About Kathryn Coleman-Gravely

Kathryn is originally from Asheville, NC and graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. After living in Tennessee for several years, she moved to Pickens County in 1985. Our director of The Reserve at Lake Keowee Community Foundation has been a part of our staff since 2004 when she worked with the Club as Membership and Special Events Coordinator. In 2007 Kathryn accepted the position of full time Foundation director. Kathryn is an avid hiker and history buff, as well as appreciative of the culture available here in Upstate, South Carolina. Her enthusiasm is translated into the many varied offerings provided by the Community Foundation that include environment, education, culture, and outreach.

Hill House Gallery: “Nature” Exhibit featuring Artists Guild of Greenville

lake keowee foundation greenville fine arts“Nature” Exhibit – Artists Guild of Greenville, SC
Hill House Gallery:  April 9 – May 31

Meet the artists on April 12th!
Our visiting artists are all part of the Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville, a cooperative art gallery in the heart of downtown Greenville, South Carolina. Join us for an Artists Reception April 12th, 5-7 PM at the Hill House

Kathleen Wiley has been striving to capture the beauty of the natural world since 1997. She grew up on a horse farm in Western New York and though she attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh for graphic design, she had a strong desire to communicate the sense of reverence and awe that she felt for nature in all its forms. In her wildlife paintings the smallest details of fine feathers and fur are a signature of her style.  Her landscapes transport the viewer to a place of tranquility one can escape to. Even her still life’s contain elements of nature and tell a story. Every painting begins with inspiration from Kathleen’s travels and encounters, providing necessary accuracy for her oil paintings. Kathleen now lives in Walhalla, SC where she paints in her renovated barn studio. Her work is available at the Artist Guild Gallery of Greenville.

Edith McBee Hardaway studied Studio Art at Columbia College, and earned a degree in Graphic Arts from Greenville Technical College. She worked in the graphic arts field for 10 years and continues to freelance for various businesses, art guilds, friends and family. Edith stays in the forefront of fine arts by continuously taking art classes and workshops. Over the past several years, she has entered numerous art shows in the southeast and has received awards for her work in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. She is an active member of the Glynn Art Association (Saint Simons Island, GA), Jekyll Island Arts Association, Spartanburg Artist Guild, Tryon Painters and Sculptors, Greenville’s Upstate Visual Arts, Greenville Metropolitan Arts Council, South Carolina Watercolor Society.

Gerda Bowman is originally from Ohio, and moved to the Southeast in the early 90′s.  Having always enjoyed drawing, Gerda enhanced and formalized her skills with five years of courses at the Lindentree Studio in Canton, Ohio.  Courses spanned basic drawing skills through three levels of portraiture.  Twenty-plus years later, the thrill of the creative process prompts her to continue sharpening my skills. The mediums she uses are primarily colored pencil, along with graphite, pen and ink and watercolor.  She generally uses high grade drawing paper for graphite or colored pencil works.  Watercolor paper works beautifully with pieces that have combined mediums. 

Gerda also enjoys creating wearable art in the form of beaded jewelry.  She uses high quality glass seed beads along with crystals, pearls and other complimentary beads and additions.  The breadth of possibilities and the diversity of the final products are endlessly intriguing. Gerda is a founding member of Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville.

Kathy Naley DuBose has been painting since childhood and finds her inspiration from the outdoors and traveling with her family.  Her preferred medium is acrylic and watercolors to create detailed landscapes, street scenes, and wildlife paintings.  Kathy is a mother of three, and lives in Easley with her husband Dial.  She is also active with charity and fundraising efforts. 

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Reserve News: Charitable Foundation Names 2013 Outreach Recipients

2012 Charitable Foundation Golf Classic Participants celebrate the "Big Check." Save the Date: our 2013 tournament is October 22!

2012 Charitable Foundation Golf Classic Participants celebrate the “Big Check.”                              Save the Date: our 2013 tournament is October 22!

The Reserve at Lake Keowee Charitable Foundation
is pleased to announce its 2013 Outreach Recipients:

Feed a Hungry Child – Pickens County

Helping Hands Children’s Shelter

Pickens County Meals on Wheels

Prevent Child Abuse – Pickens County

Pickens Senior Center

Chosen annually by the Community Foundation Board of Directors after nominees are voted on by the members of The Reserve at Lake Keowee, these organizations are the beneficiaries of all fundraising proceeds collected by The Reserve at Lake Keowee Charitable Foundation during 2013. The Charitable Foundation’s annual donation is funded by a portion of all Real Estate sales, the proceeds from our annual Charitable Golf Classic (scheduled for October 22), and ‒ new to us this year ‒ proceeds from the 2013 BMW Charity Pro-Am Tournament taking place May 13-19.
» Read the full press release here.

