July 2010 newsletter 
I’ll be in Booth # 24 at the Blue Water Art Fair in Port Huron, Michigan next weekend, Friday & Saturday, 16 + 17 July. The hours are Friday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm and Saturday 11:00 am - 8:00 p.m. If you’re in the area, please be sure to stop by and bring friends! Or if you can’t be there - tell friends who are nearby! I’d appreciate it. I have some interesting new pieces, for instance, my “paintings within a painting“ - very cool! You’ll just have to come see them to find out what that is…. check out the show's website ... http://thebluewaterfest.com
As I’ll be up at the show, the gallery will be closed all next weekend, but we’ll be open again from Thursday, 22 July!
Don’t forget to join our face book page, The Point of Art Gallery & Studio, to keep you up to date weekly.
We look forward to seeing you often - remember support your local artists!
Best wishes
Anne Jenkins
June 2010 newsletter
I’ll wish you a happy 4th a little early - but on the weekend of 3 & 4 July, come on out to visit me at my booth at the Sunflower Farm Festival in Rutledge, Ga., It’s a wonderful little festival - great music, great art and fields of sunflowers where you can pick a whole bunch to take home. I’ll have some sunflower paintings on “special” and, in honor of the 4th, I will have also a couple of new unusual American flag paintings - okay, no jokes about the Brit selling y’all flags on the 4th … I know, I know! Directions to the festival : Take Exit 105 off the I-20, turn SOUTH on Newborn Rd. Travel 3 miles to Keencheefonnee Rod, turn LEFT. GO 2 miles to Durden Rd , turn LEFT and the festival is just down the road. It’s out in the country - a fun day. Entry fee is $5, kids $2 and under 3 free.
Lee will be at the gallery on Saturday, the 3rd July (enjoying in the air-con, sigh) so if you can’t make the festival - the gallery will still be open.
Please pick up a copy of the LAKELIFE magazine - they did a very complimentary feature on me and The Bag of Hope project - thank you very much to Kyle and Kelly at LAKELIFE. It’s a very good free magazine with news of things around Georgia’s Lake Country.
Our 1-woman show with esteemed Georgian artist, Margaret Warfield, “In My Minds Eye - Turning Vision into Reality” will close Saturday, 26 June. So hurry over, you don’t want to miss this multi-dimensional show - there are paintings, sculptures and handmade dolls - it’s wonderful!
Don’t forget to join our face book page, The Point of Art Gallery & Studio, to keep you up to date weekly. You can also see a video, expertly made by Georgia Made Georgia Grown, of the opening reception of Margaret’s show - if you couldn’t make it, this will make you regret it!
We look forward to seeing you often - remember support your local artists!
Best wishes
Anne Jenkins
May 2010 newsletter 
We’ve joined in the hip new world and have a facebook page - when you’re signed in, type in to the search menu The Point of Art Gallery & Studio and up we’ll pop. Or you can get to the page through our website. Then you can become a fan or friend or like - whatever!! I post at least weekly updates, so I hope you’ll join our growing “fan club.” You can post comments and tell us what you think of the art, our events, share general good news stuff and keep up with all our news.
BIG NEWS FLASH : we so excited, our 1-woman show with esteemed Georgian artist, Margaret Warfield, “In My Minds Eye - Turning Vision into Reality” will open next Thursday, 20 May and run through end of June. The opening reception on the 20th is from 6:00-8:00 p.m-ish, and we’ll be serving wine and light nibbles. There is the added glamour of the marvelous jazz singer, Lintonia Sheppard, performing. Margaret will be showing off her varied talents from works on canvas to sculptures and dolls. Her sense of the joy of life depicted in movement and color translates flawlessly in to all 3 mediums. This is definitely a reception not to miss - mark your calendars now - an evening of great art and music. Bring friends!
We have new work in by our wonderfully humorous folk artist, Hannah Cohen of New Orleans, gorgeous new jewelry from Wendy Wiggins and a new range of fabulous pottery from Beth Fallaize. Come snap it up before it goes! Ofcourse, our ongoing exhibits of works by Anne Jenkins, Peter Muzyka, Leonard Jones, Jan Whyllson and our other potter Wayne Collins plus glass artists Gill Glass.
