NEWS RELEASE April 5, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Information: Colleen Bourdeau, Marketing and Events Manager Office: (334) 844-‐7075 Email: cbourdeau@auburn.edu
ART IN THE GARDEN AUBURN, Ala. – The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art along with honorary chairs, Jay and Susie Gouge, host Art in the Garden – En Plein Air on April 16-‐17. The gardens at JCSM take center stage during the festivities for this fundraising event.
The event begins at 6 p.m. Friday, April 16, with Pearl Fryar, a self-‐taught topiary
artist, demonstrating the art of topiary in the gardens. Fryar first began creating topiary from plants that were discarded when he moved to his South Carolina home. His work has received international acclaim. A documentary about Fryar, A Man Named Pearl, released in 2006 and showed in many places including on HGTV and at JCSM.
Also beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, guest can try their hand at painting their own
masterpiece under the guidance of art instructors while tasting an array of French wines. Ursula’s Catering offers guests a sampling of French hors d’oeuvres as Route 66 provides music for dancing on the terrace. The evening will also include a silent and live auction where guests can bid on a variety of items.
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Saturday at 11 a.m. the JCSM presents a luncheon with featured guest Mary Pat Matheson, director of the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Matheson speaks about her institution’s success with placing art into the botanical garden. Following the program, guests will enjoy a French inspired lunch served in the grand gallery. To purchase tickets for these events, please contact Cindy Cox at (334) 844-‐3005 or visit jcsm.auburn.edu. ###
NEWS RELEASE April 5, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Information: Colleen Bourdeau, Marketing and Events Manager Office: (334) 844-‐7075 Email: cbourdeau@auburn.edu
MUSEUM COMBINES EVENTS FOR SPRING CELEBRATION AUBURN, Ala. – The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art combines two of its most popular events, the Craft Show and May Day, on May 1 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. These combined events bring together activities for families and art enthusiasts alike. Guests can peruse the booths of 20 different local and regional artists selling their works, while Alabama traditional potter Jerry Brown, quilter Bettye Kimbrell, and fiddle maker Gene Ivey offer demonstrations of their respective crafts. The JCSM Gift Shop will also host a sale with merchandise up to 75 percent off. Beginning at 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., visitors can listen to live music, participate in children's art activities and eat at the variety of food vendors. The Museum Café will also be open from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. A festive community dance around the maypole highlights May Day and is not to be missed. Last year, the JCSM Craft Show had more than 600 visitors who enjoyed browsing the selection of works in ceramics, jewelry, glass, mixed media, and much more. The Craft
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Show and May Day are free and open to the community. Come join the museum to celebrate springtime and our regional artists. For more information on the Craft Show and May Day visit jcsm.auburn.edu or call (334) 844-‐1484. ###
NEWS RELEASE February 1, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Information: Colleen Bourdeau, Marketing and Events Manager Office: (334) 844-7075 Email: cbourdeau@auburn.edu
PHOTOGRAPHS CHRONICLE DESTROYED MODERNIST HOMES AUBURN, Ala. – Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art opens a new exhibition of photographs by Chris Mottalini entitled After You Left, They Took It Apart: Demolished Paul Rudolph Homes. The exhibition, on view Feb. 6 through April 17, features a series of haunting images that record the demise of three abandoned houses designed by world-renowned architect Paul Rudolph, who earned his Bachelor’s degree at Auburn University. Rudolph, who died in 1997, was one of the 20th century’s most iconoclastic architects. Originator of the Sarasota Modern style of architecture in Florida, he studied at Harvard after graduating Auburn and later became dean of the school of architecture at Yale University. Best known for his starkly geometric, concrete building design termed “Brutalism,” his residential works shared the same modernist aesthetic while reflecting regional and vernacular influences. By exploring these neglected paradigms of modern design, Mottalini found poignancy and no small measure of irony in the startling contrast of high modernism laid to ruin.
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Photographed in some cases immediately prior to the homes’ demolition, his images are the last “portraits” of Rudolph’s striking creations. Mottalini’s photographs have appeared in numerous publications worldwide and have been included in recent exhibitions at the Santa Monica Center of Art in Barcelona, Spain and the Museum of Contemporary Photography in Chicago, Ill. This is his first showing in Alabama. Open since 2003, the JCSM at Auburn University is Alabama’s only university art museum. Serving as the gateway into Auburn University, the museum has a wide-ranging permanent collection, which includes more than 100 Audubon prints, Tibetan bronzes dating from as early as the 15th century and works by important American modern artists, such as Arthur Dove, Georgia O’Keeffe and Lyonel Feininger. The museum rotunda features a threetiered, hand-blown glass chandelier created especially for the space by internationally renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. Admission to JCSM is free in 2010 thanks to the museum’s Business Partners. For more information on the museum, please visit http://jcsm.auburn.edu or call (334) 844-1484.
