Anton Art Market is open!

The Anton Art Market is once again open to customers! 

We are open Tuesday - Saturday 11am to 3pm each day. Call ahead to: 586-469-8666 Tuesday-Saturday 10am to 4pm, or email us at: information@theartcenter.org to reserve your personal shopping time. We have strict cleaning procedures and require masks, social distancing and ask a health questions to keep you, our volunteers, and staff safe.

The Art Market is full of unique art pieces by local artists. Here is a peek at what you will find when you visit:

Stunning wall-art:

"July Sky" original oil painting by Judy Munro

Unique pottery:

Ceramic bowl by Harold Swanson

Beautiful jewelry:

Woven beads and pearl earrings by Laura Landrum

Dazzling glass:

Fused glass candle holder by Alysa Diebolt

Alluring fashion:

Hand dyed and felted silk scarf by Karen DeCarlo

                                                                                 

Rich wood:

Carved wooden bowl by Russ Manasse  

                     

A bit of whimsy:

"Grande Dame" art doll by Connie Sochacki

and so much more!

Gift giving doesn't stop after the holidays...visit us soon! Check-out our Art Market Online Store anytime at: https://www.theartcenter.org/online-store

Coming soon to Anton Art Center: Michigan Annual XLVIII

Exhibit will open in person and online January 29 - February 23, 2021. 

This annual event is one of the few remaining statewide competitions in Michigan, providing artists living and working in the Great Lakes State a premium, accessible gallery space to showcase their work alongside the best of the best in contemporary art from across both the upper and lower peninsulas.

Featuring 50 artworks by 49 Michigan artists! Guest juror, Valerie Allen.

The Virtual Opening Reception & Awards Announcement is open to the public via Zoom broadcasted LIVE on Facebook on Friday, January 29th at 2:00pm.

To visit in person, please call 586-469-8666 Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, or contact information@theartcenter.org to schedule an appointment.

Today is the last day!

Holiday Market 2020 is coming to a close. Its your last chance to purchase festive holiday gifts from our  Holiday Market Online Store . If you order by noon, you can get curbside delivery until 5pm. Tuesday December 22. There will be no curbside deliveries or shipping again until January 2, 2021.

Don't miss these last minute gems!

                                      "Poinsettias" 6"x 6" glass mosaic by Mary Abbott ($35)

                         "Teddy Bear" 3" hand-painted porcelain ornament by Dianne Cooper ($10)

                           "Christmas Bulb" 4"x 1" fused glass ornament by Alysa Diebolt ($18)

                                    "Holly" 3" fused glass "Holly" ornament by Lisa Firth ($15)

                                                 "Cherub" 24"x 5" wreath by Joan Lynn ($50)

                                 3.5" laser-cut Michigan snowflake ornament by Al Sadaj ($12)

               8.5x 5" Angel with blown glass base and wings, with china figure by Karole Sharpe ($83)

Just so you know...Holiday Market items will disappear, but Art Market Online Store will be open 24/7 to meet your gift giving needs throughout the end of 2020, and into 2021!  #antonartcenter #antonartcenterholidaymarket #shopsmall #ShopLocalMacomb

Wishing you all Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! and Happy New Year!

Holiday Market Artists create unique Christmas bulbs wreaths

Holiday Market would not be the same without the Christmas bulb wreaths made by Jan Gunning and Marieluise Skrzynski. Each wreath has its own special personality, and made with great attention to detail.

"Wreath making has introduced us to many wonderful people. Whether we are at craft fairs, retail stores or volunteering at the Anton Art Center, we take delight in the interesting people we meet.  We take pleasure in the process of creating something that a family will enjoy every holiday season."

Only three wreaths remain for you to add to your Holiday decorations! Each comes with it's own storage box to protect the wreath for many Christmases to come. Find them in our Holiday Market Online Store , and at our limited in-person Holiday Market on December 19 from 11am to 7pm!

F.Y.I. because of their fragility, these wreaths cannot be shipped, and are available for curbside pick-up only.

                        "Plaid Christmas" 20"x 6" by Jan Gunning and Marieluise Skrzynski ($90)

                             "Gold Santa" 20"x 6" by Jan Gunning and Marieluise Skrzynski ($90)

                              "Ribbons" 20"x 6" by Jan Gunning and Marieluise Skrzynski ($90)

Make the season bright with the Holiday treasures you will find at our Holiday Market Online Store , and at our limited in-person Holiday Market on December 19 from 11am to 7pm!  Support local artists and shop small with great gift items at the Holiday Market! #antonartcenter #antonartcenterholidaymarket #shopsmall #ShopLocalMacomb

Happy Holidays, and Merry Christmas!

Holiday Market Artist specializes in classic Christmas arrangements

Our Holiday Market Artist this week is Joan Lynn. Her table-top arrangements and wreaths are classically beautiful.

According to Joan: "My parents used to tell the story of how, as a toddler, the first thing I did upon learning to walk was head straight for their garden to pick a flower. My love of flowers hasn’t faded in the 60+ years that I have been making floral arrangements. Dried arrangements transitioned to longer-lasting silk arrangements as artificial flowers became more realistic, and I look forward each year to creating Christmas designs especially for the Anton Art Center." 

                                "Madonna and Child" table-top arrangement by Joan Lynn ($30)

                   "Sparkling Poinsettias" in a golden cup table-top arrangement by Joan Lynn ($25)

                            Poinsettias in ceramic mug table-top arrangement by Joan Lynn ($28)

                                                      "Cherub" wreath by Joan Lynn ($50)

                                      "Old St. Nick" table-top arrangement by Joan Lynn ($25)

                           "Family of Carolers" lighted table-top arrangement by Joan Lynn ($32)

F.Y.I....due to the fragility of Joan's pieces, they cannot be shipped. 

