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• $65 for all events
• $40 Thursday Roadshow with appraisal of three items, as well as Wednesday lecture
• $30 Thursday evening reception, as well as Wednesday lecture

Call the Art Museum at 843-238-2510 to register or purchase tickets

Have you always wanted to know more about that chair purchased at an auction years ago, or about the silver service you inherited from your grandmother? Inspired by the PBS series Antiques Roadshow, the Art Museum presents an Art, Antiques & Treasures Appraisal Day that will feature informal verbal appraisals of your special objects by national and local experts. The experts will not only evaluate items, but will be available to provide information about caring for your treasures. Experts in Fine Art, Jewelry, Silver, Ceramics/Collectibles, Colonial Items and Furniture will participate in the event.  The three-part event includes an opening lecture, the daylong Appraisal Day and a same-evening reception with wine, champagne and hors d’oeuvres.

Wednesday, January 20, 6:30–8:30pm

The event kicks off with A Spy in the House of Art: Confessions of a Fine Art Appraiser, a presentation by accredited fine art appraiser Mark Alexander.  No ticket is necessary for the Wednesday night lecture, but reservations are required.  Call the Art Museum at 843-238-2510 to register.

Alexander will discuss his evolution from university art gallery and art museum director to his career as a professionally accredited fine art appraiser, consultant and international fine art broker. He will describe his professional appraisal training and some of his recent experiences researching, authenticating and valuing works of fine art. Alexander moves in the world of major museums, such as New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Art Institute of Chicago and The Tate Gallery in London, and auction houses including Sotheby’s and Christie’s. His talk will include examples of originals, copies, fakes and forgeries. 

Thursday, January 21, 10am to 4pm

Art, Antiques & Treasures Appraisal Day - tickets now on sale at the Art Museum (238-2510) will entitle holders to appraisals for three items. In addition to Alexander, who will appraise fine art (with the exception of Chinese pieces), appraisers will include Bryan Wester, the owner of Coast to Coast Antiques in Myrtle Beach. A licensed auctioneer, Wester is past president of the South Carolina Antique Dealers Association and is a “generalist” who can appraise a wide range of objects, including coins, watches, weaponry and modern collectibles such as comics.

He will be joined by Jeff Weaver of Legacy Antiques in Murrells Inlet, who specializes in furniture, ceramics and art pottery (for furniture appraisals, bring two or three photographs from varying angles and a drawer if applicable). Also available will be Sterling Phillips who has dealt in antiques in the Myrtle Beach area for more than 50 years. He will be doing glassware and other collectibles. Eleanor Pitts will be appraising fine china, silver and crystal; she has specialized in retailing these items for more than 35 years. She will be accompanied by Beth Howard, a graduate gemologist and certified jewelry appraiser, who will be providing jewelry appraisals.

Thursday, January 21, 6:30–8:00pm

The celebratory reception will include announcements of “Best in Show” by each appraiser and the conclusion of a silent auction for items such as a home wine tasting for 10, a Maryland crab boil for six, a Waccamaw kayaking trip for two and a one-week stay in a North Carolina mountain cabin.

All proceeds from the Art, Antiques & Treasures Appraisal Day will benefit the Art Museum’s exhibitions and educational programming.

E. B. Lewis Watercolor Workshop 

Friday through Sunday, January 29-31, 2010

9am to 4pm with one hour lunch break

Cost: $500 per person, $475 for members

Immerse yourself in a three-day watercolor workshop with renowned painter and illustrator E.B. Lewis. You will learn art theory and study light and value while improving your technical skills.  Experience intense one-on-one instruction in a highly supportive environment with an artist who is equally gifted as a teacher.

A graduate of Temple University’s Tyler School of Art, E.B. Lewis is a nationally known artist and illustrator who has taught watercolor workshops throughout the country. His work is part of major private collections and has been exhibited in galleries across the United States. He has illustrated 50 children’s books and won numerous awards including the 2003 Coretta Scott King Award and a 2005 Caldecott Honor Award. Lewis currently teaches illustration and pictorial foundations at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is a member of the Society of Illustrators in New York City. He maintains a second home in the Charleston, South Carolina area, and his work can be viewed at the Wells Gallery in that city.

Questions or to register?  Please call the Art Museum at 843-238-2510.

Upon receipt of your registration, a confirmation letter and supply list will be mailed from the E.B. Lewis Studio.

Free Family Day at the Art Museum Celebrating Chinese New Year, Year of the Tiger

Saturday, February 6, 2010, 11am to 3pm

Tenth Annual Tour of Homes

Saturday, March 6, 2010, 10am to 5pm

This year's Home Tour features nine stunning homes--from traditional to ultramodern, including one with an environmentally conscious “green” design.

Tickets for the event are $35 in advance, $40 the day of the tour. Home Tour tickets can be purchased at the Museum, 3100 S. Ocean Blvd., or by credit card at 843-238-2510.

They may also be purchased at the following locations:

Myrtle Beach: Four Seasons Interiors, 7730 N. Kings Hwy.; Knotting Hill Interiors, 2901 N. Kings Hwy.; and Studio 77, 5001 N. Kings Hwy.

North Myrtle Beach: Hope Taylor & Company, 312 Main St.

Calabash: Sunset River Market Place, 10283 Beach Dr.

Conway: Bodega, 301 Main St.

