Think Spring!

We are welcoming Spring here at The Gift Shop. Its been a long Winter... time to think bright, light, fresh, and cheerful!

Just by walking into The Gift Shop you will feel your spirit lift. Our Spring and Summer themed art and gifts will get you in the mood. Get something bright and light for yourself, or someone else. Pick out a colorful and fresh new decoration for your home.

And now more of: Meet the Artists

Connie Sochacki  (SOCH)

                                                              Jill Modena  (MOD)

                                                                Cheryl English  (CME)

                                                             Natalie Ludwig  (LUD)

The letters in the parentheses are the artist's code. You will find that code on the tag for each work.

Come on in and enjoy our Spring with us.

* Next Saturday, March 29, "Michigan Questers" Pottery Luncheon will include a 15% off coupon for The Gift Shop. Buy a ticket, see the fabulous decorated tables, have a great lunch, and support this philanthropic group.

Hand-crafted Earrings at The Gift Shop

Brighten up these lingering winter days for yourself or someone else, with a little bit of "Ear Candy". Few things can make a person feel so special as a beautiful, or fun pair of earrings. Here at The Gift Shop, the selection of earrings is as varied as it is with all our hand-crafted jewelry.

Bold to delicate, classic to colorful, precious metals to natural elements, gemstones, beads, polymer or ceramic clay, even those hard to find clip-on earrings. You really have to see them to appreciate the choices available.

Come on in to our warm and bright Gift Shop and see for yourself! Now...more of:

                                                                Meet the Artists

                                                             Tammy Graham  (GRA)

Gail Sondej  (SON)

     Esther Schuldt  (SCHU)

 Nancy Garcia  (GAR)

The letters in parentheses show the code for the individual artist. Now you know who does what!

Unique hand-crafted bracelets at The Gift Shop

Get ready for baubles, bangles, and beads!

Here at The Gift Shop bracelets are just fabulous. Each is hand-crafted by our talented jewelry artists. Many will match necklaces / earrings that you will find here. Some already come in sets with necklace / earrings.
Looking for something classic, eclectic, colorful, bold, or delicate...its here at The Gift Shop.

Come in and take a look...and while here, check out the outstanding artwork from Macomb County's most talented young people. The  Macomb County Annual Secondary Student Show is at The Anton Art Center March 3-30.

Now its time for more... Meet the Artists

         Barbara Tobin  (TOB)

    Carrie Kaminski  (KAM)

      Sara Perron  (PERR)

 Jeanne Krause  (KRAU)

Just look for the artist's code, in parentheses, and you will know who created what.

Tune-in next time for more Gift Shop News, and more of Meet the Artists.

Unique, Handcrafted Jewelry at The Gift Shop

Our beautiful, hand-crafted jewelry selection is one of the aspects of The Gift Shop that draws people in. They know they will find something very special to please themselves, or as a gift for someone else.

Whatever your personal style, color coordination, or range of prices...we have it here.
Just look at our jewelry case, full of wondrous choices.

I have always wanted to highlight each individual artist, with an example of the work they create. So I am starting today with a few of our jewelry artists. The code for each artist is shown in parentheses. Look for that code on each piece of art to know who has created what. Each posting more artists will be introduced. Of course you can come into The Gift Shop and see them all, any time you like!

Meet the Artists

                                                                           

                                                             Maria Silamianos  (SIL)

                                                                        

       Marje Stormont  (GAR)

                                                                        

                                                             
                                                                 Judith Levitt  (LEV)

                                                              Elaine Kolodziej  (KOL)

With over 50 great artists, all from Michigan, and some with work in several disciplines, it will take awhile to show them all. So..."stay tuned" for more of Meet the Artists in future posts.


                                                                            

   

Gift Shop is open!

The Gift Shop at Anton Art Center is open! We are filled with great new wall art, jewelry, pottery, kids' toys, and decorative pieces for your home.

Many of your favorite artists are here from previous years. We also have brand new artists you will want to check out. 

 

Its getting close to Valentine's Day. We have a fine selection of jewelry for your sweetheart. Choices range from: delicate to bold, bright to classic, colorful to natural hues. Each jewelry artist brings their own unique skill and imagination to craft each piece.

 

Come in out of the cold, and enjoy the new work we have here at The Gift Shop. Don't forget to check out the wonderful art displays in Anton Art Center's main and Community galleries.

The main gallery is hosting the very prestigious Michigan Annual XLI. It is a juried show of art submitted from all over Michigan. Come in soon. Show closes February 21!

Upstairs in the Community gallery the show is entitled, "My Michigan". Displayed are the juried works from three of this areas best artists' groups: Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Mt. Clemens Art Association, and Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association. See pictures of the work and opening reception at: "My Michigan" . Show closes February 16!

Both shows are great examples of the talent found here in Michigan.

Very Special Christmas Trees!

The last few years Christmas Market has hosted a silent auction of decorated Christmas trees donated by groups/individuals. The proceeds go to Anton Art Center Programing.

This year we have eight trees, each one is individual and very special. You can choose from colorful, fun, elegant, bright, traditional, even patriotic! All are under 3' tall...perfect to add to your holiday decorations.
Bidding closes Sunday, December 15 at 4pm., with pick-up beginning Tuesday, December 17.

                                  Here they are all together in our "Silent Auction" display.

1) "Three Boys and a Tree" was created by the three grandsons of one of our volunteers. The tree is decorated with tiny ornaments, some hand-crafted. Very bright, and very special.

2) Donated by Mary Friedman, this tree is elegantly decorated in teal, silver, and white. Just beautiful!

3) This very classy tree has been donated by Nancy Henk. The tree is fashioned from  spiraling grapevines. It is decorated with greens, pinecones, red roses, berries, and grapes. Lovely!

4) Donated by George Murphy, this tree is all U.S.A.! Handsomely decorated with red, white and blue ribbons and ornaments...topped with American flags.

5) Created by our own Anne Lilla (Executive Director of Anton Art Center), this cute little tree is decorated with spools, tiny pin cushions, and colorful felted ornaments. (I happen to know that Anne just learned to felt in a class offered this fall right here at Anton Art Center). This tree is just adorable!

6) "Merry 'Green' Christmas" tree donated by St. Mary School. As you might guess, it is decorated with recycled items. Little snowmen made of Christmas tree bulbs, garlands of poptops, and "topped" off with a jaunty top hat and red mittens. Such fun!

7) Connie Sochacki is one our gifted artists here at Anton Art Center. Her coloful tree is made from brightly wrapped presents. It is topped by a woven bird nest containing a tiny Christmas tree and little shiny presents. This tree is a collector's item.

8) "Scenes of the Season" This very clever tree has been donated by MCrest. It is decorated with handmade picture frames each one filled with holiday pictures. Very sweet tree!

Now its time for you to come in and see these trees, and bid on your favorites. Remember: Bidding ends on Sunday, December 15 at 4pm.
While you are here, do a little more Christmas shopping at our wonderful Christmas Market 2013!

Christmas Market 2013 gets more ink!

Check out the great article written by Stephen Bitsoli in the special section "Shop Till You Drop" in Sunday's Macomb Daily. Find even more pictures of Christmas Market 2013 on the Anton Art Center's Facebook page.