Art Demos by 3 artists at ARTWORKS

Karen Moriarty: Painting on Saturday, December 12 from 1-3 PM
Diane Schafer: Marbling on Saturday, December 12 from 3-6 PM and Sunday, December 13 from 12-3 PM
Sandy Hall: Bracelet Workshop on Sunday, December 13 from 3-6 PM

On Saturday, December 12: Watch over Karen Moriarty's shoulder as she works on one of her drippy oil paintings from 1-3pm. Then, Diane Schafer will demonstrate and teach the art of marbling on fabric. Come see the magic in this ancient art form and create your own marbled piece of fabric to take home! A small fee of $5 per piece will be charged to cover cost of supplies. Marbling from 3-6pm.

Sunday, December 13...Diane Schafer is back with her marbling magic from 12-3pm. Then, from 3-6pm, continue the fun with a handmade bracelet workshop with Sandy Hall. Learn the basics of handmade memory wire bracelets & create your own piece of jewelry for everyone on your holiday list! Awaken your creative soul, with guidance from Sandy. Fee of $15 to make your own or $25 for a take home kit. All demos are family friendly, with no age limit on the two participation demos.

ARTWORKS Holiday Art Gallery is back for a second year. Nestled in cozy Jefferson Pointe, next to Barnes & Noble. 25 artists from the area will be selling their work and running the gallery. Choose from a wide variety of paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, wood, clothing, glass & more!

Cost: No Charge to enter gallery or watch demos.....fees for participation listed above.

ARTWORKS Holiday Art Gallery
Demos: December 12: 1-3 & 3-6pm. December 13: 12-3 & 3-6pm.
OPEN: Mon-Sat: 10am-9pm & Sun:12-5 through DECEMBER 31
Contacts:
Gallery: 260-432-6419
Located at Jefferson Pointe in Fort Wayne (Next to Barnes & Noble)

Indiana artists eligible for up to $2000 in grants

Taken directly from the Fort Wayne Daily News
Wednesday, 25 November 2009 09:20


Arts United and the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) will present a workshop for artists seeking to apply for funds through the Indiana Arts Commission.


The workshop will take place at the Allen County Public Library from 5:30-7 p.m. December 15. Pre-registration is required. (Contact information below.)

Hoosier artists in selected disciplines have until Feb. 1, 2010 to submit applications for the IAC’s Individual Artist Program (IAP) grant.

Artists are encouraged to thoroughly read the program guidelines on the IAC web site, and note there are significant changes in artistic disciplines that will be accepted for application during the next grant period.

Eligible projects will only be considered in the areas of: crafts, design art, media arts, photography, visual arts, and folk arts related to the traditional disciplines listed here. The new, federally-funded Artist Access Program that encourages participation by artists with disabilities will also be included within the IAP guidelines and application process.

Individual artists living and working in Indiana may apply for up to $2,000 from the IAP grant, which requires no matching funds. The grants are intended to assist artists with specific project-related costs that will help them further their career and provide significant public benefit through the completed project.

Applicants must be 18 years of age, must be an Indiana resident for at least one year prior to the date of the application, and plan to remain in the state for the full grant period. Artists may not be enrolled in a degree-granting program. All projects must be completed between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011.

A detailed explanation of the IAP program, and grant guidelines are available on the IAC website. Artists should be aware that the application for IAP grants must be submitted online utilizing the IAC’s online grants system.

Qualified citizen review panels, selected by the IAC, will evaluate applications during discipline-specific panel meetings convened by the IAC. The panels examine each application based upon criteria which includes the quality of the artist’s work, the impact the project will have on the artist’s career development, public benefit from the project, and feasibility of the project completion in the specified period of time.

More than 200 artists applied for Individual Artists Program grants last year and 33 projects received IAC funding.

Artists must pre-register by contacting Jan Shupert-Arick, Director of Regional Services at 260-471-5670 or email JShupert-Arick@artsunited.org.

Artists raising money for animals: SPCA Fundraiser at ArtWorks

Saturday, December 5, 12-5pm
ARTWORKS
4150 W Jefferson Blvd (Jefferson Pointe next to Barnes & Noble)
Fort Wayne IN 46804

SPCA Fundraiser is Saturday, December 5: 12-5pm. Bring cat or dog food in for the animals of the Allen County SPCA or a picture of your pet to be entered into a drawing for artwork! 10% of art sales during the event will go directly to SPCA!

