Call for Artists!

Don't miss out...it's not too late to apply to be part of Holiday Market 2023!

Each year our Holiday Market is full of unique, artist-made gifts, including wall art, pottery, jewelry, wearables, children's gifts, cards, decore, and so much more!

Download our "Call for Artists" application to apply and to learn how Holiday Market works.

Holiday Market runs Tuesdays thru Sundays for over 5 weeks starting just before Thanksgiving until December 23! There is a nominal charge to apply Holiday Market, and entries are juried.

We are open to all gift items, and this year we are looking to expand our selection in some specific areas:

1) Holiday themed items, we celebrate all of the winter holidays here at the Anton Art Center.

2) Garden Art in glass, metal, wood, etc. We can display even large pieces during Holiday Market.

3) Gifts for men. We have plenty of gifts for women and kids, but not so much for sometimes hard-to-buy-for men.

4) Gift/Decore items in glass, metal, and wood.

If you are an artist with something unique to offer, apply for the opportunity to participate in this year's Holiday Market, please download our "Call for Artists" application  If you have questions contact Nancy at artmarket@theartcenter.org  

Sure hope you will consider applying to join us for Holiday Market 2023!

Art Market Summer Sale!

August is "Artist Appreciation Month"...so it is appropriate for the Art Market to have an art sale, making it even easier for everyone to take home beautiful art!

The Art Market Summer Sale will be on Friday, August 11, Saturday August 12 - 10am to 5pm each day. All purchases will be 15% off! 

The sale also includes purchases from our 1st ever - "Art Market Artist Show"(art can be picked-up starting on August 29 if purchased from the "Art Market Artist Show")!

Our walls and shelves are full of unique pieces made by Michigan artists...and a few from outside of Michigan.

Time to stock up on gifts for every occasion. Find something you will love here at the Art Market!

We are open Tuesday thru Saturday 10am to 5pm each day.

Artist of the Month for August

 The Art Market "Artist of the Month" for August is painter Darleen Urbanek.

"I have been drawing/painting since I was old enough to hold a pencil. My most recent technique is first staining wood that is either purchased or repurposed.  Then I apply the acrylic art.  Finally I add design around the edges to either go along with the picture or emphasize the detail in the woodgrain. I love 'creating smiles' with my art. Most of the things I paint make me smile too. It's a win/win." 

Darleen is well known for her animal portraits. You can see the personality of each one shining through!

Just as eye-catching are her landscapes, still lifes, abstracts, mixed media, and portraits.

"Calm Lamb" - 5"x 6"x 1.5", acrylic on wood by Darleen Urbanek ($18)

"Lion" - 5"x 6"x 1.5" acrylic on wood by Darleen Urbanek ($18)

"St. Bernard" - 7"x 7"x .5" acrylic on wood by Darleen Urbanek ($19)

"Dad & Kid Sleeping" - oxendine on canvas by Darleen Urbanek ($42)

"Flowers in Blue Vase" - acrylic on canvas by Darleen Urbanek ($32)

Be sure to make time to come see Darleen's work, and all that's new here at the Art Market!

We are open Tuesday thru Saturday 10am to 5pm each day, and select Sundays (visit www.theartcenter.org for the latest updates).  

Art Market Artist Show

Our first ever "Art Market Artist Show" has wonderful examples of the talent and imagination of our Art Market Artists. 

Here are more:

"Into the Woods" - 5"x 7" mixed media lighted bottle by Chris Pawlik ($75)

"Eudaimonic Happiness" - 20"x 20" acrylic painting by Amanda Koss ($400)

"Shelter" - 8"x 10"acrylic painting by Marshea Grass ($150)

"Abstract #2" - 35"x 27" oil on canvas by Tsiuri Chachua ($800)

"Dichotomy" - 11"x 14" pen and ink by Partricia Baker ($200)

 

"a.e.i.o.u" - (3) 6"x 6" acrylic on canvas Triptych by Cari Smith-Gammicchia ($78)

Porcelain Container - 10.5"x 6" glazed ceramic by Irene Naida ($85)

"St. John's Marsh" - 26"x 16" framed photo by William Tribble ($275)

Raku fired Vase - 7"x 5" glazed ceramic by Chris King (NFS)

The "Art Market Artist Show" is open thru August 26. We are open Tuesday thru Saturday 10am to 5pm each day, and select Sundays (visit www.theartcenter.org for the latest updates). 