On a different note, my sister made me the most beautiful huge quilt depicting scenes of important places in my life. Every one will love it - you don’t’ have to be an artist or even a fiber artist, to appreciate it. I’m happy to show it to anyone interested. I’m so proud of it - and my sister. It’s truly a treasure.
We look forward to seeing you often - remember support your local artists!
Best wishes
Anne Jenkins
April 2010 newsletter 
Oh… this sunny, clear blue sky is SO welcome!! Blissfully warm after a long winter - okay, so some of you are still in winter but, here in Union Point …. we aren’t! YEAH! And we featured in great articles in Lake Oconee Living magazine and the Augusta Magazine, the Master's Eidtion - please support these magazines for supporting local arts!
Due to popular demand our current 1-man show by local Madison artist, “Peter Muzyka’s Vision of America.” has been extended through the end of April. There are canvases of all sizes and prices to suit everyone - it’s all very affordable. And for an extra treat, Pete will be at the gallery on Saturday, 10 April from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. to talk about his art and his techniques. This is a great chance to spend some time and you can have him help you choose the perfect piece to add to your collection! The gallery will be open on Thursday and Friday 8 & 9 April from 11-3 - just slightly shortened hours - so please do stop by!
I’m doing a show in Pass Christian, MS, “Art in the Pass,” for the weekend 10-11 April. I am excited and looking forward to being back there. If you're in that neighborhood, please stop by my booth - I'd love to see you. The show is in the War Memorial Park, at the corner of Scenic Dr & Fleitas Ave, Pass Christian, MS 39570. It’s right next to the beach and is open from 10-4 each day. In keeping with the New Orleans/Gulf Coast theme, you can also order my book, “City of My Soul - My Art of New Orleans,” online. Go to this link: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/849564
I'll be at the Ritz-Carlton at Lake Oconee, in Georgia's Bistro for their Earth Day celebration on Thursday, 22 April from 4:00-6:00 p.m. doing a palette knife painting demonstration. They are celebrating the launch of their Spring menu, opening of their garden, local producers, the art of food and all good things... like paintings of sunflowers! Cost is $15 per person includes wine and menu tastings. Reservations are suggested.- do come and join the fun. Call the Ritz (706) 467-7135
Lee has a short 1-module Art Biz workshop on marketing your art at the gallery on Saturday, 17 April from 10:00-11:30 a.m. He’s also teaching the full workshop on Saturday, 1 May from 9-5 at the gallery - only 2 places left - so hurry to sign up! Check out his website http://artbiz.biz for details and booking information.
Our next one 1-woman show will be esteemed Georgian artist, Margaret Warfield - a remarkably talented person. Her show, “In My Minds Eye - Turning Vision into Reality” will open 20 May and run through end of June. The opening reception on the 20th has the added glamour of marvelous jazz singer, Lintonia Sheppard, performing. This is definitely a reception to look forward to - an evening of great art and music.
We look forward to seeing you often - remember support your local artists!
Best wishes
Anne Jenkins
March 2010 newsletter
Peter Muzyka Boats
This rain and cold has to stop soon ... doesn't it? There is a promise of spring in the air…don't let it get you down, you just need to take a short drive over to the gallery to cheer your spirits! Just a little FYI, next Thursday/Friday, 25/26 March, the gallery will be open 11-3, then on Saturday we go back to the normal 10-5.
You really don’t want to miss our current 1-man show by local Madison artist extraordinaire, “Peter Muzyka’s Vision of America.” Peter's egg tempera and oils are atmospheric and exquisite. There are canvases of all sizes and prices to suit everyone, i.e. very affordable. The majority of the paintings in this show are new. This series is different from Peter’s works of old farm buildings and farm landscapes - although there are a couple of those too, don't worry! It is a homage to the beauty and wonder he found in his travels, mostly through the National Parks. The show comes down in April, so don't delay.
