Debbie Suchoff enjoys her Wednesday morning art classes with teacher Jane Filer. When she saw so much incredible artwork being created, she felt an exhibit of some of the work was in order. And what better place than Carrboro Town Hall? Debbie started the wheels in motion for an exhibit of students of Jane. Jane Filer teaches acrylic and oil painting classes at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro. Her classes include beginners as well as continuing students. Jane provides individualized instruction, discussion, and critiques to her students, while encouraging their own unique creativity. "Coming to my class is like going to a party, except that you're creating while you're there. It's fun! We talk about anything and everything. Just give me a subject and we'll discuss it for hours," says Jane with a wide grin. Showing their work in an exhibit entitled "Mornings with Jane," are Mary Bastin, Jan Butta, Linda Carmel, Patricia Leight, Carolyn Mottola, Ebeth Scott-Sinclair, and David Taylor. The artists participating in this exhibit are seven of the students Jane currently teaches on Wednesday mornings. All seem hooked on Jane, her style of teaching, and her view of things. "Mornings with Jane" will be on exhibit from June 1, 2004 - August 15, 2004, with a reception on Sunday, June 6, 2004 from 2- 4 pm at Carrboro Town Hall. All of the artists will be on hand to discuss their work. Jane also plans to pop in for a short discussion period. Filer also included one piece in the exhibit, a painting of her dog, which isn't for sale. With two shows currently running, "It's the only piece I have," says Jane. Filer's recent exhibit at Tyndall Gallery in University Mall was a sold out show. "The pieces kept selling, and I kept taking in more," said Filer. People love her work. Paintings by Ebeth Scott-Sinclair While some of the participants in the exhibit have shown their art in public places before, there are also some whose inaguaral exhibit is here at the Town Hall show. These students continue to thrive in the creative time they spend in Wednesday classes with Jane, both for her personal guidance and the comradery of their fellow students. Paintings by David Taylor (l) and Mary Bastin Much of the work on exhibit reflects the feelings the students have developed as a part of this interaction. They feel they have come full circle, accomplishing their final goal of having their work be seen in a public venue like Carrboro Town Hall. This is only the beginning for most of these artists. Paintings by Jan Butta and Linda Carmel Many styles and subject matter are represented in this exhibit, some reflecting surreal settings and abstract displays, as others depict scenes as serene and familiar as a cozy living room. Colors and shapes abound in the more than 50 pieces encompassing this show . Paintings by David Taylor and Patricia Leight Painting by Carolyn Mottola Textures jump from the canvas in some of the pieces, giving a 3-D quality to the resulting collages. Each artist exhibits talents that were brought into focus by the guiding hand of Jane. If these folks follow in her footsteps, their paintings will soon be highly collectible, so get them while you can! Carrboro Town Hall is located at 300 West Main St. and is open weekdays from 8:30 am to 5 pm and some evenings, depending on what meetings are scheduled. This show encompasses both hallways on the ground floor of Town Hall, as well as Rooms 100 (to the left after entering into the lobby) and 110 (the Board Room). Home | Overview | About Us | Ads | Art | Businesses | Carrboro and Area Stuff | Carrboro Map | Computer Stuff | Downtown Carrboro Map | Events | Prices | Restaurants | UniqueOrn Enterprises