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e- News July 21, 2010
In this issue: 
Catherine McClung at the Ann Arbor Art Fair, Contests to enter and things to do, Artists work on display

"Follow Me"   watercolor by Catherine McClung		  

Catherine McClung at the Ann Arbor Art Fair - July 21 through Saturday, July 24
Find her on Maynard Street, Booth # 512, under the parking structure.   www.catherinemcclung.com
 
Contests to Enter and Things to Do

Needed: Artists to Show Work and People to Volunteer

The Fire Barn Gallery, corner of Columbus and Fifth in Grand Haven, is a completely volunteer organization and, as a child of its time, one that runs solely on a love for art, elbow grease and good will. It's a great space that is available to artists and art instructors--for the time being--for free, no commission*. We are working at building a volunteer list and would appreciate it if you could spread the word. Until we can build a solid volunteer list, the opening schedule will be dependent on how many volunteers are available; those who are brought in by the artists showing and those who are on our calling list. If you or anyone you know would be interested in showing or offering one-time or regular help, please contact me, Line ("Lynn") Cournoyer, at 517-775-6112 or line_cournoyer@hotmail.com . Facebook: "The Fire Barn Gallery" for information and events.
*Although donations to the Fire Barn Gallery are always welcomed!  Any donations will go strictly towards the gallery's operations.

Grand Haven ArtWalk
Deadline for Artists to respond is Monday, August 2.
Click on:  CALL FOR ARTISTS and Frequently Asked Questions for the link to entry forms and information.

 For visitors looking to expand their Grand Rapids' Art-Prize experience, Grand Haven, Michigan, on the west coast of Lake Michigan, is the place to go. A half-hour drive from Grand Rapids, Grand Haven is home to many painters and sculptors, and the beautiful Lake Michigan beach!

Grand Haven ArtWalk takes place from September 22 through October 9, 2010, and is planned to show-case artists from the local area and beyond. There will be outdoor sculpture along the Grand River Waterfront, in Central Park, and in many other locations around town. Paintings, mixed media, indoor
sculpture and photographs will be on view in businesses and community buildings throughout Downtown, CenterTown, and the Waterfront.  For the link to more information click here.
 

The Nuveen Community Center for the Arts is looking for artists to participate in two upcoming exhibitions – September’s Crossing Threads – A Weaving Show, and October’s Nature through Artist’s Eyes.
Crossing Threads is open to weavers producing original woven art in any medium. Weavings using traditional patterns and techniques are welcome as long as the artist incorporates to their design. The exhibit is open to any media, from traditional to alternative including but not limited to cotton, wool plastic, metal, paper, etc. Any submissions deemed inappropriate or created from “kits” will not be displayed. Artwork is due by August 26, and the exhibit runs September 9-30.
Nature through Artist’s Eyes will highlight artists who find inspiration in nature, and translate that inspiration in any medium. The exhibit is open to any artist whose work conveys or interprets any aspect of the natural world, be it flora, fauna, or any other aspect of the great outdoors. Artwork is due by September 30, and the show will be on display October 7-28.
Interested artists are encouraged to contact the center at (231) 894-2787 or nuveen@artscouncilofwhitelake.org.  The Nuveen Center is a branch of the Arts Council of White Lake working side-by-side with White River Gallery and the Music & Performing Arts Branch.


Detail of a jacket by Marilyn Ryan

Art in the Barn
Sunday, August 8th
This once-a-year art extravaganza hosted by the White River Gallery and the Arts Council of White Lake will showcase many artists.  Four Gallery Uptown artists will be displaying their work - Maryilyn Ryan with her woven/fabric clothing and accessories, Peter Johnson with his pottery, Elizabeth Reynders with her photography, and Bette DelVecchio with her pottery and paintings.  Another GU artist, G.G. Havens, will be demonstrating how she creates her lampworked glass. 
For more information click here.
For more about these artists please click here.
Two pitchers by Peter Johnson

"Covered Bridge"  by Elizabeth Reynders

Painting by Bette DelVecchio
"Finches" by G.G. Havens

 
Gallery Uptown Artists' Creations at the Spring Lake Library
123 E. Exchange Street, Spring Lake
Suzanne Moynihan's jewelry and sculpture, John Riepma's glass vases and sculptures and G.G. Haven's glass and mixed media sculptures will be on display and for sale at the Warner Baird Library (Spring Lake Library) during the months of July and August.  Library hours are:  Monday - Thursday 9:30am-8:30pm, Friday and Saturday - 9:30am-5:00pm, closed on Sunday. 

 

"Summer Sky"
Necklace and earrings by Suzanne Moynihan

 

Central Park Fountain Art Show
Through August 8, 2010 at the Grand Haven Community Center, 421 Columbus Avenue
Open Monday - Saturday 9 - 9, closed on Sunday
(616) 842-2550


50% of all sales go to the
Central Park Fountain Restoration
 www.savethefountain.com    

 

At the Bookman in Grand Haven - Paintings by Patricia Dee and Skye Gentle

At the Women's Center in the Hackley at the Lakes Medical Center - Paintings by Darlene Dewald Johnson

For more about these artists please click here.

 

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