Help us make this year’s donation the largest ever!

Volunteer for the 2013 BMW Charity Pro-Am—
A tournament this size requires a host of volunteers to be successful, and the RLK Charitable Foundation is rewarded for each volunteer we bring on board. Sign-ups have already begun and it is simple to get involved using the online registration formPLEASE NOTE: you must designate “The Reserve at Lake Keowee Charitable Foundation” as your organization of choice to guarantee we will get credit for your time.

For questions about how to get involved as a volunteer for the 2013 BMW Pro-Am, visit the volunteer information website or contact one of our Reserve Volunteer Co-chairs:

Dick Bishop
Volunteer Course Co-Chair
(703) 216-4511
dbishop98@gmail.com

Jay Hall
Volunteer Course Co-Chair
(419) 260-3621
susanandjayhall@bellsouth.net

The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s Charitable Foundation Gives $35,500 to Local Charities

— Funds raised increase 36% from 2011 and exceed $150,000 since 2006 —

In the giving spirit of the holiday season, The Reserve at Lake Keowee Charitable Foundation is  pleased to announce its 2012 charitable contributions of $35,500—a 36% increase over their 2011 donation amount. These funds, which were divided equally among four benefiting local organizations, were distributed on December 4 in a festive occasion held at The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s Market. This annual outreach amount – largely made possible by proceeds from The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s 2012 Charitable Golf Classic – supports Feed a Hungry Child, Helping Hands Children’s Shelter, Pickens County Meals on Wheels, and Prevent Child Abuse Pickens County.

2012 Charitable Foundation Outreach recipients - The Reserve at Lake Keowee

“I was so excited and filled with joy when I heard the amount of money raised by the foundation,” said Gloria Morris, Executive Director of The Parenting Place – Prevent Child Abuse Pickens County. “The most challenging issue for an executive director is raising sufficient funds to meet the needs of the community. It weighs heavy on my heart every day. We have so many young parents or soon to be parents on our waiting lists for home visiting and educational services. This generous and timely gift gives life and love to children by educating, mentoring, and supporting young parents, and helping them find gainful employment and financial stability.”

Says Meta Bowers, Executive Director of Pickens County Meals on Wheels: “This most generous donation, combined with the volunteerism of 46 members of The Reserve, ensures that recipients who benefit from Meals on Wheels’ services do not have to face the challenges of hunger, loneliness, and isolation alone. Through the years, The Reserve at Lake Keowee has played an integral part in the success of the entire Meals on Wheels program and the elimination of the program’s waiting list. We appreciate The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s generosity and applaud its philosophy of giving back to those in need.”

Since 2006, The Charitable Foundation has given more than $150,000 to local charitable organizations, in line with its mission.

» Read the full press release in our Newsroom
» See photos from the 2012 Charitable Foundation Golf Classic
» Learn more about The Reserve at Lake Keowee Charitable Foundation

Wonderful Watercolors—Introducing our 2012 Artist-in-Residence

The Reserve at Lake Keowee Artist in Residence Russelll Jewell 2012The Reserve at Lake Keowee Community Foundation welcomes Russell Jewell, our 2012 Artist-in-Residence!

Watercolor artist Russell Jewell joins us at the lake this week (July 6–13) to share his talents with the community! His marvelous work is already on display at the Hill House Gallery and will be up through July 26. During his visit, Russell will be painting Plein Air throughout various locations within The Reserve. Interested participants can join in painting with Russell or come and watch him as he works. His Reserve-inspired work will be shown in various locations around The Reserve during the week and a finale reception will be held at the Hill House on Thursday, July 12th from 5–7 pm.

The Reserve at Lake Keowee Artist in Residence Russelll Jewell 2012 headshotRussell is an artist/educator from Easley, South Carolina. For more than twenty-seven years, he has carved a career out of the combining forces of art and education. Jewell’s qualifications for such a career include a Masters of Art from the University of South Carolina and a Doctorate of Education in Art from the University of Georgia. He is a certified Advanced Placement teacher and has received certification by the National Board for Professional Teachers.

