28th Annual National Print Exhibition Opens at Artlink

WHERE: Artlink, 437 E. Berry St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

WHEN: Opening reception Friday, April 11, 2008, 7-9:00 p.
The exhibition runs through May 21, 2008

COST: Free for Artlink members, non-members $2 suggested donation

CONTACT: Deb Washler, Executive Director, 260-424-7195, deb@artlinkfw.com

Artlink Print Show 28 Years Strong

The 28th Annual National Print Exhibition opens on Friday, April 11 at
Artlink, 437 E. Berry Street, Fort Wayne. The opening reception will be
from 7 to 9:00 p.m. The public is invited.

Artlink's National Print Competition has drawn artwork from the best
printmakers in America for over a quarter of a century. This year, for the
first time in its history, Artlink gave the task of selecting the prints to
be exhibited to an outside judge. Artlink was proud to have Mark Pascale,
Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings at the Art Institute of Chicago,
review over 300 images submitted from across the country. Pascale, who is
also Adjunct Professor of Art in Print Media at the School of the Art
Institute, selected 79 beautiful hand-pulled prints by 72 artists from 26
states. Pascale selected over a dozen printmakers to share the $2,200 in
prize money made possible through the generous support of the Lincoln
Financial Group Foundation. The prize winners will be announced at the
opening reception on April 11.

The work of 13 printmakers from Indiana was selected for this national exhibition. Artists from Fort Wayne include Art Cislo, Christopher Ganz, Dennis Hettler, Josh Hoering, Debbie Ngo and Jauneth Skinner. Other Hoosiers on display are Pam Bradshaw of Kendallville, Laura Foster from West Lafayette, Steve Garst of Fortville, David B. Johnson of Muncie, Judy Leiviska of Indianapolis, Susan J. Perl of Albion and Andrea A. Peterson of LaPorte. A free print catalogue listing all participants along with print terminology will be available in the gallery during the exhibition.

On April 26 the public is invited to learn the art of Moku Hanga, the art of Japanese Woodblock Printing, during a day-long workshop which will be run in the gallery by Tom Keesee, printmaking professor from the University of Saint Francis. This ancient form of printmaking is a non-toxic technique utilizing watercolor instead of printer's ink, and no printing press is needed. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to noon and costs $30 for Artlink members and $35 for non-members. Space is limited, so register soon.

Hurry if you want to join the Artlink trip to Chicago

Artlink Bus Trip to River North Gallery District – Chicago

WHEN: Saturday, April 12, 2008
Departing 7:00 a.m. from Meijer’s parking lot on Lima Road

COST: Artlink members $35, non-members $40

DEADLINE: April 7, 2008; Payment is due before March 31.

CONTACT: Deb Washler, Executive Director, 260-424-7195, e: deb@artlinkfw.com; www.artlinkfw.com


Artlink would like to fill up their bus for a daylong trip tailored to the local artist and art enthusiast. On Saturday, April 12 Artlink will travel to Chicago’s River North Gallery District. This is a bare bones trip, so attendees are encouraged to bring their own snacks and drinks for the bus ride there and back. Artlink will supply a gallery map, but attendees are on their own for the day to peruse dozens of world-class art and antique galleries, visit area shops, and pick up lunch. Renowned art galleries in the district include Habatat, Jean Albano, Aldo Castillo, Perimeter and Maya Polsky.

The American Heritage Trails luxury motor coach will leave Fort Wayne at 7:00 a.m. from the Meijer’s parking lot on Lima Road. Arrival in River North Gallery District is 10:30 a.m. Departure time is 5:00 p.m. with arrival back in Fort Wayne at approximately 8:00 p.m. Cost for Artlink members is $35, non-members $40. Call 260-424-7195 to receive a registration form or to be placed on the bus trip mailing list. A completed Artlink registration form and a check will reserve a seat on the bus. Payment is due before March 31.

Art Classes and Group Meetings at South Wayne Baptist Church

South Wayne Baptist Church has opened it's heart to art. Jan Krist will be teaching a beginners watercolor class from 6:30 PM-8:00 PM on Tuesday nights April 1-May 12th.
The class is free, BYO materials, brushes, paints and paper.
There will be no class on The last Tuesday of April.
Space is limited, please RSVP janetfinkbeiner@comcast.net.
Confirmation and a materials list will be emailed to you.

Also, if you are a painter and would like to share time, space and technique with other painters join other painters at the South Wayne Baptist Church on Tuesday's from 8-9:30 PM. RSVP for this too please. There is no charge, just bring your paints and your knowledge to share.

The last Tuesday of each month artists, writers and songwriters are invited to bring a dish to pass a poem, a reading, a song or a painting to show, beadwork to show etc... to South Wayne Baptist for a Grass Roots Arts Gathering.
Again, please RSVP to janetfinkbeiner@comcast.net.

Thanks very much,
Jan Krist

The Renaissance Artist Collective

The Renaissance is a city-wide artist collective to support and encourage musicians, writers, visual and performing artists. The next gathering will be on Friday night, March 28 at 7pm at First Missionary Church on West Rudisill Blvd., one block east of Taylor University. There is no charge to attend, and one doesn’t have to be an artist to participate. All ages and skill levels are welcome!

News from Charlie Cummings Clay Studio
Spring Pottery Classes begin March 24th.

The CCCS spring pottery class schedule is now available on our website. We are offering Tuesday night and Wednesday night throwing classes and a special intermediate to advanced clay body development class. Sign up online, or call 260-458-9160.


In other news, mark your calendar to join us Saturday, April 5th, 6-9pm for the reception of an exceptional exhbition of sculptural ceramics by Ball State University Assistant Professor of Art, Anita Powell.

Anita's sculptures take the form of dresses with domestic and figurative scenes painted on the surface. She uses beauty, sentimentality, domesticity, cooperation, quaintness, and femininity as devices to challenge prejudicial attitudes about these traits.

The exhibition runs from April 5th to May 9th.

Senior B.F.A. Exhibition at IPFW
March 17-April 11, 2008
Opening reception: Thursday, March 20 from 6-8 PM

Featuring graduating seniors Rebecca Bailey, Justin Casiano, Adam Deluna, Joshua Hoering, Angela Rowland, and Angela Sherman.

www.ipfw.edu/vpa/finearts.

Call for Entry: Z.E.E.D.: Four Elements of Life

The Fort Wayne Photographers Club and the Allen County Public Library seek submissions by amateur photographers for a June 2008 photography show in the Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery of the Main Library in downtown Fort Wayne.

Click here for a PDF with entry form and more information.
Deadline for submissions is April 19, 2008.