18th Annual Holiday Membership Art Exhibit

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Enjoy the Day   $350 18″x28″ watercolor

My painting Enjoy the Day won the Second Place Award  at the Gallery 110 North 18th Annual Holiday Membership Art Exhibit.  530 E Mill Street, Plymouth.   December 6, 2013 – January 24, 2014.  Admission is always free.

Artist Bonnita Budysz was the judge for this exhibit. Budysz is a nationally awarded painter whose works are exhibited in the United States and abroad, an art instructor, and an avid artist/activist with organizations such as Waters Edge Artists who endorse Painting for Preservation.  Her paintings consistently garner prestigious awards at the American Impressionist Society, Oil Painters of America, and the Pastel Society of the West Coast  As founder of the ecologically sensitive plein air painting group, Water’s Edge Artists, she continues to champion conservation issues.

The exhibit sponsors are Bank First National and Paul and Kathy Sartori.

The Plymouth Arts Center, the premier arts destination for residents of Western Sheboygan,  showcases the original work of Wisconsin artists.  A wide range of media is displayed with exhibition changes six times each year, including an annual juried exhibition, “Alive in the Arts”.  Plymouth Arts Center Gift Shop features fine art gifts made by members

The Arts Center is well-known for its signature annual fundraising event, the Cheese Capital Jazz Crawl for the Arts, and other favorites such as, Plymouth Festival of Fine Arts, Plymouth Oktoberfest, variety of theatrical productions and musicals by the PAC Theatre Company, Shamrocks & Shenanigans-Irish Music Show, Spring Concert  by the PAC Singers, Mill Street Live, Paint the Town, en Plein Air, a Wisconsin Performing Artists series, monthly acoustic open mic sessions, art classes, workshops, bus trips, New Year’s Eve Party with the “Big Cheese” drop, and so much more.

The Plymouth Arts Center is entering is 21st membership year in 2014 and you are invited to join us.  If you like the arts and enjoy experiencing the arts as a delighted observer, or actively as a participant and volunteer, please consider a membership today. A variety of membership levels (starting at $10) are available such as: student; family; individual; senior; business; etc. and your membership contribution may be tax deductible as the PAC is a charitable non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

Plymouth Arts Center members enjoy special benefits including: personal invitations to events; exhibition privileges in the annual Holiday Membership art exhibit and the Member’s Gift Shop;   discounts on special performances, classes/ workshops;   a subscription to the newsletter; and finally to be part of a lively organization that continues to provide a cultural base to enhance the quality of life as well as economic growth in the greater Plymouth area.

Gallery 110 North,   520  E. Mill Street, Plymouth (map)

(920) 892-8409

Gallery hours are: Tuesday-Friday 10 am – 4 pm.  Sunday 1 pm – 4 pm

 info@plymoutharts.org

www.plymoutharts.org

Donna Hahn, Executive Director

 

Sheboygan Visual Artists Holiday Show

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Edgewood Hollyhocks

Edgewood Hollyhocks $200 12″x22″ watercolor

As a member of Sheboygan Visual Artists, I will be exhibiting paintings at their Annual Holiday Show and Sale.   Their gallery is located at 1201 Erie Avenue, Sheboygan.  The exhibit runs from November 22 to December 15, 2013.  

You are invited to join us at the opening reception on Friday, November 22

6 pm to 10 pm.  There will be a silent auction where buyers can bid on items or buy now.

The Holiday Sale and Auction Gala is the next day on Saturday, November 23  6 pm to 10 pm. Live auction.  Music and free snacks.  Drinks for sale.

Observation

Observation $220 13″ x 24″ oil

   

Sheboygan Visual Artists (SVA) is a growing and active network of visual artists and supporters that enriches the community through the visual arts.

The Sheboygan Visual Artists was founded on July 23, 2007 by Frank Juarez. Its first gathering took place on this day with four artists; Dale Knaak, Stuart Howland, Mary Kuehl, Frank Juarez and one art patron, Dr. Jack Westfall. Since its inauguration its membership has grown from a few members to over seventy artists and patrons today working in all types of media.

SVA has events nearly every month ….Final Fridays throughout the year, Annual Membership Show, Holiday Art Auction and Sale, Artwalk…. where artists work can be available to the public.

SVA members give back to the community in many ways.  In addition to regular events which are open to the public, members offer free art workshops through the Art in The Gardens workshops at Bookworm Gardens and Art in the Parks  creative  workshops for kids of all ages.

The purpose of SVA is to provide local and regional artists with a platform to support, empower, and promote them and their work.

Their Mission is to empower visual artists through professional development and collaboration, to create opportunities for the community to experience and enjoy the visual arts, and to promote member artists and their work.

Philosophy of Education:  At the Art Factory, we believe that every individual should be offered opportunities to connect with artists, teach and be taught multiple methods of art making, learn new ways to develop professionally and creatively, and fulfill Sheboygan Visual Artists’ Mission to enrich the community.

