Still more new artists at The Gift Shop

We are not finished meeting the artists who have joined The Gift Shop from our successful 2016 Christmas Market.
Today let's look at the works of Julie Matuzak, Jan Filarski, and Carol Johnson.

Julie Matuzak (MAT) works in clay. Her patterns and techniques are very interesting.
Here are two examples of her clay work:

Jan Filarski (FIL) is a well-known artist, now she has joined The Gift Shop. Jan has brought us necklaces and pins made using tiny canvasses. Every one is a piece of wearable art. Here are two each of her colorful necklaces and pins:

Carol Johnson (JOHN) is also a jewelry artist. She uses gemstones, crystals, and wire wrap to create her pieces. Shown are several of her organic, very pretty pieces:

(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.)

Showing now at Anton Art Center:

These are the final days for these wonderful shows. Make a point to see them before they are gone.

Michigan Annual XLIV
through Feb. 24 in the main floor galleries. This is a juried show open to Michigan artists.
Coffee,Tea & Chocolate  
through Feb. 24 on the 2nd. floor Community Gallery. A juried show open to members of Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens Art Association, and Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association
There is also a very popular exhibit through Feb. 24 in our History Gallery celebrating the 100 year anniversary of Selfridge Air National Guard Base .

See you soon here at The Gift Shop and in the galleries!

More New Artists at The Gift Shop

Our list of artists who have joined The Gift Shop from Christmas Market continues with Chris Charron, Sharon McDonnell, and Marvin and Robin Blitchok.

Chris Charron (CHAR) is a wonderful photographer.

Three examples of the photos created by Chris Charron (CHAR). Very striking!

Next is our new wood artist, Sharon McDonnell (MCDO). The pieces are practical, and well made.

 The metal art pieces by Marvin and Robin Blitchok were a very big hit at Christmas Market. Much of their work is designed for garden display.

Lovely examples of the work of Marvin and Robin Blitchok (BLI). 

(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.)

Showing now at Anton Art Center:
Michigan Annual XLIV
through Feb. 24 in the main floor galleries. This is a juried show open to Michigan artists.
Coffee,Tea & Chocolate  
through Feb. 24 on the 2nd. floor Community Gallery. A juried show open to members of Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens Art Association, and Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association
There is also a very popular exhibit in our History Gallery celebrating the 100 year anniversary of Selfrige Air National Guard Base .

New artists fresh from Christmas Market 2016

We had a very successful Christmas Market in 2016, and some of the artists who participated have chosen to be in The Gift Shop.
Today the focus will be on Keith Lowrie, Dana Matuskey, and Darleen Urbanek.

Keith Lowrie (LOW) is a gifted photographer. He has brought in some stunning work for The Gift Shop.

Pictured are three examples of the artistry of Keith Lowrie (LOW). Aren't they gorgeous?

Our next artist is Dana Matuskey (MATU). She creates lovely, and intricate knitted fashions.

Knitted fashions created by Dana Matuskey (MATU). Her pieces are elegant, colorful, and fresh.

Next up is painter Darleen Urbanek (URB). She has brought in her charming animal portraits.

Sweet animal portraits painted by artist Darleen Urbanek (URB)...so adorable!

(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.)

Showing now at Anton Art Center:

Michigan Annual XLIV
through Feb. 24 in the main floor galleries. This is a juried show open to Michigan artists.
Coffee, Tea & Chocolate  
through Feb. 24 on the 2nd. floor Community Gallery. A juried show open to members of Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens Art Association, and Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association.

Come in soon and experience Michigan artists at their best!

Thinking Spring!

Even in the depth of Winter we are thinking Spring! We are planning now for a beautiful summer here at Anton Art Center, but we are going to need some help.

We need a dedicated volunteer, or volunteers to maintain our gardens from about mid May through frost. The volunteer(s) would be responsible for watering, weeding, and care of the gardens. The main garden is pictured below. It contains existing perennials, and shrubs. Other garden spaces around the Art Center contain shrubs / trees, and would only need weeding. Outside water is available, but all other tools would be the volunteer(s)' own.

It doesn't look like much now, but with some TLC, it will be brimming with color!

If you are interested, or have questions, email at: giftshop@theartcenter.org . Please put "Gardens" in the subject line.

The Gift Shop is Open!

It's a New Year and we have a new look to The Gift Shop. We have moved our "Greeter" to the front of the shop, and added more lighting for a brighter, friendlier feel. The quality of our artwork is as high as ever, with many new artists, and favorite artists you have come to appreciate.

What will you find this year in The Gift Shop?

Jewelry

Ceramics

Wall Art

Fashion

Glass

and more!

Showing now at Anton Art Center:

Michigan Annual XLIV
through Feb. 24 in the main floor galleries. This is a juried show open to Michigan artists.
Coffee, Tea & Chocolate  
through Feb. 24 on the 2nd. floor Community Gallery. A juried show open to members of Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens Art Association, and Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association.

Visit soon and welcome in a New Year of local art! #ShopSmall!

Last week for The Gift Shop

This is the last week this year to visit The Gift Shop! On Sunday October 16, all the art gets inventoried, and packed-up, in anticipation of the new work coming in for Christmas Market 2016....
You still have a week to check-out all the wonderful art. Remember, if you are a member of Anton Art Center, you get a 10% discount on any total purchase over $20. Are you a volunteer with a "Thank-You" discount? Now is the time to use it!

Showing now at Anton Art Center:

This is also the last week for our current exhibits:
"Farmers Market" in the 2nd floor Community Gallery has the works of artists from the Mount Clemens Art Association, the Lakeside Palette Club, and the Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association. The exhibit runs through October 13, 2016.

The 1st floor galleries are hosting the art of the members of the Birmingham Society of Women Painters . This exhibit runs until October 14, 2016. This is also the last week for our current exhibits:

Christmas Market 2016 opens with a members and sponsors preview on November 17, and will be open to the public at 10a.m. on November 18.

School Days at The Gift Shop

Now that the kids are  back to school, The Gift Shop has some ideas to brighten their school days. Our featured artists are Arlene Breiling, Nancy Garcia, and Linda  Kaluza. 

One of the fun embellished journals from Arlene Breiling may be just right for your scholar to take notes in class, or to record special thoughts or memories. Each journal is unique, and the notebook inside is replaceable. 

Journals made by Arlene Breiling (BREI).

Want an entertaining way to get your kids to keep clean? Nancy Garcia has brought us "Kid Soap". Each fragrant bar has a toy embedded in it. Your kids get a prize for washing up! (P.S. "Kid Soap is not just for kids!)

"Kid Soap" from Nancy Garcia (GAR).

Linda Kaluza creates the cutest owl banks from clay. Make it fun to save.

A fun ceramic Owl bank from Linda Kaluza (KAL).

(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. We will be open through October 15...after that date we will begin dismantling The Gift Shop so we can be ready to install  Christmas Market 2016!

Showing now at Anton Art Center:

"Farmers Market" in the 2nd floor Community Gallery has the works of artists from the Mount Clemens Art Association, the Lakeside Palette Club, and the Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association. The exhibit runs through October 13, 2016.

The 1st floor galleries are hosting the art of the members of the Birmingham Society of Women Painters . This exhibit runs until October 14, 2016.