Historic South End Gallery Crawl will be taking place Friday, October 5th, 2018, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and one event to definitely check out is An Evening of Art with Sam Guzzie at Magnolia Emporium, 307 Lincoln Street.
Here’s some information on the artist:
Sam Guzzie is a multi-media artist with a heavy focus in oil painting, a passion for community arts, and a flair for dark yet oddly beautiful and thought-provoking imagery. She graduated from Temple University’s Tyler School of Art with a B.A in Studio Art and a Minor in Art History. There, she focused her studies on painting, printmaking and the history of Ancient Art.
Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sam made the move to Charlotte, North Carolina in March 2015, with her husband and young son.
In Charlotte, Sam is currently developing and directing Brand the Moth, a budding nonprofit for mural arts and art education in area. Brand the Moth recently received its 501(a) status and is taking the next steps to applying as a 501c(3) public charity.
Sam also serves as an adviser to The Gold District Board of Directors advocating for art in the new overlay district of the Historic South End neighborhood. Sam’s artwork is represented by Magnolia Emporium of the Gold District neighborhood. She was also recently commissioned to paint a mural of Queen Charlotte on the front facade of Magnolia Emporium.
The in-progress mural has received both celebrity and royal endorsements as well as magazine, editorial and video recognition. Queen Charlotte stands larger than life representing more than just her likeness but the history of the inspiring woman that she was. Sam’s goal for Brand the Moth is not only to capture this style of history through art, but to bring forth change in how Charlotte experiences art.
By collaborating with artists, creatives and businesses alike, Sam is working to create a safe space to organize and regulate mural projects that respect the artists involved and capture the beauty and creativity that businesses and neighbors are looking for.