The Artisans Village in downtown Eatonton held its first reception of the year on Jan. 11, for “The Way We Were… Art Inspired by Nostalgia.”
Displayed pieces reflected simpler times, with art showing laundry drying on clotheslines and farmhouse buildings in sunny fields. Guests were invited to peruse the artwork while listening to oldies spinning on a turntable.
“We’re kicking off with this and it only gets more exciting as the year goes,” gallery manager Shannon Minchey said, adding that she was drawn to the topic of nostalgia for the themed show.
The art featured in “The Way We Were” is all from local artists, all within a 50-mile radius of the gallery. Each piece is for sale, too, Minchey said.
She also said she was pleased to see guests enjoying the art and looking forward to what’s in store for The Artisans Village this year.
“It’s unbelievable we’re continuing to get people to join the guild and come to our Big Little Project,” Minchey said.
She explained for the Big Little Project fundraiser, guild members create art on 6-by-6-inch panels, and then, patrons can buy selection tickets online.
Those who purchase tickets first get to pick which panel they would like first. This year, the Big Little Project is scheduled for March 21 and Minchey warned that last year’s event sold out in about 48 hours.
Established in 2015, The Artisans Village aims to enrich the visual arts in Eatonton and Lake Country. It does so through three main components: the gallery, the guild, and the studio. With these three aspects working in conjunction, the guild works to promote and advance local arts and artists.
To learn more about upcoming events, classes, and more, visit The Artisans Village online at theartisansvillage.org.