Unique and fun gifts for kids

Have you heard the phrase "everyday is kid's day"? Well, here at The Gift Shop that is certainly true.
We have hand-made stuffed animals, puppets, original children's story books, special soap with a toy inside, fun decorations for a kid's room, even jewelry that is kid-sized.

Above and below are two sides of a wonderful piece of art depicting Alice's journey to Wonderland
by our own art doll creator, Connie Sochacki  (SOCH).

While your children are at Anton Art Center for our special "Summer Camp", or bringing your them to classes designed for children / teens, take a look at our unique, hand-crafted gifts.

Now its time for ......... Meet the Artists (with an emphasis on children's gifts)

Maggi Gawel  (GAW)

Carol Munro (MUNR)

Mary Taros  (TAR)

Nancy Young  (YOU)

The letters in parentheses show the code for each artist. Find the code, and you will know who created what.

Stop in and see us soon.

Summer Art at The Gift Shop

Summer is in full swing! Hopefully you can spend time outside enjoying this great weather.
Here at The Gift Shop we have goodies for all your living spaces, indoors and out. Lovely wall art that reflects the wonders of the garden,

brilliant hand-painted tile coasters for that cool drink on the patio.

For the garden we have beautiful cement leaves, mini birdbaths, and even toad houses to decorate that outdoor space.

Come in and visit with us. You will surely be inspired, and delighted.

Now it's time for .... Meet the Artists.

Kimberly Kirkpatrick  (KIRK)

Gregory Towne  (TOW)

Ron Cracchiolo  (CRAC)

May Prescott  (PRES)

Remember, the letters in parentheses are the codes for each artists. Find the code in the artwork and you will know who the artist is.
See you soon!

Collectible Artists' work at The Gift Shop

This summer through September 5, the Anton Art Center is proud to display the works of Ian Hornak. Very nice write-ups have appeared in "The Macomb Daily", and "The Detroit Free Press".

While you are here to view this very special exhibit, be sure to visit The Gift Shop.

We have some very accomplished artists' works right here in The Gift Shop. These artists have been sought out by collectors for years. Meet some of them now in this edition of ...... Meet the artists:

Marilyn Thomas  (THOM)

Darin Dundee  (DUN)

Jeff Joseph  (JOS)

Gloria Goeddeke  (GOE)

These works, and more, are here at The Gift Shop. See you soon. Enjoy your summer.

Fresh new Art for the Summer!

It's really Summer! Didn't we all think that in the depths of February, this time would never come? Well, it's here, and at The Gift Shop we have fresh new artwork, and a brand new artist.

Our new artist is Samuel Morris. He is a painter of abstract, multi-media 2D artwork. Each piece is unique, eye-catching, and definitely makes a statement! Here is an example of his work:

Summer has also brought some bright and happy work to The Gift Shop.

Check out the new hand-sewn cloth journals,

and colorful, fun, fiber-flowered bracelets.

New 2D work has come in too!

Come on in and see what's new. While you are at The Gift Shop, be sure to take in the show that is currently in our main, and upper galleries : Ian Hornak: A Hometown Retrospective  His work is truly breath-taking.

Now it's time for ......Meet the artists

Rich Fidler  (FID)

Patricia Millender  (MILL)

Daren Dundee  (DUN)

Gregory Broker  (BROK)

Summer is the perfect time to stroll downtown Mt. Clemens, sit by the river, and visit the Anton Art Center and, of course, The Gift Shop. See you soon!

Handmade Gifts for Father's Day

Its time to think about gifts for the men in your life. Men can be hard to buy for, but here at The Gift Shop, we have unique, one-of-a-kind choices just for him.

How about a hand crafted fishing lure?

A fun bird house that looks like a travel trailer?

Show off his favorite pastime with original sports art.

Highlight his pride for his state with some art pieces that are "Pure Michigan".

Come in and see what we have for the men in your life. You may even see something you want to get for yourself! 

Visit The Gift Shop during the "Mount Clemens Art Fair" Saturday June 7, and Sunday June 8 in downtown Mount Clemens. 

Unique, Handmade Garden Art

I think we can safely say that Spring is here to stay! Now is the time to think about sprucing-up your outdoor spaces.
Here at The Gift Shop, we have fun and colorful choices for your yard / porch. Birdhouses, feather fish, birdbaths, toad houses, and metal sculptures to add that personal, artistic touch. We have hanging glass and metal dangles to add movement and sparkle to the garden.
And don't forget to add art to your porch or sunroom. Our 2D artists have created a wide array of choices for those wallspaces.

You will be spending more time in your outdoor spaces, why not add a touch of art, color, whimsy, and joy.

Now its time to ..............................Meet the Artists!

Darlene Bosman  (BOS)

Tom Crimboli  (CRIM)

Audrey Badaczewski  (BAD)

Ortencia Wayner  (WAY)

The letters in parentheses are each artists' code. Look for that code to know which artist does what.

Come in and check-out all the great selections here at The Gift Shop, and remember to "like" The Anton Art Center on our Facebook page!

New Sports Print Artist

We have a new artist!
His name is Jeff Joseph, and his specialty is sports related paintings. We have prints created from his original oil paintings.
According to Jeff,  "My paintings are about the quiet moments of sports as well as the shifting and complex panorama of all sports".

These are really wonderful works of art. This could be the perfect time to pick out a Father's Day present!

Mother's Day is almost upon us! Here at The Gift Shop we have a wealth of unique gifts to please any Mom.
Jewelry is always welcome, and we have it! Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins, and sets... in fiber, gemstones, precious metals, polymer clay, glass, and more!
How about something for her living area? Pottery, wall art, whimsical art dolls, coasters, they are all here.
We even have lovely scented soaps and gorgeous silk scarves for her personal pleasure.
Be sure to see our great selection. Better yet...bring Mom along and let her choose her own special gift.


Now its time for..................Meet the Artists

Pat Everett  (EV)

Nancy Garcia  (GAR)

Joan Ugelow  (UGE)

Rebecca Tarnow  (TARN)

While at The Gift Shop, be sure to check out the wonderful artwork that our area primary school students have created in the Macomb County K-6 Student Show 2014.