Pawleys Island: Cheryl Newby Gallery, The Shops at Oak Lea

Besides a feast for the eyes, the day offers a feast for the taste buds as well, with a lunch buffet at the newly restored “granddaddy” of golf courses – Pine Lakes Country Club – recently restored to its 1927 splendor by Home Tour Luncheon Sponsor Kim Grigg of Knotting Hill Interiors. Pine Lakes Country Club is located at 5603 Granddaddy Drive, Myrtle Beach (just off Robert Grissom Parkway, north of 48th Avenue). Luncheon hours are from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. and tickets $15 per person ( Tour of Homes ticket holders only) . Reservations are suggested but not required; call the Art Museum, 843-238-2510, to reserve.

The Home Tour is the Museum's major fundraiser of the year for the Art Museum. As always, the tour will offer lots of eye-popping design details, some of which are sure to provide inspiration for visitors' own home décor.

This year's tour will include:

The Jenrette Home

Rosemary and John Jenrette, 3806 N. Ocean Blvd.

Back by popular demand from our 2004 tour, this oceanfront beach house was built in the 1950s by prominent Grand Strand resident E. Craig Wall, Sr. It was twice remodeled by the Jenrettes, adding a pool, upgraded coastal landscaping, an upstairs porch and a spectacular third floor for watching sunsets.

The Roberts Home

Debra and Dave Roberts, 4006 N. Ocean Blvd.

Water, water everywhere: this home has ocean views, a pool and a fishpond! A patio and volleyball court, ground-floor game room and a closet converted into a grandchildren's campout room are just a few of the touches reflecting the lifestyle of this high-energy couple.

The Rice Home

Wrenzie and Tommy Rice, 5100 N. Ocean Blvd.

The interiors of this 2007 oceanfront home frame a series of marvelous panoramas. From the sweeping brick staircase leading to mahogany front doors with beveled glass opening to a view of the Atlantic, to the three top-floor oceanfront bedrooms, this home says less is more – and enjoy the view. Be sure to see the collection of original silhouette artwork by Carew and Clay Rice (Tommy Rice's grandfather and brother).

The Clayton Home

Sharon and Mike Clayton, 8008 Cortona Dr., Castillo del Mar

Among the features of this 4,000-square-foot Mediterranean style home are original ceiling murals, a library and an outdoor pool and lanai surrounded by lush landscaping. Don't miss the special art exhibit from the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery, on display in the library exclusively for the Art Museum's Tour of Homes .

The Leak Home

Dione and Rob Leak, 403 Club Dr., The Dunes Club

This newly renovated, green-inspired home combines environmentally responsible choices with sensational design from homebuilder Excalibur Construction

and designer Kim Grigg of Knotting Hill Interiors. A conservatory, a palette of soft sea green and blue, and the foyer's two-story hand-painted tree mural give new meaning to the term “green inspiration.”

The Singleton Home

Mary Gene and Joey Singleton, 413 Wildwood Dunes Trail, The Dunes Club

From its custom-chipped bricks and custom-built mahogany front door to an antique

iron gate from France, this 2008 home exudes old world charm. Adding to the aura are four irreplaceable, historic oak trees incorporated into the landscaping. Family antiques and traditional objects add warmth to the 6,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space.

The Williams Home

Betty and Dennis Williams, 7 Martinique Dr., Antigua

Downsizing can be beautiful! Used as a weekend retreat, this home is filled with collections of coastal artwork, whimsical accents and a delightful garden and pool area that bring the outside in. Be sure to check out the black and yellow guest room and Caribbean-influenced second bedroom with coral walls, hand-painted furniture and exotic artwork.

The Long Home

April and Scott Long, 5806 Canterbury Lane, Pine Lakes

After more than a decade of dreaming, this family of five acquired the Pine

Lakes home they'd always wanted – remodeled to include a kids' TV room, entertaining

areas inside and outside, and a football headquarters they call The Shack.

The Bowden/Harrington Home

Laura Bowden and Phil Herrington, 603 Addison Ct., Pine Lakes

Designer Laura Bowden has created a not-to-be missed showcase combining modern flair with retro touches. Speaking of colorful: start with the saffron exterior, then move on to the ebonized floors of the foyer, and citrine walls set off with black, chocolate, gold, silver and red, along with bright-colored accents. The kitchen, redesigned by owner/architect Phil Herrington, features tiger lacquer cabinets and a large blue-and-green kitchen sink.

Horry/Georgetown High Schools Juried Art Exhibition
Various artists and media

March 25 – April 21, 2010

Opening Reception: Thursday, March 25, 4:30-6:30pm
2010 marks the 11th anniversary of this annual two-country wide juried high school exhibition, which provides area students an opportunity to submit their works to professional judges for possible exhibition in the Art Museum and also fosters several goals. Theses goals are: promote high school student art locally; promote self esteem among area students; demonstrate to students one way artists earn money through their art; promote professionalism in student artists and promote the Art Museum within the schools and communities. Exhibition works are judges and cash awards are given.

Waccamaw Arts and Craft Guild 12th Annual Juried Exhibition

Various artists and media

April 29 – May 27, 2010
Opening reception: Thursday, April 29, 2010, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Always popular with area residents and visitors alike, the 12th annual WACG Juried Exhibition combines works of professional and amateur regional artists. This springtime favorite offers a diverse display of oils, watercolors, mixed media, ceramics, sculpture, etc. Over $2,500 in prize monies is awarded.

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE