Category: Arts Commission Events

Robby Henson and Heather Henson were presented with the Arts Commission’s 2019 Arts Citizens of the Year Award on January 13th at the Danville City Commission meeting at City Hall.  Robby and Heather were selected for their outstanding work in their individual artistic fields as well as their work at the Pioneer Playhouse in Danville.  Robby is a film director, writer and founder of the Voices Inside program at Northpoint .  He also is on the faculty at the University of Kentucky, teaching screenwriting and directing.  Robby has made Danville is fulltime home as he develops plays and directs at the Playhouse as the Artistic Director.

Heather Henson is an award winning book writer focusing primarily on children and young adults.  Most of her themes are based around Kentucky stories and people.  Heather, too, has made Danville her home where she is now Managing Director of the Playhouse working with Robby and their mother Charlotte to continue the operation of the Playhouse now entering its 71st season.  Charlotte was named Arts Citizen of the Year in 2006.

Robby and Heather were presented with awards designed and created by local glass artist Roni Gilpin and with City Proclamations recognizing their accomplishments.

Robby, Charlotte and Heather Henson

Stan Clifford and DecoArt have teamed up with the Arts Commission to spruce up the fire hydrants in and around downtown Danville.  Designer PLA Schneider produced several clever ideas for Fire Chief Ken Pflug to consider. Here are his choices and how much fun!

So, scout around your neighborhood and the downtown to stake your claim to one of the fire hydrants which are candidates for a makeover.  Priority goes to those which are already painted and really in need of a face lift.  Each fire hydrant has a metal disc with a number.  Note the number and the address and contact the Arts Commission to reserve your own fire hydrant.

Kits with paint, template and instructions will be provided courtesy of DecoArt and some friends of the Arts Commission.

Come on!  Join in the fun with your family, friends and kids and leave your mark!!

Arts Commission’s June Gallery Hop is here!  Downtown Danville will be live with music, visual art and food to welcome visitors into shops, restaurants and a variety of other venues on June 6^th from 5:30 – 8:00.  A special feature this year is the Entrepreneur Mall at McDaniel Wealth.  All artists who participated in the year- long Entrepreneur program will exhibit their work and talk with visitors about their experiences.

This year, the list of venues and artists is printed in this newsletter.  Additional copies will be available at Arts Commission tables located along Main Street.  Host locations will have a purple banner hanging in front.  Come early and stay all evening shopping eating, visiting and listening.  Start your Brass Band weekend with local flavors and flair!

*Indicate Arts Commission information tables

*McDaniel Wealth – 213 West Main

•                Travis Kern and Eliza Marsh – music
•                Jacquie Woodward and Grace McDaniel – visual  and wearable art
•                Kathleen O’Brien and Mayme Taylor – visual art
•                Deborah Peckler and Abby Quirk-Royal – fiber art
•                Roni Gilpin and Marie Taylor – glass
•                Smokey and the Brisket – BBQ truck

Cerci on Main – 217 West Main

•                Judy Mercer – author

Maple Tree – 225 West Main

•                Kathy York – York’s Corks
•                Jack Cochran – oils
•                Andrea Sheene – watercolors

Posh Apparel – 235 West Main

•               Diana Kestly

Chase Bank – 237 West Main

•                Cheryl Mayes – jewelry
•                Danville High School – Louise Wilkinson project
•                Pieceable Friends Quilt Guild and
•                Arts Commission – quilt restoration project

Centre College Bookstore – 236 West Main

•                Lynda Ross – monoprints and oils

*Hub Coffee House – 236 West Main

Raymond James – 306 West Main

•                Connie Beale – oils and collage

A & L Accessories – 324 West Main

•                Paul Muth – pottery
•                Sharon LeMonds – jewelry
•                Margaret Levi – jewelry
•                Sandy Hogue – Sandy’s Surprises

Carol’s Bridal – 309 West Main

•                  Kathy Thompson – watercolor and acrylic

The former Cue on Main – 303 West Main

•                John Dixon – Brass Band poster artist

Community Arts Center – 401 West Main

•                Chris Conley – pottery
•                David Farmer – artist in residence
•                Mark Wilhelm – artist in residence
•                Sarah Wiltsee – artist in residence

Tut’s – 415 West Main

•                Mike Archer – music

*Danville Bike and Footwear – 417 West Main

•                Carrie Snow – pottery
•                Boyle County High School – Louise Wilkinson project
•                Boyle County Middle School – Sgt. Pepper picture station

Danville City Hall – 445 West Main

•                Mismatched Bluegrass – music
•                Combination – taco food truck

Sheehan, Barnett, Dean, Pennington, Dexter and Tucker, P.S.C.

– 114 South Fourth Street

•                Coby Langham – music
•                Marlene Hanna – oils

Harvey’s – 120 South Fourth

•                Teddy Tolar – music

Boyle County Public Library – 301 West Broadway

•                Walnut Street Ramblers – music and dance
•                (7:30 – 9:00)

Dabberhashery – 131 North Fourth

•                Jason Sinkhorn – music

Sherwin Williams – 111 North Fourth

•                Bob Gundy – gouache
•                Shepherd’s House – mural

Plank on Main – 119 West Main

•                Blue Groove Jazz – music

Tom Tye Financial – 141 North Third

•                Tillie Sowders – oils

Derby Shoppe and Raggs – 124 North Third

•                Tom Lamp – watercolors
•                Danville mural
•                Big Jack’s Coffee and Donuts

Elmwood Inn Fine Teas – 135 North Second

•                Diversitea mural
•                Photography
•                Tea tent

Dry Branch in Springtime will be offered at live auction during the Draw Party on May 17th.  Don’t miss your opportunity to add this outstanding piece to your collection from acclaimed artist, Sheldon Tapley.  Sheldon donated the work to benefit the McKune Scholarship Fund at the Arts Commission named in honor of his friend, the late Tom McKune, who served on the Board of the Arts Commission for several years.  Tickets to the event are limited.  Contact the Arts Commission for information.  Many additional pieces of art will be available in the draw.  Everyone leaves with something wonderful and the children of our community benefit.