I’m going back to do a show in Pass Christian, MS, “Art in the Pass,” for the weekend 10-11 April. I am excited and looking forward to being back there. If you're in that neighborhood, please stop by my booth - I'd love to see you. The show is in the War Memorial Park, at the corner of Scenic Dr & Fleitas Ave, Pass Christian, MS 39570. It’s right next to the beach and is open from 10-4 each day. In keeping with the New Orleans/Gulf Coast theme, you can also order my book, “City of My Soul - My Art of New Orleans,” online. Go to this link: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/849564
Lee has a short 1-module Art Biz workshop on marketing your art at the gallery on Saturday, 17 April from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Check out his website http://artbiz.biz for details and booking information.
Our next one 1-woman show will be esteemed artist, Margaret Warfield - a remarkably talented person. Her show, “In My Minds Eye - Turning Vision into Reality” will open 20 May and run through end of June. More on this next month ... it's definitely something to look forward to.
We look forward to seeing you often - remember support your local artists!
Best wishes
Anne Jenkins
February 2010 newletter 
I had a very grand time in Europe - my family and friends spoilt me rotten. I saw 2 plays, ate in Michelin star restaurants and went to a magical Botticelli exhibit. Holidays are so fine. I hope to do a new series based on my trip - I fell in love with Prague and I renewed my old friendship with Germany and it’s language. I’ll try to focus their charms on canvas soon. It’s just tough to get my head back to thinking of work. But, art goes on and the gallery is back in full swing … and now it’s time for our first show of 2010 :
You really don’t want to miss this - a fabulous 1-man show by local Madison artist extraordinaire, “Peter Muzyka’s Vision of America” will open on Thursday, 25 February from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with wine and light nibbles. - please mark you calendar. We look forward to seeing you at the opening.
Peter's egg tempera and oils are atmospheric and exquisite. He has been working hard on getting this new show together for a number of months. Peter has canvases of all sizes and prices to suit everyone, i.e. very affordable. This series of paintings is different from Peter’s works of old farm buildings and farm landscapes. It is a homage to the beauty and
wonder he found in his travels, mostly through the country‘s National Parks. He has painted scenes of the foothills and mountains of the Grand Tetons to the coastal rocks and seashores of Maine, Georgia and Florida; waterfalls in Pennsylvania and Georgia, plus the Georgia and Florida marshlands.
Peter has is dedicated the show to the wonder he has found in the country's natural landscape. It is a celebration of America's beauty. The show runs through 3 April.
I’m going back to do a show in Pass Christian, MS, “Art in the Pass,” in April. I am excited and looking forward to being back there. I’ll be doing more New Orleans/Mississippi art for it. In the same vein, you can order my book, “City of My Soul - My Art of New Orleans,” online. Go to this link : http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/849564
We look forward to seeing you often during 2010 - remember support your local artists!
Best wishes
Anne Jenkins
January 2010 newsletter
Oast House in Kent
So… here we are - 2010 - doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun! I wish you and yours a healthy, happy and prosperous year!
I’m heading across the pond for a short visit and a recharge! It will be wonderful to see family and dear friends again. Europe always inspires me, and so, when I get back, it’s full speed ahead - I’ll be painting new works and also we have some great shows planned for 2010.
We’ll start with a fabulous 1-man show by local Madison artist extraordinaire, Peter Muzyka. His egg tempera and oils are exquisite and he has been working hard on getting this new show together for a few months. “Peter Muzyka’s Vision of America” will open on Thursday, 25 February from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with wine and light nibbles. You really don’t want to miss this exhibit - I know his large following will be excited by it! It will be up through 3 April.
You can order my book, “City of My Soul - My Art of New Orleans,” online. Go to this link : http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/849564
While I’m away from 12 January-2 February, please go visit Lee - he’ll have the gallery open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10-5. The weekend, 15/16 January will be a bit more hit & miss due to his previous Better Hometown commitments - call him to check if he‘s there! (706) 486-6808.
We look forward to seeing you often during 2010 - remember support your local artists!
Best wishes
Anne Jenkins
December newletter: 
It’s holiday time - YEAH! So I wish you a very happy time and much peace and prosperity for 2010!
Give a gift of Georgia art - and we have the perfect gift for everyone - from beautiful Georgia fused glass candle holders (set of 3) for $25, hand made earrings for $30 and rings for $40, Georgia pottery from $8, $12 and $18 and up and a whole range paintings and giclees with prices and sizes to suit all tastes and pockets!
