We're wrapping up our trip back in time. 2020 has certainly given us pause and time to reflect on our history and the many parts the studio, our directors, and developing artists have played throughout the community. We've shared so many amazing moments across our social media platforms; as we celebrate our 10th anniversary. So, let's continue where we left off and put a bow on it! Below you'll find highlights from our 2018-2019 portfolio. You've been with us in real-time through 2020, but in case you missed it, we posted links to each rung of the tour at the bottom. *Newsletter | mailchi.mp/07dbcd758c35/thatsallfolks?e=083966620b
If you have a Hickory Arts story or video you'd like to share, please join us by celebrating the studio and your artistry with the hashtag #hickoryartshistory
When we think of legacy, we think of a quote from Shannon L. Alder. "Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you." Legacy isn't brick and mortar. It's how you choose to live and affect others.
Thank you for your continued support, stay safe and well, from all of us at Hickory Arts.
All my lovin',
Jeff Hartman Artistic Director
Now Registering for 2021 Voice, Artist Development, Songwriting, Self-Accompaniment, Acting, Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Banjo, Bass, Violin, and Cello! Visit our website to watch or read more about what and who HA has to offer!
Artist Development has quickly become the most popular plan for everything artists. What’s an “Everything Artist?” Well, HA was formed by a variety of working and teaching artists talented and skilled in more than one way who have committed to helping develop other jacks of all trades; singers who are songwriters who are actors who are composers who are musicians, etc. Artist Development is especially for those interested in pursuing an active, autonomous career as an everything artist.
Teachers Wanted If you’re a public or private instructor that needs a new home for your craft and your students, Hickory Arts wants to hear from you. More information can be found at hickoryarts.com/teacherswelcome
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We kicked off 2018 with several audio projects for film & television. We also dabbled in podcasting with one of our rising stars with a gift for gab. Now everyone on Earth has a podcast. Here's a look back to February 15, 2018, at Artist Development student, Madison Phelps and Artistic Director, Jeff Hartman discussing Gen-Z versus Gen-X Valentine’s Days and much more than you’ll ever be interested in. *Senior Portrait by Carol Anne Hartman Photography #hickoryartshistory
"Home is where the art is." www.hickoryarts.com | Follow Hickory Arts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube! @hickoryarts #podcast
Paschall
Stone’s Throw
Mary and Jay
Mary and Jay
Abi
Beth
I and You
Angela
Garrick Lane
Meredith
More amazing headshots and incredible moments captured throughout 2018 with Carol Anne Hartman Photography! #photography @caphotog #hickoryartshistory
To date, we've maintained a "healthy" relationship with Catawba Medical Foundation, producing dozens of videos for them. Here's one from March 15, 2018. #hickoryartshistory
Client - Catawba Medical Foundation Product - Donor Appreciation Title - "2018 Catawba Medical Foundation | Donor Appreciation" TRT - 10:07 Date - 3.15.18 Produced by Carol Anne Hartman Photography, Jeff Hartman, and Plastic Moon Pictures at Hickory Arts
Our sponsorship of Vocal Coaching, Recording, and Editing sessions for finalists of Hickory Rotary Club's Rotarian Idol fundraising competition continued in 2017 & 2018. Here's a look back to March 24, 2018. #hickoryartshistory
Summer of 2018 found us producing a Synth-Pop/Psych-Rock EP for The Versailles Affair called "All Good Things." Available on all digital platforms. #hickoryartshistory
The Versailles Affair is a blast from the past combining Synth-Pop, New Wave, & Psych-Rock with modern production & influences such as vaporwave & trap to create music that aspires to make you dance & be happy.
"All Good Things" is about relationships, love, and personal upliftment from the forces of negativity. The album starts off with "July;" a bouncy New Wave song about a past relationship and wanting to go back to that time. Next is "Everything's Easy When You Don't Care;" a Synth-Pop song about not caring about what others think and "I Saw Her" a brain-melting Psychedelic Rock track that's basically "Jessie's Girl" if it was about a ghost. Finally, the record closes with "She's In Love;" a mix between an 80's ballad and a trap banger; about a girl who wants to climb to the stars, passing time and making drawings of moonbeams.