ARTWORKS
OPEN: Mon-Sat: 10am-9pm & Sun:12-5
Cost: No Charge
Contact: 260-432-6419

Ornaments & Nativities in Clay, Wood, Wool, Glass & More! at the Orchard

Artists from around the region show off their holiday spirit! Our ornaments will be the hit of your holiday tree or ornament exchange! All are made by American artists. The very popular wool ornaments by Ohio artist, Madeline Jordan are back...horses, giraffes, polar bears, llamas, cats & more! Blown glass ornaments by Larry Mack (see below) are great for the holiday tree & will bring cheer all year round! Ornaments made from gourds by Sue Westhues & local artist, Alison Adams. New this year: wooden puzzle ornaments by Russell Greenslade. Jerry Krider, of Columbia City, brings us his finely crafted wooden nativities. And, the cutest little clay ornaments around are by Wabash native, Sue Scamihorn.

Other holiday themed items include: porcelain dinnerware in Holiday patterns by Kimberly Rorick of Ossian. Hand thrown and painted in her studio. Felted stockings by Roanoke's, Janie Calwell are made of recycled sweaters...and will hold lots of goodies!

When: December 1-31, 2009

Orchard Gallery Open House will be Saturday, December 5 from 10am to 5pm

The artists of The Orchard Gallery invite you to our annual Holiday Open House. Meet the artists, enjoy refreshments and find handmade gifts as unique as the people on your gift list. As a thanks to our many loyal customers, enjoy a 10% discount during the open house. Everything in The Orchard Gallery is handmade by American artists, including 19 local artists who run the gallery. We WILL make your holiday shopping FUN!


Orchard Gallery Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 10-5
Tues & Thurs: 10-7
Open Sundays: 12-5 Thanksgiving though Christmas.
CLOSED: Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

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

Cost: No Charge

Two Demos at ARTWORKS Holiday Art Gallery


Jewelry Demo by Virginia Nance
Saturday, November 28 from 12-3 PM

Threadography Demo by Two Sipsters Studio
Sunday, November 29 from 1-4 PM


On Saturday, November 28, 12-3pm: visit with jeweler, Virginia Nance, as she works on a piece of bead embroidery that will be a part of a necklace/neck collar, as well as a couple of examples of bead weaving for ropes for necklaces.

Then, on Sunday, November 29, Beth Wheeler and Lori Marquette of Two Sipsters Studio will be working on a Threadography® piece in the window of Artworks, 1:00-4:00. Each piece of Threadography begins as a photograph, is altered on the computer, and printed on fabric. Beth then "paints" color and texture on the fabric with the sewing machine. While Beth is stitching, Lori will be printing on fabric and answering questions.

ARTWORKS Holiday Art Gallery is back for a second year. Nestled in cozy Jefferson Pointe, next to Barnes & Noble. 25 artists from the area will be selling their work and running the gallery for the next 8 weeks! Choose from a wide variety of paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, wood, clothing, glass & more!

ARTWORKS is Open all Mall Hours through DECEMBER 31, 2009.

OPEN: Mon-Sat: 10am-9pm & Sun:12-5
Cost: No Charge

ARTWORKS Contacts:
Gallery: 260-432-6419
4150 W Jefferson Blvd (Jefferson Pointe next to Barnes & Noble)
Fort Wayne, IN 46804

ART-A-MENT! - Saturday, December 5th from 6-9PM
www.artament.org
$20 includes admission to the silent auction from 6-9 PM; free first drink and free movie at 9 PM (or free movie pass).
RSVP to 260.426.3456 or movies@cinemacenter.org

December 12th Holiday Formal at PottersWife Gallery

A formal event featuring Holiday decorations and a unique twist: the "Thrifty Gown contest" where attendees wear vintage gowns found for minimal investment and enjoy the gallery whilst looking smashing!

December 12, 7-10 p.m. at PottersWife Gallery
1421 Broadway in Fort Wayne, IN
RSVP at www.delaneys1421broadway.com

Meet the Artists Reception: ArtWorks
Sunday, November 15, 2009 from 5-7pm

25 artists from the Fort Wayne area & beyond will be selling paintings, photography, pottery, glass, jewelry, scarves, purses, wearables & more!

