Trolley Tour also looking for volunteers!

Greeters and Conductors needed for Fort Wayne Museum of Art's Trolley Tour!
Needed on Friday, September 21st from 6-8 PM or 8-10 PM.

We are also looking for two people to be greeters at the Pre-Party from 5 - 6pm at the Orchard Gallery.

Greeters will work in pairs and are stationed at the entrance to a gallery. It is their responsibility to stamp passports, allowing people to gain access into the gallery. They will also serve as the point of contact should anyone have questions. They will have a direct connection to organizers if there are questions they cannot answer.

Conductors serve individually and will ride on a bus or trolley announcing upcoming galleries. They will also facilitate people getting on and off the transports quickly and efficiently. If you're a people-person and just love to have a good time with folks - this is a great job for you!

Finally, one of the best perks of volunteering is that you get a free passport!

Please email me (clupper AT fwmoa.org) if you would have interest in serving. We have most positions still available!

Thanks,
Justin Clupper
Director of Special Events
Fort Wayne Museum of Art

Trolley Tour Tickets on Sale Now!

Trolley Tour 2012
Friday, September 21, 2012
5:30 - 10 PM

Tickets on sale August 28, 2012
$25.00 FWMoA Members Passport
$30.00 Non-members Passport

Participants can buy passports for the event beginning August 28 from the Fort Wayne Museum of Art’s Paradigm Gallery, at the Orchard Gallery, or by calling 260-422-6467.

After 13 years of trolley hopping on Thursday night, Trolley Tour is switching to Friday! What is Trolley Tour? It's an evening to discover the vibrant art scene in downtown Fort Wayne. Trolley Tour is more than a night of art - it's lively music, fabulous nibbles from area restaurants and caterers, as well as an interesting mix of people. You don't need to be a lover of fine art to have a great time on Trolley Tour. The Trolley Tour takes you to visit several art galleries in one special night of fun!

Start your evening with the Pre-Party sponsored by ProResources at the Orchard Gallery at 5 PM before the main event starts. The fun doesn’t stop at 10:00!–-Passport holders are invited back to the Fort Wayne Museum of Art for the Trolley Tour After Party with live music by Sugar Shot and treats from the Vanilla Bean.

Galleries on the tour include: Fort Wayne Museum of Art; Artlink; Lotus Yoga, Wellness & Gallery; Potter’s Wife Gallery; RataRt; Castle Gallery; Northside Galleries; Allen County Public Library: Jeffery R. Krull Gallery; 1st Presbyterian Church Gallery; The Orchard Gallery; University of Saint Francis: School of Creative Arts; B. Mitchel Fine Jewelry; and Ryan Hadley Studio.

Caterers will offer edibles at each stop. They include The Oyster Bar; Vanilla Bean Cupcakery; Flanagan’s; Club Soda; DeBrand Fine Chocolates; Firefly Coffee House; Nutcracker Sweet Shoppe; Calhoun Street Soups, Salads and Spirits; Chop’s; Mad Anthony Brewing Co.; Casa; and AVI.

Collaborative Totem at Orchard in September

Collaborative Totem by Paula Crill and Vicki Flora
September 1 - 29, 2012

An eclectic collaboration of longtime friends, Paula Crill (piece shown below) and Vicki Flora (piece on left). Using clay & glass, their totem project features a variety of subject matter. Expect everything from animals & human faces to everyday objects and items found in nature. This will be up for the month of September, including during Trolley Tour on September 21.

Gallery Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 10-5
Tues & Thurs: 10-7
CLOSED LABOR DAY

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

Summer Spectacalur at Castle Gallery

Summer Spectacular
Showing now through September 15, 2012
Collector Salon: August 30, 2012 from 6-9 PM

Great seasonal artwork by many nationally recognized artists. Including a special exhibit featuring Fort Wayne cityscapes appreciated through new eyes...Carolyn Fehsenfeld of Grand Rapids, MI.

