The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation:
Office & Gallery Hours: 10 AM to 4 PM Tuesday- Saturday
Large groups are welcome! After hours appointments available for gallery exhibits.
To schedule a visit call 706-769-4565 or email
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OCAF is located at 34 School Street in Historic Watkinsville Georgia.
The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charity that is not supported by tax dollars of any kind. All of our programs are open to the public regardless of what county they live in. OCAF members receive valuable discounts on classes, workshops and special events. Although membership is suggested it is not required.
Upcoming Events & Exhibits
All exhibitions open to the public the evening of the opening reception.
Click on the Event Title for more information
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THE STORY OF OCAF 1994-2014 – Showing at CINE’
If you haven’t seen this fabulous film yet join us at CINE’ on Wednesday, July 23 at 7PM. This 30-minute documentary film is about the founding of OCAF, a volunteer created and supported art center in Watkinsville, Ga., called the "Artland of Georgia". This is an amazing story of volunteers who came together and created and continue to sustain an art center that is representative of vision, excellence and heart for the arts and where there is understanding for "why art?" in a community. SHOWTIME: 7:00pm | ADMISSION: FREE For more info go to AthensCine.com.
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OCAF'S ANNUAL MEMBERS' EXHIBIT
May 30 - July 11, 2014
Always one of OCAF's favorites, this exhibit showcases the wide diversity of artwork created by our members. This year we have over 200 pieces of art work! And, new this year, check out our Youth Membership corner with works from our youngest members.
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OUTWARD BOUND by Audrone Kirschner
May 30 - July 25, 2014
The exhibit, through various mediums, features invasive 'beauties' that are continuously outward bound with no regard for boundaries and in time manifest into vegetative 'beasts'.
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Perspectives 2014
August 29 - September 17, 2014
Our Perspectives page is now up-to-date. Click here to see the schedule of event and to find out more about this year's potters, our Opening Gala, the exhibits, workshop, demonstrations, and Open Studio Tour.
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Georgia Small Works
Opening Reception: Friday, Oct 10, 6pm to 8pm
Exhibit: October 10 – November 14, 2014
The juried Georgia Small Works exhibit provides a visual forum for both established and undiscovered Georgia artists working in small format. Artworks include pieces in every medium imaginable in both 2-D & 3-D, all 14” x 14” x 14” or smaller. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to see hundreds of small artworks from all over Georgia together in one place.
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Manda McKay Exhibit
Opening Reception: Friday, Oct 10, 6pm to 8pm
Exhibit: October 10 – November 14, 2014
A love of nature is evident in Manda McKay’s subject matter. Feathers, shells, bones, fruit, and flowers are arranged in bold, simple compositions. The influence of her medical illustrations training can be seen in her realistic technique, but unlike those illustrations, her paintings are meant to persuade rather than inform.
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Our Holiday Market page is now up-to-date with more information to be posted as it becomes available.
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Art Classes & Workshops
Click Each Catergory Link Below for More Info!
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Literary Arts
"So You Want to be a Columnist"
with Dr. Wally Eberhard
Registration Now Open
This course will walk, talk and write your through the basics of writing columns, opinion pieces and blogs.
Course will run 4 days: Tuesdays, Aug 12 through Sept 2, 2014
Hours: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Beyond Memoir with Dana Wildsmith
Class was a great success! Sign up on our Waiting List for future Dana Wildsmith classes.
Learn how to focus on the facts of your life to create stories, poems and essays which move beyond merely recording family stories.
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Watercolor Classes with Kie Johnson:
Following her belief that the best way to learn something is to teach it, and the best way to teach is to learn from ones students, Kie shares her talent, skill and experiences through teaching in two of OCAF's most popular classes.
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Pottery Open Studio
Open studio time is available for adults who have previous experience in OCAF ceramics classes or other ceramics studios. Days & hours: change from week to week.
Wheel Throwing for Beginners
with Louise Robertson & Phyllis Palmer
Class is full! Register for the Waiting List
If you have ever wondered if you would enjoy the art of pottery, this is the class for you! This six-week intensive course for beginners will cover pottery basics and introduce you to the joy of throwing pottery on the wheel. Cups, bowls, saucers, and other utilitarian forms will be covered. Come prepared to get dirty and have fun!
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Metalwork / Jewelry
Cuttlefish Casting Workshop
Instructor: Barbara Mann
Back by popular demand!
Class completed. Register for the Waiting List!
Students in our April 26 Cuttlefish Casting Workshop had so much fun and gave such rave reviews of Barbara Mann & the class that we decided to offer the Workshop again! Even if you attended the last one and/or have attended others in the past there is always more to learn and you will want to sign-up again.
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Painting, Drawing & Sculpture
Cameron Hampton Workshop Series
(Pastels, Drawing, Mixed Media & Multi-Media Sculpture)
New Sessions Posted. Registration Now Open!
In this unique series of one-day Saturday workshops Cameron offers instruction in a variety of mediums and techniques. Saturdays 10am to 2pm - Sign-up for as many Sessions as you like! (Separate Fee For Each Session). New sessions to be offered soon - Please check back for new schedule.
Painting with Charles
with Charles Warnock
Registration now open for Summer/Fall '14 Classes
Our very own Gallery Director and long-time Lyndon House instructor, Charles teaches oils and acrylics in an Open Studio Format. (Not for Beginners).Due to popular demand, two classes are now being offered on Fridays: Mornings 10am - 12pm / Afternoons 1pm - 3pm.
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Please be sure to check back as new classes & workshops will be added to our Art Education page in the coming weeks.
For questions about these or other classes/events at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, please contact us directly by using the information provided below.
The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation
Address: 34 School Street
Mailing address: P.O. Box 631
Watkinsville GA, 30677
Phone# 706-769-4565
Fax# 888-804-6581
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