Last week for The Gift Shop

This is your last week to shop!
On Friday, Oct. 16 we will begin dismantling The Gift Shop to make way for Christmas Market 2015...open to the public Nov. 13, 2015.
There is still time to check-out all the art, and gift selections: from jewelry, glass, pottery, wood, art dolls, purses, scarves, hand-made cards, and books; to 2D art of every kind: oils, watercolor, encaustic, collage, mosaic, photography, and prints!

In addition, we have individually decorated pumpkins ,created during our "Night of 100 Pumpkins" event in August, on sale for discounted prices!

Come in now to see The Gift Shop before it closes for the season. Also in their last week are the current exhibits at Anton Art Center. "Real Paint", and "Sapphire Show".

The Gift Shop has Crafted Wood Art

Wood is one of those mediums that is so compelling in art because it is so organic. Whether it is carved and smoothed to a glossy finish, skillfully crafted into sculptures, or fashioned so that part of its natural state is highlighted, it is always familiar and beautiful at the same time.
Here at The Gift Shop we have some wonderful examples of the art of wood-crafting from Greg Broka, Greg Towne, and Ron Cracchiolo.

Our first example comes from Gregory Broka, with a lovely bowl. Gregory has quite an eye for choosing wood and allowing the grain to shine through. Other works include Gregory's skill at keeping the natural bark and knots  from the wood within each piece.

Gregory Broka (BROK)

Next is the work of Greg Towne. This bowl shows off is skill in creating a latticework of different woods within one piece. Greg also creates matching salt and pepper mills, vases, and clever puzzle pieces.

Greg Towne (TOW)

Ron Cracchiolo is a master at carving and painting fishing lures. He also carves delicate insect pins, dangling dragonflies, and bottlestoppers that look like fish!

Ron Cracchiolo (CRACC)

(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 to see these works and more from our featured artists.

Be sure to see the current shows on exhibit here at Anton Art Center: "Real Paint"  is an invitational show featured in the main galleries. "Sapphire Show" a juried show with works from artists of the Mount Clemens Art Association, Lakeside Palette Club, and Warren Tri-County Fine Arts on display in our Community Gallery.

ArtParty is coming!

August 1st., Anton Art Center hosted  "Night of 100 Pumpkins" . The participants were invited to decorate glass pumpkins to sell at ArtParty as part of the fundraising. The theme of ArtParty this year is "Celebrate Fall", so pumpkins are a perfect fit.
Everyone who came had a great time, and the results are just wonderful! The pumpkins are as varied as their creators. Paints, decoupage, sequins, feathers, leaves, birds, fall and Halloween themes, are just some of the techniques used by the artists.

There are three sizes: large $20, medium $18, and small  $15.

You can purchase them at ArtParty, or get one now on display at The Gift Shop.

Come "Party to support the Arts" and "Celebrate Fall" with us on September 17!

We have gone to the Dogs....and Cats

We are coming to the end of  the "Dog-Days" of Summer, but here at The Gift Shop our dog...and cat days run from January to November! Whether you are smitten with your own companion animal(s), or you know someone who is, pet themed art is always popular, and we have wall art, cards, a book, even soap with that in mind.
Our pet loving artists include: Winnie Chrzanowski, Carol Munro, Catherine Firmbach, and Nancy Garcia.

Here is a great photograph from Winnie Chzanowski.

Winnie Chrzanowski (CHRZ)

Winnie has also created a series of photo-magnets entitled "Cat's Eyes".

Winnie Chrzanowski (CHRZ)

Catherine Firmbach has created cards featuring cats and kittens. Here is an example:

Catherine Firmbach (FIR)

Carol Munro has published an enchanting childrens' book entitled: "Butterfly Ears", and we have copies here at The Gift Shop.

Carol Munro (MUN)

We even carry soap just for kids with collectible pets, bugs, dinosaurs, and wild animals inside!

Nancy Garcia (GAR)

(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 to see these works and more at The Gift Shop.
The current exhibit here at Anton Art Center "Emerging Artists 2015" is well worth seeing. Don't miss it!

Ceramic Art to fit every need

Here at The Gift Shop ceramic art has always been a mainstay. In fact some of our ceramic artists have actually taken, or taught ceramic/clay classes at Anton Art Center.
The styles offered run the gamut from functional to decorative. Varieties of color, size, and finish are all represented by today's featured artists: Lynn Viglione, Linda Kaluza, Harold Swanson, Darlene Bosman, and Cheryl English.

This first piece is purely artistic in my view. Created by artist Lynn Viglione, she calls it "I want an Angel Dancer for Christmas".

Lynn Viglione (VIG)

Next is a ceramic owl that is just for fun from artist Linda Kaluza.

Linda Kaluza (KAL)

These lovely, yet functional  pieces were made by Harold Swan. The glazes he has chosen are just beautiful.

Harold Swanson (SWAN)

Next is an iconic Michigan plates set created by ceramic artist Darlene Bosman (BOS).

Darlene Bosman (BOS).

Now we come to a very well known ceramic artist Cheryl English. This colorful star bowl is not only functional, beautiful.

Cheryl English (ENG)

(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 to The Gift Shop to see these works and more.
Don't miss the current exhibits in the Anton Art Center galleries. This is the last week to see "Members Only: 45th Anniversary Show"  (it closes on August 29),  "Emerging Artists 2015".

Art can be Fun!

Art can be serious, it can also be fun! Here at The Gift Shop, we have artists with a sense of humor. I'm going to share some pieces with you that will make you smile, and maybe bring on a giggle.
Featured are works by Darren Dundee, Nancy Drescher, Arlene Breiling, and Connie Sochacki.

Here are prime examples of  "Art with a Funny Bone".

First up is one of our most collected artists, Darren Dundee.

"Genetically Modified Fruit" by Darren Dundee (DUN)

Darren Dundee (DUN)

Want to express yourself with one-of-a-kind jewelry sure to bring a smile? Try on one of these ceramic pins from Nancy Drescher.

Nancy Drescher (DRE)

How fun would it be to use this colorful journal from Arlene Breiling?

Arlene Breiling (BREI)

Another one of our most collected artists is Connie Sochacki. Here is one of her beautifully clever Art Dolls. Doesn't her sweet expression just make you want to grin?

Connie Sochacki (SOCH)

(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.)
See these pieces and more at The Gift Shop...It is not simply a shopping experience, it's fun!

Be sure to see the current exhibits here at Anton Art Center: "Members Only: 45th Anniversary Show" , and "Emerging Artists 2015".

Necklaces, necklaces...and more necklaces

The jewelry selection here at The Gift Shop is unique. Not only do we have any style you can think of, but the prices are surprisingly reasonable...considering everything is handmade by Michigan artists.

This week the focus is on necklaces, showing the work of Nancy Young, Barbara Tobin, Nancy Garcia, Anita Wood, Tammy Graham, Nancy Drescher, Maria Silamianos, Esther Schuldt, and Elaine Kolodziej.

A selection of our necklace collection created by: Nancy Young (YOU), Barbara Tobin (TOB), Nancy Garcia (GAR), Anita Wood (WOOD), Tammy Graham (GRA), Nancy Drescher (DRE), Maria Silamianos (SIL), and Esther Schuldt (SCHU). 

And talk about elegant, here are two more beautiful necklaces with matching earrings.

Elaine Kolodziej (KOL)

Esther Schuldt (SCHU)

These and many more artistic creations await you here at The Gift Shop.
Be sure to see the current exhibits here at Anton Art Center: "Members Only: 45th Anniversary Show" , and "Emerging Artists 2015".