You can find Joan's Holiday Decor pieces now at our Holiday Market Online Store, and at our limited in-person Holiday Market every Saturday until Christmas from 11am to 7pm. (mask-wearing and social distancing required). Support local artists and shop small with great gift items at the Holiday Market! #antonartcenter #antonartcenterholidaymarket #shopsmall #ShopLocalMacomb

In true Holiday Market fashion, we are pleased to bring you the Holiday Market Silent Auction. This year the auction is online, and full of art pieces you will want for your own, or someone special. The auction closes this Friday, December 11. Don't miss out!

Coming soon to Anton Art Center Online:

Join us virtually on Facebook Live for our December SatARTday @ Home featuring Mary Ellen Clark and her puppetry. The event is free and the whole family is invited to tune in to our Facebook Page on December 12 at 6 pm and enjoy the show!

This week's Artist is always popular at Holiday Market

 Lyn Siciliano is our Holiday Market "Artist of the Week". 

"All my life I have loved art. My Grandmother was a oil painter, maybe that’s where I learned to appreciate painting.  I use to love to watch her paint and what she had created. I attended college to study art, and between college and my Grandmother that’s when I fell in love with painting.

My first Christmas Tree was to help the Humane Society with a fund-raiser. I found out how much fun I had making different ornaments and Christmas decorations."

One look at Lyn's festive creations, and you will know why her work is so popular at every Holiday Market!

                      Decorated tin lantern with battery-operated flickering candle by Lyn Siciliano ($38)

                                       Decorative serving plate on a pedestal by Lyn Siciliano ($10)

                                             Decorated, lighted glass block by Lyn Siciliano ($28)

                                                 Decorated, lighted glass vase by Lyn Siciliano ($19)

                 2' tall table-top mini-tree with lights and miniature ornaments by Lyn Siciliano ($48)

You can find Lyn's Holiday Decor pieces now at our Holiday Market Online Store, and at our limited in-person Holiday Market every Saturday until Christmas from 11am to 3pm. (mask-wearing and social distancing required). Support local artists and shop small with great gift items at the Holiday Market! #antonartcenter #antonartcenterholidaymarket #shopsmall #ShopLocalMacomb

In true Holiday Market fashion, we are pleased to bring you the Holiday Market Silent Auction. This year the auction is online, and full of art pieces you will want for your own, or someone special.

Holiday Market artist reclaims and re-purposes to make Art

Holiday Market Online Store has joined our Art Market Online Store for one big, enjoyable shopping experience! You can also shop in person in a very special Holiday Market, and the newly opened Art Market on Saturdays from 11am-3pm on November 28, December 5, 12, and 19 (mask-wearing and social distancing required).

This week we look at Holiday Market artist Delphine Johnson. 

Delphine has a special take in the materials she uses to create her art. Along with her husband, Don, she searches for, reclaims, and re-purposes architectural and building materials and turns them into whimsical art pieces. 

                    Hanging board with hook created from reclaimed baseboard by Delphine Johnson 

                              Flower scene painted on reclaimed ceiling tile by Delphine Johnson

                          "Jolly Santa" painted on reclaimed architectural slate by Delphine Johnson

        "Little Girl with Bouquet" painted on reclaimed architectural slate by Delphine Johnson

                      "Let it Snow" painted on reclaimed architectural slate by Delphine Johnson

                  "Patriotic Snowman" painted on reclaimed architectural slate by Delphine Johnson

Find Delphine's work anytime at our Holiday Market Online Store , and in person in a very special Holiday Market, and the newly opened Art Market on Saturdays from 11am-3pm on November 28, December 5, 12, and 19 (mask-wearing and social distancing required). Support local artists and shop small with great gift items at the Holiday Market! #antonartcenter #antonartcenterholidaymarket #shopsmall #ShopLocalMacomb

In true Holiday Market fashion, we are pleased to bring you the Holiday Market Silent Auction. This year the auction is online, and full of art pieces you will want for your own, or someone special.

Holiday Market 2020 is open!

Holiday Market Online Store has joined our Art Market Online Store for one big, enjoyable shopping experience! You can also shop in person in a very special Holiday Market, and the newly opened Art Market on Saturdays from 11am-3pm on November 21, 28, December 5, 12, and 19 (mask-wearing and social distancing required).

Each week we will take a special look at one of our Holiday Market Artists. We start with mosaic artist Mary Abbott.

Mary Abbott is a mosaic artist. She began creating mosaic designs about 8 years ago when she participated in a class at a local studio and fell in love with the art form! She primarily use glass and ceramic in her creations but she also likes to experiment with incorporating china and jewelry pieces in her designs. 

According to Mary: "I love creating new patterns and trying different techniques and have learned there is no 'wrong' way to create."

Each of the above 6"x 6" glass mosaics are available in the Online Store for $35 each. Choose your favorite(s) now!

Help support the Arts and our own Michigan artists. #ShopSmall #ShopLocal #SmallBusiness #ShopSmallMacomb #AntonArtMarket #OnlineStore #Supportthearts

Coming soon!

Be sure to tune in when channel 7 reporter Jennifer Ann Wilson will be doing live reports from Holiday Market on Saturday, November 21 at 9 a.m., 9:30, 10 a.m., and 10:30!