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NEWS RELEASE January 21, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Information: Colleen Bourdeau, Marketing and Events Manager Office: (334) 844-7075 Email: cst0001@auburn.edu
TRADITION/INNOVATION ARRIVES IN AUBURN AUBURN, Ala. - The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art will host Tradition/Innovation: American Masterpieces of Southern Craft and Traditional Art from Jan. 22 through May 15. Tradition/Innovation is a traveling survey exhibition of contemporary craft and traditional art produced in the southeastern U.S. The JCSM will be the only venue in Alabama to host this exhibition. The collection contains more than 100 objects including works of art in glass, clay, fiber, metal, wood, paper and mixed media. Visitor to the exhibition will also enjoy an array of artist interviews, stories, and background information on the artists and their process. Organized by the Southern Arts Federation, a non-profit regional arts organization, Tradition/Innovation will feature 58 of the region’s master artist from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
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The exhibition will provide a sweeping view of modern craft and allow viewers to examine the importance of community and culture, innovation and evolution, and the imprint of place.
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A Dream Fulfilled or Deanette’s Determination By: Samantha Mays Deanette Adelmann felt something missing in her life since she dropped out of high school more than two decades ago. "You just don't feel complete without it," she said. She left high school in the 10th grade after getting involved with the wrong crowd. At 27, she had her first child and worked a series of odd jobs to support her family. Adelmann also spent several years in Honduras working at a boutique. Eventually, she became a stay at home mom, and, at the time, it never bothered her that she did not have a high school diploma. Now, Aldelmann says she wants to set a good example for her son who is now in the 10th grade by getting her General Educational Development test (GED). Another motivation being, her husband’s employer was cutting back his work hours. She decided to take the GED after learning about The Literacy Council’s Jackie Wuska Hurt GED Scholarship Program through Sara Beth Blair, a board member of The Literacy Council, St. Clair Chapter. The chapter coordinates literacy learners and tutors them. Adelmann met Sara Beth Blair through the Jeff State Adult Education Program in Pell City. Blair works there as an Adult Education Instructor for Jeff State's GED Program and was Deanette's GED instructor. “GED classes at Jeff State are always full, some have waiting lists, as so few jobs are available today without a high school diploma or a GED. Few can survive on minimum wage and to get a job with good pay and benefits, education is a must,” Blair said. “I told [Deanette] about the GED program which awards a stipend for those who qualify.” Adelmann enrolled in GED classes at Jeff State in Pell City in April 2009. “Working with Deanette was a pleasure as she was self motivated and diligent. In class, she set an example of what it takes to get your GED, especially among the younger students who are often easily distracted,” Blair said. "Someone needs to believe you can do it, even if you don't,” Blair said. "You have to cram four years of education into however long you have to spend in class [and] all of that between working and raising a family.”
Because Adelmann passed all of her GED Practice Tests in class, she was eligible for The Literacy Council Scholarship. The scholarships The Literacy Council offers are vital to many students who struggle coming up with the $50.00 registration fee, especially if out of work. After two months hard work Adelmann was ready to take the GED and passed all subjects the first time around. "It's really incredible," Adelmann said. Her dream was realized when she received her GED diploma at Jeff State in Pell City. "I wanted to prove to everybody, and to myself, that I could accomplish a lot. I wanted to set an example for my children,” Adelmann said. “I felt great when I was accepted into the program. I thought I did something great. There was a sense of accomplishment.” "It took a lot of courage. It took a lot of wisdom. It took a lot of stick-to-itiveness. Because of Deanette's determination, she was able to take care of her family and attend classes, no small feat. I'm confident she will be successful with her nursing career. Her income will be a great help to her family. Through her caring of others, she will continue to be an example of someone who gives back to the community,” Blair said. Blair urged the graduates to use their accomplishment to lead others toward success. "You're going to be an inspiration to other people now because you are so remarkable." In the fall, Deanette will start college courses with a goal of becoming a nurse. "With today's economy, you need to prepare for the future," Adelmann said. “I'm 42 and starting college," she said, smiling at the thought. For more information about The Literacy Council Jackie Wuska Hurt GED Scholarship Program contact The Literacy Council at 205-326-1925 or 1-800-448-7323 or log onto www.literacy-council.org.
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 23, 2009
Contact Information: Debra DesVignes 205-326-1925 ddesvignes@literacycouncil.org
FREE PARENTING CLASSES AVAILABLE Improve Family Leadership Roles Birmingham, Ala. – Charity in Action, a Jefferson County agency, offers free parenting classes every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at their main office in Fairfield. This non-profit organization offer both a motherhood training course, Developing the Women Within, and a fatherhood training course, Developing the Man Within. These classes are designed to aid family relations as well as educate mothers and fathers on how to improve family leadership roles. Developing the Women Within This course works to instruct mothers on how to enhance their relationship with their children through various methods of effective communication. Female teens and adults have the opportunity to learn how to be responsible women, mates, and mothers. Developing the Man Within This course provides fathers with methods to help develop and build their relationship with their children. The course also teaches different ways to overcome concerns men face as fathers. Male teens and adults will learn how to be responsible men, mates, and fathers.
