The Art Market "Artist of the Month" for October

Our "Artist of the Month" for October is painter Wendy Kohlmann. 

Wendy specializes in the “Acrylic Flow”, or “Pour Painting” technique. “It started out as a hobby and it’s turned into an obsession” said Kohlmann.  Each piece is unique, and her use of color and design are inspired. 

Pictured are three of her paintings.

"Acrylic Pour" is a fluid painting technique. You mix different acrylic colors with a pouring medium. You don't apply the paint with a brush, but you pour them directly onto the canvass, or other surface.The textures and shapes are developed strictly from the pouring of paint. The art itself is stunningly beautiful, but what’s more surprising is the fact that all of the depth and variance in the painting is created  only with paint.

Anton Art Center and The Anton Art Market are temporarily closed, during the public health crisis. In the meantime, until we can be together again, stay safe, stay healthy, and keep creating!

Showing Now at Anton Art Center Online: 

"Conversations with our Mentor" A virtual exhibition featuring artwork by artists Linda Allen, Nanci LaBret Einstein, Christina Haylett, Claudia Hershman, and Charles McGee, with 49 selected featured artworks in the show.

Anton Art Market Online  Shop anywhere, at any time. Curbside pickup as well as shipping options are available. Happy shopping!

Coming soon to Anton Art Center Online:

SatARTday for October will be a fun mask making ZOOM class.

Art Market artist creates an "Art Package" for the ArtParty Silent Auction

Art Market artist Karole Sharpe is part of ArtParty Silent Auction! She has put together an "Art Package" containing:

• Studio Tour of Karole's workspace/studio
• Class for (2) (Stepping Stone Class or Stained Glass Class
• 16.5"H x 7"W Tiffany Style "Orange Sherbet" Lamp"...pictured below

The value of the package is $357, and bidding is brisk! You can place your bid here: Karole Sharpe "Art Package".

There is so much to bid on in the ArtParty Silent Auction. Support our artists, Anton Art Center, and own a wonderful piece of art, take a vacation, or win Karole's "Art Package"! Bid on your favorite piece(s) here: ArtParty Silent Auction.

ArtParty is a major fundraiser for the Anton Art Center each year. This year it ha been reimagined as ArtParty@Home with virtual entertainment, art demos, food demos, even virtual cocktail parties! Join us online and celebrate the Arts with us. 

Art Market art in ArtParty Silent Auction

The ArtParty@Home Silent Auction is in full swing! Be sure to checkout the eclectic selection of art work today!  This week let's look at more artwork from our own Art Market artists included in the Silent Auction.

"River Birches" beautiful 36"x 24" original oil painting by Judy Munro (Value $195)

Fanciful fused glass windchime by Martha Millis (Value $44)

Nano felted, hand dyed silk poncho by Skylar Bre'z (Value $98)

Nano felted hand dyed silk shawl by Skylar Bre'z (Value $98)

Acrylic flow painted Lazy Susan by Sue Kimmen (Value $65)

Blue "Mallet Fish" mixed media piece by Tenchi Wayner (Value $49)

"Warrior 6" smoked clay sculpture with marble base by Lin Viglione (Value $140)

Submit your bid(s) to ArtParty@Home Silent Auction now. Help Support Anton Art Center, and our talented Art Market artists! 

Anton Art Center and The Anton Art Market are temporarily closed, during the public health crisis. In the meantime, until we can be together again, stay safe, stay healthy, and keep creating!

Showing Now at Anton Art Center Online: 

"Conversations with our Mentor" A virtual exhibition featuring artwork by artists Linda Allen, Nanci LaBret Einstein, Christina Haylett, Claudia Hershman, and Charles McGee, with 49 selected featured artworks in the show.

ArtParty@Home! We are excited to announce that this year’s event will take shape as ArtParty @ Home – a celebration of the Anton Art Center which has begun with a giving campaign kicked off on August 13th with a Silent Auction full of art from our Art Market artists, and selected works from our collection. Culminating with the ArtParty@Home livestream program on Thursday, September 24 at 6pm. The bidding has started! Go to ArtParty@Home "Silent Auction" now and choose you favorite piece(s). The auction runs until September 24 at 7pm.

Visit  Anton Art Market Online  Shop anywhere, at any time for more great artwork from our Art Market artists. Curbside pickup as well as shipping options are available. Happy shopping!

Coming soon to Anton Art Center Online:

SatARTday on September 12 at 6pm for Paper-making with Meg Heeres. Using easy-to-find and recycled materials, you can take part in the experience of making handmade paper. Register here for the ZOOM event. 

Art Market "Artist of the Month" for September

 The Anton Art Market "Artist of the Month" for September is glass artist Patty Schubel.

Patty's glass votives have been very popular in Art Market, and Holiday Markets for years. Her process combines fused glass with "slumping", a  technique used to form the glass. Brilliant colors of glass and contrasting bits of glass "frit" make each piece beautiful.

These are just a few examples of Patty's work. Can you imagine how they look with the votive candle glowing through the glass? Right now we have one left in Art Market Online Store. You can view it here: Glass Votive .

Visit  Anton Art Market Online  Shop anywhere, at any time. Curbside pickup as well as shipping options are available. Happy shopping!

Anton Art Center and The Anton Art Market are temporarily closed, during the public health crisis. In the meantime, until we can be together again, stay safe, stay healthy, and keep creating!

Showing Now at Anton Art Center Online: 

"Conversations with our Mentor" A virtual exhibition featuring artwork by artists Linda Allen, Nanci LaBret Einstein, Christina Haylett, Claudia Hershman, and Charles McGee, with 49 selected featured artworks in the show.

