New artwork added to our Online Store!

 New art items have just been added to our Online Store! Just take a look...

"Mallet Fish" 12"x 13" multi-media sculpture by Tenchi Wayner ($49)

25" (at neck)x 22" hand-dyed, Nano felted silk scarf silk poncho by Skylar Bre'z ($98)

8"x 3" Amber lotion bottle by George Bochnig ($28)

3.5"x 4" fused glass votive by Patty Schubel ($24)

4"x 3.5" ceramic tea bowl by Chris King ($25)

7"x 10"x 2.5" wooden treasure box by Al Sadaj (39)

A look inside Al Sadaj's treasure box

Each of these pieces is also available for purchase in person in the Art Market. We are open Tuesday - Saturday 11am to 3pm each day. We have strict cleaning procedures and require masks, social distancing and we ask health questions to keep you, our volunteers, and staff safe.

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

Mother's Day at the Art Market

Mother’s Day is coming, and what better place to find a special, one-of-a-kind gift for Mum than here at the Art Market! From wall art to jewelry, fashion to sweets, you will find it here!

"Dancer" 2'x 2' original acrylic painting in wood by Darlene Urbanek ($75)

"Ballerina" 11"x 14" original painting by Famed illustrator Jon Buechel ($75) available in store, and online

26" Rose gold and Kiwi Jasper necklace by Barbara Tobin ($59) available in store, and online

22" crystal and faux wood necklace, and crystal earrings by Rosie Kiley ($25) available in store, and online

56"x 10" hand-painted silk scarf by Karen DeCarlo ($38)

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"Delicious Delights" chocolate covered nuts and pretzels in pretty re-usable tin from Kiwanis ($20)
 

These examples are just the start of what you can find here at the Art Market, and our Online Store. Come in soon!

We are open Tuesday - Saturday 11am to 3pm each day. We have strict cleaning procedures and require masks, social distancing and we ask health questions to keep you, our volunteers, and staff safe.

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

Showing Now at Anton Art Center:

"Colored Pencil Plus 2021"  April 27- May 10. 

Visit us in-person or online for this juried exhibition of artwork by members of the Colored Pencil Society of America, Detroit Chapter, featuring 27 artworks by 11 artists. The exhibition will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 3pm. Admission to the Anton Art Center is free.

Virtual Awards Announcement: open to the public LIVE on Facebook on Saturday, May 1, at 4:00pm

Coming soon to Anton Art Center:

"Macomb County Art Teachers' Show" May 1 - June 15, 2021

A juried exhibition of artwork by teaching artists living and/or working across Macomb County, featuring 47 artworks by 18 artists. Juried by April Anue Shipp.

Virtual Awards Announcement
Open to the public LIVE on Facebook on Saturday, May 1, at 3:00pm

Virtual Mother's Day Meet-Up:Dot Painting  Online Event: Friday, May 7, 7:30 - 9pm. $15 per person. Meet up with family and friends near and far at the Anton Art Center Mother's Day Meet-Up on Zoom. Cheryl DeLauro will teach us how to create some fun art projects with dot painting. You choose what you want to decorate. Everyone who registers will receive a supply list to purchase for the workshop - register at https://www.theartcenter.org/book-online We are sorry for the confusion, but due to a change to FaceBook events, this event is marked free, but there is a $15.00 charge. The zoom link will be provided the day prior to the workshop.

Celebrate Earth Day at The Art Market

It is so heart warming to see many trees in flower and getting ready to leaf out. Spring is really here! In honor of  Earth Day and Arbor Day, we are going to look at the images of trees created by our Art Market artists. 

"Dappled"- 24"x 36" framed, original oil painting by Judy Munro (SOLD) 

"Dark Trees"- 11"x 14" matted original acrylic painting by Darlene Urbanek ($15)

"Autumn Day"- 20"x 16" matted original pastel by Anastasia Chamiok ($115)

"Lonely Tree"- 30"x 20" photo on canvass by David Dinsdale ($75)

 4"x 6" greeting card-suitable for framing- by Jenny Matuja ($3)

Another 4"x 6" greeting card-suitable for framing- by Jenny Matuja ($3)

Unfortunately, we are closed this week due to rising COVID case numbers. We plan on reopening on Tuesday, April 27. We will be open Tuesday - Saturday 11am to 3pm each day. We have strict cleaning procedures and require masks, social distancing and we ask health questions to keep you, our volunteers, and staff safe.

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

Coming Soon to Anton Art Center: 

Colored Pencil Plus 2021 Visit us in-person or online for this juried exhibition of artwork by members of the Colored Pencil Society of America, Detroit Chapter, featuring 27 artworks by 11 artists. The exhibition will be open for in-person viewing from April 27th through May 10th, Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 3pm. Admission to the Anton Art Center is free. Virtual Awards Announcement  LIVE on Facebook on Saturday, May 1, at 4:00pm 

Made in Michigan!

Here at the Art Market, we love Michigan! No wonder, since virtually all of our over 80 artists live right here in Southeast Michigan. This week we will check-out some of that special Michigan themed art. 

"Michigan"  8.5"x 6" ceramic dish by Sharon Parker

Set of 4 4"x 4" wooden coasters by Al Sadaj

"Rustic" set of ceramic tiles (MI-8"x 5.5"and Maple Leaf-5.5"x 5.5") by Kerri Howard

"Lake Michigan Study"- 6"x 10" framed original oil painting by Marianna Defer-Pfeiffer

"Michigan"- 8"x 10" etched glass by Lisa Firth (available in our Online Store )

"Fort Gratiot Lighthouse"- 20"x 16" matted photograph by Winnie Chrzanowski (available in our Online Store ) 

Show your love for Michigan with our Michigan-themed art! 

Important COVID19 update: The Anton Art Center will be closed to the public effective immediately. It was a difficult decision to make, however, our hope is for the infection rate to slow in Michigan and Macomb County so we can safely open again. 

At this time, we tentatively plan to re-open to the public on Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 from 11am to 3pm.

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

Showing now at Anton Art Center:

Macomb County Annual Secondary Student Show, March 6 - April 13, 2021 presented by Extra Credit Union. This juried show will feature the artwork of Macomb County students grades 7 - 12. A virtual and on-site exhibition featuring 274 artworks by 191 students.

This exhibit will be available both in person in our gallery space with 97 artworks on display, and online with all 274 artworks displayed. A special thank you to the Macomb County art teachers and students, as well as our award sponsors, staff, volunteers, donors, and board members for making this event possible.

The student shows are highly anticipated each year. You will be inspired by what these young people can do! Today is the last day...don't miss it!

Coming Soon to Anton Art Center: 

Colored Pencil Plus 2021 Visit us in-person or online for this juried exhibition of artwork by members of the Colored Pencil Society of America, Detroit Chapter, featuring 27 artworks by 11 artists. The exhibition will be open from April 27th through May 10th, Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 3pm. Admission to the Anton Art Center is free. Virtual Awards Announcement  LIVE on Facebook on Saturday, April 24, at 2:00pm 

Clay students have joined the Art Market

The ceramic classes here at Anton Art Center are very popular! Many students have become so accomplished that they now have their ceramic pieces in the Art Market. Let’s see some of that work right now! 

Julie Matuzak has a lot of fun with her glazes and use of texture.

6"x 3.5" medium bowl by Julie Matuzak

4"x 10" tall textured ceramic vase by Julie Matuzak (available in our Online Store )

Cheryl DeLauro is very imaginative with her designs. Cheryl is also an instructor here at Anton Art Center! She teaches "Art for Kids" and will soon teach a "Glass Block Mosaic" class.

"My Star" 5" candy dish by Cheryl DeLauro (available in our  Online Store ) 

"Night Cap" 3.5" cup by Cheryl Delauro (available in our  Online Store  )

Linda Delaney has brought us pieces rich with glaze and texture. 

6"x 3.5" bowl by Linda Delaney

8"x 2" textured bowl by Linda Delaney (available in our  Online Store )

Christine Dukti has a fanciful way with her ceramic creations.

4"x 3" ceramic llamas by Christine Dukti

Trinket dishes, 4"x 1" and 3.5"x 1" by Christine Dukti

Janet DeRoss ceramics are also bright and fanciful!

"Teabag Dish" 3"x 1" by Janet DuRoss

"Trinket/Teabag" dish, 3"x 1" by Janet DuRoss (available in our  Online Store )

Be sure to check out these imaginative ceramics from the Art Market. We are open Tuesday - Saturday 11am to 3pm each day. We have strict cleaning procedures and require masks, social distancing and we ask health questions to keep you, our volunteers, and staff safe. Come in soon.

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

Interested in taking a ceramics class yourself? Check our website for classes and registration .

Showing now at Anton Art Center:

 Jane Peterson (America, 1876–1965) "Women and Children in the Park" 1908. Oil, 18"× 24"  from the Nancy and Sean Cotton Collection.

Visions of American Life: Selections from the Nancy and Sean Cotton Collection, in partnership with the DIA. In person and online March 9 - April 12. Through these works, it is possible to see the evolution of the United States from a young republic to a modern nation with global ambitions in the twentieth century. 

Macomb County Annual Secondary Student Show, March 6 - April 13, 2021 presented by Extra Credit Union. This juried show will feature the artwork of Macomb County students grades 7 - 12. A virtual and on-site exhibition featuring 274 artworks by 191 students.

This exhibit will be available both in person in our gallery space with 97 artworks on display, and online with all 274 artworks displayed. A special thank you to the Macomb County art teachers and students, as well as our award sponsors, staff, volunteers, donors, and board members for making this event possible.

The student shows are highly anticipated each year. You will be inspired by what these young people can do!

Coming Soon to Anton Art Center:

Join the Anton Art Center virtually on Facebook Live for our April SatARTday @ Home with Alysa Diebolt and Arts & Scraps for discussions, demos and a "Friends of the Earth" activity with recycled art! Join us for this FREE event via Facebook Live from the Anton Art Center Facebook page or via Zoom, Saturday April 10th at 6PM. Learn more on our website: www.theartcenter.org/satartdays 

SatARTdays are presented by First State Bank.