Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Rat Art Holiday Open House
Saturday December 3, 2011 from 1pm - 6pm
Sunday, December 4, 2011 from 1pm - 6pm
Rat Art Studio
1020 West Washington Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN
Offering original oil paintings and limited edition Giclee prints.
Give the unique gift of art this holiday season.
Holiday Hours:
Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1pm. -5pm. until Christmas.
I hope to see you there.
Peace to you all!
Terry
By appointment, please call 260-414-6238
Terry Ratliff
Rat Art President
www.ratart.biz
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Artament - December 3rd at Cinema Center

Artament - Auction of Hanging Art to benefit Cinema Center
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Party & Silent Auction: 6-9 pm
Movie at 9 pm
Cost: $25
RSVP by November 30th on Facebook, at 426-3456 or movies@cinemacenter.org
It's a party! It's an art auction. It's a history-making good time!
Come to Artament, Cinema Center's 8th Annual Hanging Art Auction. With a record smashing number of artists for 2011 and a gorgeous array of hanging art pieces. More than 50 original masterpieces (on string) for your bidding pleasure.
Plus gourmet hors d'oeuvres and drinks by JK O'Donnell's. And an artsy movie afterward!
All for just $25!
Don't miss a moment of the fun!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Artsy-Fun Workshops at Artlink
Saturday, December 3, 2011 from noon – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $28 Artlink Members, $33 General Public
Registration required
Artlink’s Artsy-Fun Workshops Begin
Artlink is offering an ongoing series called Artsy-Fun Workshops for creative children and for adults who are not necessarily artists but are artistically inclined. On Saturday, December 3, from noon to 2:30 p.m. Artlink presents a Paper Pulp Painting workshop conducted by Heather Miller. Children of all ages can participate. Miller will demonstrate the art of painting with paper pulp. Students will make the pulp, then design and execute their very own painting. Workshop fee is $28 for Artlink members and $33 for the general public. All supplies will be provided by Miller and Artlink. To register, visit www.artlinkfw.com under workshops and download a registration form, or call 260-424-7195 and have your credit card handy.
Heather Miller has taught children for 15 years and currently teaches at Avilla’s Montessori school. See her website www.creativeenergystudio.com to see what she does.
Holiday Card Making Workshop at Artlink
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 from 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $22 Artlink Members, $27 General Public
Registration required
Artlink’s Artsy-Fun Workshops continue with a Holiday Card Making Workshop.
On Tuesday, December 6, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Artlink presents a Holiday Card Making workshop conducted by local artist, Sue Sells. Sells will demonstrate four styles of embellished cards. Participants will be able to make eight cards in the different styles to take home with them. Sells and Artlink will provide all the materials needed to create these festive, dazzling and fun holiday cards. You’ll use rubber stamps, glitter glues, special papers and more. Workshop fee is $22 for Artlink members and $27 for the general public. To register, visit www.artlinkfw.com under workshops and download a registration form, or call 260-424-7195 and have your credit card handy.
Artlink is located in the new Auer Center for Arts and Culture, 300 E. Main Street, Fort Wayne. Artlink gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m., Thursday noon to 8 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
Artlink, Auer Center for Arts and Culture, 300 E. Main Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802, www.artlinkfw.com
Monday, November 21, 2011
Castle Gallery Holiday Show

Castle Gallery Holiday Show
December 2011 - January 2012
Opening Reception: Friday, December 2, 2011 from 5-10 PM
Featuring hors d'oeuvres by Eddie Merlot's and music by Mark Meussling. Plus, meet the artists!
Castle Gallery
1202 West Wayne Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Phone: 260.426.6568
Email: info@castlegallery.com
Website: www.castlegallery.com
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Orchard Gallery Holiday Open House

