Kristy Jo Beber and Lisa Ransom Smith at Orchard in October

Stoneware Pottery by Kristy Jo Beber


"Slips, dips, swirls, lines & dots...to say that I like pattern is an understatement." From tall slender bottles to wide open bowls, and many shapes in between. Enjoy the whimsical patterns combined with an earth-tone pallette in Kristy Jo's signature work. Wheel thrown forms, fired in a gas kiln to about 2300 degrees in her Leo, Indiana studio.

Pastel Paintings of Eagle Marsh - by Lisa Ransom Smith

Plein Air & studio paintings of Eagle Marsh. Eagle Marsh is a large Wetland Nature Preserve right off of Engle Road, between W Jefferson and Smith Road, Fort Wayne IN. Lisa uses her talent, as a pastel artist, to render the beauty of the marsh.

When: October 2-30

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

Reminder: Wet Paint Auction is September 26

Artlink’s Wet Paint Auction

Sunday, September 26, 2010 - rain or shine
Lakeside Park, 1401 Lake Avenue, Pavilion #2, Fort Wayne

Artists will be painting from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Silent bidding takes place all morning; bidding closes at 1:30 p.m.

See also previous blogpost at http://fortartists.blogspot.com/2010/09/wet-paint-auction-sunday-september-26.html.

USF Alumni/Faculty Exhibition Opens October 2

University of Saint Francis
Alumni/Faculty Exhibition
October 2-31, 2010

Reception: October 2 from 7-9 pm

John P. Weatherhead Gallery
2701 Spring Street
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808

This annual tradition showcases new work by alumni of the School of Creative Arts at the University of Saint Francis. A wide variety of mediums will be on display as well as work by the faculty of the School of Creative Arts.

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2010 Contemporary Realism Biennial at FWMoA

2010 Contemporary Realism Biennial

September 3 - November 7, 2010
Fort Wayne Museum of Art
www.fwmoa.org


The Fort Wayne of Art is pleased to once again present an exhibition devoted to representing the current trends in Realist painting, sculpture, and drawing featuring the work of 113 artists from 26 states.

The 2010 Biennial is a visually stunning show that juxtaposes traditional approaches to Realism with unconventional avenues and the beautiful with the challenging.

Works that need to be seen to be believed!

Sponsored by Lincoln Financial Foundation &
Ian and Miriam Rolland Family Foundation

FLOURISH: An Artist Collaboration to Benefit S.C.A.N.

FLOURISH: An Artist Collaboration to Benefit S.C.A.N.

Friday, September 17, 2010
6-10 PM

Lotus Gallery
1301 Lafayette Street Suite 205
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
260.420.YOGA (9642)
www.lotusfw.com

Join us Friday September 17th, 2010 for a Silent Auction and Opening Reception from 6-10 p.m. Enjoy an evening of jazz, art, auction, light appetizers, & a donation based cash bar. No cover charge!

FEATURED ARTISTS:
Dianna Huxhold: Locally and nationally known ceramist
Karen Moriarty: Locally acclaimed landscape artist
Lynn Rowe Reed: Author/Illustrator of Punctuation Takes a Vacation
Christina Baloski
Greta Sirois
with other various local artists and Children’s Art!

Wet Paint Auction - Sunday, September 26

Artlink’s Wet Paint Auction is Coming!

Sunday, September 26, 2010
Artists will be painting 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Silent bids accepted all day; bidding closes at 1:30 p.m.

Lakeside Park
1401 Lake Avenue, Pavilion #2
Fort Wayne, IN


Artists to paint for Artlink

Put this date on your calendar: Sunday, September 26, because rain or shine, more than 20 top local artists will be painting in Artlink’s Wet Paint Auction. The fundraising event takes place every other year at Lakeside Park, Fort Wayne, Pavilion #2, from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Some of the artists painting will be: Jay Bastian, Norm and Dixie Bradley, Diana Fair, Betty Fishman, Suzanne Galazka, Gwen Gutwein, Malinda Henning, Jerry Hertenstein, Don Osos, Lisa Ransom-Smith, Terry Ratliff, Sue Sells and Pam Turnbow. Artists who can’t make it to the park but will donate a piece include Beth Wheeler of the “Two Sipsters” and painter, Pat Weiss.

The Wet Paint Auction is an educational event and fun for the whole family. The artists will have their easels set up all over the park and the public is invited to watch them create. Silent bids may be made all day at Pavilion #2, but most of the bidding will take place after the painters bring their wet artwork to the pavilion at 1:00 p.m. Bidding ends at 1:30 p.m., and winners can then take their wet masterpieces home. All proceeds from the Wet Paint Auction support Artlink’s programming. Artlink is one of the few not-for-profit contemporary art galleries in the state not associated with a university or artist’s co-op.


CONTACT:
Deb Washler, Executive Director, 260-424-7195, e: deb@artlinkfw.com
Suzanne Galazka, e: suzanne@artlinkfw.com
Artlink

Introduction to Bookbinding with Gerald Ward

WHEN: Wednesday, September 22, 6-9 p.m.

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

COST: $35 (maximum 10 students)

CONTACT: Gerald Ward, Etherington Conservation Services, 1010 N. Sycamore St., North Manchester, IN 46962, e: gward@thehfgroup.com


Bookbinding Bound to Please

Gerald Ward, Senior Conservator at Etherington Conservation Services in North Manchester, is presenting an Introduction to Bookbinding workshop on Wednesday, September 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Artlink Art Gallery, 437 E. Berry St, Fort Wayne. The workshop is open to the general public at a cost of $35. Space limits the number of participants to ten. Basic materials and tools will be provided, though participants are encouraged to bring any sort of specialty paper or other materials that they may want to incorporate into their design.

Ward, a Senior Rare Book Conservator, will explore and discuss the general history of bookbinding design and construction, as well as review materials and techniques used in various binding styles. Students will construct a simple pamphlet-style sewn binding using no adhesive.

To download a registration form, go to wwww.artlinkfw.com. Or call Gerald Ward at 800-334-3628, leave your name and address and a registration form will be mailed to you. Complete the registration form, enclose your check or money order in the amount of $35 payable to Gerald Ward and send to Gerald Ward, Etherington Conservation Services – Midwest, 1010 North Sycamore St., North Manchester, IN 46962. For more information on Gerald Ward go to www.bibliopathologist.com/about/.

Gwen Gutwein next on Artlink's Studio Tours

Artlink Studio Visit - Gwen Gutwein

WHERE: 925 Forest Avenue, Fort Wayne, 46805

WHEN: Friday, September 10, 6 – 9 p.m.

COST: $10 Artlink members, $15 for non-members

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


On Friday, September 10, Artlink starts its second year of Studio Visits at the home/studio of Fort Wayne watercolorist and oil painter Gwen Gutwein. This is an opportunity to see where this professional artist lives and works, buy some art, and enjoy a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres from Casa! Ristorante.

Cost for Artlink members is $10; non-members $15. Call Artlink 260-424-7195 to reserve a place. Artlink accepts Visa, MasterCard or Discover.

260.424.7195
www.artlinkfw.com

Fort Wayne Photographers Club Show

Fort Wayne Photographers Club
Members’ Show
September 10 – October 15, 2010
Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery
Allen County Public Library
900 Library Plaza
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Opening Reception: Friday, September 10 from 3 to 5 PM