More glass at the Art Market

There is just something about glass, the way it shimmers, glows, and sparkles! This week let's look at more of our glass artists here at the Art Market: Rick Shapero, George Bochnig, and Martha Millis.

Rick Shapero blows his glass into interesting shapes, and uses vibrant colors.

Double yellow glass vase by Rick Shapero

Chartreuse bud vase by Rick Shapero

Blue and yellow vase by Rick Shapero (available in the Art Market Online Store)

George Bochnig is a popular glass artist. Here are a few of his blown glass creations.

Fluted purple bowl by George Bochnig

Three lotion bottles by George Bochnig

Venetian style glass vase by George Bochnig (available in the Art Market Online Store)

Martha Millis creates using blown, and fused glass. Below are a few of her fused glass pieces.

Wire dish with fused glass "bricks" center by Martha Millis

Glass fish windchime by Martha Millis

Dichroic glass pendant necklace by Martha Millis (available in the Art Market Online Store)

Find all these wonderful glass pieces and more at the Art Market, and the Art Market Online Store!

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.

Visit the Art Market Online Store anytime at: https://www.theartcenter.org/online-store         

Showing Now Anton Art Center: Michigan Annual XLVIII  Jan. 29- Feb 23 in person and online.

 

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.

See the artwork on line at: https://www.theartcenter.org/single-post/michigan-annual-xlviii-1

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

Celebrate Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day will be here soon. Celebrate with unique, thoughtful gifts from the Art Market.

Start with a sweet card.....

"Swan Pair" 5"x 7" greeting card (blank inside) by Catherine Firmbach

How about a glowing glass votive?

Fused glass votives by Patty Schubel

Maybe a hand-blown glass heart paperweight?

Lovely red, white, and dichroic glass heart by Karole Sharpe

Pretty blue heart by Karole Sharpe

Candy is always a winner (and my personal favorite)!

Delicious chocolate, and candy coated nuts and pretzels from Kiwanis 

A beautiful photograph to show your love...

"Bleeding Heart" 11"x 14" matted photograph by David Dinsdale (available from
the Art Market Online Store)

A pretty ceramic heart dish would be a charming gift...

Ceramic heart dish by Joanie Ugelow

Come see us in person again! 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.

Visit the Art Market Online Store anytime at: https://www.theartcenter.org/online-store    

Showing Now Anton Art Center: Michigan Annual XLVIII  Jan. 29- Feb 23 in person and online.

 

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.

See the artwork on line at: https://www.theartcenter.org/single-post/michigan-annual-xlviii-1

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

Coming this Saturday to Anton Art Center:

Join the Anton Art Center virtually on Facebook Live for our February SatARTday @ Home with April Anue Shipp as she discusses the historical and family significance of quilting. In addition, we will have a quilting demonstration, an at-home activity, and we will have an additional discussion with Stella May Pettway.

Join us for this FREE event via Facebook Live from the Anton Art Center Facebook page or via Zoom, Saturday February 13th at 6PM. Learn more on our website: www.theartcenter.org/satartdays

SatARTdays are presented by First State Bank.  

Art Market "Artist of the Month" for February

 The Art Market "Artist of the Month" for February is photographer Winnie Chrzanowski. 

"I enjoy colors, textures, and shapes, and so I incorporate those facets of my world into my photography. I photograph my subjects from different perspectives or in small bits and pieces because I like how taking away the recognizable aspect of an object gives it an entirely different look and feel. To me, telling a story with photos is important. Sometimes I'm not sure what the story is, so that allows you to make up your own. I'm amazed at what others will find in my photos that I hadn't even considered when I captured them."

Winnie has been one of our favorite artists for many years. Here is why:

"Fort Gratiot Lighthouse" 16"x 20" matted photograph by Winnie Chzanowski

"The Queen is Dead" 16"x 20" matted photograph by Winnie Chrzanowski

"Orange Daydreams" 13"x 13" framed photograph by Winnie Chrzanowski

"La Fortuna Church, Costa Rica" 16"x 20" matted photograph by Winnie Chrzanowski

"Ice Cream Tulip" 5"x 5" greeting card by Winnie Chrzanowski

"Big Sable Lighthouse" 5"x 7" greeting card by Winnie Chrzanowski

"Welcome Home" 5"x 7" greeting card by Winnie Chrzanowski

"Grand Tetons" 16"x 20" matted photograph by Winnie Chrzanowski

Come see us in person again! 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.

Visit the Art Market Online Store anytime at: https://www.theartcenter.org/online-store    

Showing Now Anton Art Center: Michigan Annual XLVIII  Jan. 29- Feb 23 in person and online.

 

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.

See the artwork on line at: https://www.theartcenter.org/single-post/michigan-annual-xlviii-1

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

Coming soon to Anton Art Center:

Join the Anton Art Center virtually on Facebook Live for our February SatARTday @ Home with April Anue Shipp as she discusses the historical and family significance of quilting. In addition, we will have a quilting demonstration, an at-home activity, and we will have an additional discussion with Stella May Pettway.

Join us for this FREE event via Facebook Live from the Anton Art Center Facebook page or via Zoom, Saturday February 13th at 6PM. Learn more on our website: www.theartcenter.org/satartdays

SatARTdays are presented by First State Bank. 

It's Good to be Back!

Now with 2020 behind us, and challenges still to meet...it is so good to be back greeting our customers in person again! If you visited during our limited in-person 2020 Holiday Market, you got a taste of the unique, and creative artwork we have here at the Art Market. 

This week, let's look at some of our very special glass artists.

Denise Billups-Walker creates fantastical creatures, and beautiful beads using the "lampwork" technique.

  "Diego" by Denise Billups-Walker

  "CiCi Miranda" by Denise Billups-Walker

Available in our Art Market Online Store:

Pen with hand-made lampwork beads by Denise Billups-Walker

Karole Sharpe has a distinctive way with her blown glass creations. 

Colorful ring holders by Karole Sharpe

"Wee People" by Karole Sharpe

Available in our Art Market Online Store:

"Mermaid Angel" mixed media glass piece by Karole Sharpe

Lisa Firth uses several methods to create with glass.

"Michigan" etched glass in a desk-top frame by Lisa Firth

Stained glass lamp by Lisa Firth

 Available in our Art Market Online Store:

"Michigan" etched glass dangle by Lisa Firth

Come see us in person again! 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.

Visit the 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.                                              

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!