Orchard Gallery Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 3, 2011: 10am-5pm
Meet the artists, enjoy light refreshments. 10% discount on all purchases made on December 3...the only day of the year that we offer any kind of discount.
December Exhibition:
Art for the Holidays: Featuring Handmade Ornaments & Nativities!
Exhibit runs November 9 - December 31, 2011
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....many by LOCAL artists. New this year: Porcelain Cat bells by Kim Rorick, Raku fired ornaments by Sue Davis & Steve Vachon, Mixed metal bird ornaments by Janet Webb & whimsical clay ornaments, wall plaques & tree sculptures by Kristy Jo Beber. Many favorites from year's past, including freestanding trees by Carol Heath & mixed media on wood ornaments by Marsha Filipiak. Blown glass ornaments by Larry Mack are great for the holiday tree & will bring cheer all year round! Ornaments made from gourds by Sue Westhues & local artist, Alison Adams. Colorful wooden puzzle ornaments by Russell Greenslade. And, the cutest little clay ornaments around are by Wabash artist, Sue Scamihorn.
[Shown: Snowflake by Charlotte Behrens (above); Trees 2 by Carol Heath (below)]
Gallery Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 10-5
Tues & Thurs: 10-7
Open Sundays: 12-5, in November & December.
CLOSED: Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art
6312-A Covington Road
Fort Wayne, IN
260-436-0927
www.theorchardgallery.com
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
The Art Farm Annual Holiday Studio Show
Friday, December 2, 2011 from 5-10 PM
The show runs from Dec. 2 – Dec. 31, 2011
www.artfarm.shutterfly.com or join us on facebook at www.facebook.com/theartfarm
On Friday, December 2nd, 2011 the Art Farm will throw open their studio doors with an opening reception for their annual Holiday Studio Show. This year’s show features 10 artists both local and national. Mediums include functional and decorative ceramics from two local artists, Kristy Jo Beber and Laura Christian-Brandenberg, handmade glass bead jewelry from Marjorie Rawson (MI), also from MI, and a perennial favorite, is metal artist Cherie Haney, recycled wearable fiber artist Sarah Martin (OH) shows here for her Indiana debut, John Boyett (OH) will have his colorful blown glass spheres including the incredible tree of life design, Atlanta artist Angela Bond is back this year with her pop art animal prints, Chicago artist Dolan Geiman is sure to delight the crowd with his “contemporary art with a southern accent” and your hosts Lisa Vetter and Paul Siefert will have their always entertaining found object functional art as well as Lisa’s spirited jewelry . Other than the spring studio tour, this is the only time of year that the Art Farm is open to the public so don’t miss this chance to support the arts while checking off your gift list. For more information visit www.artfarm.shutterfly.com or join us on facebook at www.facebook.com/theartfarm. We look forward to seeing you out at the farm!

