Karen Benedetti at Orchard Gallery

Joy of Music by Karen Benedetti: Abstract Paintings

June 2-30, 2010

Karen uses mostly acrylic: fluid acrylic, and some heavy bodied acrylic, sometimes combined with watercolor, on paper or canvas. She's been creating her artwork for about 50 years, but 20 years as a full time artist. Karen will show paintings inspired by music at The Orchard Gallery in June.

"I have always loved art. I have a degree in Art Education from the University of Wisconsin. I taught for a few years in Milwaukee. Then, I moved to Ohio and started to pursue Art as my full time passion and career. When my husband took early retirement, he became my assistant, and now we are in a partnership in the Art Business."
TECHNIQUE: "I paint using layers of acrylic, and use elements such as plastic wrap or waxed paper, to give texture to the surface. I layer colors, and sometimes scrape through to an underlying color. I love metallic foil to add glitzy excitement to the surface. I am good at design and contrast. I like to start with just paint, paper or canvas, and a few tools like a brush or scrap of matboard, and create a dynamic masterpiece; but sometimes it takes time to evaluate, with a few changes and additions, between layers.
INSPIRATION: My environment: Trees, Mountains, Urban elements, Water & shorelines… and sometimes purely abstract concepts, just shapes, colors and line.

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

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

Cost: No Charge

Call for Artists--P.E.D.I.C.U.R.E. Art

Call for artists to paint public art pieces and invitation to participate in an art & music festival in the West Central neighborhood of Fort Wayne.

The concept of “P.E.D.I.C.U.R.E. Art” is a “farmer’s market” style art and music showcase to be held in Historic West Central Neighborhood, summertime monthly on the main entry corridor to the West of the City of Fort Wayne. Yards are to be used to accommodate artist displays and sidewalks are to be used to accommodate attendees.

The event will be on the second Saturdays of June, July and August, annually, to match the West Central Neighborhood Association Home/Garden Tour and Art Festival. Our project will be the perfect lead-in to the WCNA annual events that are held the second Saturday in September.

The idea is to keep the art show looking like an art show – not like a community garage sale. To help accomplish this, art will be hung on cast iron fences, “flower” carts as public art will be placed in the park strip, easels at each participating yard as to what vendors and items are available will be at the end of each block. Antiques – items a minimum of 50 years or older – may be offered if there are participating vendors.

The historic homes and outdoor atmosphere will help to evoke a feeling of “coming home” for participants, vendors and musicians. Lectures and performances given from the front porches and yards will add much to the ambient feel of the events in the old neighborhood. As we grow, we will add a teaching component of authors and other lecturers to promote sustainability through the arts, including sonic art and sound healing research.

Tents and umbrellas in the lawns will be provided by the artists, to shelter the artists, art and musicians. The tents/umbrellas will be in the participating yards along the corridor. Musicians will perform on the front lawns or porches, and our main advertising will be the 16,000 cars per day that go past our location. We will encourage local art galleries to participate and help us with a map design that can be posted at the central location on a bulletin board.

A local, outdoor event will provide very low cost booth/porch rental($25.00 per 10’ by 10’ per event).

Vendor artists and musicians should contact Tom Myers or Judy Cole at sonformula@hotmail.com.

Applicants for the public art project should submit a sketch of their proposal for the flower carts. As soon as the prototype is complete, it will be posted on the FaceBook site for Pedicure Art. Sketches as applications to paint a public art piece will also be posted. All public art pieces will remain the property of Pedicure Art until the end of the season, at which time they may be auctioned to help fund the 2011 events. Artists, please keep in mind that these public art pieces are made of wood and will be outside for at least 10 weeks, so they will need some sort of sealant as protection.

The first public planning meeting will be Wednesday May 26th at 7 P.M. at 1016 Nelson. Everyone is invited. Please RSVP as seating is limited.

Judy Lynne Cole
Healing Partnerships
P.H.I. Art
The P.E.D.I.C.U.R.E. Art Project
(260) 420-8142
sonformula@hotmail.com

Clark Gallery at Honeywell Center in Wabash

Current Exhibition through June 20:
America's National Parks: A Monumental Vision by Clyde Butcher

Clark Gallery
260-563-1102


COMING UP: ARTIST DEMONSTRATION SERIES
Sponsored by Sneaky Kitten Studio by Susan Stewart and Make It Your Own, a paint your own pottery studio

Pamela Turnbow
Introduction to Plein Air Painting
Outdoors on the plaza
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 6 pm
Pam has painted with the Indiana Plein Air Painters Association since 2000. If you've ever wanted to try oil painting, Pam will tell you everything you need to know. You're welcome to work alongside Pam - just bring your supplies! (If there is inclement weather, we will reschedule. Please call for details.)

Lisa Pelo-McNiece
Glass Blowing
Outdoors on the plaza
Tuesday, June 15. 2010 at 6 pm
Lisa will have her kiln on site and will be creating hand-blown glass masterpieces. The Wabash Hoosier Salon Gallery will feature Lisa's work from June 9 - July 18.

Jerry Points
Oil Painting
Clark Gallery
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 6 pm
Jerry will showcase an oil painting demonstration of a landscape.
An exhibit of his art will be on display in the Clark Gallery June 23-July 14.

Jena Oke
Textured Weaving
Clark Gallery
Tuesday, July 6. 2010 at 6 pm
Using a simple tapestry frame loom, Jena will demonstrate some weaving techniques that she often uses in her hand-woven pieces. The demonstration will feature eccentric weft with different stitches - oumak, rya, tabby and inlaid - using handspun yarn (wool) on a cotton warp.