Also, new pieces from a Napa Valley paint excursion by Randall Scott Harden and Beth Forst will be featured at our Castle Gallery Fine Art "Collectors Salon" on August 30th, 6-9 p.m.
Featured artwork: "Boat at Rest" by Jody Hemphill Smith

Castle Gallery, 1202 West Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Tuesday-Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Phone: 260.426.6568
Email: info@castlegallery.com
Website: www.castlegallery.com

Art Party 2012 at Crestwoods Gallery

Art Party 2012
August 26th - September 22nd

Opening on Sunday, August 26th, 4 pm-10 pm
Art, Music and Food

Featuring:
Betsy Birkey
David Birkey
Michael Dickman
Andrew Dubach
Marie Gardeski
Luke Hardy
Abbie Revers
Carly Schmitt
Jarrid Spicer
Josef Zimmerman

Local band Heaven's Gateway Drugs plays at 8 pm.
Bravas Dogs will provide food in their new food truck.


More info at http://crestwoodsgallery.com/gallery/art-party-2012
or https://www.facebook.com/events/493690333992437

Crestwoods Gallery
314 N. Main St.
Roanoke, Indiana 46783
(260) 672-2080

Julie Wall Toles at Lotus Gallery: Opens August 25th

Julie Wall Toles: Fight or Flight
Opens Saturday, August 25, 2012 from 6-9:00 PM

Entire exhibition runs August 25th through September 29th at the Lotus Gallery.

Lotus Gallery
1301 Lafayette Street Suite 205
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
260.420.YOGA
info@lotusfw.com

Taste of the Arts & Artlink Opening - August 25th!

Taste of the Arts 2012
Saturday, August 25
Downtown Fort Wayne at Arts United Center, 303 E. Main Street.
http://tasteoftheartsfortwayne.org

There's too much to detail all the interactive arts events that are taking place in downtown Fort Wayne on Saturday, August 25th. So please visit the website at http://tasteoftheartsfortwayne.org for more information.

Artlink will be opening 4 SHOWS that evening!
Opening Reception is from 5-7 PM at the Auer Center for Arts & Culture with music by "The Final Hurrahs Band" from 6-7 PM.

The 4 Shows:
FortWear: Fashion and wearables by designers from right here in the Fort Wayne area
Watermedia 360: A vast array of different watercolorists
County Fair: Zach Medler's interactive installation
Photography by Jerry McCoy & Claire Wiedman

The Artlink shows will be open through October 10, 2012.

The American Garden at Wassenberg Art Center

The American Garden and Peonies: An Exhibit of Love & History by Mille Guldbeck & Jens Svendsen
Wassenberg Art Center
August 11 - September 5, 2012
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 11 from 6-8 PM

Join us on August 11 from 6-8 PM for a public opening reception of the American Garden and Peonies by Bowling Green area artists Mille Buldbeck and Jens Svendsen. Their body of work pays homage to the importance of the American garden and to our favorite flower, the Peony.

Wassenberg Art Center
643 S. Washington St.
Van Wert, OH 45891

Workshops at Artlink in August & September

Artlink August/September Workshops

Artlink’s announces its August and September workshops to be held at the Auer Center for Arts and Culture. 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.

Kids Art Exploration
Wednesdays, August 1, 15 & 29 (ongoing program), 6 to 7 p.m.
Children K to Grade 6
Cost: 1 Class, 1 child - $20; or 2-Class Pack, 1 child - $36
Instructor: Amy Clark

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

Drop Watercolor
Saturday & Sunday, August 4 & 5, 1 – 3:30 p.m.
Appropriate for ages 16 years to adult
Cost: $45 Artlink Members, $50 General Public
Instructor: Sarah Rayle

Learn the “drop watercolor” technique in this two-session workshop. The technique involves dropping saturated color on a wet surface and manipulating it in a variety of ways with various additives. Instructor will demonstrate and guide participants and encourage them to experiment. All art supplies are provided; but you may bring your own brushes and paint if desired.

Photoshop Image Stitching
Saturday, August 11, 1 – 3 p.m.
Cost $25 Artlink Members, $30 General Public
Instructor: David Affholter
Appropriate for ages 18 and over


Learn the photographic technique of image stitching. This Photoshop-based technique overlaps and seamlessly ‘stitches’ multiple photographs together to create panoramic and high resolution images using layer masks. Participants MUST have a working knowledge of Photoshop and must bring their own laptop with Photoshop CS5 installed.