This record was made to make people feel good in bad times and it definitely seems like the times are pretty bad, but music has always been a positive tool for change, not just for individuals, but the world as well. So dance your cares away and celebrate every day.
A look back to May 11, 2018, at Hickory Christian Academy and several Hickory Arts Voice students singing their hearts out. #hickoryartshistoryA look back to May 14, 2018, when the Moore Bothers were interviewed at Hickory Arts for the UNC-TV Homegrown Music Series. We enjoyed having both Jake and Isaac as Voice students and even more so now that Jake is an instructor for just about everything; Banjo, Mandolin, Ukelele, Fiddle, Bass & Guitar. The Moore Brothers are Grammy-nominated artists and we couldn't be prouder of them as artists and good people. #hickoryartshistory
Moore Brothers - A Family Affair | UNC TV Homegrown Music Series - Part 1
Moore Brothers - Brothers and Bluegrass | UNC TV Homegrown Music Series - Part 2
Moore Brothers Band - Meet the Band | UNC TV Homegrown Music Series - Part 3
You gotta feel like you're doing something right when one of your students (Emily Grace "EG" Johnson!) is thoughtful enough to surprise you with macrons from her trip to NYC! June 11, 2018. #hickoryartshistory
A look back to October 1, 2018, when we helped celebrate playwright Molly Bass's first 50 years on Earth and her body of work with her variety show, "Yes, this is my real voice." #hickoryartshistory2019 kicked off with another failed attempt at Jeff trying to be cool. Although, the results leaned in his favor! #hickoryartshistory
A look back to February 16, 2019, at the 29th Annual Northwest North Carolina Middle School All-District Band Clinic. Several Hickory Arts students participated.
A look back to April 12, 2019, at the first in 2019's Hickory Arts House Concert Series featuring Stone's Throw. #hickoryartshistory #houseconcertseries
Voice student Madeline Wright delivered a powerful performance of "She Used to Be Mine" from Waitress the Musical. #hickoryartshistory
"Home is where the art is." www.hickoryarts.com | Follow us on Twitter! @hickoryarts #voiceOur sponsorship of Vocal Coaching, Recording, and Editing sessions for finalists of Hickory Rotary Club's Rotarian Idol fundraising competition continued in 2019. Here's a look back to May 17, 2019. #hickoryartshistoryA look back to July 19, 2019, at Singer/Songwriter Mckenna Haislip's Hickory Arts House Concert. #hickoryartshistory #houseconcertseriesA look back to August 9, 2019, at the Stephanie Lindsay & Judy Pruitt Hickory Arts House Concert. #hickoryartshistory #houseconcertseriesDavid Townsend and Jeff HartmanSummer through Fall, from pre-production to strike, Hickory Arts threw all of its resources into supporting The Green Room's production of Bright Star. Music Director Jeff Hartman took the community on a personal publicity tour of the production and their 30-year theatre history together. Many stories/blogs and pictures can be found across our social media platforms and the website. It was one for the books and a beautiful example of how Hickory Arts collaborates with area theatres. #hickoryartshistoryCelebrating Halloween with one of our Artist Development students, Savannah Spencer. #hickoryartshistory
"Quadruple Threat" Savannah Spencer transformed the studio into a winter wonderland for our first Christmas house concert for the Hickory Arts House Concert Series. #hickoryartshistory #houseconcertseries
Celebrating 10 Years with a Tour!
Jeff & Carol Anne helped found Down to Hear Studios in Hickory, NC with renowned Down to Hear record producers David and Michael French in 2010 in an effort to challenge the impersonal, quantity over quality teaching and studio culture and supplement the artistic needs of developing artists and organizations in Hickory and surrounding areas. The studio relocated closer to Union Square in 2011 as Hickory Arts. Hickory Arts have since served as a crossroads between area theatres and other organizations over the past decade.
Hickory Arts is the “un-studio”—a simple, custom, non-event-driven teaching & production studio dedicated to coaching and empowering performance artists.
There’s a very thin line, if any, between who we are and what we do as artists, so please know that supporting/subscribing to anything Hickory Arts and affiliated artists is very much appreciated.
Below you'll find links to our 2020 10th Anniversary Tour, including 2020—plans and canceled plans; all as it unfolded in real-time. Is it 2021, yet?
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