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Community Thursday June 26, 2025 The Eatonton Messenger MELANIE SCHNEIDER/CONTRIBUTED Art show chairperson Michele Hartung and co-chair Cathy McIntire congratulate Merit Award winner Janet Getter alongside art judge Shane McDonald. * mi in II ii IAN TOCHER/Staff L-R: Art show chairperson Michele Hartung and co-chair Cathy McIntire congratulate The Artisans Village communications specialist Melanie Schneider after she won a Merit Award for "Golden Spiral/' a necklace she designed and created. Local artists celebrated at juried art show Ian Tocher ian@msgrnews.com The Artisans Village Guild held a reception for its 9th annual Lake Country Juried Art Show on June 19 at Barrel 118 in Eatonton. Several awards were presented to artists that night, including the prestigious Peoples’ Choice award, which went to Dr. Edward Hubach for “Fury,” depicting a black horse. A retired family physi cian from Ohio, Hubach said he and his wife, Debbie, moved to the Lake Oconee area about three years ago and within a year he took up painting as a hobby. He said he started attending weekly lessons with artist Jackie Hill in Milledgeville. “What you do is you go in and bring in a picture and she’ll help you if you need it. And if you don’t, she just lets you paint,” Hubach explained. “She just kind of keeps you motivated.” Hubach added he was “surprised” at winning the People’s Choice award. “To be honest, this is very validating,” he said. “I guess I'll keep painting now.” Also thrilled to be included among those recognized at the Juried Art Show was Melanie Schneider of The Artisans Village, whose jewelry piece, “Golden Spiral,” was selected for a Merit Award by juried show judge Shane McDonald, a well-known artist and art instructor from Marietta. “There were so many new faces on Thursday evening. The Artisans Village continues to bring more art enthusiasts and artists together throughout M) di IAN TOCHER/Staff Despite becoming an artist just two years ago, Dr. Edward Hubach won the prestigious Peoples' Choice vote for his lifelike painting, "Fury," depicting the head of a black horse. the Lake Country and beyond,” show chairperson Michele Hartung said. “It was an amazing show and a wonderful evening.” Sixty-two artists submitted over 160 pieces of art in various mediums and styles for consider ation by McDonald, who selected and evaluated about 100 pieces for the show. “The caliber of the show gets better each and every year,” show co-chair Cathy McIntire said. “This is the third year we’ve had the opening at Barrel 118, and this beautiful venue is just the perfect way to showcase the art and a comfortable space for the increasing number of IAN TOCHER/Staff Melanie Schneider of The Artisans Village takes a cellphone pic of second-place winner Brian Danson for "Stand Strawng!" a welded sculpture of a bulldog he entered in the 9th annual Lake Country Juried Art Show. artists and guests.” The event featured complimentary wine provided by The Artisans Village Guild members, catering from Rock Eagle, and a towering display of florals from Eaton- ton-based Taylor Flowers & Gifts. “It takes a lot of plan ning and teamwork for this event every year, and we like to make it memo rable with special touches,’ McIntire added. All art accepted into the show was required to be hand delivered to Barrel 118 and still attracted artists from well beyond Lake Country, including Atlanta, Macon, Athens, and North Georgia. “It is just amazing to see all of this original artwork from so many talented professionals,” Shannon Minchey, gallery manager The Artisans Village, said. “It seems like every time we have a show, it just gets better and better. The crowd definitely gets bigger and bigger.” Following the opening weekend at Barrel 118, the show has been relocated to The Artisans Village Art Gallery, where it will remain on display until the end of July. All pieces entered into the show are for sale. The Artisans Village Art Gallery at 110 W. Marion St. is open Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit online at thearti- |sansvillage.org|for more information. Award-winning works of art and artists included: • 1st Place - Deborah Griffis for “A New Morning;” • 2nd Place - Brian Danson for “Stand Strawng!;” • 3rd Place - Leslie Guo for “The Vintage Green;” • Merit Award - Lorraine Kimsey for “Rocky Mountain Cabin;” • Merit Award - Janet Getter for “French Melon;” • Merit Award - Melanie Schneider for “Golden Spiral;” • People’s Choice Award - Edward Hubach for “Fury.” Publisher speed dating coming to GWM Are you a writer with a manuscript who is intim idated by the publishing process? Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) is bringing a unique one-on-one experience with three representatives from Warren Publishing to ease your fears through “Speed Dating with a Publisher!” June 12-13 at GWM in downtown Eatonton. Each expert will give advice on either publishing, editing, or book marketing. Also included with each $60 one-on-one session ticket, is a panel presenta tion on Saturday, July 12. To attend only the group presentation, tickets are just $25 each. Warren Publishing President Mindy Kuhn has 27 years of marketing, design, and branding experience. She holds photojournalism and jour nalism graphics degrees from Ball State Univer sity, and a Leadership in Publishing certificate from the Yale Publishing Course and Yale School of Management. Kuhn also has worked in many aspects of advertising, marketing, and branding for companies ranging in size from Fortune 500 to small boutiques. She has extensive experience in the print platform and excels at developing an author’s vision into a polished, finished product. Warren Publishing Vice President and Editor-in- Chief Amy Ashby began her publishing career in 2007 as Warren’s marketing assistant. She holds a BA in English from Davidson College, a Certificate in Publishing from Columbia University, Amy Ashby and an MFA in Creative Writing from Queens University of Charlotte. Ashby has edited books ranging in genre from children’s literature, to fiction, memoir, nonfic tion, poetry, business books, and beyond. She also has an exten sive background as a marketing copywriter for ads, digital content, and Mindy Kuhn X - more. An avid creative nonfiction writer, Ashby has been published in various local and national publications and was named a 2024 Publish er’s Weekly Star Watch honoree. Lacey Cope is a lifelong bibliophile and marketing maven. She was called back to her publishing roots in 2020 when she Lacey Cope joined Warren Publishing as its marketing director. With a BA in communica tions from the University of South Carolina, Aiken; a work study position at USC Aiken’s library; experience in television production; time spent as a publishing consultant with a self-publishing giant, and experience with social media and rebranding consulting, Cope provides a breadth of insight into the inner workings of the literary world. Participants registered for individual sessions must submit a manuscript sample in advance, so Ashby can provide written notes and feedback during their one-on-one meeting. Manuscript samples should be no longer than 10 pages and submitted no later than two weeks prior to the event. Submis sions in most genres, including fiction, nonfic tion, memoir, children’s literature, and poetry, are welcome For more information, including registration and a full event schedule, visit GWM online at geor- giawritersmuseum.org/ writers-workshop. — Contributed
