Glass Opens at Artlink

Opening reception Friday, March 6, 7-9 p.m.
Glass talk at 8:00 p.m.
Gallery hours are Tue-Thurs: noon to 5:00 p.m.; Fri & Sat: noon to 9:00 p.m., Sun: 1 to 5:00 p.m.

Artlink, Inc., 437 E. Berry Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
COST: Main Gallery admission is free for Artlink members; $2 suggested donation for non-members; Hallway Gallery viewing before and after Cinema Center performances
CONTACT:Deb Washler, Executive Director, deb@artlinkfw.com; (260) 424-7195

Regional Glass Artists Shine at Artlink

The public is invited to attend the opening reception for Artlink’s Glass exhibition on Friday, March 6 from 7 to 9:00 p.m. Fourteen exciting regional glass artists will each exhibit several of their latest pieces. Glass artist Frank Oddou of Columbia City will give a gallery talk at 8:00 p.m. This exhibit was curated by Danielle Payne, glass artist and owner of GlassLink of Fort Wayne. The exhibition will be up through April 8.

On display will be glass work from Fort Wayne artists Paula Crill, Jon Frincke, Pat Hansen, Bill Lupkin, Danielle Payne, Robin Mohr of Robin’s Nest Stain Glass, Todd Taylor and Kathy Watson. Regional artists included in the show are James Kahle of Dayton, Ohio, Kathleen Kitch of Lafayette, Frank Oddou of Columbia City, Ashton Prespentt of Auburn and Steve Sizelove of Richmond. A local collector has loaned Artlink eight examples of artwork by world-famous Swedish glass designers Bertil Vallien and Kjell Engman.

Techniques on display will be fused glass, slumped glass, warm glass, hot glass, stained glass, glass painting, fused jewelry with metal work, mosaic, sandblasting and lampworking. A glossary of glass terminology will be available to visitors.


Piece by Kathleen Kitch. This is an example of kiln-formed or fused glass. Pieces are cut from sheet glass and are fused together in a kiln.


On the walls of Artlink’s Hallway Gallery will be the Photographs of Andrea Dailey. Artlink members may view both exhibits for free; a $2 donation is suggested for non-members. The Hallway Gallery exhibit may be viewed before and after Cinema Center performances at no charge.

Arts Day @ the Indiana Statehouse is March 12

Register Now!

Dear Arts Advocate,

We want you! Thursday, March 12, 2009 is Arts Day @ the Indiana Statehouse from 10am to 12 noon! The event is free and open to the public. Register here: http://inartscoalition.org.

The purpose of Arts Day is for arts advocates to meet with their legislators and express their support for public funding of the arts. Have your State Senator and Representative registered to attend? Check here: http://inartsadvocates.org/main.aspSectionID=37&SubSectionID=86&ArticleID=110&TM=57257.24

If yes, please contact them and thank them in advance. If you are able to attend Arts Day, then please tell them you will see them at the Statehouse on March 12. If no, please contact them now and invite them to attend Arts Day!

This year, the stakes are high. Governor Daniels has proposed a 50% cut to the budget of the Indiana Arts Commission. After weeks of effective lobbying by the arts community, the House Ways & Means Committee responded by restoring all but 8% of the most recent allocation. But there is much more work to be done.

Please join arts advocates from all corners of the state on Thursday, March 12.

If you have any questions about Arts Day, please contact us at info@InArtsCoalition.org.

"Farm House" Watercolor Painting Workshop with Mark Polomchak

Popular instructor Mark Polomchak is taking registrations to paint the farmhouse scene depicted above in his workshop on March 7, 2009 from 10 am to 6 pm. Many opportunities unfold throughout the day, including great deals on framing, individual guidance, a finished painting to take home! Accomplish this! $75 registration; $12 materials. Call 260-824-5222.
www.wellscocreativearts.com

Hello arty friends!

