Mini Masterpieces at The Gift Shop

Earlier this year the call went out for artists to send their original artwork in the form of postcards.

We received a total of 374 designs by 142 artists around the world, including: fifty-two local students, eleven out-of-state artists from New York, Arizona, Nebraska, Washington, Kansas, Texas, North Carolina, Florida, New Hampshire, and Ohio, and eighteen international artists from eleven different countries, including: Switzerland, Germany, Canada, Hungary, Spain, Belgium, Russia, Australia, Portugal, Brazil, Puerto Rico, and Austria.

All were displayed as the exhibit "Postcarded" from April 27 to May 23 in our Community Gallery, and on sale to benefit the Anton Art Center community arts and culture programming.

Now you have another chance to pick-out and purchase a "Mini Masterpiece" for yourself here at The Gift Shop!

Here is a sample of our Mini Masterpieces...each suitable for framing.

Have some fun looking them all over, and picking your favorites!

Showing now at Anton Art Center: 
"Rainbow" June 1 - July 3. Selected works from members of the Mount Clemens Art Association, Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Romeo Guild of Art, and Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association. Juried by Valarie Allen.

"Macomb County Art Teacher Show" June 22- Aug. 13. An exhibition of selected artwork of a variety of media by school art teachers living and/or working in Macomb County, Michigan. Featuring a special historical display in the Boll History Gallery. Awards are generously sponsored by Extra Credit Union.
These incredibly talented teachers represent our local school districts, open schools, private, and home schools. 

Vivid Wall-Art at The Gift Shop

Finding the right artwork for your walls can be a challenge. Here at The Gift Shop, we have so many different wall-art choices...from classic to pop-art, subdued to colorful, large to small, and just about any theme you could think of.
This week we will look at the vivid and colorful wall-art from Bette Prudden, Pam Viviano, and Anastasia Chamiok.

Bette Prudden is new to The Gift Shop. We are very lucky to have her. She is an accomplished painter and instructor. Pictured are three of her matted, original watercolors.

"Decorative Cabbage" by Bette Prudden

"Stargazer Lillies" by Bette Prudden

"Poppies" by Bette Prudden

Pam Viviano is also new to The Gift Shop. Her prints are bright and evocative.

"Tree Line" by Pam Viviano

"Plums" by Pam Viviano

"Landscape" by Pam Viviano

Anastasia Chamiok uses pastels to create her matted original pieces.

"Stormy Day in the Mountains" by Anastasia Chamiok

"Waves Rushing to the Shore" by Anastasia Chamiok

"River through the Woods" by Anastasia Chamiok

Each artist has her own style and medium, and the work is all beautiful!


Showing now at Anton Art Center: 
"Rainbow" June 1 - July 3. Selected works from members of the Mount Clemens Art Association, Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Romeo Guild of Art, and Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association. Juried by Valarie Allen.

Coming Soon to Anton Art Center:
"Macomb County Art Teacher Show" June 22- Aug. 13. An exhibition of selected artwork of a variety of media by art teachers living and/or working in Macomb County, Michigan. Featuring a special historical display in the Boll History Gallery. Awards are generously sponsored by Extra Credit Union.
Opening Reception & Awards on Saturday, June 22, 2019, 2-4pm
Refreshments provided, parking is free on weekends!

Father's Day gifts at The Gift Shop

Father's Day is coming, and we have unique gifts just for him. This week we will look at Father's Day gifts created by Ron Cracchiolo, David Dinsdale, Al Sadaj, Jeff Joseph, and Lyn Rushing.

Is your man into fishing? Ron Cracchiolo hand crafts one-of-a-kind fishing lures.

Ron also has his mounted dragonflies in The Gift Shop.

David Dinsdale's animal portraits could be the perfect gift for a nature-loving Dad.

"Snowy Owl" 11"x14" matted print by David Dinsdale

11"x14" matted print by David Dinsdale

18"x24" "Cardinal" by David Dinsdale

Al Sadaj is a skilled wood worker. His Michigan wall plaques may be just what Dad would enjoy.

"Michigan Outdoors" by Al Sadaj

Is Dad a sports enthusiast? Jeff Johnson has brought us his prints made from his original oil paintings of sports scenes.

20"x 24" print "The Choir Huddle" by Jeff Joseph

20"x 24" print "Tiger Stadium" by Jeff Joseph

Last, but not least, one of Lyn Rushing's one-of-a-kind Father's Day cards will be perfect to go with that perfect gift for Dad.

Shopping for Father's Day is easy at The Gift Shop. Come in and check us out!

Showing now at Anton Art Center: 
"Rainbow" June 1 - July 3. Selected works from members of the Mount Clemens Art Association, Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Romeo Guild of Art, and Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association. Juried by Valarie Allen.

Coming Soon to Anton Art Center:
"Macomb County Art Teacher Show" June 22- Aug. 13. An exhibition of selected artwork of a variety of media by art teachers living and/or working in Macomb County, Michigan. Featuring a special historical display in the Boll History Gallery. Awards are generously sponsored by Extra Credit Union.
Opening Reception & Awards on Saturday, June 22, 2019, 2-4pm
Refreshments provided, parking is free on weekends!

"Artist of the Month" for June

The Gift Shop "Artist of the Month" for June is Onorio Catenacci. Onorio is another one of our multi-talented artists. He is a sculptor, a mixed media artist, and a photographer. His works are imaginative, thought provoking, and they also display his sense of humor.

"I was born in Detroit, Michigan to Italian parents and educated at the Center for Creative Arts, Detroit, MI and Oakland University (BS, MA) in Rochester Hills, MI.

Having lived in six states and three countries, served in the US Army abroad and worked in the USA, Canada, Mexico, the UK and Malta, I have had the privilege of experiencing a wide variety of cultures, art and most important ... People, from all walks of life.

I chose the phrase: 'Ora Vediamo' (Italian for: "now you see") to represent my work; which hopefully allows you to see what I see .... to communicate with each other, to exchange, to learn and grow. A collaboration which will enrich both artist and viewer."

Pictured are three of Onorio's "Ball Bearings" sculptures.

One of Onorio's wire sculptures "FEAR"

I mentioned that Onorio is also a photographer. Here are some of the greeting cards he has created from his photographs

"We don't have to be the same to fly together"

"Want to hang out?"

"You are the color in my world"

Daylily

I hope you will agree that Onorio Catenacci has some very interesting work here in The Gift Shop. Come in and see them!


Showing now at Anton Art Center: 
"Members Exhibition 2019": 50th Anniversary Edition Exhibit Dates: May 4 - June 8, 2019. This is an exhibit showing the works of members of Anton Art Center. It features many different and exciting art pieces. Come in to see the art, and vote for your favorite for "The Peoples' Choice Award".

"Rainbow" June 1 - July 3. Selected works from members of the Mount Clemens Art Association, Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Romeo Guild of Art, and Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association. Juried by Valarie Allen.

Join us for SUPER SatARTday on Saturday, June 8, 2019, 10am-9pm, at the Anton Art Center!  It will be a family-friendly fun day of interactive arts activities, art demos, public art tours, live entertainment, and BIRTHDAY CAKE!