Shows & Happenings
Albert Handel’s Summer Painting Workshop In Highlands, NC
What a fantastic opportunity and experience attending Albert Handell’s artist workshop for four days of painting at the gorgeous Lila McAlpin Retreat studio this summer in beautiful Highlands, NC. Miriam went to one of Albert’s workshops in the 1990’s and thoroughly enjoyed it so when Albert came back to the South, she wanted to attend. New
We’re now in Tennessee!
After 83 years of living and painting in Birmingham, Alabama, Miriam and the Drawing on the Promises Art studio has moved to Crossville, Tennessee. Despite her best efforts to social distance and isolate during Covid-19, Miriam tested positive for the virus a week before Christmas, December 2020. After a week of battling the virus effects,
Acquired: “Honeysuckle”
The painting “Honeysuckle” is one of two in a series and was originally bought by a longtime friend and interior decorator in Atlanta. When she passed away, the painting went to her son who displayed it in their home. This work was acquired in 2020 through a generous donation of her son to the Deerfield
Sold: “Boats and Pier at the Lake”
This magical work of “Boats and Pier at the Lake” was sold to a very special collector family for their home in Williamsburg, Virginia. It depicts a summer scene at Lake Logan Martin, Pell City, AL at the artist’s family lake house called “Jackson Hole”. You can view full information on the work here >
Art Studio Summer 2020 Update
It’s been a long Spring and early Summer to say the least. Miriam has been painting quite a bit during COVID-19 isolation and we hope to share some of those works with you soon. Daily living has been an adjustment as Miriam has to adjust to having groceries delivered, not driving much and dealing with
Featured Art in Mt. Brook Magazine
We are pleased to announce that Miriam’s work was featured in the March-April issue of Mt. Brook Magazine on the Arts and Culture section. This wonderful article written by Elizabeth Sturgeon and accompanying beautiful images by talented photographer Mary Fehr chronicle Miriam’s art career through the decades. You can read the full version of the
Sold: “Baker’s Dairy”
This wonderful giclee reproduction of Baker’s Dairy Farm in Birmingham, Alabama was sold to the grandson of the Baker Dairy. We were so delighted we were able to make this reproduction for the family. The original is available here >
Miriam McClung “A Collection of Works” at Jacksonville State University
Allison McElroy, Art Professor, and Morgan Worsham, Gallery Coordinator, have been kind enough to curate a show of Miriam’s work at Roundhouse Gallery at Jacksonville State University. The work will be on display from October 29th – November 12th in preparation for a retrospective show this summer. Opening reception is October 29th from 5pm-7pm at
Easter Stations of the Cross Exhibit
Miriam had a wonderful show sponsored by St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Mountain Brook, Alabama featuring many of her biblically inspired paintings and works depicting the Stations of the Cross. Many thanks to Kat Ladd (pictured above right) who curated and coordinated the show.