Hand-Crafted Easter Gifts.

Easter is almost here!
Need a one of a kind centerpiece for your holiday table? Maybe you would like to add a bar of soap that has a toy inside to the kids' Easter baskets. How about a bright flower pin, a pretty bracelet, or a lovely work of art for your hostess? You can find all that and more here at The Gift Shop.

Now, more of: Meet the Artists

Mary Taros  (TAR)

Nancy Garcia  (GAR)

Daren Dundee  (DUN)

Nancy Young  (YOU)

We hope to see you soon.
When you visit The Gift Shop, be sure to check out the  Macomb County K-6 Student Show 2014.
Wonderful work by our own talented primary school children.

Bright, Light, Colorful Spring gift giving.

Bright is the mood here at The Gift Shop. The walls are bright, the art is bright, our smiles are bright!
We are all so glad winter is past us. Now its time to lift our spirits.
Here at The Gift Shop we have so many wonderful choices in art and gifts to bring bright, light, colorful Spring into your life, or someone special to you.

The West wall features some of our talented 2D artists. 

Come in and see for yourself.

Now for more of...                                      Meet the Artists  

Mary Tassone  (TASS)

Marilyn Thomas  (THOM)

Winnie Chzanowski  (CHRZ)

David Dinsdale  (DINS)

(The letters in parentheses are the artist's code. It lets you know who does what)

See what I mean about bright, light, colorful Spring!

Think Spring!

We are welcoming Spring here at The Gift Shop. Its been a long Winter... time to think bright, light, fresh, and cheerful!

Just by walking into The Gift Shop you will feel your spirit lift. Our Spring and Summer themed art and gifts will get you in the mood. Get something bright and light for yourself, or someone else. Pick out a colorful and fresh new decoration for your home.

And now more of: Meet the Artists

Connie Sochacki  (SOCH)

                                                              Jill Modena  (MOD)

                                                                Cheryl English  (CME)

                                                             Natalie Ludwig  (LUD)

The letters in the parentheses are the artist's code. You will find that code on the tag for each work.

Come on in and enjoy our Spring with us.

* Next Saturday, March 29, "Michigan Questers" Pottery Luncheon will include a 15% off coupon for The Gift Shop. Buy a ticket, see the fabulous decorated tables, have a great lunch, and support this philanthropic group.

Hand-crafted Earrings at The Gift Shop

Brighten up these lingering winter days for yourself or someone else, with a little bit of "Ear Candy". Few things can make a person feel so special as a beautiful, or fun pair of earrings. Here at The Gift Shop, the selection of earrings is as varied as it is with all our hand-crafted jewelry.

Bold to delicate, classic to colorful, precious metals to natural elements, gemstones, beads, polymer or ceramic clay, even those hard to find clip-on earrings. You really have to see them to appreciate the choices available.

Come on in to our warm and bright Gift Shop and see for yourself! Now...more of:

                                                                Meet the Artists

                                                             Tammy Graham  (GRA)

Gail Sondej  (SON)

     Esther Schuldt  (SCHU)

 Nancy Garcia  (GAR)

The letters in parentheses show the code for the individual artist. Now you know who does what!

Unique hand-crafted bracelets at The Gift Shop

Get ready for baubles, bangles, and beads!

Here at The Gift Shop bracelets are just fabulous. Each is hand-crafted by our talented jewelry artists. Many will match necklaces / earrings that you will find here. Some already come in sets with necklace / earrings.
Looking for something classic, eclectic, colorful, bold, or delicate...its here at The Gift Shop.

Come in and take a look...and while here, check out the outstanding artwork from Macomb County's most talented young people. The  Macomb County Annual Secondary Student Show is at The Anton Art Center March 3-30.

Now its time for more... Meet the Artists

         Barbara Tobin  (TOB)

    Carrie Kaminski  (KAM)

      Sara Perron  (PERR)

 Jeanne Krause  (KRAU)

Just look for the artist's code, in parentheses, and you will know who created what.

Tune-in next time for more Gift Shop News, and more of Meet the Artists.

Unique, Handcrafted Jewelry at The Gift Shop

Our beautiful, hand-crafted jewelry selection is one of the aspects of The Gift Shop that draws people in. They know they will find something very special to please themselves, or as a gift for someone else.

Whatever your personal style, color coordination, or range of prices...we have it here.
Just look at our jewelry case, full of wondrous choices.

I have always wanted to highlight each individual artist, with an example of the work they create. So I am starting today with a few of our jewelry artists. The code for each artist is shown in parentheses. Look for that code on each piece of art to know who has created what. Each posting more artists will be introduced. Of course you can come into The Gift Shop and see them all, any time you like!

Meet the Artists

                                                                           

                                                             Maria Silamianos  (SIL)

                                                                        

       Marje Stormont  (GAR)

                                                                        

                                                             
                                                                 Judith Levitt  (LEV)

                                                              Elaine Kolodziej  (KOL)

With over 50 great artists, all from Michigan, and some with work in several disciplines, it will take awhile to show them all. So..."stay tuned" for more of Meet the Artists in future posts.


                                                                            

   

Gift Shop is open!

The Gift Shop at Anton Art Center is open! We are filled with great new wall art, jewelry, pottery, kids' toys, and decorative pieces for your home.

Many of your favorite artists are here from previous years. We also have brand new artists you will want to check out. 

 

Its getting close to Valentine's Day. We have a fine selection of jewelry for your sweetheart. Choices range from: delicate to bold, bright to classic, colorful to natural hues. Each jewelry artist brings their own unique skill and imagination to craft each piece.

 

Come in out of the cold, and enjoy the new work we have here at The Gift Shop. Don't forget to check out the wonderful art displays in Anton Art Center's main and Community galleries.

The main gallery is hosting the very prestigious Michigan Annual XLI. It is a juried show of art submitted from all over Michigan. Come in soon. Show closes February 21!

Upstairs in the Community gallery the show is entitled, "My Michigan". Displayed are the juried works from three of this areas best artists' groups: Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Mt. Clemens Art Association, and Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association. See pictures of the work and opening reception at: "My Michigan" . Show closes February 16!

Both shows are great examples of the talent found here in Michigan.