcoal drawing of simple shapes and forms, shading, values, grid method, and other simple tricks to improve observation and drawing skills. Materials (pencil, charcoal, erasers and paper)

Open House on May 1st from 10 am to 6pm

2010-04-28T16:05:00.000-07:00

It will be an exiting day! All art purchased during Open House will be 10% off! Kids activities: face painting and art mini classes Art demonstrations Art marketplace Snacks and drinks Music: Chamber group "Strings od Pearl" will perform from 1pm The group has performed for the Huntsville Museum, the Botanical Gardens, the Huntsville Symphony Guild, the Burritt Museum, events at the Von

2010-04-27T00:09:00.000-07:00

In its 53rd year, the HAL Gallery is expanding by opening one of its walls to 17 newly created art studios. The new studio spaces are being rented by individual artists. Some are using their area to create new art, and others are using the space for display. There is much new excellent art, and it is all available for purchase. This expansion doubles the size of HAL Gallery, bringing it to

How the Huntsville Art League (HAL) Began

2010-04-26T23:55:00.000-07:00

by Jo-Ann (Reeve) Savas, August 22, 2007 Early in September, one of the original founders of HAL, Jo-Ann (Reeve) Savas, paid HAL a visit, and gave us this little bit of history! We wanted to share this with you. I know a lot of people would like to thank Jo-Ann for her contribution to art in Huntsville! “My Father, Keith Reeve, was a Professor of Architecture at Auburn

Limelight Exhibit - May 2010

2010-04-22T12:49:00.000-07:00

Marcia Leonard Marcia Leonard has been an active professional artist for over forty years, working in graphic and fine arts. Proficient in all media, she brings a fresh eye to each project. While most of her work is considered realistic, forays into the abstract tickle her creative juices. Always open to new approaches, her work is constantly evolving. As an active member of the Huntsville

2010-04-20T09:42:00.000-07:00

Ascribing Artists Exhibit: Reflections of the SpiritMay 1-31, 2010. Reception and Art Talk May 16, 2-4PMAscribing Artists is a creative ministry bringing together visual artists who desire to ascribe or attribute their work and life to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The ministry is inspired by Psalm 29:2, "Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name" and shows that we are to be

Sam Tumminello - Reception

2010-04-12T09:10:00.000-07:00

Sam Tumminello Photographer - Print Maker Huntsville, Alabama HAL Lime Light Exhibit Continues through April 30, 2010 “Abstract Realities" Abstract Views of Real Subjects Sixteen An exhibit consisting of sixteen Inchiostro photographic Prints of the an abstract theme. Several of the pieces are premier; all were created using the Inchiostro discipline."Diagonon" Click to see

Reception for Visiting Artist - Russ Sexton

2010-04-02T08:13:00.000-07:00

A wine and cheese reception will be held on 9 April, 6-8 PM at the HAL gallery 3005 L&N road. Bring a smile and expect to have a fun time. Russ Sexton is the HAL Visiting Artist for April. He likes nature photography, deep woods, underwater, and wildlife. Russ notes, One day I might try portraits but just have not had the time. I probably spend as much time with Photoshop as I do with the

Expansion of Huntsville's Oldest Visual Arts Gallery

2010-03-31T15:28:00.000-07:00

In its 53rd year, the Huntsville Art League Gallery is expanding by opening one of its walls to 17 newly created art studios. The new studio spaces are being rented by individual artists. Some are using their area to create new art, and others are using the space for display. There is much new excellent art, and it is all available for purchase. This expansion doubles the size of HAL

Visiting Artists - Alabama Designer/Craftsmen members

2010-03-31T14:58:00.001-07:00

Visiting artists April 28 - July 28, 2010 Dwight Hostetter, Mimi Boston, Ethel Owen, and Nada Boner '10-17 inch BOWL-DHostetter These artists are members of the Alabama Designer/Craftsmen. The exhibition will feature woodworking, fused glass, sculptural gourd designs,and clay sculpture. There will be a reception on May 07, 2010 from 6-8PM,in conjunction with HAL's Limelight Artist for May:

April Limelight Artist - Sam Tumminello

2010-03-23T15:29:00.000-07:00

Sam TumminelloPhotographer Sam Tumminello is an award-winning photographer from Huntsville, Alabama. He's a four time past president of the Huntsville Photographic Society, has won every major award of the organization; is a two time recipient of their Presidents Award, and earned the rank of Master in the Society. His photographs have been published in several national publications including

HAL Class Schedule - Spring 2010

2010-03-18T17:37:00.000-07:00

Huntsville Art League3005 L & N Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801 Phone: 256-534-3860E-mail: mail@huntsvilleartleague.orgWebsite: www.huntsvilleartleague.org Children’s and Adult Class Schedule – Spring 2010 ~ Children’s Classes ~Elements of Art (8+)Future Heirlooms (5+)Mixed Media Exploration (7+)Jewelry Skills (8-12) and (12-15)Home School Arts (8+)Japanimation (9+) ~ High School and Adult

Collector's Draw 2010

2010-03-14T10:41:00.001-07:00

The 2010 Collector’s Draw is in the history books. On 21 Feb., 102 ticket holders went thru the unique “agony and ecstasy” of Collector’s Draw. They had 107 pieces of great art to pick from (which is one of the things that makes it so hard)! But all seemed to have a fun time. We had over 150 in attendance.We have to start with our Thanks: 74 artists contributed art (20 more than one piece). Those