Life on the Water

We are so lucky here in Michigan! We are surrounded by Great Lakes, and no one is far from an inland lake, river, stream, wetland or pond. 

"Harbor Springs Morning" - 11"x 14" matted photograph by Robert Mowry ($35)

"Fishing" - 9"x 12" acrylic on canvas by Darleen Urbanek ($55)

 "Shore" - 20"x 16" on canvas by Tsiri Chachua ($300)

 

"Water Garden" 18"x 24" on canvas by Margaret Glinke ($160)

 

"Evening on St. Clair" 16"x 20" framed pastel by Bette Prudden ($250)

      

"Waterwheel" 11"x 14" photograph by Thomas Lesinski ($15) 

  Even in Winter, the views can be breathtaking!

"Sand Pointe" - 11"x 14" matted photograph by Pete Wardrope ($15)

                 

Don't miss out on our one-of-a-kind art works. The Anton Art Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm each day.

Showing Now!

"Annual Artists Choice Show" is open from August 24 to October 16. It includes selected artwork by members of the Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens Art Association, Romeo Guild of Art, Shelby Township Fine Art Society, and the Warren Tri-County Fine Arts, Inc. Juried by Anita Bates.

Coming Soon!

"Michigan League of Handweavers: Biennial Fiber Arts Exhibition"  September 7 - October 16. This exhibit features selected fiber artworks by members of the Michigan League of Handweavers, juried by Susan Moran. Opening reception Saturday, September 7, 2-4pm. Hosted by The Eastside Handweavers.

Kid Stuff

How about some "Kid Stuff"! Here at the Art Market we have Art that will delight any child, and maybe spur their own creative imaginations!

"Brush Buddies" - 7" painted brushes by Amanda Koss ($15 each)

Hair bows/pins - 2.5" to 3" created with her own marbled fabric by Shirleigh Vinson ($8 each)

Finger Puppets/Figurines - 2" to 3" ceramics by Jan Lindell-Meinhard ($10 each)

"Dino" - 14"x 16.5" fabric backpack by Wendy Kwiesinski ($20)

"Why do I Have to Wear Glasses?" - book by Greg Williamson,
illustrated by Wendy Popko ($9)

"Why Do I Have to Wear Glasses?" - back cover information 

"Angel" - 6"x 6.5" glazed ceramic by Janet DuRoss ($35)

"Woo Hoo" and "Owl" - 3" to 4" holographic stickers by Mino Watanabe ($3 each)

Enchant your children with these special gifts from the Art Market.

The Anton Art Center is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10am to 5pm each day.

Showing Now!

"Annual Artists Choice Show" is open from August 24 to October 16. It includes selected artwork by members of the Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens Art Association, Romeo Guild of Art, Shelby Township Fine Art Society, and the Warren Tri-County Fine Arts, Inc. Juried by Anita Bates.

Opening Reception & Awards Announcement on Saturday, August 24 from 1-3pm, with refreshments provided by participating artist groups.

Coming Soon!

"Michigan League of Handweavers: Biennial Fiber Arts Exhibition"  September 7 - October 16. This exhibit features selected fiber artworks by members of the Michigan League of Handweavers, juried by Susan Moran.

Opening reception: Saturday September 7, 2-4pm hosted by The Eastside Handweavers. 

Congratulations!

 

The Anton Art Center congratulates (3) of our current Art Market artists: Chris Charron, Anastasia Chamiok, Winnie Chrzanowski, and our Executive Assistant: JoElle Slaughter! Their artwork is part of the current exhibit at the Grosse Pointe Art Center "Black and White".

"Black and White" includes 73 pieces by 60 artists. Open thru September 20. For this exhibition the artists expressed themselves in subtle shades of black.

                                 Lunch Counter by Christopher Charron
                                 Description: Lunchtime rush at an Eastern Market diner.
                                 Dimensions: 18inx12in
                                 Material: Photo printed on framed canvas
                                 Price: $100

                                          Unknown Woman by Anastasia Chamiok
                                          Description: Shades of black, white and gray veil the identity of this                                                    woman.
                                          Dimensions: 10.75inx14in
                                          Material: Colored pencil
                                          Price: $70

                                 Immortality by Winnie Chrzanowski
                                 Description: It's not so much about the image itself, but what I want the image                                   to say.
                                 Dimensions: 6inx6in
                                 Material: Encaustic, mixed media
                                 Price: $300

                        Duality by JoElle Slaughter
                        Description: Duality - the role of black and white feels very representative of the                                human experience and the way we project outward appearance while we have such                          a complex range of emotions beneath the surface.There are many emotions layered                          underneath the beauty of our lives as we live them.
                        Dimensions: 18inx24in
                        Material: Mixed media on watercolor paper with acrylic, pencil, paper and alcohol ink
                        Price: $200

Cards are mini-masterpieces #1

Greeting cards make such a personal statement from you to the recipient...but they can also be framed as mini-masterpieces! They fit so perfectly into those hard to fill smaller spots. 

Our Art Market artists have created cards for every occasion, and every taste.

"Art Center by Mino" - 5"x 7" card created for us by Mino Watanabe ($4)
and...as a bonus, the packaging is compostable-no plastic waste!

"Green Mum" - 5"x 7" photo card by Lin Viglione ($4.50)

"Fancy Flowers" - set of (8) 4"x 6" cards by Paddy Skwira ($32)

"Purple Iris" & "Garden Roses" - set of (6) 4"x 5.25" cards by Helena Kuttner-Giasson ($15)

Lighthouse cards - 5"x 6.75" cards from 16 original pen & ink drawings by Margaret Glinke ($2)

"Flowers" - 4"x 6" & "Faces" - 4.25"x 5.25" - set of (5) cards by Patricia Baker ($18 each)

Collaged/Painted - 4"x 5.25" cards by Antonietta Woerner ($10 each)

Come in soon to see our unique cards. Many are one of a kind...don't miss out! 

The Anton Art Center is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10am to 5pm each day.


Coming Soon!

"Annual Artists Choice Show" is open from August 24 to October 16. It includes selected artwork by members of the Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens Art Association, Romeo Guild of Art, Shelby Township Fine Art Society, and the Warren Tri-County Fine Arts, Inc. Juried by Anita Bates.

Opening Reception Saturday, August 24, 1-3pm.

Bring a Garden Indoors

If you don't have your own garden, or if you just want more garden, how about Art that will bring a garden indoors to you?

"Boy with Watering Can" - 8"x 10" acrylic on canvas by Darlene Urbanek ($40)

"Daffodil Jar" - 6.5"x 3.5" lighted & collaged jar by Chris Pawlik ($15)

"Sittin' Pretty" - 5"x 5" fused glass w/metal easel by Kathy Fish-Gilbert ($95)

"Sitting Fairy" - 5.5"x 5.5" glazed ceramic by Carrie Bladecki ($100)

"Lavender View" - 11"x 14" matted photograph by David Dinsdale ($20)

"Dragonfly Floral" - 4"x 4" glazed ceramic tile by Rick Pruckler ($31)

"Chives" - 14"x 11" matted cyanotype by Hiroko Lancour ($17)

Enjoy the beauty and joy of gardens in your indoor space with art from the Art Market! The Anton Art Center is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10am to 5pm each day.

Showing Now!

June 15 - August 10, 2024 - The second installment by Mighty Real/Queer Detroit (MR/QD), I'll Be Your Mirror includes over 180 artists from across the nation on display at 12 galleries in Metro Detroit, including Anton Art Center!
The 2024 biennial regional exhibit explores the role of art in achieving personal visibility and social connection. It's the last days to see this important exhibit. Don't miss it!