June's Painting for a Purpose design
June’s Painting for a Purpose party will be held Thursday, June 23, from 6-8 p.m. Offered at the 6th Cavalry Museum, this class, Beach Party, is specifically for teenagers.
Durinda Cheek, local artist, instructor and 6th Cavalry Museum board member wanted to expand the artistic outreach of Painting for a Purpose to include younger artists. “Now that school is out and everybody’s excited about going on vacation it’s perfect timing for an artistic beach party.”
A $40 donation includes a beach themed dinner, all painting supplies - canvas, paints, brushes, easel - and instruction. Participants are encouraged to bring an apron or old shirt to protect their clothes. Ms. Cheek will demonstrate painting techniques, show how to mix colors and give individualized instruction so each guest finishes their 16 x 20 painting that night.
Ms. Cheek has been a familiar face on the local, state and regional art scene since 1989. Her experience includes teaching at UTC, McCallie School and local art galleries with her artwork displayed around the country. She currently serves as the director of Visual Arts for the Alabama Institute for Education in the Arts, teaches at Townsend Atelier in Chattanooga and is a workshop instructor for the Chiostro, Tuscan Renaissance Center in Chianti, Italy. Ms. Cheek has painted the cover art for the 2014 and 2015 Patton Christmas Card, another fund-raiser for the 6th Cavalry Museum.
Proceeds from Painting for a Purpose benefits the 6th Cavalry Museum. The 6th Cavalry Museum is a non-profit museum, founded in 1981. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited to 20 participants. For more information or to register for the class, call 706.861-2860 or chris@6thcavalrymuseum.com.