Pets in the Art Market

We LOVE our pets. They are our companions, our confidants, and playmates...they are family!

 Let’s look at some of the artwork portraying our pet pals here at the Art Market.

"Ginger Cat" - 18"x 15" original framed watercolor by Bette Prudden ($95)

"Horse and Rider" - 14.5"x 15.5"x 6.5" Art Doll mixed media piece by Connie Sochacki ($130)

"Cat on Fence with Moon" - 4"x 4" ceramic tile by Rick Pruckler and Tonya Lutz ($31)
available in our Online Store

"Pug" - 5"x 7" greeting card by Abigail Davidson ($4)

"Cat" - 8"x 10" matted print of an original painting by Helena Kuttner-Giasson ($35) SOLD

"Keeshond" - 6"x 5.5"x 1" original acrylic painting on wood by Darlene Urbanek ($16)

Find your favorite "Pet Art" here at the Art Market. 

We are open Tuesday - Saturday 11am to 3pm each day. Face masks are now required for vaccinated, and unvaccinated individuals, to keep you, our volunteers, and staff safe.

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

Showing Now at Anton Art Center:                             

"Here Comes the Sun!"  June 26 - August 17. Visit us in person or virtually online for a juried exhibition of artwork by members of the Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors. Juried by Richard B. Reeves.

The Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors is one of the oldest self-sustaining women's art organizations in the United States, having been founded by Lillian Burk Meeser on February 23, 1903. Its mission since inception has been to quicken interest in art movements of the day, to stimulate high achievement, active work, and mutual helpfulness among members, and to provide encouragement and support for art students. 

The Anton Art Center is proud to present "Artistic Expressions"  July 24 - August 31. This exhibition consists of 44 selected artworks by 21 artists from the Shelby Township Fine Arts Society  (STFAS).  Their inaugural gallery exhibition is juried by Amy Foster.

The Shelby Township Fine Arts Society was founded in 2001. The purpose of the society is to promote, educate and encourage fine art through monthly meetings , workshops, exhibits and demonstrations. 

Coming Soon to Eastpoint courtesy of Anton Art Center:

Join the Anton Art Center in-person on Saturday, August 14 at 6pm, for our August SatARTday: Music and Dance! with a Hustle Class with old and young alumni of Mount Clemens High School. Featuring Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations! This as a free event open to the public with live music and art activities for the kids! We'll be at Kennedy Park in Eastpointe so bring a lawn chair!

Special thanks to our partner for this program, the Eastpointe Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission.​SatARTdays are presented by First State Bank.

Coming Soon:

Coming Tuesday August 17 - Friday August 20, our second annual ArtCamp@Home is full of new projects with the Anton Art Center instructors for young artists to attend art camp on their own schedule with videos, live segments and free art kits. Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Comcast, as well as Blick Art Materials for providing supplies for the camp.

"Artist of the Month" for August is Motawi Tileworks

The Art Market "Artist of the Month" for August is Motawi Tileworks, based in Ann Arbor Michigan.

The team at Motawi Tileworks is passionate about making great tile. The company was founded in 1992 by Nawal Motawi. Her motto: It's fun to be good (at what you do)!

These tiles have deep, richly glazed designs. They are designed to be displayed on walls, or a small easel.

"Alhambra" - 4"x 4" ceramic tile by Motawi Tileworks ($39)
available in our Online Store

"Atomic Anemone" - 4"x 4" ceramic tile by Motawi Tileworks ($36)
available in our Online Store

"Skylight" - 4"x 8" ceramic tile inspired by a Frank Lloyd Wright design, by Motawi Tileworks ($67)
available in our Online Store

"Mighty Mac" - 4"x 8" ceramic tile by Motawi Tileworks ($60)
available in our Online Store

"Monarch Butterfly" - 4"x 4" ceramic tile by Motawi Tileworks ($37)
available in our Online Store

"Peony Bloom" 4"x 4" ceramic tile by Motawi Tileworks ($40)

We are open Tuesday - Saturday 11am to 3pm each day. 

Face masks are now required for vaccinated, and unvaccinated individuals, to keep you, our volunteers, and staff safe.

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

Showing Now at Anton Art Center:                             

"Here Comes the Sun!"  June 26 - August 17. Visit us in person or virtually online for a juried exhibition of artwork by members of the Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors. Juried by Richard B. Reeves.

The Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors is one of the oldest self-sustaining women's art organizations in the United States, having been founded by Lillian Burk Meeser on February 23, 1903. Its mission since inception has been to quicken interest in art movements of the day, to stimulate high achievement, active work, and mutual helpfulness among members, and to provide encouragement and support for art students. 