Bloomington artists, Pat and Jon Hecker will be in Fort Wayne this Sunday, March 1 at The Mocha Lounge. They are presenting a 90 minute Etsy Workshop to educate Fort Wayne area artists on how, and why to sell on Etsy. They have been successfully selling on Etsy for some time and are a fun and energetic couple, sure to put on a great workshop! The price is $20 per artist....plus $10 for each additional person to sign up on the same transaction. So, invite your friends!

See http://heckerdesign.com/etsyfortwayne.htm for more info or to sign up.

Our Etsy workshop is full of information!

Would you like to learn how to sell on Etsy?
Experienced Etsy sellers Patricia and Jon Hecker are offering an Etsy workshop, scheduled for 12:00 pm Sunday, March 1 in Fort Wayne. The location will be in the meeting room of the Mocha Lounge at 6312 Covington Rd. It's right next door to the Orchard Gallery.

See more at: www.etsy.com

What is Etsy?
Etsy.com is an online marketplace for art, craft and supplies that is fun, easy to use and inexpensive. Learn how to get started, set up your shop and start selling!

Why sell on Etsy?
•No HTML required- It is an intuitive, easy to use website
•Vibrant community- Both buyers and sellers share successful etsy stories
•Active buyers- Many buyers are repeat buyers looking for new, unique items
•Online safety- Etsy is totally secure. Payments are through PayPal, the well-known and highly recognized online payment and shopping portal.

WHEN? The event will be Sunday, March 1 at 12:00 pm.
WHERE? Mocha Lounge coffee house, 6312 Covington Rd.
HOW MUCH? $20
HOW LONG? 90 minutes
WHAT'S COVERED? An informative guide to everything about the etsy website. You'll learn all about setting up your shop, adding inventory, maintaining it and promoting it for a successful etsy experience.

Save $10 per person with additional registrations in the same transaction!

www.kristyjobeber.com

Huntington University’s 19th Annual Student Art Exhibit
Feb. 28 to March 12, 2009

Sam Smith will serve as guest juror for Huntington University’s 19th Annual Student Art Exhibit, to be held in the Robert E. Wilson Gallery on Feb. 28 to March 12.

Smith is a native of Indianapolis, Ind. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Indiana University Herron School of Art, a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Illinois and a Master of Arts degree in marriage and family therapy from Christian Theological Seminary. At the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Smith designed permanent and traveling exhibitions and worked in objects conservation.

Smith is a National Endowment for the Arts recipient and has served as faculty and guest lecturer at the Herron School of Art, Indianapolis Art Center, University of Illinois and Marion College.

Studies, work and teaching have provided Smith with experience and familiarity in a variety of techniques and materials that include wood, paper, fiberglass, paint, bronze and ceramics. His works are represented in a number of corporate and private collections.

Smith will select the work for the student art exhibit as well as award best of show, first place, second place, third place and special achievement recognitions.

The pieces for the exhibit were created by Huntington University students, freshmen through seniors, who are enrolled in one or more art courses. This will be the first exhibition for this particular work. All types of media will be represented.

The 19th Annual Student Art Exhibit is open to the public. The Robert E. Wilson Gallery is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., before and after all Merillat Centre performances, and by appointment. For further information, contact Barb Michel, interim gallery director, at (260) 359-4172.


2008 Best of Show winner "The Ingledue Wedding", 2008, oil on canvas by Jenna Thurston

REDS YELLOWS BLUES at the Orchard Gallery

Our annual theme show gets color specific and will feature a variety of media and many shades of red, yellow and blue! Our artist members, as well as many others from around the region have created unique work for this vibrantly eye-catching show. Meet many of the artists at the RECEPTION: MARCH 7, from 12-5 pm. Expect to see brilliantly colored paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, glass, mixed media and clothing! Beat the end of winter blahs with REDS YELLOWS BLUES!

Invited artists include some of your favorite local artists and those from afar showing in Fort Wayne for the first time: Terry Ratliff, Sandra Shanebrook, Lisa Vetter, Paul Siefert, Mona Beasley, Janet Webb, Gwen Guitwein, Jan McMurtry-Arnold, Joe Pelka, Ales Pancner, Susan Kline, Deb Washler, Laura Brandenburg, Glenda Jones, Lisa Ransom-Smith, Kathi Nixon, Shelley Kinder, Kathy Watson, Leah Mockenhaupt-Kenna, Diane Schaefer, Holly Heath, Shane Perfect, Doug Runyan, Lloyd King & More! Regular Orchard Gallery members will also be featured.