Come see the works of our Art Market Artists, on exhibit, and in the Art Market! You'll be glad you did!

Congratulations to the Winners!

We want to congratulate the winning entries from the "Art Market Artist Show"!

"Honorable Mentions" went to (3) artists:

1) Amanda Koss for her mixed media painting "Hide and Seek"

"Hide and Seek" - 36"x 36" ($1,200)

2) Kathy Fish-Gilbert for her fused glass piece "In the Wild"

"In The Wild" - 9"x 7"  ($350)

3) Onorio Catenacci for his framed photograph "Trouble"

"Trouble" - 18"x 22" ($125)

The 3rd Place winner is Chris Charron for his photograph "Remains"

"Remains" - 12"x 16" ($80)

The 2nd Place winner is Harry Swanson for his glazed ceramic "3 Covered Jars"

"3 Covered Jars" - 4.5"x 4.5"/10"x 4.75"/4.75"x 3.5" ($200)

The 1st Place winner is Tsiuri Chachua for her painting "Abstract 1"

"Abstract 1" - oil on canvas 35"x 27" ($800)

Congratulations to each of our winners, and to all the artists in this very special show! The "Art Market Artist Show" runs thru August 26.

We are open Tuesday thru Saturday 10am to 5pm each day, and select Sundays (visit www.theartcenter.org for the latest updates). 

Art Market Artist Show!

This is a First! The Anton Art Center is hosting the "Art Market Artist Show" from July 15 to Aug. 26. 

Our talented Art Market Artists have another showplace for their creations. They have each "stepped up their game" for this special juried event!

Just a few examples of what is in store in the Art Market Artist Show:

"Angelic Dancer" - 20"x 24" mixed media painting by Susan Eatmon ($495)

"Being" - 16"x 18"x 16" mixed media by Hiroko Lancour ($1,000) 

Copper Red reduction bowl - 9"x 9.5"x 4" ceramic by Harold Swanson ($100)

"Isaiah" - 30"x 36" acrylic painting by Darlene Urbanek (NFS)

"In the Wild" - 9"x 7" fused glass by Kathy Fish-Gilbert ($350)

"Meandering River" - 10.5"x 14" colored pencil by Ann Chamiok ($250)

"My Hidden Garden" - 13"x 9" mixed media by Cornelia Wende ($45)

"The Last Drag" - 16"x 24" Giclee photo collage by Laura Planet ($120)

"Shelter" - 16"x 12" photo by Chris Charron ($80)

"Midnight in Michigan" - 16"x 24" photo on metal by Catherine Firmbach ($390)

4 strand necklace - 14" by Maria Silamianos ($78)

Join us for the opening reception on Saturday, July 15 at 2pm.

We are open Tuesday thru Saturday 10am to 5pm each day, and select Sundays (visit www.theartcenter.org for the latest updates). 

Enjoy the works of our Art Market Artists, on exhibit, and in the Art Market!

Holiday Market "Call for Artists"

 Even though Summer is in full swing, it's time to think about Holiday Market 2023!

Each Year Holiday Market is full of unique, artist-made gifts, including wall art, pottery, jewelry, wearables, children's gifts, cards, decor, and so much more! 

Holiday Market runs Tuesdays thru Sundays for over 5 weeks starting just before Thanksgiving until December 23! There is a nominal charge to apply Holiday Market, and entries are juried.

We are open to all gift items, and this year we are looking to expand our selection in some specific areas:

1) Holiday themed items, we celebrate all of the winter holidays here at the Anton Art Center.

2) Garden Art in glass, metal, wood, etc. We can display even large pieces during Holiday Market.

3) Gifts for men. We have plenty of gifts for women and kids, but not so much for sometimes hard-to-buy-for men.

4) Gift/Decore items in glass, metal, and wood.

If you are an artist with something unique to offer, apply for the opportunity to participate in this year's Holiday Market, please contact Nancy at artmarket@theartcenter.org  We will send you our Holiday Market "Call for Artists" application form.