http://www.keithspencer.net Keith Spencer is a visual artist currently living in western North Carolina. en-us Copyright 2012 Keith Spencer Thu, 23 Feb 2012Friday, February 10th, 6-8pm, Monte Vista Hotel: Meet & Mingle with the crew of WNC-TV's "Weekend Getaway" while they're here filming an episode of the program in Black Mountain. The cocktail party is this Friday from 6-8pm and will feature live music, drink specials, local art from AnTHM Gallery artists Cleaster Cotton, Lou Majors, and Keith Spencer, who will be on-hand to discuss their latest collections of works. For more information, 828.669.8870 or 828.419.0049. 308 W State St, Black Mountain (HWY 70, 2 blocks west of downtown) http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=420&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netFri, 10 Feb 2012 AnTHM Gallery News http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=418&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netFri, 16 Dec 2011 "ARTISTS AMONG US - 100 Faces of Art in Spartanburg" is available at amazon.com. Paperbacks are only $20 http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=417&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netThu, 15 Dec 2011 2011 COLLECTOR'S CHOICE & WINTER SHOW GREEN HILL CENTER FOR ARTS IN NORTH CAROLINA Winter Show Viewing & Sale: December 3rd 2011 to January 15, 2012. Green Hill’s Winter Show exhibition is an Invitational Show curated by Edie Carpenter. It brings together over 100 artists each year from across North Carolina and constitutes a comprehensive survey of the finest art and crafts being produced in the state. The Winter Show opens to the public, Sunday December 4th from 2 to 5pm. Winter Show opens with one of Greensboro’s most popular holiday season events: the Collector’s Choice Fundraiser on December 3rd. The Fundraiser provides a rare opportunity to truly become engaged with the very best art North Carolina has to offer. Participants have an advance opportunity to purchase pieces in the Winter Show exhibition before they are available to the public and to meet and mix with exhibiting artists over food and wine. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=408&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netSun, 4 Dec 2011 BOOK SIGNING. The new book "Artist's Among Us" will be available in bookstores and online soon. To celebrate there is a book signing being held at 8 different locations in Spartanburg on the same night. I'll be there (probably at Carolina Gallery on Main) with as many as 100 of the artist's in this amazing book. Hope to see you! http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=416&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netThu, 17 Nov 2011 AnTHM Gallery presents an Artists’ Reception, Friday, October 21, 5:00-8:00pm featuring new collections in acrylic and oil by signature artist Ellen Langford, and North Carolina artists Keith Spencer and Constance Humphries. Live Music, wine & hors’ d’oeuvres will be served for your enjoyment. 100.5 W State St, Black Mountain, 828.419.0049, www.anthmgallery.com. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=411&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netFri, 21 Oct 2011 A nice little post-show Blog Spot from Skyuka Fine Art with pics from the reception. Four paintings were sold out of the "Carolina Colors" Show which was only up for 30 days or so...thank you Skyuka FA! http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=415&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netWed, 12 Oct 2011 "Keith Spencer - Carolina Colors" Show at Skyuka Fine Art included in this weeks "Arts around the region" announcements on our beloved WNCW Radio 88.7 fm. Apparently I'm "highly collectible"! http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=409&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netThu, 15 Sep 2011 "Keith Spencer - Carolina Colors" at Skyuka Fine Art page 25 Carolina Arts Mag Sept 2011 Ed http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=414&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netThu, 15 Sep 2011 Keith Spencer show at Skyuka Fine Art http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=405&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netTue, 6 Sep 2011 I am happy to have been invited to be on the Board of Directors for the Upstairs Artspace in Tryon, NC. I will be working on the Exhibitions Committee among other things. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=402&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netSat, 20 Aug 2011 The Spring 2011 edition of the Berry Magazine is in the mail to all the Alumni and you can also read it online now. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=401&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netMon, 6 Jun 2011 The new article called "An Artists Heart" in the Spring 2011 Berry Magazine will be out at the end of May. Thank you Owen Riley Jr. for the photography, Karilon Rogers for writing it, Shannon Biggers for her design work and Dr. Tommy Mew for his kind words!!! http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=399&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netFri, 22 Apr 2011 Artists Among Us is an art gallery you can hold in your hands—a full-color coffeetable book where you will get to know Spartanburg’s sculptors, painters, ceramicists, photographers, and more. Talented local photographer Stephen Stinson presents evocative portraits of 100 of Spartanburg most creative citizens, and the artists themselves put their stories and muses to words. Local gallery owner Edward Emory curates a selection of artwork—one piece per artist—and captures a century of achievement in the visual arts. This high-quality book is an important historical document and a striking calling card for the Spartanburg artistic community. You can pre-order a hard bound copy at http://www.hubcity.org/writersproject/news/100-donation-gets-you-a-hardback/ http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=398&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netThu, 21 Apr 2011 AM11/UVA Architectural Design Upstate Visual Arts April 1, 2011 opening at Catherine Hayes Art and Sculpture Architecture Monthly and Upstate Visual Arts to host the innovative designs of AM11/Alterations 2011 and the winnng photographs of the AM11/UVA 3rd annual juried photography show. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=397&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netFri, 1 Apr 2011 A new book by Edward Emory and Stephen Stinson is being published by the Hub City Writers Press. It is titled "Artists Among Us" 100 Faces of Art in Spartanburg, and is being edited by Betsy Teter. I am excited to be included among those 100 faces. This is the cover for the book which will be for sale at Barnes and Noble, etc. There will be a more complete press release available in mid April. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=394&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netMon, 7 Mar 2011 Keith Spencer solo show at the South Carolina Botanical Gardens, Fuller Gallery, Clemson, SC. The show will run from March 1, 2011 through May 31, 2011 http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=393&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netTue, 1 Mar 2011 "Wintertide" is a group show featuring many of the permanent artists in the Haen Gallery, Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC. The show will run from 12/11/2011 through 1/31/2011. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=392&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netSat, 11 Dec 2010 September 10 - October 31, 2010 Opening Reception on September 11 (2pm - 5pm) Along the Path will feature contemporary landscape paintings and sculptures by artist Dale McEntire. A native of Western North Carolina, Dale has been involved in the visual arts since his training at Mercer University. He has continued to evolve as an artist through private studies in the U.S. and Europe and his training at Penland School of Crafts. His interest in the spiritual essence of nature can be seen in his use of color and form. Dale produces both oil and pastel paintings and sculpture (stone, steel, glass, bronze) out of his studio in Saluda, North Carolina. Dale is a member of Mountain Sculptors in Asheville, Tri State Sculptors, and teaches painting at a local community college http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=389&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netFri, 3 Sep 2010 "Dancing under the stars" is the fifth annual event at the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (F.E.N.C.E.) to raise funds for the therapeutic riding program called TROT. This year is artist Keith Spencer's third year to donate a painting to the events silent art auction. The piece is titled "Sledder's in my field" and is 36 x 18 inches, oil on canvas and it is retail valued at $1250.00. Saturday Sept. 4, 2010 at 6 PM. Join us for our fifth annual "Dancing Under The Stars" benefit for TROT, with an array of equestrian demonstrations in our covered arena at the Equestrian Center, followed by dinner, dancing and the art auction. In addition to watching some of our TROT riders show their skills, the program includes exhibitions of stadium jumping, dressage, barrel racing, and a Parade of Breeds with some rarely seen examples. And there's clogging, too! All proceeds benefit TROT's community service for physically and developmentally challenged adults and children. Tickets are $25 per person ($15 for children) for bleacher seats or $100 for a ringside catered dinner and dancing. Purchase your tickets now! http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=388&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netSun, 29 Aug 2010 Louisville, Ky artist Patrick Sheehan has been creating murals that are part Diego Riviera and part Michaelangelo but all Sheehan. You can following his progress painting his latest religious theme mural at St. Gabriel's in a weekly update section of his Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2076740&id=1419251189 site. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=387&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netTue, 24 Aug 2010 Scot Spencer at http://www.avatargraphics.com recently did a major design overhaul of this website. Some of the things that you can now do include: - you can now purchase artworks directly from the site through PayPal - there is a "Search" box for easy navigation - drop down sub menus let you zero in on your personal interests ie "Coastal Landscapes" or "All available" - there is a new "Galleries" tab that shows all the currently available works in that gallery along with some that have previously sold there - there is a new page called "About" that has expanded Resume, Bio and "About the work" tabs - there is a new page called "News" that has expanded News, Articles and Exhibitions tabs - you can share pages with friends on Facebook, Myspace and other networking sites - the new "Contact" page lets you sign up for invitations to openings, events and offers - don't forget to click on the iLike button...the more people who "Like" it the more collectible your painting becomes http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=386&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netSun, 22 Aug 2010 Just some snapshots from various gallery openings including the recent Art Trek Preview Party. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=339&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netWed, 28 Jul 2010 Art Trek Tryon 2010 starts with a Preview party at the Upstairs Artspace Friday the 23rd from 5 to 8 PM. The following two days Saturday and Sunday the (24th and 25th) 40 artists studios will be open to the public for visits from 10AM to 5PM. Maps available at the gallery and area businesses. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=332&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netFri, 23 Jul 2010 http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=341&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netSat, 17 Jul 2010 Article in the Tryon Daily Bulletin about the "Equine Expressions" show April and May 2010. "Upstairs Artspace celebrate horses in new exhibit opening Fri., Apr 16" "Equine Expressions" opens this Friday at the Upstairs Artspace to coincide with the Block House Steeple Chase. A public reception will be held "race" Saturday, April 17, from 5 to 8 PM. This is the first time the Upstairs has undertaken an exhibit that's all about the horse; or brought together many Carolina artists who are inspired by this magnificent animal. Mase Lucas, Teri Pena and keith Spencer own horses. Perhaps that's why their large and gorgeous paintings communicate so much knowledge and personal intimacy. Spencer is a bold colorist who place his horses in different seasonal landscapes. Lucas and Pena work predominantly with natural earth tones; their horses fill out the canvas with forceful realism. Teresa Prater uses pigmented wax in the encaustic process to execute small horse paintings, including portraits. Phil Garrett's more abstract style uses color-drenched equine shapes in paintings and monoprints. Ruth Apter and Jim Whalen collaborate on decorative ceramic vessels covered with horses in motion, while Apter has sculpted fetish-like horses. Each of these artists is a well established and respected professional, exhibiting frequently in fine Southeastern galleries and being chosen for public and private collections. Most have shown before at the Upstairs. "Equine Expressions" continues through May 29, along with a second exhibit, "Seduction; Layered Interpretations." A Walk & Talk" tour of both exhibits conducted by artists is Sunday, April 25, at 2PM Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm. Call 828-859-2828 for more information. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=338&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netThu, 15 Apr 2010 April 7 News article in the Tryon Daily Bulletin about the "Equine Expressions" show April and May 2010. The Upstairs Artspace presents new exhibits "Equine Expressions" and "Seduction: Layered Interpretations opening Friday, April 16. A public rception will be heal Saturday, April 17, from 5 to 8 pm. "Equine" celebrates the notable horse with paintings, prints and ceramic vessels executed in realistic and impressionistic styles. The artists are Keith Spencer of Tryon, Mase Lucas of Asheville, Phil Garrett and Teri Pena of Greenvilee, Teresa Prater of Spartanburg, and Ruth Apter and Jim Whalen of Horse Shoe. "Seduction" combines figurative, abstract and assemblage painting - along with an installation - to suggest different objects of temptation and allure. Artists are Werner Haker of Brevard, Taiyo la Paix of Asheville, and Liisa Salosaari Jasinski of Newberry, SC All artists are well known and respected throughout the Carolinas; most have shown their work previously at the Upstairs. A "Walk & Talk" tour conducted by the artists is Sunday, April 25, at 2pm. The exhibits continue through May 29. The Upstairs is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 11am to 5 pm. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=337&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netWed, 7 Apr 2010 Articles appearing in the Landrum News Leader and the Polk County News Journal about the "Equine Expressions show" Upstairs Artspace celebrate horses in new exhibit opening Fri., Apr 16" "Equine Expressions" opens this Friday at the Upstairs Artspace to coincide with the Block House Steeple Chase. A public reception will be held "race" Saturday, April 17, from 5 to 8 PM. This is the first time the Upstairs has undertaken an exhibit that's all about the horse; or brought together many Carolina artists who are inspired by this magnificent animal. Mase Lucas, Teri Pena and keith Spencer own horses. Perhaps that's why their large and gorgeous paintings communicate so much knowledge and personal intimacy. Spencer is a bold colorist who place his horses in different seasonal landscapes. Lucas and Pena work predominantly with natural earth tones; their horses fill out the canvas with forceful realism. Teresa Prater uses pigmented wax in the encaustic process to execute small horse paintings, including portraits. Phil Garrett's more abstract style uses color-drenched equine shapes in paintings and monoprints. Ruth Apter and Jim Whalen collaborate on decorative ceramic vessels covered with horses in motion, while Apter has sculpted fetish-like horses. Each of these artists is a well established and respected professional, exhibiting frequently in fine Southeastern galleries and being chosen for public and private collections. Most have shown before at the Upstairs. "Equine Expressions" continues through May 29, along with a second exhibit, "Seduction; Layered Interpretations." A Walk & Talk" tour of both exhibits conducted by artists is Sunday, April 25, at 2PM Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm. Call 828-859-2828 for more information. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=336&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netThu, 1 Apr 2010 The Foothills Equestrian and Nature Center (FENCE) holds an annual art auction to fund their Therapuetic Ridng program called TROT. This year artist Keith Spencer donated his painting titled "Camp horses 2" for the program. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=382&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netThu, 1 Oct 2009 Greenville South Art News for collectors and patrons. Keith Spencer artist. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=372&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netWed, 1 Apr 2009 Area artists donate works for the Red Cross Fundraising auction. Artist Keith Spencer's painting was donated through the Carolina Gallery that represents him in Spartanburg. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=379&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netSat, 1 Dec 2007 "View from the studio" is a solo show at the Carolina Gallery by painter Keith Spencer. The show will be in the main gallery and features over 20 new works by the artist. Most of the landscapes are from the coast around Charleston and the mountainous upstate where the artist currently lives. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=359&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netFri, 1 Jun 2007 http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=370&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netThu, 8 Mar 2007 Sidewalk Art Show joins the International Festival Staff reports Published: Sunday, October 1, 2006 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, October 1, 2006 at 12:00 a.m. For the 40th Annual Sidewalk Art Show, the Spartanburg Museum of Art has teamed up again with the International Festival. On Saturday, Barnet Park will be filled with international food and culture as well as an array of art lining the fence as part of the Sidewalk Art Show. The day will begin at 11 a.m. with registration for artists wishing to compete in the juried art show. Registration fees are $25 for professional and $20 for amateur. Artists in both of these categories may enter up to four pieces if they're members of the Spartanburg Museum of Art; non-members are limited to entering two works. Those in the student category may enter four pieces free of charge. More than $7,000 in prizes will be awarded. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: textile art, painting and pastels, drawing and graphics, photography, open media, sculpture and ceramics. The artwork will line the fence that skirts Barnet Park. All of the student artwork will be displayed on the outside of the fence, and the inside will be lined with the amateur and professional categories. While viewing the submissions, you can enjoy food and entertainment from the International Festival, which is just inside the fence of the park. While parents enjoy the art, children can either take a free art lesson, make a mural with sidewalk chalk or create their own paintings. Children can also visit the Kid's Zone in the International Festival to make souvenirs from around the world. Vendors and artist demonstrators will line the inside of the fence. The Sidewalk Art Show will feature Ken Turk and his hand-blown glass, Shane Bryant's ceramics, Clint Button's clay sculpture as well as the artists-in-residence from Hub-Bub. The Sidewalk Art Show will also feature artists from around the world who now reside in the Upstate. The awards ceremony for the Sidewalk Art Show will take place at 5 p.m. Judges include Sandy Rupp from the Hampton III Gallery and Sherry Masters from the Grovewood Gallery. Rupp and Masters will judge the professional and amateur categories. The student category will be judged by Keith Spencer, a full-time artist. Sidewalk Art Show coordinator Nathan Galloway explains, "for those just starting to wade into art, whether as an artist themselves or just to view it, the Sidewalk Art Show is a great opportunity." The teaming up of the International Festival and the Sidewalk Art Show worked out well last year with a combined attendance of 7,500. Galloway expects a crowd of up to 10,000 this year. He believes it's due to the local talent. "There's such a rich and vibrant arts community in Spartanburg and this is a really wonderful opportunity to see it," he said. Both the Sidewalk Art Show and the International Festival are free of charge from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Public restrooms will be available at Barnet Park. In case of rain, the Sidewalk Art Show will take place at The Arts Center at 385 S. Spring St. For more information, call Galloway at (864) 582-7616. This story appeared in print on page C5 Buzz up! All rights reserved. This copyrighted material may not be re-published without permission. Links are encouraged. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=361&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netSun, 1 Oct 2006 A show of 20 paintings from the Artist Ride in South Dakota at the Landrum Public Library. The show of 20 plus paintings is in the main gallery as is in association with a loan of Frederick Remington sculptures that are located throughout the library. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=364&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netSun, 1 Oct 2006 Artist Keith Spencer recently donated his painting titled "First Light" to the Southern Appalachian Forest Coalition's Fall fundraising art auction. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=385&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netSun, 1 Oct 2006 Keith Spencer donated a large landscape painting titled "Trailhead" to this years fundraising art auction for this conservancy to acquire more land to protect. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=383&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netFri, 1 Sep 2006 http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=369&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netThu, 3 Nov 2005 Artist Keith Spencer now on the Artist Index. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=360&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netSat, 1 Jan 2005 The Foothills Equestrian and Nature Center (FENCE) holds an annual art auction to fund their Therapuetic Ridng program called TROT. This year artist Keith Spencer donated his painting titled "Camp horses 2" for the program. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=381&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netFri, 1 Oct 2004 "Camp horses" a 22 x 28 inch oil painting by artist Keith Spencer. Was selected as the cover piece for Sept 2002 Vol1/ No. 10 issue of The Calendar http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=384&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netSun, 1 Sep 2002 Carolina Arts Magazine write up about the Figure Show at the Conn Galley Aug 2002. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=374&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netThu, 1 Aug 2002 The Spartanburg Museum of Art announces Hub City 2001Juried Art Competition. Out of over 400 entries 80 pieces were selected. The juror this year is one of the curators of the Museum of Modern Art. Keith Spencer, Linda McCane, Rick Conn and Dabney MaHanes were some of the artists whose works were selected. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=376&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netThu, 1 Nov 2001 Article Spotlight: Spencer Art Site: Here's a profile of artist Keith Spencer, called Spencer Talks about His Art, by Michael Neely. It ran in the Crossroads Chronicle in 2001, and we're featuring it this week since Mr. Spencer now has a website that gives you some visuals to go with the story. http://www.keithspencer.net/news.php?key=375&id=1 keith@keithspencer.netFri, 1 Jun 2001