The Art Factory seeks out new and exciting methods of creativity while celebrating traditional practices.  We encourage experimentation and risk taking during the process of making art.  There are no mistakes when learning a new technique, for all actions when making art are viewed as actions of growth, research, and study.  Sheboygan Visual Artists contains many experienced art educators that are active as facilitators and mentors for all Art Factory activities.

SVA provides high quality workshops taught by local and regional artists;  studio space that is versatile to host figure drawing,  open studio sessions, workshops,  space for photographing artwork,  meeting space,  and  gallery space;  a vibrant and creative learning environment for artists and the community;  resources for professional development;  connections to other art venues and artists in the Sheboygan County area;  and  tools to motivate individual progress through art.

 

Workshops are available for professional development.

Ongoing Open Studios
Figure Drawing Sessions
Mondays (6:30pm – 9:30pm)
Work with a live nude model in perfecting your drawing skill.
$7 per session
Purchase a 10-session punchcard for $60 and save!

Open Studio
Thursdays (5:00pm – 8:00pm)
Enjoy the community and fellowship of other artists while starting or working on your latest piece. Hosted by an SVA artist.
$10 per session
Purchase a 10-session punchcard for $80 and save!

Learn about and sign up for SVA Workshops on the new Art Factory blog: http://artfactorysva.wordpress.com

Their Facebook page is a public forum for art related information and stories of interest to SVA members and the community of Sheboygan.

You are also invited to come join SVA and network with other artists.  The most rewarding aspect of joining SVA is the friendships and opportunity to grow as an artist that flow from becoming involved in activities

 

EBCO Artworks – 1201 Erie Ave, Sheboygan, WI (map)

http://sheboyganvisualartists.com

 

Art and Coffee at Glas

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Spring Field

$280 14"x22" watercolor

Beach Lilacs  $280   14″x22″   watercolor

 

I am pleased to announce that I have an exhibit at Glas, a coffeehouse along the Sheboygan River  December 1, 2013 – February 1, 2014.   Glas is located at 924  N. 14th Street/Niagara Avenue, Sheboygan. (map)

Opening reception is Saturday, December 7, 2013  10 am – Noon.

I will be doing a painting demonstration during the reception.

Art Talk on Sunday, December 15, 2013 noon – 1:15 pm.  I will talk about selected paintings on display.

Glas is more than just a place to enjoy a really good cup of coffee. It’s a warm, inviting coffeehouse where you can relax, enjoy a good conversation, take in the view from the lounge upstairs or patio by the river, experience local art, and listen to live music.

Glas, the Gaelic word for ‘green’, reflects their strong Irish heritage and their commitment to protecting the environment.  You will find lattes, breves, cappuccinos, americanos, macchiatos, mochas, all-natural hot cocoa, fruit smoothies, beer, wine,  as well as a few specialty drinks.  They serve only loose-leaf teas to provide the highest quality tea by the cup or by the pot.  Sandwiches and light entrees are also served there.  Try one of their sweet delicacies like biscotti, muffins, scones, bagels, sweet bars, or fresh cookies from the bakery.

During Happy Hour on Mondays through Fridays from 4 pm to 6 pm… lattes and cappuccinos are $2.50.
Bike riders receive a 10% discount for minimizing our carbon footprint.

Free WiFi  and computer access is sponsored by Cellcom, located next door.

Nsight, the owners of Glas, is conscious of the environment when they construct their buildings. Their choice of interior furnishings, equipment and products demonstrate their concern for the environment.

Honey, farm fresh eggs, cheese, milk products, and coffee are bought locally.

Products used are made of recycled/green materials,  including plastic carry-out cups made of at least 50% recycled materials, paper cups made of 24 post consumer contents, cup sleeves made of 100% recycled paper/90% post consumer,100% water-based ink, and sugar cane carry-out containers.

www.glascoffee.com

(920) 334-4527

Hours Glas is open

Sunday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Monday 6:30 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday 6:30 am – 8:00 pm
Friday 6:30 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Keep It Simple

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Keary at The Pyle Center gallery

 

I have an exhibition of 52 of my best paintings on the first floor of the UW-Extension The Pyle Center from November 1 to November 27, 2013.

The show is entitled “Keep It Simple” because my mentor James Michael always told me to “Keep it simple”.

The Pyle Center is located at 702 Landon Street, Madison.  Open from Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm.

Location and parking information: http://conferencing.uwex.edu/location.cfm

You are all welcome to come to  the opening reception next  Friday, November 1st  from 5 pm – 7 pm.  Refreshments will be served.

I am spending a lot of time this week preparing each painting for delivery to the Pyle Center.  Labels for each painting.   A handout sheet listing all paintings with purchase price,

I hope to see you all there.