Celebrate Spring!

As we all stay home, it is a pleasure to see Spring in all its glory and promise!

Let's look at how some of our Gift Shop Artists have celebrated Spring.

"Dragonfly" by David Dinsdale

"Hummer" by David Dinsdale

"Male Cardinal" by David Dinsdale

"Swan Family" by Cathy Firmbach

"Dutch Tulip" by Helena Kuttner-Giasson

Dogwood plate by Jan Lindell-Meinhard

"Hare" Motawi Tileworks

Spring acrylic painting by Judy Munro

Fun garden critter card by Patty Woodstock

felted tulip scarf by Skylar Bre'z

"Laughing Whitefish Falls" by David Dinsdale

spring fields acrylic painting by Judy Munro

"Sheep for Peace #2" by Mino Watanabe

"Virtual Tulip" by Mary Van Haaren

"Trees" by Anastasia Chamiok

Anton Art Center and The Gift Shop are temporarily closed through June 1, 2020, to do our part during the public health crisis. In the meantime, until we can be together again, stay safe, stay healthy, and keep creating!

Coming Soon:  SatARTday Karole Sharpe Virtual Tour. May 9, at 10am. Register at: theartcenter.org/bookings-checkout/virtual-studio-visit-with-karole-sharpe
for this special ZOOM event!

Gift Shop "Artist of the Month" for May

Our Gift Shop "Artist of the Month" for May is glass artist Karole Sharpe. Karole is new to us from Holiday Market 2019.

Karole Sharpe is a glass artist who has created glass pieces for over 30 years. Her work has been shown all over the United States in galleries and group shows. She studied sculpture at the University of Colorado at Denver, then continued her education at Pilchuck Glass School and local Denver area

classes. The Detroit Institute of Art, galleries through out Colorado, Habitat Gallery, Pismo Gallery, and numerous private collections all have shown or own her art pieces. Karole currently has a studio/art barn right here in Mount Clemens, where she creates her varied and imaginative pieces. 

"I believe making Art heals you. The creative process allows me to tap into the subconscious part of myself that stores traumatic experiences.  Somehow despite the trauma I endured as a child, I was able to tuck away my creativity in a safe place.  I found it again in my late 20’s when I learned I could use my creativity as an outlet, I found I could release and express the feelings from these experiences.  Now when I create I connect to my inner child, I access both the joy and the anguish.  I “play” with the color, light, texture, to express my humor, grief, love, and spirituality.  My expressions come out through multiple mediums including: glass art, found objects, cement, metal, drawings and paintings."

Her pieces in The Gift Shop include:

glass dolls by Karole Sharpe

glass ring holders by Karole Sharpe 

"Oriental Mermaid" by Karole Sharpe

Karole was a featured artist in our past "Green Art Show" with this piece:

"Lisa has Hidden Parts" by Karole Sharpe 

The following are images from her Studio Album:

"Golden Torch Lamp" by Karole Sharpe

"Porpema" by Karole Sharpe, inspired by ocean plant life 

"California Poppy" by Karole Sharpe

"Goldie Blow Fish" by Karole Sharpe

Anton Art Center and The Gift Shop are temporarily closed through June 1, 2020, to do our part during the public health crisis. In the meantime, until we can be together again, stay safe, stay healthy, and keep creating!

Coming Soon:  Karole has agreed to take us on a virtual tour of her studio during SatARTday on May 9, at 10AM. To register for this ZOOM event, go to: theartcenter.org/bookings-checkout/virtual-studio-visit-with-karole-sharpe

More of "Artists vs Covid19"

The latest from "Artists vs Covid19".
Connie Sochacki is one of our most imaginative Gift Shop artists. She has created new Art Doll characters while safe at home.

"Purple Fairy" by Connie Sochacki

"Horse and Rider" by Connie Sochacki

"Just Hangin'" by Connie Sochacki

Until we can all be together again...Stay safe, stay healthy, and keep creating!

Artists vs Covid19

One of our clay artists, Joanie Ugelow, shared a poem of hope written by a friend of hers. It is a moving reminder of connections and hope. Hope it will lighten up your heart during this pandemic.