ArtParty @ Home! We are excited to announce that this year’s event will take shape as ArtParty @ Home – a celebration of the Anton Art Center which has begun with a giving campaign kicked off on August 13th with a Silent Auction full of art from our Art Market artists, and selected works from our collection. Culminating with the ArtParty @ Home livestream program on Thursday, September 24 at 6pm. The bidding has started! Go to ArtParty@Home "Silent Auction" now and choose you favorite piece(s). The auction runs until September 24 at 7pm.

Art Camp @ Home  Join us for Anton Art Center's Art Camp @ Home. Each day we will feature 2 new project videos and one throwback video. Art Camp @ Home runs through September 4.

ArtParty@Home chooses Anton Art Market Artists

This year Art Party has been reimagined as ArtParty @ Home : a virtual celebration! Of course art will play a big part in the festivities. Some our very own Anton Art Market artists have had their work chosen to be part of ArtParty@Home "Silent Auction"

Mosaic Tile Mirror by Mary Abbott (Value $40)

Ancient Roman Glass crochet necklace by Barbara Tobin (Value $81)

Natural edged Walnut Bowl by Russ Manasse (Value $85)

Segmented Purple Heart Bowl by Russ Manasse (Value $235)

"Sisu" Canister Lady ceramic by Cheryl DeLauro (Value $50)

"Guitar Girl" Art Doll by Connie Sochacki (Value $110)

The bidding has started! Go to ArtParty@Home "Silent Auction" now and choose you favorite piece(s). The auction runs until September 24 at 7pm.

ArtParty @ Home  will include an online silent auction, virtual ArtParty content throughout the campaign, ongoing recognition of our sponsors and donors, special recognition and virtual involvement from our longtime ArtParty restaurants, and a live-streamed recognition program featuring donors and sponsors, live art demonstrations, and more! We are excited about the possibilities for an expanded audience for our program as a virtue of using an online format and hope to reach more viewers and supporters than the ArtParty ever has before.

Checkout Anton Art Market Online Store!

 Anton Art Market Online is up and running! There is so much to chose from. Just check-out these treasures!

                              Lovely hand woven 36" x 5 1/2"scarf by Michael Daitch... $49

                          Original  11"x 14" matted watercolor "Small Poppies" by Bette Prudden ...$50

                      "Italian Greyhound" 8" x 11" matted lithograph by Abigail Davidson...$20

                                Fun "Dalmation" 4 3/4" ceramic bowl  by Irene Naida...$8

                                     Red and beige ceramic bowl by Harold Swanson...$15

                                       Hand-turned 5" wooden bowl by Russ Manasse...$75

Adjustable 20"-18" wire wrapped Sea glass necklace by Karen Murphy...$15

                                    Green textured 6" ceramic bowl by Linda Delany...$20

                                Adjustable 23" lariat gemstone necklace by Barbara Tobin...$39

Visit  Anton Art Market Online  Shop anywhere, at any time. Curbside pickup as well as shipping options are available. Happy shopping!

Anton Art Center and The Anton Art Market are temporarily closed, during the public health crisis. In the meantime, until we can be together again, stay safe, stay healthy, and keep creating!

Showing Now at Anton Art Center Online: 

"Conversations with our Mentor" A virtual exhibition featuring artwork by artists Linda Allen, Nanci LaBret Einstein, Christina Haylett, Claudia Hershman, and Charles McGee, with 49 selected featured artworks in the show.

Coming Soon to Anton Art Center Online:

ArtParty @ Home! We are excited to announce that this year’s event will take shape as ArtParty @ Home – a celebration of the Anton Art Center which will begin with a giving campaign kicking off on August 13th with a Silent Auction full of art from our Art Market artists, and selected works from our collection. Culminating with the ArtParty @ Home livestream program on Thursday, September 24 at 6pm.

Artist of the Month for August

The Anton Art Market "Artist of the Month" is photographer Chris Charron. 

Chris Charron has an eye for finding something special in everyday scenes and objects. 

"Under the Bridge" by Chris Charron

"River Reflection" by Chris Charron

"Comerica Park" by Chris Charron

Many of Chris' photos depict the ruins and graffiti found in Detroit.

"Red Cat" by Chris Charron

"Save Detroit" by Chris Charron

"Danger Reality Ahead" by Chris Charron

Other photos are abstract.

"Bending Light" by Chris Charron

"Light Spiral" by Chris Charron

 "Waves" by Chris Charron

I think you will agree that Chris is a gifted photographer!

Anton Art Center and The Anton Art Market are temporarily closed, during the public health crisis. In the meantime, until we can be together again, stay safe, stay healthy, and keep creating!

 Anton Art Market Online is now open! Shoppers can find the perfect piece of art for themselves or as a gift. Anton Art Market Online will feature the same great artists and work as our physical store, but you can shop anywhere, at any time. Curbside pickup as well as shipping options are available. Happy shopping!

Showing Now at Anton Art Center Online: 
"Conversations with our Mentor" A virtual exhibition featuring artwork by artists Linda Allen, Nanci LaBret Einstein, Christina Haylett, Claudia Hershman, and Charles McGee, with 49 selected featured artworks in the show.

Coming Soon to Anton Art Center:

Join us for our August SatARTday with the Tom Bartelmay Collective for a live performance at the Fountain Stage in Downtown Mount Clemens, Michigan. Mask-wearing and social distancing is required and expected for all participants.

Registration requested (free): www.theartcenter.org/book-online

SatArtdays are presented by First State Bank and are free (donations accepted). Registration is required, space is limited.

We look forward to seeing you there!