The Anton Art Center is proud to present "Artistic Expressions"  July 24 - August 31. This exhibition consists of 44 selected artworks by 21 artists from the Shelby Township Fine Arts Society  (STFAS).  Their inaugural gallery exhibition is juried by Amy Foster.

The Shelby Township Fine Arts Society was founded in 2001. The purpose of the society is to promote, educate and encourage fine art through monthly meetings , workshops, exhibits and demonstrations. 

Coming Soon to Eastpoint courtesy of Anton Art Center:

Join the Anton Art Center in-person on Saturday, August 14 at 6pm, for our August SatARTday: Music and Dance! with a Hustle Class with old and young alumni of Mount Clemens High School. Featuring Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations! This as a free event open to the public with live music and art activities for the kids! We'll be at Kennedy Park in Eastpointe so bring a lawn chair!

Special thanks to our partner for this program, the Eastpointe Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission.​SatARTdays are presented by First State Bank.

Lighthouses in the Art Market

When you travel anywhere along our Great Lakes' shorelines, you are bound to see lighthouses. We have our own visions of those iconic structures here at the Art Market. 

Here are just a few in Michigan, and beyond:

"Whitefish Point Lighthouse" - 11"x 14" matted photograph by Robert Mowry ($35)

"Fort Gratiot Lighthouse" - 16"x 20" matted photograph by Winnie Chrzanowski ($65) 
available in our Online Store

"Big Sable Lighthouse" - 5"x 7" greeting card by Winnie Chrzanowski ($5)

"Grand Haven Lighthouse" - 5"x 7" greeting card by Winnie Chrzanowski ($5)

"Split Rock Lighthouse" - 5"x 7" greeting card by Winnie Chrzanowski ($5)

"Lighthouse" - 6"x 6" glass mosaic on tile by Mary Abbott ($35) 
available in our Online Store

"Portland Head Light" - 9.5"x 11" framed photgraph by Sandy DelVillano-Marchi ($25)
available in our Online Store

We are open Tuesday - Saturday 11am to 3pm each day. 

Face masks are optional, but encouraged for vaccinated individuals, and required for unvaccinated individuals and children, to keep you, our volunteers, and staff safe.

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

Showing Now at Anton Art Center:                             

"Here Comes the Sun!"  June 26 - August 17. Visit us in person or virtually online for a juried exhibition of artwork by members of the Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors. Juried by Richard B. Reeves.

The Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors is one of the oldest self-sustaining women's art organizations in the United States, having been founded by Lillian Burk Meeser on February 23, 1903. Its mission since inception has been to quicken interest in art movements of the day, to stimulate high achievement, active work, and mutual helpfulness among members, and to provide encouragement and support for art students. 

The Anton Art Center is proud to present "Artistic Expressions"  July 24 - August 31. This exhibition consists of 44 selected artworks by 21 artists from the Shelby Township Fine Arts Society  (STFAS).  Their inaugural gallery exhibition is juried by Amy Foster.

The Shelby Township Fine Arts Society was founded in 2001. The purpose of the society is to promote, educate and encourage fine art through monthly meetings , workshops, exhibits and demonstrations. 

Angels in the Art Market!

As I look around the Art Market, I see quite a few Angels. Let's look at just a few of them right now.

"Blue Angel" - 8.5"x 5" w/ blown glass base, ceramic torso, beads, and glass wings
by Karole Sharpe ($83) available in our Online Store

"Mermaid Angel" - 15"x 9" leaded glass, ceramic, and beads by Karole Sharpe ($155)
available in our Online Store

"Pink Angel" - 15.5" tall, cloth Art Doll by Connie Sochacki ($35)
available in our Online Store

"Angel in my Garden" - 16.5"x 19" framed, original oil painting by Marianna Defer-Pfeifer ($300)

Angel glass mosaic on tile - 6"x 6" by Mary Abbott ($35) 
available in our Online Store    SOLD

"Praying Angel" spoon sculpture by John Marchello ($85)

Take an angel home with you today! 

We are open Tuesday - Saturday 11am to 3pm each day. 

Face masks are optional for vaccinated individuals, and required for unvaccinated individuals and children, to keep you, our volunteers, and staff safe.

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

Showing Now at Anton Art Center:                             

"Here Comes the Sun!"  June 26 - August 17. Visit us in person or virtually online for a juried exhibition of artwork by members of the Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors. Juried by Richard B. Reeves.

The Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors is one of the oldest self-sustaining women's art organizations in the United States, having been founded by Lillian Burk Meeser on February 23, 1903. Its mission since inception has been to quicken interest in art movements of the day, to stimulate high achievement, active work, and mutual helpfulness among members, and to provide encouragement and support for art students. 

Coming Soon:

Shelby Township Fine Arts Society  July 24 - August 31. An Exhibit of selected artwork by the members of the Shelby Township Fine Arts Society. Founded in 2001, the purpose of the society is to promote, educate and encourage fine art through monthly meetings , workshops, exhibits, and demonstrations.   Virtual Opening Reception Saturday, July 24, 2pm via Facebook Live.

