New Jewelry artist at The Gift Shop

We have a new jewelry artist here at The Gift Shop. Her name is Robin Flaherty-Perrone (FLA).
Robin creates her unique pieces employing the skill of metalsmithing. She completes her work using beads, stones, pearls, precious and semi-precious gems, and metals. Each piece is very special.
Here are a few samples of Robin's beautiful work.

Robin has also brought in an intricate beaded purse. Each bead has been woven into the purse. The "strap" has been made using hand-made African trade beads. It is one of a kind!

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after Robin's name are her code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know she created it.)

Stop in and see Robin's, and all the other artists' work here at The Gift Shop.

Tonight at Anton Art Center:
Essay'd Artist talk this evening, April 13 at 6:30 pm. The artist speaker will be Jo Powers.

Coming soon to Anton Art Center:
Resident Artist Show  April 22 - May 20, with an opening reception on Saturday April 22 1 to 3pm. This show will include the artwork of Margaret Hull, Elise Martin, and Joshua Mulligan.

Celebrate Spring at The Gift Shop!

Mother Nature is welcoming Spring with new growth, and new life.
Here at The Gift Shop we have art that can bring Spring into your home to treasure all year long.
Our featured artists are: Jan Gunning, Darleen Urbanek, and Hilda Havlik.

Jan Gunning (GUN) has brought us another one of her special wreaths. This one is all Spring...fun, bright,

and oh so colorful!

Darleen Urbanek (URB) has created wonderful animal portraits. Her bunny painting is so cute!

Tulips are some of the first blooms of Spring. Hilda Havlik (HAV) has beautiful photos, including this happy "Hello Holland" print.

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after each artist's name show their code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know who created it.)

Showing now at Anton Art Center:
These are the last few days of the 2017 Macomb County Annual Secondary Student Show  featuring the artwork of our own Macomb County Secondary Students. This popular show runs through April 8. 

See you soon.

Remember to please "LIKE" The Gift Shop, and Anton Art Center on our Facebook pages.

April "Artist of the Month"

The "Artist of the Month" for April is Robert Gilchrist.
Robert is an imaginative and innovative pottery artist. His glazes are so colorful, and used in very interesting combinations. Robert's pieces can be functional, or purely ornamental. Here are two samples of Robert Gilchrist's (GILC) clay creations.

(Remember, the letters in parentheses are Robert's code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know that he created it.)

It is worth noting that Robert has taken clay classes here at Anton Art Center.

Showing now at Anton Art Center:
2017 Macomb County Annual Secondary Student Show  featuring the artwork of our own Macomb County Secondary Students. This popular show runs through April 8. Bring your own budding artists to this very exciting exhibit. They just may be inspired!

Hope to see you soon.

Spring Blooms at The Gift Shop

It is the first week of Spring. Early plants are just beginning to sprout, and we are all ready to enjoy the blooms to come. You can enjoy the color and joy of flowers in your own home with the lovely art from The Gift Shop.
This week features the blooming art of Pete Snodgrass, Helena Kuttner-Giasson, and David Dinsdale.

Pete Snodgrass (SNOD) is a watercolor artist. His original paintings and cards of flowers and fruit are so sweet.

Helena Kuttner-Giasson (KUTT) is one of our favorite painters. She is adept at many styles and mediums. Her flower paintings are just lovely. Shown are two of her paint and ink prints. We also have Helena's cards.

David Dinsdale's (DINS) photographs are so vivid and rich. His flower portraits are especially beautiful.

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after each artist's name show their code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know who created it.)

Please visit, and "Like" us on our Facebook page The Gift Shop at Anton Art Center .

Showing now at Anton Art Center:
2017 Macomb County Annual Secondary Student Show  featuring the artwork of our own Macomb County Secondary Students. This popular show runs through April 8. You will be inspired by the works of these talented young people!

Come and visit us soon!

Baubles, Pebbles, and Purses

Baubles, pebbles, and bright hand-made purses are in the spotlight this week at The Gift Shop.
Our featured artists are: Connie Babinchak, Jay Lozen, and Rosie Kiley.

Connie Babinchak (BAB) is a new jewelry artist fresh from Christmas Market 2016. Her pieces are very pretty, and are offered in sets.

Next is a brand new artist to The Gift Shop, Jay Lozen (LOZ). Jay decorates ordinary objects with bright, colorful pebbles, turning them into art pieces with an organic look. Jay has told us that he finds and polishes each pebble!

Now comes Rosie Kiley (KILE). Her hand-crafted purses are as well made as they are attractive and versatile.

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after each artist's name show their code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know who created it.)

Come in soon and see the work of all our talented artists.

Showing now at Anton Art Center:

2017 Macomb County Annual Secondary Student Show  featuring the artwork of our own Macomb County Secondary Students. This popular show opens March 11, and runs through April 8. You will be inspired by the works of these young people!

St. Patrick's Day decor

Here at The Gift Shop, we are all Irish on March 17.  This year it's time to go all out for St. Patrick's Day with this bright, happy wreath created for the holiday by Jan Gunning (GUN).

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after Jan's name shows her code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know who created it.)

Opening this Saturday at Anton Art Center:

2017 Macomb County Annual Secondary Student Show  featuring the artwork of our own Macomb County Secondary Students. This popular show opens March 11, and runs through April 8.  

Silk, cards, and St. Patrick's Day at The Gift Shop

The variety and consistent quality of the artwork available here at The Gift Shop continues to offer our patrons unique gift-giving options.
This week there are three more Christmas Market 2016 artists who have joined The Gift Shop. The featured artists are: Cynthia VanHaaren, Linda Burton, and Jan Gunning.

Cynthia VanHaaren (VANH) hand paints gorgeous silk scarves. Pictured is one of her scarves with iconic Detroit  landmarks. We also have a lamp crafted with one of her vivid silk images, pictured below.

Linda Burton (BUR) has brought us bright, colorful greeting cards. Each one has an inspiring message inside.

Jan Gunning (GUN) had her decorative wreaths in our Christmas Market 2016, but wreaths are not just for the Christmas holidays. Here is a very special wreath for the celebration of Saint Patrick's Day!

(Remember, the letters in parentheses after each artist's name show their code. When you see that code on work in The Gift Shop, you will know who created it.)

Stop in soon and see what treasures await you at The Gift Shop!

Coming soon to Anton Art Center:

2017 Macomb County Annual Secondary Student Show  featuring the artwork of our own Macomb County Secondary Students. This popular show opens March 11, and runs through April 8.