COME VISIT ME AT THE ART CO-OP

The City of North Charleston has a pop up art co-op going on at the Meeting Place, 1077 E. Montague Street, North Charleston, SC Fridays and Saturdays through the end of May 2012.  You can see and purchase all types of art from over a dozen local artists.  Come visit me from 11 am to 7 pm and take home a wonderful piece of local art.  If you want to support your local businesses, this is a great opportunity.

I stopped by The Meeting Place on Friday to visit with the artist running the co-op.  Each artist agrees to spends one day running the co-op.  This event is supported and organized by the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department.  Their employees have been very busy helping get this organized, set up and staffed.  I have dealt with Ms. Anne Trabue Nelson and Ms. Ann Simmons.  Both have worked tirelessly to make this a successful show.

This co-op is only a small portion of what the N. Charleston Cultural Arts Department handles.  I know first hand since I am participating in some of their future efforts.  Coming up on May 9th, is a reception for The Meeting Place Artists.  It will take place at the co-op from 5-8 pm during the North Charleston Art Walk.  On that night, other artists will be showing and selling their artwork along E. Montague Street.

You can also view Art and Photography Exhibits at the North Charleston Convention Center from May 5- 12th.  The North Charleston Arts Festival also kicks off Saturday, May 5th at the Convention Center.

For more details you can call the N. Charleston Cultural Arts Department at 843-740-5852 or go to www.northcharleston.org.

I hope to see everyone at The Meeting Place Saturday. 

Have a great Earth Day.

Michael Kaynard is a local artist who lives in West Ashley.  His photos can be viewed at http://kaynardphotography.webs.com.  He can be reached at mkaynard@gmail.com or 843-412-2299.