Here’s another great gift idea : if you order my book, “City of My Soul - My Art of New Orleans,” online now for the holidays there is a special offer from the publishers - $10 off each book. Go to this link and order using the codes below it:
http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/849564
Here is the promo code you use when ordering (the code must match the currency):
Orders from the US (using US $): GREATGIFT
Orders from UK (using UK £): GREATGIFT2
Orders from EU (using Euros): GREATGIFT3
Orders from AU (using AUD $): GREATGIFT4
Don’t delay in visiting - and if you visit this weekend and next, I’ll have some mulled wine to warm you as you shop! It doesn’t get much better than that …..
Look forward to seeing you!
Best wishes
Anne Jenkins
November newsletter: 
Kick start your holiday shopping with unique affordable local art - the 2nd Annual Art Ramble takes place on Friday and Saturday, 20/21 November. Six local galleries & studios in Greene county - The Point of Art Gallery & Studio, Genuine Georgia, Hampton Fine Art Gallery, Historic Mill Studio, Art of Oconee and Magnolia Gallery - will host special artist’s demonstrations, book signing, door prizes, sips of wine and other delectable goodies each day from 10-5. Don’t miss it! Go to http://artramble.com for directions and addresses if you don’t have all of them.
I’m honored and delighted to tell you that the featured artist in The Point of Art for that weekend is Union Point’s very own, Henry Barnes, who will be showing new works. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, 19 November from 6-8 p.m. with Henry in attendance at the gallery. Do come buy - he’s a fabulous artist and internationally known. We‘re proud to welcome him back. We’ll have some interesting wines to sip as you buy incredible art.
I’ll be doing a palette knife demonstration on Friday, 20 November during the Art Ramble and I’ve invited Henry to spend a couple of hours demonstrating his special touch with the paint brush - if he can join me it will be a special treat for all of us!
On Saturday, 21 Nov, from 11-3, glass bead artist Wendy Wiggins will demonstrate how she creates fabulous glass beads for jewelry using a blowtorch! Please be nice to her, I want the gallery to survive the experience. She’ll also have some of her new creations on show - they make superb gifts. I’ll have my new works up and will be signing my book on my art of New Orleans, City of my Soul.
We offer art & prices to suit all pockets… please come on in and support your local artists!
I’m also excited to be part of the Off the Wall Pin-Up Show at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia in Atlanta. One of my monoprints (see above) , “Heating,” will be on display and for sale at a special reception on Thursday, 19 November. I can’t be there but it’s going to be a fun show - all the art has to be small, not matted or framed and able to be pinned on a wall.
We all have so much to be thankful for even during difficult times - so, I wish you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving. Go and over-indulge - have a grand time! As that great saying goes: you only go round once, this isn’t a dress rehearsal. Enjoy!
Look forward to seeing you!
Best wishes
Anne Jenkins
October 2009 
It’s getting cooler with crisp Fall weather and the times they are a-changing - and so are we! We’re getting a new look. During the next couple of days I’ll be revamping our website. For instance, I’ll have a section just on the current show with examples of the art and the artists bio. I’ll also have a section on my art since I’m changing the focus of the gallery somewhat. I hope you’ll like the results! And I hope you’ll check back to the site often to keep up with what’s happening at the gallery.
I’ll have my booth set up at the Briar Patch Arts Festival in downtown Eatonton on Saturday, 31 October from 10-3 … do come on by and visit. I’ll have copies of my book, small fun pieces, monoprints, giclees and more! Start your festive season shopping early with affordable art! Just so you know - the gallery will also be open!
Mark your calendars! The 2nd Annual Art Ramble takes place on 20/21 November and I’m just delighted to tell you that the featured artist in The Point of Art for that weekend is Union Point’s very own, Henry Barnes, who will be showing new works. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, 19 November from 6-8 p.m. with Henry in attendance at the gallery. Do come buy - he’s a fabulous artist and internationally known. We‘re proud and honored to welcome him back! More about the Ramble in next month’s newsletter.
You can buy copies of my book “City of My Soul - My art of New Orleans” at the gallery or online at
http://blurb.com/bookstore/detail/849564
Art & prices to suit all pockets… please come on in and support your local artists!
Look forward to seeing you!
