New Releases about Leo Gordon Artist of Mooresville NC and Chair of the Restoration of the Mooresville Depot

Mooresville NC Friday August 5, 2011 Mooresville Tribune

The Miss Race City USA Scholarship Pageant will be the biggest winner at tonight’s Sitting Pretty Fundraiser silent auction at the Artisan Market on Williamson Road.

Hosted by the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce, the event is open to the public and is a partnership between the Chamber, artists of the Artisan Market and the pageant.

Showing off their creative side, individuals and/or businesses submitted chairs, which were decorated with paint, stickers, sparkling jewels and upholstery and will be auctioned off at the market, located at the Mooresville Town Square shopping center.

The auction begins at 5 p.m. and closing bids will be accepted until 8:30 p.m. All proceeds go to the scholarship that will be awarded to the next Miss Race City USA on Oct. 29.

Lori Jackson, director of the pageant, said about 15 decorated chairs have been donated for the cause, with a wide diversity of creative ideas. She said she is excited of the response for this first-time event.

Amanda McCorkle and Sabrina Nicander of Home Instead Home health, both of whom are artisans of the Artisan Market, teamed up to help with the event and donated six entries.

Not only did McCorkle work on chairs, but it turned into a family affair as husband Shane and daughter Abigail got into the act painting and decorating several of the chair creations. “It was a blast,” McCorkle said.

The event brought out the artist in all ages as Nicander shared that two children, Savannah and Harley Bare, helped decorate one of the donated stools.

Some of the entries included a child’s tricycle with stuffed mice appropriately named “Miss Race City RatCycle” by artist Linda Wilson of Charlotte, a “Wing Backed” chair complete with a raven and feathers named “Nevermore” by artist Carol K. Allison, a stool painted with the face of the Statue of Liberty by artist Leo Gordon named “The True Ms. America, a pair of rocking chairs with sunsets and palm trees in the Home Instead color of purple and pink by the McCorkle family, and a bottlecap chair by McCorkle, a creation of Goddard School with brightly colored cushions with ABC’s on it and a brightly painted stool by Savannah and Harley.

All of the chairs will be on display at the market for bidders to see. In addition to the auction, there will also be live music for attendees to enjoy.

For more information call the MSI Chamber office at 704-664-3898 or visit info@mooresvillenc.org.

