2008 EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
Current Exhibition
Leah Rhodes - Solo Exhibition	View ACC Schedual At-A-Glance
"Native American Kiowa Cradleboard" Photo: Leah Rhodes "Totem Papoose" Photo: Leah Rhodes	Baby Carriers: The Work of Leah Rhodes and Native Americans Opening Saturday, August 2, 2008 The Athens Cultural Center is honored to present a solo exhibit/installation, Baby Carriers: The Work of Leah Rhodes and Native Americans, opening on Saturday, August 2. The Athens-based artist has been active in contemporary arts all over the world in a career spanning a half-century. She has had numerous solo exhibitions worldwide and her works are in corporate and museum collections nationwide and private collections internationally. The cradleboard is a Native American baby carrier similar to the backpacks used by parents today. This exhibit will put on view fourteen sculptural wall hangings and drawings created by Rhodes and a display of photographs of Native American cradleboards putting them in historic context. The Opening Reception for Baby Carriers: The Work of Leah Rhodes and Native Americans will take place on Saturday, August 2 from 6 to 8 pm at the Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, Athens, NY. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 pm through September 2nd. For more information, contact Leah Rhodes at (518) 945-2681. The Theodore Dubin Foundation provided partial funding for the exhibit.
July
How To Make Books
	HOW TO MAKE BOOKS Esther K. Smith and Dikko Faust Opening reception Saturday, June 21 from 6 till 8 p.m. Curated by Randall Evans Installation by Randall Evans and Carrie Feder The Athens Cultural Center welcomes Esther K. Smith and Dikko Faust, of Purgatory Pie Press in New York City as they accompany their traveling exhibition of letterpress artist books, postcards, and all manner of printed material called “How to Make Books”. Ms. Smith will sign copies for those wishing to purchase her book during the opening reception on Saturday, June 21 from 6 till 8 p.m. The show will remain on display until Sunday the 20th of July, with the gallery open each Saturday and Sunday from 1 till 4. “Purgatory Pie Press is a sanctuary for artists, designers and typographers who are seduced by the kiss of type and the touch of metal...the New York based Press has long been at the forefront of publishing artists books and ephemera” says author and design historian Steven Heller. The Press collaborates with other artists and writers to make books, publishes yearly datebooks, and produces a monthly letterpress limited edition artist postcard subscription series as well as Artist Tracts, Artist Coasters and PurgaToys. Purgatory Pie Press has had solo exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum, The Victoria and Albert Museum, and Harvard University among others, and their work has been collected by such institutions as the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum, the Cooper-Hewitt Museum, and the Tate London. How to Make Books grew out of the classes Smith teaches, and is a handbook for artists and do-it-yourselfers to find their way into bookbinding through personable, delightful prose and beautiful, clearly illustrated instructions. Design editor and teacher Margaret Richardson notes ”This witty, stylish book will inspire anyone to follow the clear, illustrated and engaging instructions to make personal and profound books.” Smith’s next book, Magic Books & Paper Toys will be out in the fall.
March
Spring Alive
Photo by Martin Design. "Moon & Trees" oil on glass by Heather L. Martin	Gallery Opening This Saturday at the Athens Cultural Center Saturday, March 29th, reception will be held from 6-8 pm The Athens Cultural Center starts off this year's season of fine art shows, with the opening of Spring Alive! this Saturday, March 29th. The reception will be held from 6-8 pm. This exhibit showcases the talent residing in Athens and the surrounding area. There is something for everyone in this show, from paintings, drawings and photography to sculpture, fiber and glass work. There will be wine and a variety of snacks, as well as music for added atmosphere. Come join us for a wonderful evening. The gallery is open weekends, 1-4 pm. This show will run until Sunday, April 27th. The Athens Cultural Center is at 24 Second Street, Athens, New York 12015.
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