Profits to Mad Anthony Children's Hope House

ArtWorks
(260) 432-6419
Next to Barnes & Noble in Jefferson Pointe

Closer Look Lecture Series Presents: Scott Ziegler-Ceramics
Monday November 16th, 7:30pm
North Campus Auditorium
University of Saint Francis
Free admission


Exhibiting ceramicist in USF's National Ceramics & Print Exhibition, Scott Ziegler, will host an Artist’s Lecture as part of the Closer Look Lecture Series on Monday November 16, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the North Campus Auditorium.

This program- presented in part by the Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne; the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency; and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency- is free to the public.

Ceramics Monthly refers to Ziegler's work as highly detailed ceramic sculpture. Influenced by the time he spent as a toy designer, Ziegler spends hours and hours building up the color and detail in his work using cone 6 slips and commercial stains. Scott Ziegler painstakingly layers color over his meticulously formed sculptures to achieve bright, inviting surfaces.

Ziegler’s work will be featured in the Weatherhead Gallery during the National Ceramics and Print Invitational Exhibition, from December 5th 2009-January 17th 2010. The exhibit will open on Saturday December 5th from 7-9pm in the Weatherhead Gallery at the Rolland Art Center; the opening is free and open to the public.


National Ceramics and Print Invitational Exhibition
December 5th 2009-January 17th 2010
Opening Reception: Saturday, December 5 from 7-9pm
Weatherhead Gallery at Rolland Art Center
University of Saint Francis

Thank You,
Rick Cartwright, Dean--The School of Creative Arts

CONTINUUM: Fall 2009 BFA Exhibition at IPFW

November 20 - December 13, 2009
Opening Reception: November 20 from 6-8 PM
University Ballroom, Holiday Inn IPFW at 4111 Paul Shaffer Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Free. Cash bar and light refreshments will be served.

Students from the IPFW Department of Visual Communication and Design will exhibit their senior thesis work at the Holiday Inn IPFW in pursuit of a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The BFA can focus on computer art and design, graphic design or photography. Seniors exhibiting: Cynthia Arnett, Alex Benson, Brandon Collier, Said Eldajani, Chrissy Ellert, Fett, Kristal Hirsch, Libby Huffer, April Klingaman, Anita Rose, Will Stevens and Tamara Winkler.

Lynn Rowe Reed: Kids Books, Whimsy, and Serious Stuff
December 12, 2009- February 28, 2010
Kachmann Gallery



This retrospective of Lynn Rowe Reed's New York-published children's book illustrations spans twenty years of work. It also includes her recent acrylic on canvas paintings and steel sculptures, as well as some of her ceramic work. From kids' book art, to humor, to serious work done for her breast cancer journal, Reed's work is engaging, insightful, and just plain fun.

Opening Reception
Date: Saturday, December 12, 2009
Time: 6-9pm
Location: Kachmann Gallery
First 30 people receive a free autographed book by Lynn Rowe Reed. Autographed books will be for sale during exhibit, the perfect holiday gift for your loved ones!

Artlink’s Holiday Art Market Opening
WHERE: Artlink, 437 E. Berry, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
WHEN: Saturday, November 10 through December 31, 2009
COST: Free, public invited
CONTACT: Deb Washler, Executive Director, 260-424-7195, deb@artlinkfw.com;
www.artlinkfw.com

Artlink’s Holiday Art Market

Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery will welcome holiday shoppers to the opening of its Holiday Art Market on Tuesday, November 10 from noon to 5:00 p.m. Special artful gift items will be on sale at the gallery through December 31. Art items will be affordable, one-of-a-kind creations made by local artists.

Artlink’s staple artists will be displaying new items, including the charming jewelry of Cat Voors and the elegant creations of Brigitte Buldt. New artists include Ashley Scare, who uses recycled-reused items, and Indianapolis artist Pat Benson Jones who creates wire-wrapped pieces. Local clay artists include the talented Kristy Jo Beber and Laura Brandenburg. Barry Belknap returns with newly turned wooden bowls and wine stoppers. Other returning artists who sold out last year are Lesley Lundgren with her brightly colored threaded scarves and Clare Christian from Green Stitch with her charming stuffed creatures.

“We’ll have a great selection of gifts for the artsy people in your life,” said Artlink Executive Director Deb Washler. “We’ve got some exciting new artists this year — Marie Gardeski who casts baby doll hands and makes little ‘hand soaps,’ and Michelle Diller who puts together little books with pages made of recycled envelopes. How fun is that!”

Artlink’s Holiday Art Market continues through December 31 with hours Tuesday through Thursday noon to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday noon to 9 p.m., and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.