Art Gallery

By Kevin Lee Associate Editor

Celestial

Where: Chesser Gallery, 306 Dauphin St.

When: May 7-31

The sky is a symbol of aspiration and anticipation, wonder and recoil. Whether the endless azure of a crisp winter canopy or the bubbling turmoil of a tempest, the sky abides dreams and drama.

This heavenly theme connects the works of Bertice McPherson, Wayne McNeil and Jerry Childers on display at Chesser Gallery during May. Themes of constellations and heavenly bodies abound in the tiny shop that normally fills fast during ArtWalks. It sometimes works best to stop by various times during the night to find the most suitable occupancy and have a chance to see all of the work within.

Gallery hours are Tues – Thurs, 11- 4; Sat 11 – 2.

For more info, cal 591-7877 or go to chesserartgallery.org.

Green Space: Environmental Concerns in Contemporary Art

When: through July 8

Where: Space 301 Off Centre, 6 South Joachim St. (beside the Saenger entrance)

Ecological consternation seems to grow by the week and its seems to effect people in various way.

This exhibition presents the work of artists who have rode the undercurrents of environmental emotion bubbling through our times and let it manifest in their work. The range of media says many things but particularly overpowering is “The Whir and The Rush” by Birmingham artist Randy Gachet, a kinetic and exhilarating piece that is parts “Road Warrior,” “The Birds” and “The Wizard of Oz.”

The programs are sponsored in part by Alabama State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, Clyde C. Snyder Arts & Cultural Music Fund of The Community Foundation of South Alabama and the Mobile Arts Council.

Hours for the gallery are Wed – Sat, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sun, 12 – 5 p.m..

For more info call 208-5671 or go to www.space301.com.

Time to speak up

Nominations sought for 2007 Greater Mobile Arts Awards

Deadline: June 29, 2007

The inaugural edition of this awards program debuted three years ago and has swelled to become a highlight of the local cultural calendar.

Nominations are solicited every spring from the public. The award recipients are chosen by a panel of arts denizens who consider the candidates’ “total contribution or body of work and its impact on an artistic discipline or effect on the community” before anointing the lucky few.

You can download a form on the Arts Council Website (www.mobilearts.org) or request one from their offices (432-9796). The presentation ceremony is set for Friday, Sept. 7.

Kevin Lee is Lagniappe associate editor. Contact him at klee@lagniappemobile.com.

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