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!