Show hours:
Opening reception Dec. 2, 2011 5pm – 10pm
Wednesday – Sunday 12pm – 6pm
The show runs from Dec. 2 – Dec. 31, 2011
Getting there:
Via SR37 travel E toward Harlan, turn left at Cuba Rd (flashing light), follow the road, it will turn right at the river and become Davis then will curve right again at the county line becoming N County Line, the farm will be on your right.
Via SR1 travel N through Leo, turn right at Mill St and go over the river on the covered bridge, turn right
on CR57 through the woods then turn right on N County Line Rd, the farm will be on your left.
The Art Farm
17612 N County Line Rd E
Spencerville, IN 46788
www.artfarm.shutterfly.com
art.farm@sbcglobal.net
260.238.4755
Lisa Vetter & Paul Siefert
Monday, November 14, 2011
Glass & Wire Ornament Workshop at Artlink
Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Artlink, Auer Center for Arts and Culture
Fee: $27 general public; $22 Artlink members
Artlink presents a Glass and Wire Ornament Workshop on Saturday, November 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants will learn to make funky, fun glass and wire hanging ornaments with glass expert Kathy Watson. Cost of the workshop is $27 for the public and $22 for Artlink members. These fun ornaments will be perfect for the holiday season or any time of year. All needed materials will be provided.
Register by mailing a check and completed registration form (found on our website) to Artlink, Auer Center for Arts and Culture, 300 E. Main Street, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802 or by calling Artlink at 260-424-7195. Have your credit card handy. A confirmation letter will be mailed/e-mailed upon receipt of your registration.
Artlink, Auer Center for Arts and Culture
300 E. Main St.
Fort Wayne, IN, 46802
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Call for Artists-2 Upcoming Balentine Gallery Shows
FIRST UP: “Snow”
An OPEN CALL TO ARTISTS to display their works featuring “Snow” in the Balentine Gallery, December 9-31, 2011. Details pending. Call 260-824-5222 and check the website at www.wellscocreativearts.com for more information.
Calling all photographers!
Delivery of submission(s): January 5, 2012 from 10 AM to 4 PM
Show Dates: January 9-February 17, 2012
The Creative Arts Council is requests your original photos for display January 9-February 17th in the Balentine Gallery. Each exhibitor is permitted one free entry. The fee for each additional entry is $5 with a limit of 5 total entries. Photos are to be delivered to the CAC Thursday, January 5 between 10am-4pm. Photographers of all levels of experience are welcomed and encouraged to submit their photographs. Cash prizes will be awarded to Best of Show, 1st Place, 2nd Place and 3rd Place. Stop by the Balentine Gallery M-F 10am-4pm to pick up an entry form or visit www.wellscocreativearts.com to download your own brochure.
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Kids’ Art & All-Levels Adult Yoga at Artlink
When: Wednesday evenings, 6 to 7 p.m. November 16, 30 and December 14, 28 in 2011
Where: Artlink, Auer Center for Arts and Culture, 300 E. Main Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, www.artlinkfw.com
Fee: Kids’ Art fees range from $12 to $20 per class; All-Levels Adult Yoga fees range from $8 to $12 per class; fees depend on number of classes taken
Artlink is inviting busy parents to take a yoga class while their children are creating art in a new program that will run in November and December. In Kids’ Art Exploration, children K-8 will make art with Erin Patton, a FWCS elementary art teacher, while parents relax with All-Levels Yoga run by Vicki Salzbrun in collaboration with Lotus Yoga, Wellness and Gallery. Dates are Wednesdays, November 16, 30 and December 14 and 28, 2011, from 6-7 p.m.
To register, download a form at www.artlinkfw.com or call Artlink 260-424-7195 to request a form. Complete the form and mail it along with your check to Artlink, Auer Center for Arts and Culture, 300 E. Main Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802.
Monday, November 07, 2011
Artlink Studio Visit with Barry Belknap

Artlink Studio Visit with Barry Belknap
When: Wednesday, November 16, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: Barry Belknap’s home studio in Fort Wayne, IN
Entry Fee: General Public: $10, Artlink members: $5
Contact: Deb Washler 260-424-7195,: Deb@artlinkfw.com
Studio Visit with Barry Belknap
Artlink invites the public to a Studio Visit at the home of acclaimed Fort Wayne wood turner Barry Belknap on Wednesday, November 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be provided by Artlink. Entry fee is $10 for the public and $5 for Artlink members.
Belknap is a woodturning artist with extraordinary talent. His work speaks of his love of the material – wood. Belknap has a great collection of domestic and exotic wood including rosewood, Amboyna, Buckeye, Ziricote and many more which will be on display. Belknap will explain how he makes his beautiful, wooden art by utilizing a display of bowls in various stages of turning. There will be a wood aroma contest with a beautiful wood-turned prize for the winner.
To reserve a place, download a registration form at www.artlinkfw.com or stop by Artlink, Auer Center for Arts and Culture, 300 E. Main St, Fort Wayne 46802. Checks made out to Artlink and a completed registration form will serve as a reservation. A confirmation letter will be mailed/e-mailed upon receipt of the registration form. Artlink will also take credit card sales over the phone at 260-424-7195. Artlink’s hours are Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m., Thursday noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
Friday, November 04, 2011
Fall Splendor at Castle Gallery

Castle Gallery Show: "Fall Splendor"
November 1-22, 2011
Image shown is "Autumn Color" by Randall Scott Harden
Castle Gallery
1202 West Wayne Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Phone: 260.426.6568
Email: info@castlegallery.com
Website: www.castlegallery.com
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Teen Photo & Hoosier Salon at Library Gallery
October 29 – December 14, 2011
Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery
Allen County Public Library
Fort Wayne, IN
4th Annual ACPL Teen Photo Contest and selections from the 87th Annual Hoosier Salon Exhibition are on display in the Main Library's gallery through December 14, 2011.