Dr. Jewell’s educational awards include: Easley High School Teacher of the Year, Pickens County Teacher of the Year, and a Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholarship to Japan. His art awards include:

  • Winner of the River Place Plein Air Competition
  • SC Watermedia Society Awards: 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009
  • Georgia Watercolor Society Award Winner, 2010
  • Savoir Faire Merchandise Award with the National Watercolor Society, 2001
  • People’s Choice Award - Easels in Fredrick, 2012

Much of Jewell’s work reflects his travel experiences shared with his family, students and fellow  colleagues to such places as Amsterdam, Belgium, England, Italy, France, Costa Rica, Japan, and Canada. Some of Jewell’s favorite subject matter includes his wife Melissa and children, Nicholas and Anna Mackenzie. Most recently Jewell has enjoyed success as an East Coast Plein air painter. Plein Air Painting is a term that refers to painting outdoors on location.

Take advantage of the Artist-in-Residence programs while Russell is here:
» July   9:  Photograph What You Want to Draw, 9-10 AM
» July 10:  Painting Class at the Hill House, Village Pagodas 9-11 AM
» July 12:  Finale Reception, 5-7 PM
» PLUS, check with the Club Concierge or the Foundation Office for locations where Russell will be painting Plein Air throughout the week!

Video: Artist-in-Residence Martha Beaudrot performs at The Reserve

The Reserve Community Foundation welcomed accomplished pianist Martha Beaudrot and her former student Ethan Flowe for a live concert performance in October at Founders Hall in the Village Center.  Martha was selected as a 2011 Reserve Artist-in-Residence along with guitarist Jhon Akers who performed at The Reserve in August.

Click here to learn about upcoming Community Foundation events, artists, and speakers at The Reserve at Lake Keowee.

Video: classical guitarist Jhon Akers performs a Carl Sandburg favorite during his Artist-in-Residence visit to The Reserve

The Reserve Community Foundation welcomed classical guitarist John Akers in late August for a live concert performance at Founders Hall in the Village Center. During his Reserve Artist-in-Residence visit, Jhon also instructed a class in the ancient Chinese art of Qigong, and led an expedition to the Carl Sandburg home in Flat Rock, NC.

Accomplished pianist Martha Beaudrot, also a 2011 Reserve Artist-in-Residence, will visit The Reserve in October.

Click here to learn about upcoming Community Foundation events, artists, and speakers at The Reserve at Lake Keowee.

The Reserve and its Community Foundation Lend Support to Local Artists

The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s Hill House Gallery is displaying Governor’s School for the Arts Exhibit and hosting Blue Ridge Arts Tour this spring, plus learn about our ARTISPHERE Getaway Contest to Highlight Greenville’s Signature Arts Festival…

The Reserve at Lake Keowee community, together with its Community Foundation, announced today three current initiatives to support local artists. The community has partnered with the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities to exhibit the work of the school’s artists; in addition, it will host the works of four artists in the Blue Ridge Arts Center’s POP Tour next month.  The Reserve has also committed to a Collector-level sponsorship of ARTISPHERE, Greenville’s Arts Weekend, by offering an “ARTISPHERE Getaway Weekend” contest that features accommodations and activities at The Reserve coupled with $500 spending money at ARTISPHERE.

“The Upstate’s thriving arts community enriches each of the families who live in or own property at The Reserve,” said Mike Agee, the community’s director of marketing. “Our community is proud to host two exciting local art exhibits and support ARTISPHERE again this year; both are ways we can ensure the arts continue to flourish in our area for years to come.”

“The Kids Are Alright” Governor’s School for the Arts Exhibit
For the remainder of the month, a collection of landscapes from the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (GSAH) will be on display at The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s Hill House. These pieces come from the school’s permanent collection and were created by students who are now alumni of the school. The selected works were completed while each artist was a student at the school; they are of a variety of media and sizes.

The GSAH Visual Arts Program develops students’ conceptual and creative skills with studio work including drawing, painting, ceramics, graphic design, metals, photography, printmaking, two- and three-dimensional design and sculpture. Students work with established artists to prepare portfolios for higher education and careers in the arts.

 “We are delighted to support the work of the Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities with our ‘The Kids Are Alright’ exhibit,” added Kathryn Coleman-Gravely, Executive Director of The Reserve at Lake Keowee Community Foundation. “We are exhilarated by the talent, energy and passion this next generation of artists demonstrates already.”

“The Kids Are Alright” Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities traveling exhibit will remain at the Hill House, located at 534 Pine Grove Church Road in Sunset, S.C., until March 30.  For more information, call (864) 481-4010 or email Kathryn Coleman-Gravely at kgravely@reservekeowee.com. Foundation-sponsored events and classes are open to the public.

