At Orchard Gallery in August

Pastels by Lisa Ransom Smith & Hand Painted Silk Jewelry by Suzanne Bellows

August 2-30, 2012

Local artist, Lisa Ransom Smith, presents her newest pastels (see example at right) in a variety of sizes, from 4x6 and 5x7 to larger paintings. Plus an exciting new series of mixed media pieces...layers of watercolor, India ink & pastel build up rich depth.

Also featured, hand painted silk jewelry by Florida artist, Suzanne Bellows. Colorful, lightweight yet rugged, water resistant wearable art. Suzanne has sent many lush color combinations that are perfect for any time of year.

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

Summer Party at FWMoA this Friday!

Summer Party @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Friday, July 27, 2012
6-9 PM
$5 at door; RSVP please

The Summer Party is Friday Night! Join us as we celebrate Summer with three extraordinary exhibitions, delicious food and live music from House of Bread!

RSVPs are still being accepted, although our website is undergoing some construction. For this party, click here to fill out the RSVP form. We'll be taking admission fees ($5 per person) the night of the 27th at the door.

Vote for your favorite places in Fort Wayne

Including your favorite Art Gallery under Places to Go/Things to Do!

Click on the Fort Wayne Newspapers contest link here: http://fwnextweb1.fortwayne.com/adv/readerspicksvote/

Deadline to vote is Sunday, July 29, 2012!

Arts for Learning has Open Call for Artists

Arts for Learning has Open Call for Artists

Arts for Learning, the Indiana Affiliate of Young Audiences, is seeking applications for professional artists in the fields of, but not limited to, Visual Art, Digital Art, Music, Dance, Theater, Writing, and Storytelling to work in various Indiana schools as Teaching Artists. We believe in using the arts to leverage learning in every classroom. Arts for Learning is looking for passionate, professional artists who are interested in learning about arts integration and open to developing effective educational programs with the help of our staff.

At this time Arts for Learning is especially interested in art related to new media, creativity in technology, programs with ethnically and culturally diverse themes, and contemporary art forms. We are also seeking arts workshops, residencies, or performances that connect to the preservation and care of the environment. Applications are due by August 24, 2012.

Applications and more information can be found on our website at www.yaindy.org.

An application information session will be at the Allen County Public Library at 1 PM on Monday, July 30, 2012.

As the oldest and largest provider of professional arts education programs in the state, Arts for Learning works with more than 65 teaching artists and arts organizations to provide performances, workshops and residencies to schools, libraries, parks and community centers. For more information, visit www.yaindy.org.

Art Across the Branches--Summer Reading Program @ the Library

Summer Reading Program: Artwork Across the Branches
July 23 – August 25, 2012
Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery
Allen County Public Library
900 Library Plaza; Fort Wayne, IN

Opening Celebration: Saturday, July 28 from 1-3 PM

Featuring arts and crafts produced during the library's Dream Big READ! Summer Reading Program by kids of all ages throughout the library's 14 branches. Come celebrate the creativity and beauty expressed by Allen County youth!

Floral Fever at Northside Galleries

Floral Fever
July 19-August 31, 2012
Northside Galleries

Featuring works by Diane Overmyer, Norm Grush, Beth Wheeler, Elizabeth England, Ericka Markley, Karen Moriarty, Cortney Fettinger, Norm & Dixie Bradley, Diana Miller-Pierce, Sam Hoffman, Rich Manales, and more. Closing reception may be held August 31st. Stay tuned.

Northside Galleries
335 E. State Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260)483-6624
info@northsidegalleries.com

Collaborative Art Blog

My name is Jeremy Lewis and I am an art teacher and somewhat out of practice visual artist here in Fort Wayne. I have been working on a blog for the last couple months that encourages people to submit artwork based on randomly selected themes (also submitted by blog readers). Two projects have come and gone, and the third one is currently up and running. I hope that the participation level will grow, and I can start adding different projects into the mix. I would eventually like to get to the point where a group of people would be willing to collaborate on artwork via the mail. Here is the link to the blog: http://artwithstrangers.blogspot.com/

Huntington University and J.K. O'Donnell's

HU’s digital media arts program to be showcased at Fort Wayne restaurant
Saturday, July 28, 2012
1-4 PM
J.K. O'Donnell's
121 West Wayne Street - Downtown Fort Wayne

Join the Huntington University digital media arts faculty and students from 1-4 p.m. July 28 at J.K. O’Donnell’s Irish Ale House in Fort Wayne as they showcase some of their best in short animations, live action films and documentaries.

Come experience the power of the short story film in a variety of digital mediums and hear from faculty and students about what Huntington is doing to explore the world of 3D animation and live action film.

The event is a part of the “Last Saturday” events.

Currently Showing at Crestwoods Gallery in Roanoke

Justin Johnson and James Freeman
Through August 21st

Mixed media works by Justin Johnson and ceramics by James Freeman will be on display. Johnson is the Gallery Director at the University of Saint Francis and Freeman is a nationally recognized artist with a studio in Michigan.

Crestwoods Gallery
314 N. Main Street
Roanoke, IN 46783

Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM

Artlink Members' Show 2012

Artlink Members' Show
July 20 through August 14, 2012
Opening: Friday, July 20 from 6-9 PM

Artlink's Annual Members' Show opens in the Main Galleries (Mirro Family Foundation Gallery and the Sauerteig Family Gallery) on Friday, July 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. Once a year Artlink artist members are invited to exhibit one piece of their recent original artwork in this non-juried show. Since its move to the Auer Center for Arts and Culture in October, 2011, Artlink's membership has grown to over 700. This year, Director, Deb Washler is expecting about 225 artists to bring in their latest creation. The show will be up through August 14, 2012.