Stay safe, stay healthy, and keep creating!

More Gift Shop Artists vs Covid19

Another one of our talented Gift Shop artists, Pam Viviano, has sent in work she has created to help cope with these difficult times. Maybe she will inspire you to stay creative!

Pam's works in watercolor, pastel, and collage:

"During this time I have turned to a group called #sketchbook revival. This is a group of 24 artists who present online twice a day for two weeks. The founder of this project is Karen Abend. I’ve also followed Kimberly Kelly Santini’s online art journaling project that she has been leading with a fellow artist. This has helped me to have an almost daily practice which I had when I took an online class with Kimberly Kelly Santini. It has also helped to remind me to have my own rhythm and method and not to get too carried away with other peoples’approaches.
Some of the artwork here are prompts and others are of my own making especially the tea bags which I learned to paint on at the BBAC. I go there with my mother once a month— we also go to the Anton—  and I have learned different artistic approaches to materials at both which has been useful for me as an artist."

Anton Art Center and The Gift Shop may be closed, but the creativity continues.
Stay safe, and healthy...and keep creating!

Gift Shop Artists vs Covid19

I hope everyone is safe and healthy. This is a stressful time for us all, and our Gift Shop Artists are sharing how they are coping by creating!
Today we look at the work of Martha Millis, Rosie Kiley, and Arlene Breiling.

Martha Millis wrote:  "In trying times it is hard to know what to do.   I thought about working on glass several times but couldn’t get motivated.   Your note got me thinking and I am going to start working on Christmas items which I never do this early in the year."

blown glass Christmas ornaments by Martha Millis

more blown glass Christmas ornaments by Martha Millis

Rosie Kiley has also gotten creative. She wrote: "I've started making more hats." Unfortunately, I don't have any photos of Rosie's hats...but I have examples of her pretty purses, and jewelry.

suede and fur purse by Rosie Kiley

denim "Butterfly" purse by Rosie Kiley

lariat necklace and earrings by Rosie Kiley

Arlene Breiling has started putting together more of her one-of-a-kind cloth journals. Each one comes with a ruled tablet that can be replaced as needed.

Anton Art Center and Gift Shop may be closed, but the creativity continues.
Stay safe, and healthy...and keep creating!

New clay artists in The Gift Shop

The Gift Shop has new clay artists who joined us from Holiday Market. This week we will look at the new work of Bearbel Sztumerski, and Cheryl DeLauro, plus returning artist Harold Swanson.

Bearbel Sztumerski has brought us very colorful, and imaginative pieces.

"Chicken Series" pottery by Bearbel Sztumerski

"Flowers" canister by Bearbel Sztumerski

ceramic teapot on wooden base and lid by Bearbel Sztumerski

Cheryl DeLauro creates wonderful eye-catching pieces. Cheryl is also a teacher her at Anton Art Center. Her "Art for Preschoolers" is very popular!

"Seafoam" canister by Cheryl DeLauro

"Star" mug by Cheryl DeLauro

"Under the Sea" bowl by Cheryl DeLauro

Harold Swanson is a returning favorite to The Gift Shop. His pottery is classically beautiful.

ceramic dish and covered jar by Harold Swanson

red swirl dish by Harold Swanson

blue bowl by Harold Swanson

Showing now at Anton Art Center: 
Macomb County 7-12 Annual Student Show March 7 - April 7, 2020

Congratulations to the many talented art students across Macomb County whose work has been selected to be exhibited in the 2020 Annual Secondary Student Show!

This year, we received 1,360 individual artwork entries. Of those entries, 396 works have been selected for exhibition and 45 of those have received additional awards and prizes.

Coming soon to Anton Art Center: Event has been Postponed due to Covid 19 precautions.
SatARTday with the Detroit Children's Choir Saturday, March 14, 6-8pm. The Detroit Children’s Choir is made up of students in grades 3-12, who have a passion and love for singing. Choir members come from a variety of cities in Southeast Michigan, representing a range of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Their ability and enthusiasm inspire everyone who sees and hears them. Don't miss it!