Free Job Preparation Course Charity in Action is offering a free job preparation course. This four-week course is offered every other month and will begin again in August (?). The goal of the program is to equip people with the skills and knowledge necessary for today’s competitive job market. The course provides instruction on: - building your confidence and self-esteem - improving your ability to get the right job - creating a resume - completing on-line job applications - improving your interviewing skills - performing well on the job For more information or to enroll in the course call (205) 281-2997.
Free Parenting Classes Charity in Action is offering free parenting training courses every Tuesday night. They offer both a motherhood training course, Developing the Women Within, and a fatherhood training course, Developing the Man Within. These classes are designed to aid family relations and improve family leadership roles. Developing the Women Within is a course designed to instruct mothers on how to enhance their relationship with their children through effective communication. Female teens and adults will learn how to be responsible women, mates, and mothers. Developing the Man Within is a course designed to instruct fathers on how to build their relationship with their children and ways to overcome concerns that men face as fathers. Male teens and adults will learn how to be responsible men, mates, and fathers. Both courses are held every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Charity in Action, 5108 Gary Avenue, Fairfield, Alabama. Information: Lawrence Conaway at 281-2997
Who am I? Memorandum DATE:
September 3, 2009
TO:
Dr. Waters
FROM:
Samantha Mays
SUBJECT:
WHO AM I?
This assignment for PRCM 4080 is to help you get to know me a little better. Since there are quite a few of us in this class, this assignment is a great way for you to get to know us while also letting us practice writing a memorandum. Here are the answers to the questions you requested we fill out: • I am currently a senior in public relations at Auburn University. • I have had several internships during the past two summers. The year before last I worked in the community relations department at Vulcan Materials Company. For this internship, I was responsible for several different projects including researching the negative press some of their quarries were receiving. This past summer I worked for the non-profit Literacy Council. At this job, I created brochure and other materials for some of their smaller umbrella charities. • I also have had a few other jobs in the past few years not related to my major. One of them was working in the nursery at Lakeview Baptist Church and another was doing secretarial work for the student department at Shades Mountain Baptist Church. • I am not a member of any organizations on campus, but I am very active at Lakeview Baptist Church. I have gone there since my first year at Auburn and am currently leading a discipleship group. • I have only volunteered for events at my church in the past for years, but I volunteered at the Human Society during high school. • I believe some of my perceived strengths are that I am organized and focused when it comes to my writing. I also try and get several people to proof my work before sending it off or in this case turning it in to you. Some of my weaknesses are that I am often over critical of my work and sometimes second guess myself. I also think I need improvement when I speak in public. • I am looking forward to all the experience I will gain from taking this class. In taking this class, I hope to learn all the different writing styles involved in public relations. I hope this information will help you get to know me better. I look forward to your class and getting to know you better.
Mammoth Printshop 304 Alabama Street Auburn, AL 36932 334.524.5970
NEWS RELEASE April 5, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Information: Whitney Adams, Marketing and Public Relations Phone: E-‐mail:
WEARHOUSE EVENT OFFERS INSIGHT INTO SCREEN PRINTING AUBURN, Ala.– Mammoth PrintShop, the largest screen-‐printing facility in the Auburn/Opelika area, will celebrate its sixth birthday by hosting Open WEARhouse Event on April 18 from 2–5 p.m. Admission to the event is free and all members of the community are welcome.
At Open WEARhouse, guests can learn the step-‐by-‐step process of screen-‐printing
during one of the tours of the facility led by Mammoth PrintShop’s experienced employees. At the end of each tour, guests will receive a t-‐shirt created by Mammoth PrintShop. There will also be refreshments, prize giveaways and discount offers for future purchases at Mammoth PrintShop. Guests at the event can also drop their business card or church bulletin into a fishbowl for a raffle with a special prize.
For more information about this event, please visit www.mammothprintshop.com
or call 334-‐524-‐5970.
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Mammoth Printshop 304 Alabama Street Auburn, AL 36932 334.524.5970
Background on Mammoth PrintShop Mammoth PrintShop is a full-service screen printing facility specializing in handcrafted products and designs in Auburn, Ala. Their experienced staff is trained to help customers with their order from start to finish from finding the right style garment to creating a design or logo. Owners, Eric and Jessica Graham, have over 15 years of screen printing experience. After years of working in the industry, the Grahams decided to open up a business of their own which led them to create Mammoth PrintShop. In 2004 after working borrowing equipment and work space, they moved the business into a small building on Pear Tree Road on the outskirts of Auburn and started screen printing with just one little purple press and dryer. Today they have since expanded to a 20,000 square-foot space in Auburn Industrial Park and are the largest screen printing shop in the Auburn/Opelika area. Some of their clients include VH1, Burger King, Johnny Cupcake and the Bacon Brothers. T-shirt orders can range from 24-100,000 shirts depending on the clients need. While Mammoth PrintShop receives most of its business from internet orders, they plan on expanding more in the community. Contact:
Eric Graham, Owner 334-524-5970 info@mammothprintshop.com ###