It's Good to be Back!

Now with 2020 behind us, and challenges still to meet...it is so good to be back greeting our customers in person again! If you visited during our limited in-person 2020 Holiday Market, you got a taste of the unique, and creative artwork we have here at the Art Market. 

This week, let's look at some of our very special glass artists.

Denise Billups-Walker creates fantastical creatures, and beautiful beads using the "lampwork" technique.

  "Diego" by Denise Billups-Walker

  "CiCi Miranda" by Denise Billups-Walker

Available in our Art Market Online Store:

Pen with hand-made lampwork beads by Denise Billups-Walker

Karole Sharpe has a distinctive way with her blown glass creations. 

Colorful ring holders by Karole Sharpe

"Wee People" by Karole Sharpe

Available in our Art Market Online Store:

"Mermaid Angel" mixed media glass piece by Karole Sharpe

Lisa Firth uses several methods to create with glass.

"Michigan" etched glass in a desk-top frame by Lisa Firth

Stained glass lamp by Lisa Firth

 Available in our Art Market Online Store:

"Michigan" etched glass dangle by Lisa Firth

Come see us in person again! We are open Tuesday - Saturday 11am to 3pm each day. Call ahead to: 586-469-8666 Tuesday-Saturday 10am to 4pm, or email us at: information@theartcenter.org to reserve your personal shopping time. We have strict cleaning procedures and require masks, social distancing and ask a health questions to keep you, our volunteers, and staff safe.

Visit the Art Market Online Store anytime at: https://www.theartcenter.org/online-store                                          

 Coming soon to Anton Art Center: Michigan Annual XLVIII

Exhibit will open in person and online January 29 - February 23, 2021. 

This annual event is one of the few remaining statewide competitions in Michigan, providing artists living and working in the Great Lakes State a premium, accessible gallery space to showcase their work alongside the best of the best in contemporary art from across both the upper and lower peninsulas.

Featuring 50 artworks by 49 Michigan artists! Guest juror, Valerie Allen.

The Virtual Opening Reception & Awards Announcement is open to the public via Zoom broadcasted LIVE on Facebook on Friday, January 29th at 2:00pm.

To visit in person, please call 586-469-8666 Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, or contact information@theartcenter.org to schedule an appointment.