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C6 | THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025 The Eatonton Aessenger www.msgrnews.com CONTRIBUTED L-R: Madisonian Christine Lambert with Madison-Morgan Cultural Center Managing Director David Nunn and Board of Trustees Chair Chris Hodges. Lambert loaned the center three Moulthrop bowls for the exhibit. Greensboro First Presbyterian to host ‘Streams of Mercy’ First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro will host “Streams of Mercy,” this year’s Community Hymn Sing, on Sunday, July 27 at 5 p.m. Hymns will be selected from the old Cokesbury Hymnal, which is a hymnal used by previous generations of fellow believers. Everyone attending is asked to find one of their favorite hymns in the Cokesbury Hymnal and “shout out” that hymn’s page number. After everyone in the congrega tion has a few moments to turn to that page, all in attendance will make a joyful noise and sing that hymn together as one body. The church will joyfully pay tribute to God and to those who have gone before us as by singing traditional hymns that were so meaningful to those who came before. The next event in the Summer Series will feature the return of the Doug Flowers Band with the music of bluegrass on Sunday, Aug. 27 at 5 p.m.. The First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro is located at 117 South Main Street (next to the post office) in downtown Greensboro. — Contributed Cultural Center opens Moulthrop bowl exhibit Presents —■ , , F The Jan Legacy Project I 22608091 Charles August 14, 2025 7 :30 PM 201 North Main St. Greensboro, GA, 30642 • 762-243-8022 • FestivalHallGa.com The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center (MMCC) opened a new Moulthrop Legacy Exhibit in its upstairs gallery on Tuesday. The collection of turned bowls includes work from Ed Moulthrop (1916-2003), who is widely recognized as the father of modern wood turning. Moulthrop is credited with moving wood turning from a simple craft to an art form. Moulthrop was an architect who also received an M.F.A. at Princeton. He taught briefly at Georgia Institute of Technology, where he honed his wood- turning craft and developed new tools and methods to produce distinctive work. His son, Phillip Moulthrop (born 1947), and grandson, Math Moulthrop (born 1977), also have works included in the exhibit, representing a three-genera tion legacy of innovative artists. The 15 turned bowls included in the Moulthrop Legacy exhibit come from private collectors, including several Madison collectors and a piece on loan from the Georgia Council for the Arts. The MMCC also possesses a Moulthrop bowl in the exhibit. Madison’s Cade Cowen, who also loaned several Moulthrop works to the MMCC, says the pieces provide a unique sense of place and craftsmanship in his home. “I love that the artistry of these bowls is internationally acclaimed, yet have very local, Georgia roots,” Cowen said. “I also love that they’re pretty easily identi fiable across the art form. It’s not hard to distinguish a Moulthrop from others.” The turned bowls, with an almost effervescent, shimmering finish, are distinctive to the Moulthrop family and are prized possessions for presidents, international leaders, and titans of industry. Writing for artsatl.org Catherine Fox said the distinctive bowls all share the Moulthrop family of artists’ touch. “The differences among the Moulthrops are subtle, in part, because they use a similar repertoire of shapes and forms and because they share the conviction that the shape is the servant of the wood,” Fox wrote in her article. Several Moulthrop family works are on permanent display in notable museums around the world, including New York’s Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Chicago Art Institute, Renwick Gallery, Boston Museum of Fine Art, and the Smithso nian Institution, among others. — Contributed MAGallery to host artist talk with collage artist Susan Pelham Sponsored by: ST VALUABLE SNN Downtown Eatonton MAGallery is pleased to announce an Artist Talk with acclaimed collage artist Susan Pelham, offering a unique opportunity for the community to delve into her distinctive creative process and artistic journey. The event will take place on Thursday, July 31, at 5:30 p.m. at MAGallery, 125 W. Jefferson Street, Madison. Pelham, who spent the majority of her career as a painter, transitioned to collage approximately 15 years ago, discovering a profound new passion in the medium. Her captivating works are frequently described as “telling stories in bits and pieces,” inviting viewers to uncover new narratives within each intricate layer. Attendees will gain insights into Pelham’s artistic evolution and the creative methods behind her layered compositions. MAGallery is proud to offer this Artist Talk in direct support of the Madison Artists Guild’s mission to introduce diverse artists to the community and to encourage artistic endeavors. In addition to hosting rotating special exhibitions of established and emerging artists, MAGallery continually showcases orig inal works by talented local and regional artists and authors. The Madison Artists Guild, a nonprofit membership organization, is dedicated to the education and encour agement of artistic endeavor through various community programs. MAGallery is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information visit TheMadisonArtists- Guild.org or call 706-342-9360. — Contributed Friday, July 25, 2025 5:00pm-8:00pm on the Lawn of the Putnam County Courthouse Looking for fresh produce, homemade goods, and a great way to support your community? Come out and enjoy the Downtown Eatonton Farmer's Market sponsored by Most Valuable Smiles! Whether you're shopping for seasonal fruits and vegetables, artisan bread, handcrafted items, or simply want to connect with neighbors, the market has something for everyone. It's a perfect outing for families, foodies, and anyone who appreciates local flavor. Don't miss this chance to eat fresh and shop local—we'll see you there! For more information, please call 706.749.9150 or visit www.DowntownEatonton.com/events. @DowntownEatonton 60 MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER CLICK TO LEARN MORE!