Mooresville NC Friday August 5, 2011 Mooresville Tribune The Miss Race City USA Scholarship Pageant will be the biggest winner at tonight’s Sitting Pretty Fundraiser silent auction at the Artisan Market on Williamson Road. Hosted by the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce, the event is open to the public and is a partnership between the Chamber, artists of the Artisan Market and the pageant. Showing off their creative side, individuals and/or businesses submitted chairs, which were decorated with paint, stickers, sparkling jewels and upholstery and will be auctioned off at the market, located at the Mooresville Town Square shopping center. The auction begins at 5 p.m. and closing bids will be accepted until 8:30 p.m. All proceeds go to the scholarship that will be awarded to the next Miss Race City USA on Oct. 29. Lori Jackson, director of the pageant, said about 15 decorated chairs have been donated for the cause, with a wide diversity of creative ideas. She said she is excited of the response for this first-time event. Amanda McCorkle and Sabrina Nicander of Home Instead Home health, both of whom are artisans of the Artisan Market, teamed up to help with the event and donated six entries. Not only did McCorkle work on chairs, but it turned into a family affair as husband Shane and daughter Abigail got into the act painting and decorating several of the chair creations. “It was a blast,” McCorkle said. The event brought out the artist in all ages as Nicander shared that two children, Savannah and Harley Bare, helped decorate one of the donated stools. Some of the entries included a child’s tricycle with stuffed mice appropriately named “Miss Race City RatCycle” by artist Linda Wilson of Charlotte, a “Wing Backed” chair complete with a raven and feathers named “Nevermore” by artist Carol K. Allison, a stool painted with the face of the Statue of Liberty by artist Leo Gordon named “The True Ms. America, a pair of rocking chairs with sunsets and palm trees in the Home Instead color of purple and pink by the McCorkle family, and a bottlecap chair by McCorkle, a creation of Goddard School with brightly colored cushions with ABC’s on it and a brightly painted stool by Savannah and Harley. All of the chairs will be on display at the market for bidders to see. In addition to the auction, there will also be live music for attendees to enjoy. For more information call the MSI Chamber office at 704-664-3898 or visit info@mooresvillenc.org.	Stool painted with the face of the Statue of Liberty by artist Leo Gordon named “The True Ms. America Sabrina Nicander and Amanda McCorkle pose with their entries
Mooresville NC - June 17,20011 - "Artists Plan Makeover" - Mooresville Weekly Newspaper. Guild hopes to renovate Mooresville Depot Visual Arts Center. - by Justin Vick. The Mooresville Artist Guild is working architects to determine the cost and feasibility of renovating the Historic Mooresville Depot Art Center on W. Center Avenue. Treasurer Leo Gordon said the project is in the preliminary stages, but once members determine the scope of the project, they'll kick off a capital campaign and seek support from corporations and foundations. Renovating the depot would not only allow for programming. but leaders said the upgrades would help the downtown economically by luring regional and national art exhibitions. For more on this topic click here: Renovation of the Historic Mooresville Depot Visual Arts Center.
Mooresville Artist Guild of Mooresville NC announced today a special "Public Painting" event by the internationally known abstract artist, Asheville resident, Jonas Gerard in October 30, 2011 at the Historic Mooresville Depot Visual Arts Center. Jonas is coming to Mooresville in support of the Renovation of the Depot and bring more awareness of the visual arts in the Lake Norman Region. Jonas believes in the art of true expression. He has extensively explored other representational styles, but it is his abstracts, with the absence of subject matter, that have fulfilled him and have been the most highly regarded over time. In his current work, one can feel the passion these paintings evoke. His intuitive, joyful and spontaneous manner is at the very core of his life as a painter. These splashes of color create lively compositions not easily forgotten. It is this spirit, energy, and dedication that have brought him national attention. "For me, freedom of expression creates happiness which is in the pulse of every brush stroke. The freedom to express produces inner sensations that allow my spirit to take risks. I create happy accidents that open the non-judgmental space for letting the painting go where it wants to go. The whole concept is to allow energy to direct you." Plan to come and enjoy Jonas as he paints to music, interacts with the audience and then have the opportunity to bid on his artwork in a live auction with the proceeds going to the Renovation Committee. Click here to see more about Jonas and his art.
West Union WV - February 17, 2011 - Leo Gordon, a North Carolina artist painting "Bullfighter" was selected as the book cover art for Middle Island Press latest release, "What I Learned from the Spaniard" by Salvatori Buttaci. Salvatore Buttaci is a retired English teacher who has been writing since childhood. His first published work, an essay entitled “Presidential Timber,” appeared in the Sunday New York News when he was sixteen. Since then his poems, letters, short stories, and articles have been widely published in The New York Times, Newsday, U.S.A. Today, The Writer, Cats Magazine, and elsewhere in America and overseas. He has lectured on Sicilian-American pride and conducted poetry workshops and readings.
In 2001, Pudding House Publications included his work in the Greatest Hits Series with his chapbook, Greatest Hits: 1970-2000. He was also the 2007 recipient of the $500.00 Cyber-wit Poetry Award. His book, Flashing My Shorts, a collection of 164 short-short stories, is available at Amazon.com. Another of his books, A Family of Sicilians… is available at Lulu.com/ButtaciPublishing2008. What I Learned from the Spaniard and Other Poems is one of several collections of Buttaci’s poetry and prose. He lives in West Virginia with his wife Sharon, but you can visit him online at: www.salvatorebuttaci.wordpress.com or contact him at sambpoet@yahoo.com.
Mooresville NC - December 2010 - Leo Gordon's abstract painting, "Jungle Sunset" was awarded 3rd place at the MAG Members Only Artist Competition. Leo recently started focusing on abstract painting and utilized acrylic paints for this painting. Leo also paints with oils and watercolor mediums. His current works are in display at the Mooresville Visual Art Depot.
Mooresville NC - December 14, 2010 - The Mooresville Artist Guild announced the results of the election of officers for 2011. Ellen Patterson will President, Barbara Earnshaw - Vice President, Peggy Jones - Secretary and Leo Gordon - Treasurer.
Mooresville NC - December 4,2010 - The Mooresville Artist Guild monthly newsletter featured three of Leo Gordon's new abstract paintings, Jungle Sunset, Color Expo and Thunder Color. The art will be on display the entire month of December. On Tuesday, December 14th member's will vote on the entries. Be sure to visit the Mooresville Visual Arts Center - Depot at the corner of Main and Center in downtown Mooresville during the Art Crawl on Friday, December 10th from 6pm - 8pm. Live entertainment and refreshments! The public is invited to attend. Update - Leo's Jungle Sunset took 3rd place!
Mooresville NC - February 18, 2010 - MOORESVILLE ARTIST GUILD announced the officers for 2010. Elected were Wayne McGuire - President, Lois Smith - Vice President, Peggy Jones, Leo Gordon - Treasurer. The Mooresville Artist Guild is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of appreciation for the visual arts. Located on the corner of Main and Central in the "Depot", it will be the sponsor of the traveling America Watercolor Society Art Exhibit from May 23 to June 22nd. The show will be open to the public and entrance is FREE.
Mooresville Tribune - July 30, 2009 - MOORESVILLE ARTIST GUILD EXHIBIT. ARTWORK ON DISPLAY. The Mooresville Artist Guild's featured artist for August will be Leo Gordon, Sandie Bell and John Weidman, along with the carved and painted gourds by Whitney Peckman. The free show will open at the Depot Fine Arts Gallery, 103 W Central Ave, in Mooresville from Aug 4-30. the public is also invited to the opening reception scheduled for Aug 14 from 6 - 8 pm during the Corner of Art and Main event.
Mooresville NC - July 17, 2009 - Mooresville Artist Guild’s featured artists for the month of August will be Leo Gordon, Sandie Bell and John Weidman. Also featured will be carved and painted gourds by Whitney Peckman. The show will be open at the Depot Fine Arts Gallery, 103 W. Center Ave., Mooresville NC from August 4 through August 30. Admission is free, and the public is also invited to the opening reception August 14^th from 6:00 until 8:00 pm during the Corner of Art & Main event. For additional information, contact the Depot at 704-663-6661.
Mooresville , NC - April 23, 2009 - Leo Gordon, local artist, claimed a Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal in the 2009 Silver Arts Awards. His "Power Dancers", painted in acrylics received the Gold and his 3 dimensional/mixed collage, "Flower in Renaissance" took Silver. His Japanese Beauty done in Chinese brush ink received the Bronze. All three paintings will be shown at the Mooresville Artist Guild Depot the month of May.
Mooresville, NC - April 19, 2009 - Mooresville Artist Guild Treasurer, Leo Gordon announced the Spring Fund Raiser - a raffle of a 42" Samsung Flat Screen HDTV. All proceeds will be used for the improvement of Gallery located in the historical "Depot" at 103 W. Center Avenue, Mooresville, NC. Raffle tickets are available at the Depot, through MAG members or by contacting Leo Gordon at lgordon@windstream.net. Raffle tickets are tax deductible.