Hand-Built Ceramic Birdhouse
3 sessions on Thursdays, August 9 from 6 to 9 p.m.; August 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. and August 23 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Cost: $50 Artlink Members, $55 General Public
Instructor: Sarah Thompson
Appropriate for ages 18 and over

On August 9, Sarah will demonstrate and guide participants as they assemble a birdhouse from clay slabs and decorate it with stamps, applique and carving for texture. On August 16 participants will wax and glaze their bisque-fired birdhouse with various under-glazes and a clear glaze. On August 23, students will wire and accessorize their birdhouse and take them home. Supplies will be provided. Participants may bring their own beads or other accessories to the final class to decorate their birdhouse.

Drawing the Human Head
Saturday, August 18, 9 a.m. to noon
Cost: $35 Artlink members, $40 General Public
Instructor: Suzanne Galazka
Appropriate for ages 16 and over

Learn to understand and draw the head in space through a variety of exercises: gesture, contour, caricature. Students will draw from a live model. Students must bring 18”x24” pad, soft-lead pencils, soft charcoal and white Chalk or Conté. A supply list will be mailed/emailed upon registration.

Calligraphy: Introduction to the Italic Hand
Thursdays, August 30 and September 6 & 13, 1 to 3 p.m.
Cost: $35 Artlink Members, $40 General Public
Instructor: Clint Voris
Appropriate for ages 18 and over

This introductory calligraphy class will concentrate on basic pen strokes and the proper ductus or stroke sequence needed to achieve a pleasant italic hand. The first session covers lower-case letters as well as care and feeding of your pen. The second session covers the remainder of the lower-case alphabet. The third session covers capital letters and flourishes. At the end of the class, students will have a thorough understanding of Italic letter proportion and style as well as the necessary tools for further study. Attendees must bring: 11’x14’ art pad of smooth paper (no texture), a broad steel-nib dip pen, India ink, pencil and ruler. A supply list will be mailed/emailed upon registration.

Pastels! Explore the Medium of Degas, Cassatt and Whistler
Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 8 & 9, 1 to 4 p.m.
Cost $40 Artlink Members, $45 General Public
Instructor: Lisa Ransom-Smith
Appropriate for ages 16 and over

Students will explore pastel and how it responds to different surfaces by working on a variety of papers with wet and dry techniques. Instructor will introduce students to the master works of Degas, Cassatt and Whistler and their use of pastels. Artlink will provide paper. Students must bring their own pastels. A supply list will be mailed/emailed upon registration.

Kids Art Exploration
Wednesdays, September 12 & 26 (ongoing program), 6 to 7 p.m.
Cost: 1 Class, 1 child - $20; or 2-Class Pack, 1 child - $36
Instructor: Amy Clark
Children K to Grade 6

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

Introduction to Marbling on Paper
Saturday, September 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $65 Artlink Member, $70 General Public
Instructor: Diane Schafer-King
Appropriate for ages 18 and over

The instructor will give a short lecture on marbling and will then guide students as they work on their own papers. Students will first learn to prepare the paper. Instructor will demonstrate marbling techniques and students will then have time to experiment with these techniques Each student will take home 5 or 6 of their own marbled papers.

Supplies provided.

Adult Date Night Painting Class
Saturday, September 29, 7 to 10 p.m.
Instructor: Amy Clark
Cost: $40 Artlink Members, $45 General Public
Must be 21 years of age or older

Have a fun evening at Artlink by making your very own painting after famous artist Thomas Kinkade. A canvas will be drawn out for you ahead of time; all you have to do is show up and paint. You needn’t be a professional artist to take part. This is a great date night or a fun evening out with friends. Supplies are provided. Included in the cost is one beverage and light appetizers. Participants are welcome to BYOB and Artlink will have beverages available for a small donation.

Artlink, Auer Center for Arts and Culture
300 E. Main St., Fort Wayne
Call Artlink at 260-424-7195 with questions.

Summer Spectacular at Castle Gallery

Summer Spectacular
Showing now through September 15, 2012

Featuring great seasonal artwork by many nationally recognized artists. Shown: "Along the Shoreline" by Randall Scott Harden

Address: 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