The public is invited to come in and vote for their five favorite artists. At the close of the show each of the top vote getters will receive a cash prize from Artlink and a gift certificate from the downtown downtown pizzeria, 816 Pint and Slice located at 816 South Calhoun Street.

In the Betty Fishman Gallery will be Paintings by Tom Kelly. Kelly is an old Fort Wayne Art School graduate and a long-time Artlink member and supporter. His oil paintings are bright and filled with personal meanings that viewers can enjoy and ponder.

Artlink Inc.
Auer Center for Art and Culture
300 East Main Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Chalk Walk this Weekend for TRF!

Chalk Walk 2012
Saturday July 14 & Sunday July 15
Main Street and Arts United Plaza - Downtown Fort Wayne

This weekend we will shut down Main Street in the name of Art! This year nearly 300 local artists - both professional and amateur will gather their supplies and create on Saturday and Sunday. We hope you will stop by to see these great works!

And if you have little ones, stop by the Creation Stations sponsored by Frontier! Kids will be able to create two unique pieces to take home, including their own chalk square!

New this year will be an all new evening party called 'Chalk Walk After Hours'. This night-scene event is sponsored by O'Daniel Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and will feature three internationally recognized DJs from Indianapolis, Chicago and LA.

Want to help at Chalk Walk this weekend? We still need volunteers! Email us at chalkwalk@fwmoa.org.

And don't forget Art in the Park next door in Freimann Square, from 11-6 Saturday and 11-5 Saturday. Find more Three Rivers Festival activities online at http://threeriversfestival.org/index.php/events.

Voice in the Forest by Michael Rhodes at Lotus Gallery

The Voice in the Forest: An Audio/Visual Experience by Michael Rhoades
July 14- August 18, 2012
Opening Reception: July 14, 2012 from 6-9pm

Art and music are normal happenings of the Lotus Gallery, but are not typically created by one person. Michael Rhoades has painted nature scenes and made computer generated musical pieces based on forest sounds. This exhibition is intended to give the experience of actually being in a forest. The sounds of crows and crickets will fade into computer generated music. Rhoades paints in oil paints.

This project began in the Spring of 2010 and was completed in the Spring of 2012. The exhibition will open Saturday, July 14th with special gallery hours held during Arts in the Park (11-6pm), a special event during the Three Rivers Festival. These hours will continue into Sunday, July 15th from noon-6pm, also during the Arts in the Park and Chalk Walk event.

Lotus Gallery
1301 Lafayette Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
260.420.9642
www.lotusfw.com

Painterly Landscapes and Glasswork at Orchard Gallery

A Painterly Landscape: Oil Paintings by Sarah Creason & Glasswork by Regional Artists
July 3-31, 2012

Portraits of rural Indiana’s countryside presented in an impressionistic style reflecting Sarah Creason’s love of nature. Sarah will also present new work en plein aire from Maine and “old” Florida’s Forgotten Coast.

Colorful glass by artists from around the region will sparkle in the front window. From fused glass to blown glass and stained glass to mosaics that incorporate glass.

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

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

Artlink July Workshops and New Hours

Artlink July Workshops

Artlink announces its July workshops to be held at the Auer Center for Arts and Culture, 300 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. Artlink’s Artsy Fun Workshops are planned for those fun-loving adults and young people who want to try something different. The general public is invited to attend. Register for 2 or more workshops and receive a 10% discount. Workshops are taught by area artists at Artlink. Registration forms are available at www.artlinkfw.com or call 260-424-7195.


Recycled Objects Art
Saturday, July 14, 1 - 3 p.m.

Appropriate for 6th grade through adult
Instructor: Jason Roberts
Cost: $25 Artlink Members, $30 General Public

Artist Jason Roberts will guide students as they create sculptures from everyday objects and recycled materials. Using their own creativity, students will be able to create unique works of art with objects that would normally be thrown away. Jason Roberts teaches art at Peace Montessori. Artlink will provide all supplies.


Kids’ Art Exploration
Wednesdays, July 18 & August 1, 6-7 p.m.

Children K-6 Grade
Instructor: Amy Clark
Cost: 1 Class, 1 child @ $20 or 2-Class Pack, 1 child @ $36

Students will explore various art materials and techniques each session and will be encouraged to explore and experiment with guidance from the art teacher. This is a bi-monthly, ongoing program. Artlink will provide all supplies.


Beginner’s Drawing
Sunday, July 29, 1 – 4 p.m.

Appropriate for ages 18 years through adult
Instructor: Marilyn Bock-Tobolski
Cost: $30 Artlink Members, $35 General Public

Artist and retired art professor Marilyn Bock-Tobolski will teach an introductory class in drawing. Participants will be taught the concept of drawing what they see in order to achieve a more honest drawing. Marilyn will also discuss positive and negative shapes, variations in lines, textures, values, and shapes, and mood development as expression. Artlink will provide paper. Participants will need to bring their own pencils and other drawing supplies. A supply list will be mailed/emailed upon registration. Indiana Professional Growth Points are available to teachers.


Adult Date Night Painting Class
Saturday July 28, 7 – 10 p.m.

This is an adult 21+ activity
Instructor: Amy Clark
Cost: $40 Artlink Members, $45 General Public

Join Artlink and Amy Clark for a fun night of eating, drinking, and painting! Come in and make your very own painting after famous artist Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans. All canvases will be drawn out ahead of time; all you need to do is show up and paint. You don’t need to be a professional artist to take part; this would be a great date night or fun with friends! Artlink will provide all supplies. Included in the cost is one beverage and light appetizers. Participants are welcome to BYOB and Artlink will have beverages for a small donation.


Call Artlink at 260-424-7195 with questions.

Artlink, Auer Center for Arts and Culture
300 E. Main St., Fort Wayne, IN
HOURS:
Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.
Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.