The Arts Commission is proud to welcome the Heritage Area String Program to our organization.
The Arts Commission will serve as the fiscal sponsor of this community treasure, joining the Scarlet Cup Theater, Danville Sings and the Pieceable Friends Quilt Guild, all organizations which make art available to our citizens in diverse ways.
Below, two HASP members perform in Perryville as part of our summer concert series bringing music to non-traditional locations in Boyle County.
Bruce Richardson of Elmwood Inn Fine Teas will welcome Hoppers from 5:30 – 8:00, June 11th.
Can’t Say Enough About It –
Gallery Hop 2021 has something for everyone!
When you have a lot to celebrate, you should! On June 11th the downtown will be hopping up and down and around the corners. The best strategy would be to put a chair in the car (or sling it over your shoulder), park in the area, make sure you have this newsletter with you, then eat, shop, and visit, until 8:00 when the chair will be needed for the Gallery Hop After Hours Concert with Power Play.
This newsletter can serve as your guide to locating artists and activities. Members of the Arts Commission Board will be available at the corner of Main and 3rd to assist you and update you of any changes to the guide. A table with simple and fun children’s activities will also be located in front of the Hub Coffee House.
I know where I will be on June 11th and I look forward to seeing you somewhere around town as we usher in the Great American Brass Band Festival in style. Enjoy shopping and mingling responsibly and we will all have a great evening!
Thanks to Louisville Gas &Electric and Kentucky Utilities Foundation for their support of the Gallery Hop. We appreciate the partnership with the Brass Band Festival staff and volunteers and the City of Danville in making this event go off without a hitch.
BRASS BAND GALLERY HOP 2021
(O) indicates outside venue
Danville Bike and Footwear – 417 West Main
Jennifer Chambers – writer
Jamie Isaacs – music
Cheryl Mayes – jewelry
Arts Center of the Bluegrass – 401 West Main
David Farmer – Artist in Residence, on exhibit
Germaine Dunn – Artist in Residence
Terrell Atwood – Artist in Residence
Katherine U. White – Artist in Residence
Chris Conley – Ceramics Studio Member
Dionna Baker – Ceramics
Brandon Long – POSTER SIGNING
Mosaic – corner of 4th and Main
Great American Brass Band Festival – 4th and Main (O)
Merchandise cart, posters and pins
Weisiger Park Stage (O)
Power Play – Concert 8:00 – 10:00
311 W. Main St.
Carol’s Bridal – 309 West Main
Kathy Thompson – mixed media
CBD, etc. – 115 N. 3rd
Dennis Toadvine – wood and metal works
Jason Brunz – ceramics
Yolantha Pace – original gifts
Tye Financial – 141 N. 3rd
Tillie Sowders – oils and cards
Boyle County Public Library – 301 W. Broadway (O)
Great American Swing Dance
Walnut Street Ramblers (6:30 – 8:00)
Derby Shoppe and Raggs – 124 N. 3rd
Tom Lamp – watercolors
Margaret Levi – jewelry
Danville Mural – parking area (O)
Chase Bank – 237 W. Main
Matt Rodgers – acrylics and pencil
Keimya Harris – mixed media
Elizabeth Holcomb – acrylics, linocut, charcoal, color pencil
Jordan K’aki – painting
Danville Office Equipment #1 – 233 W. Main (O)
Clay Wolfe – pencil
Kris Steele – acrylics, sculpture
Danville Office Equipment #2 – 233 W. Main (O)
Mike Rogers – woodwork
Debi Rogers – painting
Danville Office Equipment #3 – 233 W. Main (O)
Chris Hubbard – woodwork
Danville Office Equipment #4 – 233 W. Main (O)
Pat Williams – weaving, oils
Maple Tree – 225 W. Main
Jack Cochran – oils
Andrea Akers – watercolors
Lynda Ross – monoprints, oils
Plank – 217 W. Main (O)
LuAnn Lyons – painted rock art
Morgan Vest – jewelry
Elmwood Inn Fine Tea – 135 N. 2nd
Bruce Richardson – photographer and writer
West T. Hill Community Theatre – 117 Larrimore Lane
Opening Act – music and dance
South Ridge Custom Engraving
Diversitea Mural – parking area (O)
Heart of Danville Office – 112 N. 2nd
Meet the Board
Danville Boyle County African American
Historical Society – 108 N. 2nd
Michael Hughes – historian, archivist
Whitaker Bank – 218 W. Main (O)
(Cheryl has moved to Danville Bike and Footwear)
Hub Coffee Shop – 236 W. Main (O)
Arts Commission information
Children’s activity table
CentreWorks – N. 3rd
Roni Gilpin, glass and painting – Lobby