July 24, 6pm. Join us, in-person for this performance by vocal artists of the Michigan Opera Theatre at the Fountain Stage on Macomb Place in downtown Mount Clemens! This live performance of opera arias, duets, songs from the Broadway Stage and beyond is free to the public!

This event is sponsored by the Mount Clemens DDA.

The Fountain Stage is located on Macomb Place in Downtown Mount Clemens, just down the street from Anton Art Center!

On Vacation!

Summer! Time to go on vacation. Let's take a virtual vacation courtesy of our Art Market artists with images from around the country, and around the world. 

"Somewhere in Oregon" - 20"x16" matted photograph by Winnie Chranowski ($60)
available in our Online Store

"Paris Street" - 10"x 12" framed photograph by Sandy DelVillano-Marchi ($25)
available in our Online Store

"Mt Rushmore" - 12"x 18" framed photograph by Chris Charron ($75) 
available in our Online Store

"Arizona" - 18"x 22" framed, original acrylic painting by Sandra DeBose ($65)
available in our Online Store

"Grand Tetons" 16"x 20" matted photograph by Winnie Chrzanowski ($70)

"Snowbird" - Michigan, 8"x 5.5" -1st in the set of  (2) ceramic tiles by Karri Howard ($100 for the set)
available in our Online Store

Florida, 6"x 6" - 2nd ceramic tile in "Snowbird" set of (2) by Karri Howard ($100 for the set)
available in our Online Store

We are open Tuesday - Saturday 11am to 3pm each day. We recommend masks for vaccinated individuals, and require masks for unvaccinated individuals to keep you, our volunteers, and staff safe.

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

Showing Now at Anton Art Center:

                                

"Looking Forward"  June 5- July 13. A juried exhibition of artwork by members of the Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Romeo Guild of Art, Mount Clemens Art Association, and the Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association, Inc., featuring 40 artworks by 26 artists. Juried by Candice Grieve. 

This is the last day to see this Exhibit. Don't miss it!

"Here Comes the Sun!"  June 26 - August 17. Visit us in person or virtually online for a juried exhibition of artwork by members of the Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors. Juried by Richard B. Reeves.

The Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors is one of the oldest self-sustaining women's art organizations in the United States, having been founded by Lillian Burk Meeser on February 23, 1903. Its mission since inception has been to quicken interest in art movements of the day, to stimulate high achievement, active work, and mutual helpfulness among members, and to provide encouragement and support for art students. 

Coming Soon:

July 24, 6pm. Join us, in-person for this performance by vocal artists of the Michigan Opera Theatre at the Fountain Stage on Macomb Place in downtown Mount Clemens! This live performance of opera arias, duets, songs from the Broadway Stage and beyond is free to the public!

This event is sponsored by the Mount Clemens DDA.

The Fountain Stage is located on Macomb Place in Downtown Mount Clemens, just down the street from Anton Art Center!

Celebrate Red, White and Blue!

 I hope you had a safe and happy 4th of July! 

Here at the Art Market, we celebrate Red, White and Blue all year 'round. Let's see what is "in store" this week: 

"Flag" - 12"x 12" framed resin on canvass painting by Antonietta Woerner ($140)

"Blue/White" - 20"x 20" resin on canvass painting by Antonietta Woerner ($400)

"Blue Balloon" - 16"x 24" photograph on aluminum by Chris Charron ($175)

We are open Tuesday - Saturday 11am to 3pm each day. We recommend masks for vaccinated individuals, and require masks for unvaccinated individuals to keep you, our volunteers, and staff safe.

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

Showing Now at Anton Art Center:

                                

"Looking Forward"  June 5- July 13. A juried exhibition of artwork by members of the Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Romeo Guild of Art, Mount Clemens Art Association, and the Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Association, Inc., featuring 40 artworks by 26 artists. Juried by Candice Grieve.

"Here Comes the Sun!"  Visit us in person or virtually online for a juried exhibition of artwork by members of the Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors. Juried by Richard B. Reeves.

The Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors is one of the oldest self-sustaining women's art organizations in the United States, having been founded by Lillian Burk Meeser on February 23, 1903. Its mission since inception has been to quicken interest in art movements of the day, to stimulate high achievement, active work, and mutual helpfulness among members, and to provide encouragement and support for art students. 

Coming this Saturday to Anton Art Center:

Join the Anton Art Center in-person July 10 at 6pm for our July SatARTday: Clay Day with Deanna Clyne and Pewabic Street Team! This free event open to the public includes a demonstration, discussion, and a hands-on clay activity!​

SatARTdays are presented by First State Bank.