Art event brings Southeast to LaGrange

Posted on Friday, March 01, 2024

A juried art competition coordinated by the LaGrange Art Museum and Lamar Dodd Art Center, the fifth LaGrange Southeast Regional aims to spotlight the talents of skilled artisans with a diverse blend of influences.

“This event gives people from our community and surrounding areas the chance to experience and see art made throughout the Southeast,” said Austin Wieland, Lovick P. Corn Associate Professor of Art and Design. “Our students get exposed to artists working in a variety of mediums and materials, which they can be influenced by in their own work and studies.”

The exhibition will run through April 6 at the Lamar Dodd Art Center and April 23 at the LaGrange Art Museum. It features 149 works from 111 artists in nine states, and represents painting, drawing, ceramics, metal, mixed media and more.

Competitors were selected by juror Hannah Israel, professor of art and gallery director at Columbus State University. Her specialties include sculpture, installation and mark making.

The regional has been displaying pieces at the LaGrange Art Museum and the Lamar Dodd Art Center since 2016.

“The LaGrange Art Museum has been an excellent partner,” Wieland said. “It shows how connected the art community is in this area. A partnership with them means we can expand the exhibition and highlight even more artists across the region.”

The event started out as the LaGrange National Competition in 1964, the year a competitive show known as the Gardens Art Festival was organized and sponsored by the Chattahoochee Valley Art Association, LaGrange College and Callaway Gardens.

“The juried exhibition allows both the Lamar Dodd Art Center and LaGrange Art Museum to grow our collections of American Art with work from our own region,” Wieland said. “This would not be possible without the generous support of the Callaway Foundation. Their continued support allows us to develop strong collections that will benefit our LaGrange College students and local community for years to come.”

While classes are in session, people can visit the Lamar Dodd Art Center Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The LaGrange Art Museum is open Tuesday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

 

Campus Notes

• The college and community gathered on Sunday in memory of LC senior football captain LaKevin DeBruce at the Ball Out 8 Foundation's "No More Silence...End Gun Violence" event. Members of the football team led a walk from Callaway Education Building to Callaway Stadium, where balloons were released to honor DeBruce and those who have lost their lives due to gun violence. During the event, there was also a bench dedication at the CEB and a scholarship grant signing between the college and the Ball Out Foundation.
• Senior Lindsey Green, four-time scholarship recipient of the United Methodist Dollars for Scholars, was featured in the Georgia United Methodist Foundation’s Faith & Money January newsletter. Applications are still open for scholarships from the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation. As a United Methodist-related institution, LC students may be eligible for awards worth up to $5,000 or more. Visit the foundation’s website to learn more about eligibility, available award programs and application instructions. The deadline to apply is March 15.
• The college will host the National History Day West Georgia regional competition on Friday, March 8. Middle and high school students will give presentations related to the theme “Turning Points in History.” For more information on National History Day, visit the event website.

 

Collegiate Enrichment

Azalea Storytelling Festival

Friday, March 1-Sunday, March 3

7:30 p.m. (March 1), 9:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (March 2), 9:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. (March 3), Callaway Auditorium

• The annual event, which has been recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the Top 20 Events in the 12 Southeastern states, showcases the talents of well-known tellers Donald Davis, Paul Strickland, Bil Lepp, Regi Carpenter and emcee Carol Cain ’82.

Dr. Michael Thomas-Financial Planning

Tuesday, March 5

11 a.m., Dickson Assembly Room

• Dr. Michael Thomas ’05, LC alum, author and lecturer at the University of Georgia, will discuss his latest book and share insights on financial planning.

Resume Workshop

Tuesday, March 5

11 a.m. Bailey Room

• Career Services will provide students with detailed explanations as well as step-by-step processes for creating an effective resume.

How to Advance Yourself

Tuesday, March 5

7:30 p.m., Corn Auditorium

• Circles of Troup County Executive Director Sherri Brown will give students a crash course on financial and professional preparedness.

Speed Learning Languages

Thursday, March 7

11:15 a.m., Corn Auditorium

• Speed Learning Languages continues with a third lesson in the native language of Brazil, Portuguese. Sophomore Isabella Rapoza, who was born and raised in Brazil at an early age, will introduce you to the Brazilian dialect of Portuguese. The language is native to Portugal, but it is also spoken in several African countries and the U.S. where there are large communities of speakers in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The event is hosted by the International Students Club.