When: March 4-31 with Artist Reception March 7, 12-5

OPEN: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 10-5. Tues & Thurs: 10-7 .

Where: The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art
6312-A Covington Road
Fort Wayne, IN
260-436-0927
www.theorchardgallery.com

Cost: No Charge

Exploring Pottery for Grades 7-12

Enjoy getting your hands into clay while exploring the wonderful world of making pottery using the potter’s wheel. Prepare and center the clay on the wheel. Then be introduced to and create basic shapes such as the cylinder, bowl, and round vase. Students will bring home their glazed and finished masterpieces on April 18. Please wear old clothes and bring a towel to drape over your legs when on the wheel. Materials provided. Very limited class size!

Dates: Feb. 21 – April 18
No class on April 4
Time: 9:00 am – 12 Noon
Grades: 7 – 12
Instructor: Fort Wayne artist, Kristy Jo Beber
Fees: $189
Location: Visual Arts Building, room 112
http://www.ipfw.edu/vpa/CAA/Art.html

Call Maggie for more information or to register at 260-481-6059.

ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE!! Register for spring classes at https://learn.ipfw.edu/ShowGroups.awp

Limited scholarships available for the following community partners:

Twenty First Century Scholars
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast IN
United Hispanic Americans, Inc.
Boys and Girls Club
Participants in the National School Lunch Program

If you are interested, please call Maggie at 481-6059 and ask for a Scholarship Assistance form to be considered for a scholarship. Scholarships are for classes only.

Scholarships are funded by the Dr. Louis and Anne B. Schneider Foundation

Call for Entries: Artlink's GREEN Exhibition

Deadline: April 9, 2009
Exhibition Dates: May 29-July 8, 2009

All artists, at least 18 years of age (Artlink High School members please contact Artlink), residing within 100 miles of Artlink are eligible. All media is eligible. This exhibition will focus on the issues of global warming, conservation of our environment, environmental initiatives or artwork made of reusable/found objects. Please download the prospectus at http://www.artlinkfw.com/entry.htm for further information.

Lecture by Peter Turnley “Images of War” -- February 12th at 7:30 pm

Join the School of Creative Arts at the North Campus Auditorium of the University of Saint Francis for a lecture by international award-winning photographer and Fort Wayne native Peter Turnley.

Turnley will present his second lecture, “Visualizing Conflict-Images of War and Conflict by Peter Turnley,” which includes images from the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Somalia, Rwanda, Bosnia, Chechnya, Gulf War 1991, Iraq War, Kosovo, and International Civil Strife. This presentation will also take place in the North Campus Auditorium. Doors will open at 6:30 with a free opening of Fort Wayne Revisited, an exhibition of photographs created by SOCA students in a weekend workshop they participated in with Peter. Following the lecture, Turnley will participate in a formal book signing of some of his published works. The event is free and open to the public.

Peter has documented nearly every major news event of international significance, including the fall of the Berlin Wall and the 1989 revolutions in Eastern Europe; the end of apartheid in South Africa and the freeing of Nelson Mandela after 27 years in prison; the 1991 Gulf War; conflicts in the Balkans (Bosnia), Somalia, Rwanda, South Africa, Chechnya, Haiti, Indonesia, Afghanistan, and Kosovo; the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; the scene at “Ground Zero” on September 11, 2001; and the Iraq War. His pictures have won many international awards, including the Overseas Press Club Award for best photographic reporting from abroad. He has published four books of his work: Beijing Spring, Moments Of Revolution, In Times Of War And Peace, and Parisians.


Peter Turnley seen lecturing on Feb, 4th, 2009 at the University of Saint Francis. His second lecture will be Feb. 12th, 2009 at 7:30pm, North Campus Auditorium.