Art Classes for Kids at USF

University of Saint Francis Offers Art Classes for Children Through “Art in the Morning” Program

July 6-July 30, 2010 from 9-11:30 AM

SOCA has announced summer art classes for children in grades 1 through 6 in the “Art in the Morning” Youth Art Program. The classes will run from July 6 through July 30 (four-week term), Monday through Friday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Mimi and Ian Rolland Art and Visual Communication Center on Leesburg Road. This program is made possible through the generous support of the Foellinger Foundation.

Area art teachers and art education majors will instruct children in drawing, painting, printmaking, multi-media, and ceramics. All art materials and a daily snack will be provided.

The cost is $75 for each child and includes all materials and instructional fees. Scholarships are available to those students who receive the Free and Reduced Lunch Program at their respective schools. For a registration form or further information, contact the School of Creative Arts at 260-399-7700, ext. 8001.

Justin Johnson/Matthew Stebing at USF

Graduate Thesis Exhibition: Justin Johnson and Matthew Stebing
University of Saint Francis
School of Creative Arts
John P. Weatherhead Gallery

May 22-July 2, 2010
Opening Reception: May 22 from 7-9 PM

Gallery Closed on Memorial Day.
Hours: Monday - Thursday from 9 am to 5 pm; Friday 9am to noon.

Right: Justin Johnson “Saint Florian” Mixed Media

Below: Matt Stebing “Vessel” Ceramic

Charley Creek Arts Fest in Wabash, IN

Enjoy live music, food, wine tasting, and an interactive Shakespeare experience in addition to beautiful works of art at the Charley Creek Arts Fest Fine Art Show.

Saturday, June 26, 2010
10 am to 6 pm
Charley Creek Gardens
551 N. Miami Street
Wabash, IN

Parking at Wabash High School
charleycreekartsfest.org
All of the activities at Charley Creek Gardens are free to attend.

Artists with works to purchase: Terry Armstrong, Michael Barnett, Carol Blumenberg, David & Kelly Brace, Candie Cooper, Jim Crane, Penny French-Deal, Nathanael Gray, Randy Gunyon, Wayne Harshberger, Mary Hettmansperger, Meghann Kiester, Seth Mark, Terry Pulley, Eric Reaves, Ellen Ridenour, Michael Rogers, Connie Squires, Elizabeth Wamsley, and Mike & Jane Yazel.

Explore the Gardens' walking path, footbridge, waterfall, evergreen maze and stone labyrinth as well.

33rd Annual Ventures in Creativity

July 9-August 21, 2010
Allen County Public Library
Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery

Download a PDF of the entry form from the Fort Wayne Artists Guild's web site:

http://fortwayneartistsguild.org/2010_Ventures_Prospectus.pdf

Entry Fee: $25 FWAG members; $30 non-members
Entry Deadline: June 19, 2010

Ratliff Studio Visit -- Sponsored by Artlink

Studio Visit with Terry Ratliff
WHEN: Saturday, May 22, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: 1029 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne
COST: $10 for Artlink members, $15 for non-members
Tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, May 19 from Artlink Gallery, 437 E. Berry Street, Fort Wayne, IN
CONTACT: Deb Washler, Executive Director, deb@artlinkfw.com, 260-424-7195

Ratliff Studio Visit

Artlink invites the public to a Studio Visit with acclaimed Fort Wayne artist Terry Ratliff on Saturday, May 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Ratliff’s studio is located at 1029 W. Jefferson Boulevard. Food and a cash bar will be provided by Casa’s. Ticket cost is $10 for Artlink members and $15 for non-members. Checks made out to “Artlink” will serve as your reservation. Tickets are available at Artlink Gallery, 437 E. Berry Street, Fort Wayne and must be purchased by Wednesday, May 19 to attend.

The Ratliff Studio Visit is the fourth event in a series of Artlink Studio Visits this year. Artlink is sponsoring these visits to support area artists through exposure and art sales outside the normal gallery venue. With the series, artists get a chance to talk with interested visitors, and the public can see where the artist creates.

“It’s a win-win situation for the artist and the public, and it furthers Artlink’s mission of exposing work by mid-career and emerging artists,” said Deb Washler, Artlink executive director. The series also enhances the educational mission of the not-for-profit contemporary art gallery.

Terry Ratliff is an award-winning artist whose work can be seen in private collections throughout the Midwest, most Casa restaurants and most recently at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art.

Call for Cover Art

glo is seeking artwork by local, female artists for this monthly lifestyle publication targeted to women in the greater Fort Wayne area. Make submissions by email attachment to rwhirledge@the-papers.com or on CD to: glo; Attn: Rebekah Whirledge; P.O. Box 188; Milford, IN 46542.

USF Student Show Opens Today at Library

University of St. Francis Student Exhibition
Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery
Allen County Public Library
Fort Wayne, IN

May 7 - June 20, 2010

Photographing 2-D Artwork with Cara Lee Wade

Saturday, May 15 from 10 a.m. – noon
WHERE: University of St. Francis, School of the Creative Arts, Rolland A 121,
Fort Wayne
COST: $10 for Artlink members, $15 for non-members
CONTACT: Deb Washler, Executive Director, deb@artlinkfw.com, 260-424-7195


Photographing your 2-D artwork

Artlink will present a mini-workshop for artists who need high quality images of their two-dimensional artwork on Saturday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. Cara Lee Wade, a University of Saint Francis Associate Professor of Photography, will give artists good tips on how to create high quality, accurate images of their artwork for exhibition entries, websites or portfolios. The workshop will be held at the University of Saint Francis, School of Creative Arts, Rolland A121, off of Leesburg Road, Fort Wayne. Cost of the workshop is $10 for Artlink members, $15 for non-members the workshop.

This will be a lecture format workshop so a camera is not needed. Participants should bring a notebook and their questions. The workshop is limited to 20 participants. Call Artlink for a registration form or download a form at www.artlinkfw.com.