 “Hang it UP!” Blue Ridge Arts Tour
The Reserve’s Hill House Gallery will host the Blue Ridge Arts Center’s POP Tour on April 30 and May 1 and display their “Hang it UP!” exhibit from April 4 to May 19. The exhibit will feature the work of four Georgia artists: Kathy Bryant, Henley Cleary, Diane Geiger and Barbara Bryant Hart.  These artists, in addition to offering their works for sale, will also be doing live demonstrations.

Kathy Bryant, an artist specializing in woodwork and mixed media, turns what would become waste into dazzlingly creative projects. Henley Cleary creates uniquely beautiful pieces of jewelry. Diane Geiger’s work includes drawing, acrylic painting, printmaking, papermaking, ceramics and encaustic painting, and is known for her vivid use of color. Barbara Bryant Hart, who works with cold wax and oil, encaustic and mixed media, has traveled extensively and has many juried shows to her credit.

“Each of the four artists whose works will be featured in ‘Hang it UP!’ adds a vibrant aesthetic and a singular perspective to the exhibit,” commented Coleman-Gravely. “We are thrilled to showcase theirRead More Here

» Learn more about The Reserve’s Community Foundation.
» The SC Governor’s School art exhibit, “The Kids Are Alright”
» The Blue Ridge Art Center’s POP Tour.
» Enter the ARTISPHERE Getaway Contest.

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Smithsonian Artists’ Work on Display in The Reserve’s Hill House Gallery

Rosa Eugene tells Reserve Property Owners the inspiration behind some of her work as she sets up in the Hill House Gallery.

American Craft magazine calls Rosa and Winton Eugene “a marriage of making.” The Smithsonian Institute in New York calls them members of the African-American Design Archive (AADA). And The Reserve at Lake Keowee residents and collectors Sam and Gail Glenn just call them “amazing.” 

These self-taught potters from Cowpens, S.C., have, over the course of 25 years, carved out their own niche in pottery that Lynn Robertson, director of the McKissick Museum in Columbia, S.C., calls “unique and distinguishable from other Southern potters,” and will, on March 26, 2011, participate with other master craftsmen at Washington, D.C.’s James Renrick Alliance Spring Craft Weekend and benefit auction, held directly across the street from The White House. 

More than 30 pieces of the Eugene's unique work are on display through Feb. 24th.

In the meantime, Rosa and Winton Eugene’s work – known as Pottery by Eugene – is on display in The Hill House  Gallery at The Reserve at Lake Keowee until February 24. The gallery is open to the public every Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and every Friday by appointment. Those interested in seeing Pottery by Eugene should call ahead of their visit – (864) 481-4010. Hill House Gallery is located at 534 Pine Grove Church Road in Sunset, S.C., approximately 20 minutes’ north of Clemson University of Highway 133.

Rosa and Winton Eugene

A Meet the Artists reception honoring the Eugenes will be held at The Hill House Gallery on Saturday, January 22, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. and is also open to the public. To attend, please RSVP to Kathryn Gravely at (864) 481-4010. In the event of inclement weather, the rain date for the event will be the following Saturday, January 29.

- Read the rest of the story here.
- See more photos of The Eugenes’ work here.
- Directions to The Reserve at Lake Keowee.

Going Green on Keowee: Volunteers take part in the FOLKS Fall Lake Sweep

Fall 2010 Lake Sweep Volunteers

As part of The Reserve’s continued commitment to “going green,” the Community Foundation participates in the the bi-annual “Lake Sweep,” a lake-wide clean-up effort spearheaded by F.O.L.K.S, Friends Of Lake Keowee Society.  The Reserve has also recently adopted five islands in Lake Keowee— Islands 17, 17A, 17B, 17C, and 17D are now monitored and maintained by The Reserve and its members. The property owners and staff from The Reserve are proud to be part of the effort to preserve Lake Keowee’s natural beauty.  

Get involved: Join us for a Lake Sweep in 2011!
Watch our online calendar for details, or contact me at kgravely@reservekeowee.com to sign up.

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The Reserve Community Foundation raises $40,000 for local charities and celebrates the 2nd Annual Charitable Foundation Golf Classic

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SUNSET, S.C. – At a special dinner ceremony on December 1, The Reserve at Lake Keowee Charitable Foundation’s Board of Directors and Outreach Committee, along with Executive Director Kathryn Coleman-Gravely, distributed $20,000 to four Pickens County charities: Prevent Child Abuse of Pickens County, Pickens County Meals on Wheels, MARYS House, and Helping Hands.

This donation was raised through the Community Foundation’s 2nd annual charity golf tournament held at The Reserve on October 18, 2010. More than 120 players participated this year. Last April these four charities received an additional $20,000 from The Reserve Foundation, including funds raised during the inaugural charity golf tournament in 2009.

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