Sculpture, Gymnastics, Poetry, Painting and Music at the Guild this Weekend

Russian Sculptor to Exhibit at First Friday

The first weekend in May at the Creative Arts Guild promises something for everybody. First Friday kicks off with a phenomenal sculpture exhibit by Russian sculptor Oleg Zakomorny in the Guild’s main gallery. Following Friday’s opening on Saturday morning will be a Gymnastics Expo on the Guild’s concourse and concludes with an evening of Poets and Painters in the Gallery. Sunday, the students of music instructor, Jeri Zacharis will have their annual recital.

First Friday artists Oleg Zakomorny is represented in the United States by Liza Davydotchuim of Atlanta and will be in attendance to discuss Mr. Zakomorny’s works. The exhibit is titled “Life’s Dance” and includes fifteen bronze cast sculptures and drawings. The representational sculptures are clearly inspired by Mr. Zakomorny’s personal relationships and experiences. He says, “Without them, neither I, nor my works would have existed. My dream is that children, tomorrow’s masters of the Earth, would see violence only on the athletic arenas and their world would be kind and beautiful. My aim is to find harmony and to create art that is sincere and vivid. Guided by the experience of the antecedent masters and respecting traditions, I am trying to find my path.”

Mr. Zakomorny was born in 1968 and graduated from Moscow State Art University. He has studied at the studio of Professor Lev Kerbel and is a member of the International Art’s Fund of the Moscow Union of Artists since 1996. His work is regularly exhibited in Russia and abroad and held in many Russian museums, galleries and private collections. Mr. Zakomorny currently lives and works in Moscow.

The First Friday opening reception for Oleg Zakomorny’s “Life’s Dance” will be this Friday, May 1^st beginning at 5:30. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Gymnastics Exhibition on the Guild Concourse

The Guild will hold a Gymnastic’s Exhibition on the Concourse of the Guild this Saturday during the day and will feature the Guild’s students performing a number of routines to music. The Director of the Gymnastics program, Minnette Lusk, will be available to talk to prospective students about the Guild’s gymnastics, tumbling and wellness programs and camps for the summer and fall season. Refreshments will be available. The Exhibition Is free and open to the public.

Poetry and Painting for All

The Guild will host an evening of poetry and painting in the Guild’s main gallery on Saturday, May 2^nd from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Poets and painters as well as those wanting to try their skill at either, are invited to come and recite their poetry and/or paint during the poetry readings.  Poetry and Painting is the brainchild of local artist Jody Harris, both a painter and poet. In his words, “Sometimes painters are inspired by the words they hear. It’s interesting to listen and watch as both the poet and painter collaborate. We hope people will come to the Guild and be a part of the evening.”

Poetry and Painting is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available. Guests are invited to bring their poetry, wear clothes to paint in and bring their own canvas (supplies will be furnished) and to be a part of the audience if they wish.

Music Student Recital

The students of music instructor Jeri Zacharias will hold their annual recital on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Students who have worked diligently all year will each perform selected pieces for the audience. Refreshments will be served. All music recitals are free and open to the public.

Please call the Creative Arts Guild at 706-278-0168 or visit the Guild’s website for additional information.