Best wishes
Anne Jenkins
September 2009 
I’m late getting this out this month because I was off having the most marvelous time in Colorado as the artist in residence at the LUNA artists retreat. It was an inspiring time - I learned so much and am so grateful for the experience. During my time at LUNA, I spent 2 days working with another artist learning how to make monoprints. It’s an amazingly creative process - despite the name, they’re originals - and I have a collection of them for sale at very affordable prices in the gallery. I hope I can visit LUNA … Jim, Jack the Raven and the rest of the crew often! I loved being out West again.
I’m very excited to tell you my book is published! It’s called “City of My Soul - My Art of New Orleans.” It’s a salute to the great city of New Orleans, LA and the gentle town of Bay St Louis, MS using paintings I did while there. There are 6 chapters on Second lines, Mardi Gras, the Music, the Neighborhoods, the Architecture and Bay St Louis. I am very pleased with it and I hope you will enjoy! You can purchase the book at the gallery or directly from blurb.
I have a new selection of pottery from the exceptionally talented Georgia potters, Beth Fallaize of Norcross and Wayne Collins of Jonesboro, in the gallery - don’t miss this opportunity to start your Christmas shopping with these wonderful but economical original pieces of art!
Stop by when you visit the Union Junction Jamboree in downtown Union Point tomorrow and see what’s new at the gallery - we have lots of new art work and just a couple of special offers on for this weekend only!
The next show will open 5 November - artist extraordinaire,, Pete Muzyka ,will present a special, “Disappearing American Culture” - people and nature - exhibit. I’ll tell you more next time. I also have some new giclees here at the gallery. Art & prices to suit all pockets… please come on in and support your local artists!
Look forward to seeing you!
Best wishes
Anne Jenkins
August 2009 
It’s a hot, steamy August and instead of sleepy summer time - it’s all happening! I’ve got lots of things going on:If you’re at the coast this weekend, stop by Red Piano Too Gallery at 870 Sea Island Parkway, St Helena Island, SC for the 17th Annual Summer Show on Saturday, 8 Aug from 1:00-5:00 p.m.. I’ve been honored to be in this wonderful gallery for 3 years and I am SO disappointed I won’t be here with all the incredible artists. I took new work down especially for the show. So, go see Mary Mack and Victoria Smalls, they’ll help you have a great experience. I’d planned to be there but my car decided she needed some TLC at the garage and won’t be ready till Monday. I think she’s got a thing for the mechanic.
Then I’m off to Atlanta to be in the Sweet 16th Slotin’s Folk Fest. I’m thrilled to be in this show - it’s one of the most prestigious shows for self-taught artists in the country with galleries from all over the USA, Europe, Canada and Mexico participating. Folk Fest is at the North Atlanta Trade Center, 1700 Jeurgens Court, Norcross, GA 30093. Hours are Friday 5:00-10:00 pm. Saturday 10:00am -7:00 pm, Sunday 10:00-5:00 pm. Entry fee is Friday $15, Sat + Sun $7. Children under 16 free. I’ll be sharing a booth with artists rep Camille Ronay, and artists Hannah Cohen and Barbara Roberds of New Orleans. The booth should be under the name Camille Ronay & The Point of Art Gallery. If you can’t find me, call my cell and I’ll tell you how to find us. (706) 372-7146
Please note - The Point of Art Gallery in Union Point will still be open that weekend. Lee will be here to help you.
I’m also very excited to tell you I was awarded an Artists in Residence by LUNA Creative Retreats in Colorado. It’s in a renovated old school house on a remote high plateau in the Rockies about 60 miles north of Taos in New Mexico. So, we’ll be heading out West again for 2 weeks and we are really looking forward to the whole experience. I just know it will be inspiring. The gallery will be closed for the 2 weeks we’re away, 18 Aug-2 Sept. Then we’ll open again on Thursday, 3 September… all full of vim and vigor!
I am honored to be nominated in "the best of" series in the Lake Oconee Living magazine survey - as an artist and as a gallery. The Bag of Hope was also nominated as “Best Volunteer organization.”
I have art & prices to suit all pockets… please come on in and support your local artists!
Look forward to seeing you!
Best wishes
Anne Jenkins