 

Video of the Week

“I Love You Because” at Price Theater April 18-21

Based in modern-day New York, “I Love You Because” is based on Jane Austen's novel “Pride and Prejudice” and features lyrics by Ryan Cunningham and music by Joshua Salzman.

Directed by LaGrange College Musical Theatre Assistant Professor Tim Fitz-Gerald, the play concerns Austin Bennet, a young greeting card writer living in New York City whose life is turned upside down when he loses his long-term girlfriend to another man. Forced back into the treacherous New York dating scene, Austin meets Marcy Fitzwilliams, a flighty photographer whose spontaneity is matched only by her ability to drive him insane.

Showtimes to be announced. Open seating, no reservations. Adults: $10 at the door.

 

Sports

Men’s Basketball

The Panthers fell to Maryville College 92-68 in the CCS semifinal game on Friday, Feb. 23. The team finished the season with a record of 15-12 (6-6 CCS).

Women’s Basketball

LC lost to Belhaven University 80-74 in the CCS semifinal game on Friday, Feb. 23. The team finished the season with an overall record of 18-7 (12-3 CCS).

Softball

The Panthers split their series with a 5-2 loss and 9-1 win at Sewanee on Saturday, Feb. 24. They take on Pfeiffer on Saturday, March 2, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The next day, LC faces Meredith at noon and 2 p.m. to close out its North Carolina road trip. The Panthers host Concordia Wisconsin next Wednesday at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Baseball

LC lost to Birmingham-Southern 9-0 last Friday, beat Wheaton 4-1 the following day and lost 6-4 to Adrian College on Sunday, Feb. 25. The team then played Emory at home this past Tuesday and won 11-7 after scoring 10 unanswered points. The Panthers will host a three-day series against Nichols College this weekend. Games one and two will be at 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 2. The final game of the series will start at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 3.

Lacrosse

The Panthers will host their first home game of the season against Hendrix College on Friday, March 1 (tonight), at 7 p.m. The team hits the road to face Birmingham-Southern on Thursday, March 7.

Men’s Tennis

LC lost to the University of Mobile 9-0 on Friday, Feb. 23 and beat Mississippi University for Women 8-1 the next day. The Panthers take on Oglethorpe at home on Saturday, March 2, at noon.

Women’s Tennis

The Panthers lost to University of Mobile 9-0 on Friday, Feb. 23 and Mississippi University for Women 9-0 the following day. LC hosts Oglethorpe on Saturday, March 2, at noon.

Beach Volleyball

The Panthers lost 5-0 to Tennessee Tech, Carson-Newman University and Berry College this past weekend. On Tuesday, Feb. 27, LC hosted St. Andrews University for the first home match of the year and lost 5-1. The Panthers do not play next week.

 

Panther Calendar

(Please note that schedules may change due to circumstances beyond our control. Please check www.lagrangepanthers.com to confirm.)

Friday, March 1 – Lacrosse (Home) vs. Hendrix, 7 p.m., Callaway Stadium

Saturday, March 2 – Women’s Tennis (Home) vs. Oglethorpe, noon, Greer Tennis Courts

Saturday, March 2 – Men’s Tennis (Home) vs. Oglethorpe, noon, Greer Tennis Courts

Saturday, March 2 – Softball at Pfeiffer, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Misenheimer, North Carolina

Saturday, March 2 – Baseball (Home) vs. Nichols, 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Cleaveland Field at Williamson Stadium

Sunday, March 3 – Baseball (Home) vs. Nichols, 11:30 a.m., Cleaveland Field at Williamson Stadium

Sunday, March 3 – Softball at Meredith, noon and 2 p.m., Raleigh, North Carolina

Monday, March 4 – Golf at Savannah Invitational (Rounds 1 & 2), Savannah, Georgia

Tuesday, March 5 – Golf at Savannah Invitational (Final Round), Savannah, Georgia

Tuesday, March 5 – Softball (Home) vs. Concordia Wisconsin, 4 p.m., LC Softball Complex

Wednesday, March 6 – Baseball at Emory, 2 p.m., Atlanta, Georgia

Wednesday, March 6 – Softball (Home) vs. Concordia Wisconsin, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., LC Softball Complex

Thursday, March 7 – Lacrosse at Birmingham-Southern, 5 p.m., Birmingham, Alabama

 

In the Headlines

LaGrange College holds gun violence walk to honor former football captain, LaGrange Daily News, Feb. 26

LaGrange College, ‘Ball Out’ Foundation hosts “Walk Against Gun Violence” event, WTVM, Feb. 25

Category: Arts and Culture, Community

Keywords: Education, Museum