Gift Shop Artists vs Covid19

I hope everyone is safe and healthy. This is a stressful time for us all, and our Gift Shop Artists are sharing how they are coping by creating!
Today we look at the work of Martha Millis, Rosie Kiley, and Arlene Breiling.

Martha Millis wrote:  "In trying times it is hard to know what to do.   I thought about working on glass several times but couldn’t get motivated.   Your note got me thinking and I am going to start working on Christmas items which I never do this early in the year."

blown glass Christmas ornaments by Martha Millis

more blown glass Christmas ornaments by Martha Millis

Rosie Kiley has also gotten creative. She wrote: "I've started making more hats." Unfortunately, I don't have any photos of Rosie's hats...but I have examples of her pretty purses, and jewelry.

suede and fur purse by Rosie Kiley

denim "Butterfly" purse by Rosie Kiley

lariat necklace and earrings by Rosie Kiley

Arlene Breiling has started putting together more of her one-of-a-kind cloth journals. Each one comes with a ruled tablet that can be replaced as needed.

Anton Art Center and Gift Shop may be closed, but the creativity continues.
Stay safe, and healthy...and keep creating!

New clay artists in The Gift Shop

The Gift Shop has new clay artists who joined us from Holiday Market. This week we will look at the new work of Bearbel Sztumerski, and Cheryl DeLauro, plus returning artist Harold Swanson.

Bearbel Sztumerski has brought us very colorful, and imaginative pieces.

"Chicken Series" pottery by Bearbel Sztumerski

"Flowers" canister by Bearbel Sztumerski

ceramic teapot on wooden base and lid by Bearbel Sztumerski

Cheryl DeLauro creates wonderful eye-catching pieces. Cheryl is also a teacher her at Anton Art Center. Her "Art for Preschoolers" is very popular!

"Seafoam" canister by Cheryl DeLauro

"Star" mug by Cheryl DeLauro

"Under the Sea" bowl by Cheryl DeLauro

Harold Swanson is a returning favorite to The Gift Shop. His pottery is classically beautiful.

ceramic dish and covered jar by Harold Swanson

red swirl dish by Harold Swanson

blue bowl by Harold Swanson

Showing now at Anton Art Center: 
Macomb County 7-12 Annual Student Show March 7 - April 7, 2020

Congratulations to the many talented art students across Macomb County whose work has been selected to be exhibited in the 2020 Annual Secondary Student Show!

This year, we received 1,360 individual artwork entries. Of those entries, 396 works have been selected for exhibition and 45 of those have received additional awards and prizes.

Coming soon to Anton Art Center: Event has been Postponed due to Covid 19 precautions.
SatARTday with the Detroit Children's Choir Saturday, March 14, 6-8pm. The Detroit Children’s Choir is made up of students in grades 3-12, who have a passion and love for singing. Choir members come from a variety of cities in Southeast Michigan, representing a range of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Their ability and enthusiasm inspire everyone who sees and hears them. Don't miss it!

"Artist of the Month" for March

The Gift Shop "Artist of the Month" for March is: Laura Landrum.

Laura has been making beaded jewelry for many years. Her love for all things vintage inspires her designs. Her beautiful handmade fashion jewelry pieces are created with beads,crystals, glass pearls and more.

woven beads pendant necklace by Laura Landrum

matching woven beads earrings by Laura Landrum

woven beads and pearl pendant necklace by Laura Landrum

matching woven beads and pearls earrings by Laura Landrum

crystals pendant necklace by Laura Landrum

matching crystals and pearls earrings by Laura Landrum

Coming soon to Anton Art Center:

Macomb County 7-12 Annual Student Show March 7 - April 7, 2020

Congratulations to the many talented art students across Macomb County whose work has been selected to be exhibited in the 2020 Annual Secondary Student Show!

This year, we received 1,360 individual artwork entries. Of those entries, 396 works have been selected for exhibition and 45 of those will receive additional awards and prizes to be announced at the Opening Reception on March 7th! 

Opening Reception & Awards Saturday, March 7, 2-4pm
Grades 7-9 awards at 2:30pm | Grades 10-12 awards at 3:30pm
Hosted by our presenting sponsor, Extra Credit Union, and the Clinton Township Optimist Club.

SatARTday with the Detroit Children's Choir Saturday, March 14, 6-8pm. The Detroit Children’s Choir is made up of students in grades 3-12, who have a passion and love for singing. Choir members come from a variety of cities in Southeast Michigan, representing a range of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Their ability and enthusiasm inspire everyone who sees and hears them. Don't miss it!

Glass sparkles at The Gift Shop

The Gift Shop welcomes new glass artists Karole Sharpe, and Christine Fireburn...and hello again to glass artist Alysa Diebold.

Karole Sharpe has joined The Gift Shop straight out of Holiday Market. She creates beautiful, and imaginative mixed media pieces incorporating blown glass, torch worked elements & found objects. 

glass dolls by Karole Sharpe

glass ring holders by Karole Sharpe

"Oriental Mermaid" by Karole Sharpe

Christine Fireburn is a brand new artist to The Gift Shop. Her glass work is just beautiful. Each piece is individually hand-cut, assembled, and kiln fired to over 1400 degrees.

fused glass platter by Christine Freeburn

fused glass coasters by Christine Freeburn

fused glass picture frames by Christine Freeburn

Alysa Diebolt is a favorite glass artist here at The Gift Shop. She has brought us some lovely fused glass pieces.

fused glass candle holder by Alysa Diebolt

small fused glaa dish by Alysa Diebolt

fused glass "Confetti" platter by Alysa Diebolt

 Coming soon to Anton Art Center:

Macomb County 7-12 Annual Student Show March 7 - April 7, 2020

Congratulations to the many talented art students across Macomb County whose work has been selected to be exhibited in the 2020 Annual Secondary Student Show!

