Last week for The Gift Shop

This is the last week this year to visit The Gift Shop! On Sunday October 16, all the art gets inventoried, and packed-up, in anticipation of the new work coming in for Christmas Market 2016....
You still have a week to check-out all the wonderful art. Remember, if you are a member of Anton Art Center, you get a 10% discount on any total purchase over $20. Are you a volunteer with a "Thank-You" discount? Now is the time to use it!

Showing now at Anton Art Center:

This is also the last week for our current exhibits:
"Farmers Market" in the 2nd floor Community Gallery has the works of artists from the Mount Clemens Art Association, the Lakeside Palette Club, and the Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association. The exhibit runs through October 13, 2016.

The 1st floor galleries are hosting the art of the members of the Birmingham Society of Women Painters . This exhibit runs until October 14, 2016. This is also the last week for our current exhibits:

Christmas Market 2016 opens with a members and sponsors preview on November 17, and will be open to the public at 10a.m. on November 18.

School Days at The Gift Shop

Now that the kids are  back to school, The Gift Shop has some ideas to brighten their school days. Our featured artists are Arlene Breiling, Nancy Garcia, and Linda  Kaluza. 

One of the fun embellished journals from Arlene Breiling may be just right for your scholar to take notes in class, or to record special thoughts or memories. Each journal is unique, and the notebook inside is replaceable. 

Journals made by Arlene Breiling (BREI).

Want an entertaining way to get your kids to keep clean? Nancy Garcia has brought us "Kid Soap". Each fragrant bar has a toy embedded in it. Your kids get a prize for washing up! (P.S. "Kid Soap is not just for kids!)

"Kid Soap" from Nancy Garcia (GAR).

Linda Kaluza creates the cutest owl banks from clay. Make it fun to save.

A fun ceramic Owl bank from Linda Kaluza (KAL).

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after each artist's name show their code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know who created it.)

Come in soon to The Gift Shop. We will be open through October 15...after that date we will begin dismantling The Gift Shop so we can be ready to install  Christmas Market 2016!

Showing now at Anton Art Center:

"Farmers Market" in the 2nd floor Community Gallery has the works of artists from the Mount Clemens Art Association, the Lakeside Palette Club, and the Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association. The exhibit runs through October 13, 2016.

The 1st floor galleries are hosting the art of the members of the Birmingham Society of Women Painters . This exhibit runs until October 14, 2016. 

New Artists at The Gift Shop

The Gift Shop continues to attract new talent! This week, we welcome two new artists, Karen Cazabon, and Rick Pruckler.

Karen Cazabon creates mixed-media paintings. She has her own unique vision, and techniques, as shown in two of Karen's latest paintings shown below.

A richly colored Encaustic piece by Karen Cazabon (CAZ).

Mixed-media painting created by Karen Cazabon (CAZ).

Rick Pruckler has brought us some of his beautiful ceramic tiles. His work is very detailed and his glaze choices are lovely.

Samples of ceramic tiles from Rick Pruckler (PRU).

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after each artist's name show their code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know who created it.)

See these new works and so much more at The Gift Shop.

Showing now at Anton Art Center:

"Farmers Market" in the 2nd floor Community Gallery has the works of artists from the Mount Clemens Art Association, the Lakeside Palette Club, and the Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association. The exhibit runs through October 13, 2016.
The 1st floor galleries are hosting the art of the members of the Birmingham Society of Women Painters . This exhibit runs until October 14, 2016, with a reception on Saturday September 24, 1pm to 3pm.

Gala Jewelry for a Gala Event!

Next Thursday, September 15, is ArtParty! It is a gala event and fund raiser for Anton Art Center. There will be entertainment, food and drink, a raffle, and a silent auction with goodies galore!
Part of the fun is dressing for the event. Whatever your style...glamorous, retro, casual, or chic, we have jewelry that will reflect that style. This week we look at the designs of Barbara Tobin, Kelly Wojdyla-Gray, Anita Wood, Jeremy Brooks, and Nancy Young.

Barbara Tobin makes some very lovely jewelry. Here is one of her necklaces, and matching earrings with an earthy, Southwest feel.

A necklace and earrings from Barbara Tobin (TOB).

Kelly Wojdyla-Gray has brought us the sweetest pendants strung on soft silk cords.

Pendant necklaces from Kelly Wojdyla-Gray (WOJ).

Anita Wood has mastered many different styles in her jewelry creations. Here is a striking piece with lots of sparkle.

A crystal and glass flower necklace from Anita Wood (WOOD).

Jeremy Brooks  makes unique, delicate porcelain earrings, necklaces, rings, and pins.