IPFW High School Art Exhibition
IPFW Visual Arts Gallery
February 9-20, 2009
Student Artists' Reception on Friday, February 13 from 6-8 pm; Awards at 7 pm.


The IPFW Departments of Fine Arts and Visual Communication and Design are teaming up to showcase the work of some of the area's most talented high school artists. High schools from 11 neighboring counties have been invited to participate in showing their students' best works in Fine Art, Graphic Design, and Photography. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finalists, chosen by a jury panel comprised of faculty members from both departments.

Gallery Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8 am to 9 pm
Saturday - Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
Free Admission

Next up at IPFW's Visual Arts Gallery: Convergence: Sayaka Ganz
March 2-20, 2009
Artist's Reception: Thursday, March 5 from 5-7 pm

Sayaka Ganz reclaims discarded and mundane objects and integrates them into different life forms. Collectively, these reclaimed objects transcend their origins and become animal or natural forms that seem alive. Guests are invited to witness her creative process as she works on an installation in the Visual Arts Gallery during the month of March.

Installation Work dates:
March 2, 4, & 6 from 2:00-5:00 pm
March 3, 10, 12, 17, & 19 from 4:30 to 7:30 pm

Bottle Cap Magnet Workshop
WHEN: Tuesday, February 24, 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, 437 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802
COST: $5 for Artlink members, $8 for non-members
CONTACT: Deb Washler, Executive Director, deb@artlinkfw.com, 260-424-7195

Make Bottle Cap Magnets at Artlink

The public is invited to join Deb Washler, Artlink’s Executive Director and ace crafter, as she demonstrates how to make bottle cap magnets. The mini-workshop will be held on Tuesday, February 24 at 6:00 p.m. at Artlink, 435 E. Berry Street. Participants will learn how to affix little pieces of art to the inside of a bottle cap using a low-odor resin that seals the artwork. A magnet is then attached to the backside, creating a delightful art item. While waiting for the resin to dry, participants will be invited to enjoy refreshments and view the current Artlink exhibit.

Artlink will provide the resin, magnets, bottle caps and snacks for the workshop. Artists should bring markers, pencils, magazines (with small images or patterns), and a small box with a cover (e.g., shoe box). Cost for the workshop is $5 for Artlink members, $8 for non-members. Call 424-7195 for a registration form, or go to www.artlinkfw.com to download a form. Early registration is recommended.

Art Off Main
Join the DID and the Fort Wayne Museum of Art for opening night of this month’s most exciting art exhibition — Art Off Main.

WHEN: February 6, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: 216 East Washington Blvd, Downtown Fort Wayne
COST: FREE

Art Off Main is a striking eight-day art exhibition featuring the best local artists where we turn the majestic Masonic Temple into a vibrant art gallery! The opening night exhibition kicks off with tons of activities including a fashion show at 7:30pm organized by sara rose collins. Plus, enjoy a live broadcast by WMEE and great munchies and a cash bar from Mad Anthony Brewing Company. Best of all, to round out this “don’t miss” event, admission is FREE!

For more information about Art Off Main, including times for each daily Art Off Main activity, please check out our website at downtownFORTWAYNE.com.

Art Off Main is sponsored and supported by Comcast, WMEE, Fort Wayne Metals, Mad Anthony’s, Downtown Improvement District, and the Fort Wayne Museum of Art.

2009 Valentine's Show at Castle Gallery

February 7-March 6, 2009
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 14th, 5-10 PM with Desserts by Club Soda

Featured Artists: Fred Doloresco, Jaleh Fazel, Richard Weber, Andrea Bojrab, Dennis Wojkiewicz, Michael Poorman, Randall Scott Harden, Jody Hemphill Smith, April Knox, Robin Cheers, Terry Armstrong, Maureen O'Hara Pesta, San Martin Designs, Terry Pulley, Katy McMurray, Rick Wilson, Julie Houck, George Morrison, Richard Tuck, Carolyn Fehsenfeld, and Rebecca Justice Schaab.

Castle Gallery
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11 am to 6 pm
1202 West Wayne Street, Fort Wayne
260-426-6568
1-866-726-3699