Kate Snyder, mosaics – 3rd Floor
Kathy York – York’s Corks and More
LIFTOFF! Graduates – 3rd Floor
A & L Accessories – 324 W. Main
Sarah Hogue – acrylics, marker pen art
Sandy Hogue – Sandy’s Surprises
Harvey’s – 120 S. 4th
Lori Goggan – acrylics
Emma Jackson – music
Jane Barleycorn’s – 130 S. 4th
Connie Beale – collage, oils
Travis Kern – musician
The Arts Commission’s Brass Band Gallery Hop is going virtual – but that’s just the announcement. All your favorite shops and locations are still supporting the arts and you can too, by browsing safely for days to come. We will be featuring on Facebook and the events calendar of this website, the shops you know and love, as well as businesses and organizations which support local art through collecting and displaying works in their locations. So, like, follow and share us on Facebook and check out what makes Danville and Boyle County a special place for art and artists. The postings will include links or information on how to contact the locations for any specials and up-to-date opening and closing details.
The Arts Commission thanks LGE&KU for support of the 2020 Gallery Hop.
Historic Constitution Square is the perfect shady spot for a surprise summer concert by the local dulcimer group.
Everyone should have a birthday parade! Barbara Hall, Director of Danville Sings, gets
a special surprise on her big day on a beautiful day in the midst of the virus shut down.
ART SEEK AND FIND
Spend some time outside with your family.
Stroll around downtown and keep your eyes open.
Photos will be posted on Tuesdays and Fridays. Click on Events Page for photo.
The rules are simple.
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Return to Arts Commission at arts@historicdanvilleky.com
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Please play responsibly and safely!
Thank you, and have a good time!
The Arts Commission
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
Do you have a special quilt made in Kentucky or owned by a Kentucky resident? Was your quilt made before 1980? Then you should really consider participating in the Kentucky Quilt Registry Program. You will have a perfect opportunity the weekend of March 27th and 28th at the Boyle County Public Library when the Kentucky Heritage Quilt Society will be in town to document qualified quilts.
Individuals wishing to have quilts documented are encouraged to make reservations. Reservations will be open beginning Feb. 17th at the Boyle County Extension Office. There is no charge to have quilts documented, but there is a limit of two quilts per person.
The weekend will also include a free presentation by Vickie Coleman on March 26th at 6:30 at the Library. Vickie will explain the differences and similarities between documentation, assessment and judging of vintage and antique quilts. The evening is open to the public and does not require advance reservations.
Individuals interested in volunteering for the registry event may also register at the Boyle County Extension Office beginning Feb. 17th. There are several jobs for volunteers which do not require extensive knowledge of quilts. Training will be provided.
This program is sponsored by the Kentucky Heritage Quilt Society, the Boyle County Extension Office, the Heart of Danville and the Arts Commission of Danville/Boyle County.
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 6th 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
Cerci on Main – 217 West Main
Maple Tree – 225 West Main
Posh Apparel – 235 West Main
Chase Bank – 237 West Main
Centre College Bookstore – 236 West Main
*Hub Coffee House – 236 West Main
Raymond James – 306 West Main
A & L Accessories – 324 West Main
Carol’s Bridal – 309 West Main
The former Cue on Main – 303 West Main
Community Arts Center – 401 West Main
Tut’s – 415 West Main
*Danville Bike and Footwear – 417 West Main
Danville City Hall – 445 West Main
Sheehan, Barnett, Dean, Pennington, Dexter and Tucker, P.S.C.
– 114 South Fourth Street
Harvey’s – 120 South Fourth
Boyle County Public Library – 301 West Broadway
Dabberhashery – 131 North Fourth
Sherwin Williams – 111 North Fourth
Plank on Main – 119 West Main
Tom Tye Financial – 141 North Third
Derby Shoppe and Raggs – 124 North Third
Elmwood Inn Fine Teas – 135 North Second