A display of the jewelry of Jeremy Brooks (BRO).

Nancy Young offers many styles of necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. This a sample of her more dramatic jewelry.

A dramatic necklace, and matching earrings from Nancy Young (YOU).

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after each artist's name show their code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know who created it.)

Visit The Gift Shop, pick-out your special jewelry, and buy your ticket for ArtParty!
Come Party to Support the Arts!

More Gala Jewelry

Here at The Gift Shop we are all gearing up for the annual ArtParty on September 15, and that means choosing outfits and the jewelry to go with them. This week, we will look at the jewelry created by Esther Schuldt, Laura Landrum,Nancy Garcia, Jeanne Krause, and Sara Perron.

Esther Schuldt puts together some very dramatic jewelry. Here is one of her matching sets.

A matching set of necklace and earrings from Esther Schuldt (SCHU).

Laura Landrum has brought us some very elegant jewelry. Pictured is one of her lovely necklaces.

A very classic pearl necklace from Laura Landrum (LAND).

Jeanne Krause is skilled at bead-weaving. Here are examples of her woven bracelets...bright to elegant, all delicate.

Bead-woven bracelets created by Jeanne Krause (KRAU).

Nancy Garcia makes jewelry in many different styles. Here is a dramatic shell set that she has created.

Red shell necklace and earrings set from Nancy Garcia (GAR).

Sara Perron also works with different styles of jewelry...elegant to casual, bright to earthy, always beautiful.
Pictured are some of her earrings sets.

Earrings sets created by Sara Perron (PERR). 

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after each artist's name show their code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know who created it.)

Come in and get yourself decked-out for ArtParty!

Save the Date!

Save the date of September 15! That is when the Anton Art Center will have its annual ArtParty. This is a well anticipated event here in Mount Clemens...with entertainment, food and drinks, silent auction, and raffle.
It is also a chance for those attending to glam it up, so this week we will look at some of our very special jewelry artists...Maria Silamianos, Tammy Jurkins, Elaine Kolodziej, Tammy Graham, and Judith Levitt.

Maria Silamianos creates jewelry that ranges subtle to down right glamorous. Here is one of her classic pearl sets.

A lush, classic pearl jewelry set from Maria Silamianos (SIL).

Tammy Jurkins's jewelry has an extra dash of flash and sparkle.

Some sparkling bracelets from Tammy Jurkins (JUR).

Elaine Kolodziej puts together jewelry with a classic, yet bold look.

A jewelry set from Elaine Kolodziej (KOL).

Tammy Graham is skilled at using many techniques to create her jewelry. She employs bead weaving, polymer clay, and gemstones in her pieces.

A delicate jewelry set from Tammy Graham (GRA).

Judith Levitt works with metal. Her unique pieces are quite stunning.

Hand-crafted jewelry from Judith Levitt (LEV). 

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after each artist's name show their code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know who created it.)

Have you picked out your favorite pieces yet? See these and much more in The Gift Shop.

Showing now at Anton Art Center:  
 Student & Faculty Exhibition 2016  in the Community Gallery on the second floor through August 31. These are the last days to see Members' Exhibition 2016 is in the main floor galleries through Aug. 26. Vote for your favorite piece of artwork from the "Members" show (voting is open to all).

More Critters!

We have even more critters at The Gift Shop!
Birds, fish, and a dragonfly round-out the menagerie this week. Our featured artists are: Debbie Lee, Catherine Firmbach, Winnie Chrzanowski, Helena Kuttner-Giasson, and Kelly Wojdyla-Gray.

Debbie Lee is quite the traveler, and her camera is always at the ready. Here is a great photo of an emu she took in Australia.

One of the photos from artist Debbie Lee (LEE).

Catherine Firmbach is also an accomplished photographer. Pictured is one of her hummingbird portraits.

A "hummer" photo from Catherine Firmbach (FIR).   

Winnie Chrzanowski is always using innovative techniques to enhance her photographs. The shimmer-effect on this dragonfly photo is just stunning, and really needs to be seen in person to be appreciated.

 A delicate dragonfly photo from Winnie Chranowski (CHRZ).

Helena Kuttner-Giasson has brought us many beautiful paintings. She also has turned some of her original work int cards, here are two examples of her lovely birds.

Lovely bird cards created by Helena Kuttner-Giasson (KUTT).

Kelly Wojdyla-Gray has brought us many "critter" prints from her original paintings, like this brilliant goldfish.

Print from a watercolor by Kelly Wojdyla-Gray (WOJ).

 (Remember, the letters in parentheses after each artist's name show their code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know who created it.)

Showing now at Anton Art Center:
 Student & Faculty Exhibition 2016  in the Community Gallery on the second floor through August 31.  Members' Exhibition 2016 is in the main floor galleries through Aug. 26. Vote for your favorite piece of artwork from the "Members" show (voting is open to all).

Critters Galore at The Gift Shop

We have critters at The Gift Shop! Don't worry, they are the good kind. We have art depicting animals of all kinds, from your favorite pets, to animals in the wild, and to some that are just plain fun.
This week we will look at the work of artists Abigail Davidson, Sandra DeBose-Howard, Wanda Nowak, and Linda Kaluza.

Abigail Davidson creates prints. Many are of animals, like those below.

Abigail also prints cards, also with animals as the theme.

Cards and prints from Abigail Davidson (DAVI).

Sandra DeBose-Howard has painted some wonderful animal portraits. Two are pictured below.

Two wild animal paintings from Sandra DeBose-Howard (DEB).

Wanda Nowak has brought us a whimsical owl-lamp, just right for a nature loving child's room. Isn't it just the cutest?

A very special lamp from Wanda Nowak (NOW).

Linda Kaluza has also created a fanciful owl, this one made from clay.

One of the fun ceramic owls created by Linda Kaluza (KAL).

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after each artist's name show their code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know who created it.)
Come in soon and see these "critters" and more at The Gift Shop.

Showing now at Anton Art Center:
 Student & Faculty Exhibition 2016  in the Community Gallery on the second floor through August 31.  Members' Exhibition 2016 is in the main floor galleries through Aug. 26. Vote for your favorite piece of artwork from the "Members" show (voting is open to all).

New Artists at The Gift Shop

The word is getting out that The Gift Shop is a great place for artists to showcase and sell their creations. We now have two new artists: Jeanne Burris-Johnson, and Pete Snodgrass.

Jeanne Burris-Johnson combines photography and acrylics to create her unique cards.

A "Ginger" card from Jeanne Burris-Johnson (BUR).

Another card from Jeanne Burris-Johnson (BUR).

A bold card from Jeanne Burris-Johnson (BUR).

Jeanne has also brought us the original art piece that the above card was copied from. It is a large
(30"x 40") painting that is very striking!

Pete Snodgrass has brought us his watercolor cards and prints. Here are just three of his hand-painted cards.

Cards painted by Pete Snodgrass (SNOD).

Pete also has created very nice wood desk-sets that each include a set of pens, pen holders, and a clock.

A classic desk-set from Pete Snodgrass (SNOD).

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after each artist's name show their code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know who created it.)

Just a reminder: Cards make great framed pieces...just right for small spaces, or in groupings.

When you visit The Gift Shop don't forget to see our latest exhibits.  Student & Faculty Exhibition 2016  in the Community Gallery on the second floor through Aug. 31. Members' Exhibition 2016 is in the main floor galleries through Aug. 26. Vote for your favorite piece of artwork from the "Members" show (voting is open to all).

Summer on the Water

What is more refreshing in summer than time on, near, or in the water. Of course here in Michigan we are blessed with so many waterways, large and small.
Here at The Gift Shop, we have some lovely artwork that reflects the joy and serenity of life near the water. This week the works of Hilda Havlik, Catherine Firmbach, Roselyn Rhodes, Robert Mowry, and Marianna Defer-Pfeifer are featured, each piece with a "Life on the Water" theme.

Hilda Havlik is a photographer with a great eye for composition and atmosphere. Here is just one of her photos. It shows kayaks on a beach.

A photo from Hilda Havlik (HAV).

Catherine Firmbach is another one of our talented photographers. Pictured is a beautiful sunset on the water.

A photo of a sunset on the water from Catherine Firmbach (FIR).

The paintings of Roselyn Rhodes are so beautiful and evocative. Here is a Glicee print of her painting of sailboats on the water.

A lovely print from Roselyn Rhodes (RHO).

Can you possibly have too many photos of sunrises/sunsets on the water? Here is a really pretty photo from Robert Mowry of just that.

"Sunrise on Grand Traverse Bay" from Robert Mowry (MOW).

Marianna Defer-Pfeifer is a gifted painter, and painting instructor. Here is a calm scene of Lake Michigan that Marianna has created.

"Lake Michigan" by Marianna Defer-Pfeifer (DEF).

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after each artist's name show their code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know who created it.)
Beat the heat here at Anton Art Center. Visit The Gift Shop, and check-out the exhibits now showing in the galleries. Student & Faculty Exhibition 2016  in the Community Gallery on the second floor through Aug. 31.
Members' Exhibition 2016 is in the main floor galleries through Aug. 26. Vote for your favorite piece of artwork from the show (voting is open to all).