UPCOMING EVENTS
The Gaston County Museum is excited to announce two opportunities to expand your artistic knowledge with our Master’s Art Class series. Funded by a Grassroots Grant from the Gaston Arts Council, the Museum is delighted to be able to offer these rare opportunities to our community at no cost.
Seats for the courses are extremely limited, and the submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance in the course. All applications will be submitted into a lottery system and accepted applications will be drawn at random. While this course is intended for those artists that wish to take their art and understanding of the creation of art to a higher level, there are no requirements regarding experience or education.
Elegy 108, 2021
Comic Book Art
Master’s Adult Art Class – Content and Concept in Art Making with world-renowned American Contemporary Artist, Juan Logan
(Course length: 5 weeks – Begins March 2nd, to be held Sundays at 2-5 pm )
Course Overview:
This course explores the relationship between content and concept in contemporary art making. Students will develop a deeper understanding of how meaning is conveyed in visual art through research, critique, and studio practice. Each week focuses on a key aspect of conceptual development, guiding students to create meaningful, thought-provoking work.
This course will be taught at Logan’s studio. All materials will be provided with the exception of personal sketchbooks. All artists aged 18 years and older are encouraged to apply. While paint will be the medium utilized in the course, artists who work outside this medium are still encouraged to apply.
Applications are now closed. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm February 25th. Accepted students will be notified on February 26th. Please direct all applications and any questions to Alexander.Brooks@gastongov.com.
Master’s Teen Art Class – The Art of Storytelling through Comic Illustration with Dark Horse Cover Illustrator, David Van Dyke
(Course Length: 4 weeks – Begins April 5th)
Course Overview:
The course will be four 2-hour sessions, 2pm-4pm. Van Dyke will take students through a detailed look at creating compelling characters and worldbuilding, technical skills and the ins and outs of the comic industry, and how to get published. The course is free, and all teens between the ages of 13-19 are encouraged to apply.
This course will be taught at the Learning Depot at the Gaston County Museum. All materials will be provided with the exception of personal sketchbooks. All artists aged 13 to 19 years old are encouraged to apply.
Application link is below. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm March 30th. Accepted students will be notified on March 31st. Please direct all applications and any questions to Alexander.Brooks@gastongov.com.