This year, we received 1,360 individual artwork entries. Of those entries, 396 works have been selected for exhibition and 45 of those will receive additional awards and prizes to be announced at the Opening Reception on March 7th! 

Opening Reception & Awards Saturday, March 7, 2-4pm
Grades 7-9 awards at 2:30pm | Grades 10-12 awards at 3:30pm
Hosted by our presenting sponsor, Extra Credit Union, and the Clinton Township Optimist Club.

New Jewelry artists join The Gift Shop

The Gift Shop welcomes new jewelry artists fresh from Holiday Market.
This week we will look at the work of new artists Gwen Joy, and Denise Billups-Walker, plus a returning favorite, Patti Phaendtner.

Gwen Joy has a unique take on her pendant necklaces. She creates them with buttons, wire, beads, and found objects. She then strings them onto supple leather cording with easy button and loop closures. They make quite a statement.

Denise Billups-Walker has brought us some beautiful pieces of her jewelry. Some containing elements of her hand-blown glass creations.

necklace and earrings with hand-made glass beads

necklace with hand-made glass bird

Patti Phaendtner has contributed to The Gift Shop for many years. Her mixed media, "skellies", and clay sculptures have been very popular. This year, she has brought us glazed clay pendants. Each is strung onto a soft cord that can be easily adjusted for length.

 Showing now at Anton Art Center: 
"Green Art Show"  January 21 to February 20. This show exhibits selected works from members of the Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, the Mount Clemens Art Association, the Romeo Guild of Art, and the Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association. Juried by Laura Whitesides Host.

"Michigan Annual XLVII" January 25 to February 20. Opening Reception & Awards on Saturday, January 25, 2-4pm, Awards at 3pm. Refreshments provided by Delta Kappa Gamma, Omega Chapter.
The 47th annual statewide fine art competition juried by Salvador Salort-Pons, Director of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
One of the few remaining competitions of its kind in Michigan, this event provides our Great Lakes State artists a premium, accessible gallery space to showcase their work alongside the best of the best in contemporary art from across both upper and lower peninsulas.

These are the last days to see these exciting shows. Don't miss them.

New Year...New Artists

We have many new artists who have joined The Gift Shop from Holiday Market 2019! In the coming weeks we will look at their work one by one, as well as the work of our many returning Gift Shop Artists.

Today we look at the new Wall Art of Laurie Mueller, and Sherie Charron...and returning Wall Art  artist David Dinsdale.

Laurie Mueller's art is brilliant and imaginative.

"Bicycle" by Laurie Mueller

"Flock" by Laurie Mueller

"Pears" by Laurie Mueller

Sherie Charron is a photographer. Her works range from evocative to simply beautiful.

"City Abstract" by Sherie Charron 

"Daisy" by Sherie Charron

"Yum!" by Sherie Charron

David Dinsdale has been with The Gift Shop for many years. You can see why he is one of our favorite photographers.

"Male Cardinal" by David Dinsdale

"Dragonfly" by David Dinsdale

"Laughing White Fish Falls" by David Dinsdale

 Showing now at Anton Art Center: 
"Green Art Show"  January 21 to February 20. This show exhibits selected works from members of the Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, the Mount Clemens Art Association, the Romeo Guild of Art, and the Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association. Juried by Laura Whitesides Host. Reception and prizes announcements Saturday, February 8, 2pm to 4pm. Refreshments provided by participating artist groups.

"Michigan Annual XLVII" January 25 to February 20. Opening Reception & Awards on Saturday, January 25, 2-4pm, Awards at 3pm. Refreshments provided by Delta Kappa Gamma, Omega Chapter.
The 47th annual statewide fine art competition juried by Salvador Salort-Pons, Director of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
One of the few remaining competitions of its kind in Michigan, this event provides our Great Lakes State artists a premium, accessible gallery space to showcase their work alongside the best of the best in contemporary art from across both upper and lower peninsulas.

February "Artist of the Month"

The Gift Shop "Artist of the Month" for February is Jackie Brooks.

Jackie creates unique items with an "urban flair", focusing on all things Detroit.

Detroit gift set, including notecard, bookmark made from recycled tires, and ❤Detroit pin

 Detroit coloring and activity book, containing 23 pages of iconic images of everyone's favorite Detroit landmarks and locales, with crossword, connect the dots, word search and maze puzzles

unique bookmark made from recycled tires

Detroit notecards

Jackie also creates beautiful jewelry.

recycled glass bead from Ghana, rubber tubing and magnetic clasp

See Jackie's work, and so much more, at The Gift Shop.

Showing now at Anton Art Center: 
"Green Art Show"  January 21 to February 20. This show exhibits selected works from members of the Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, the Mount Clemens Art Association, the Romeo Guild of Art, and the Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association. Juried by Laura Whitesides Host. Reception and prizes announcements Saturday, February 8, 2pm to 4pm. Refreshments provided by participating artist groups.

"Michigan Annual XLVII" January 25 to February 20. Opening Reception & Awards on Saturday, January 25, 2-4pm, Awards at 3pm. Refreshments provided by Delta Kappa Gamma, Omega Chapter.
The 47th annual statewide fine art competition juried by Salvador Salort-Pons, Director of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
One of the few remaining competitions of its kind in Michigan, this event provides our Great Lakes State artists a premium, accessible gallery space to showcase their work alongside the best of the best in contemporary art from across both upper and lower peninsulas.

SatARTday February 8 6pm to 8pm. Presenting a musical performance by "All the World's a Stage" theater group. These talented young people will entertain, and delight. Bring the kids!