New Artists in the Art Market

We are always looking for new artists here at the Art Market, and I want to introduce you to our two latest additions: Laura Planet and Christine Ruangsangthai.

Laura Planet is a photographer who creates one of a kind art pieces that meld photographs, and print images into "Photo-Collages".

"Wild Flowers" - "16 x 16" photo-collage by Laura Planet ($75)

"Brave Souls" - "20 x 24" photo-collage by Laura Planet ($100)

"Portal at Superstition Mountain" - "12 x 18" photo-collage by Laura Planet ($65)

Christine Ruangsangthai paints clay pots with Native American designs. 

Native American designs  - "5.75x 4.5" painted pot by Christine Ruangsangthai ($30)

Native American designs - "4.5x 3.5" painted pot by Christine Ruangsangthai ($20)

Native American designs - "4.5x 3.5" painted pot by Christine Ruangsangthai ($20)

We are open Tuesday thru Saturday 10am to 5pm each day. Come see Laura's and Christine's work, and what's new at the Art Market!

Interested in being a part of the Art Market? Contact us at: artmarket@theartcenter.org

Please send at least (3) images of your art along with your inquiry. All submissions will be sent to our jurors for consideration. 

Art Market "Artist of the Month" for March

 Our Art Market "Artist of the Month" for March is ceramic artist Julie Matuzak.

Julie Matuzak is a long-time Mount Clemens resident who recently retired from a rewarding career and has started her “Third Act” by exploring creativity thru the Art Center. She has taken clay classes, and has brought her own creative clay pieces here to the Art Market, and Holiday Market. 

"Leaf Vase" - 8" tall glazed ceramic by Julie Matuzak ($40)

"Small Lantern Box" - 3.5"x 3.5" glazed ceramic box w/lid by Julie Matuzak. ($25)

"Stern Chicken" - 6"x 5"x 3.25" glazed ceramic by Julie Matuzak ($20)

"Blue Platter" - 12"x 10" glazed ceramic by Julie Matuzak ($40)

Brown Speckled Bowl - 5.5"x 4" glazed ceramic by Julie Matuzak ($15)

We are open Tuesday thru Saturday 10am to 5pm each day. Come see Julie's work, and what's new at the Art Market!

"Hearts and Flowers" Valentine's Day Sale!

The Art Market is having a Valentine's Day Sale Friday thru Sunday -  February 10 & 11-10am to 5pm, and February 12, 11am - 3pm. 

Everything in the Art Market will be on sale at 15% off !

Check out some of the special "Hearts and Flowers" artwork for your Valentine:

"Turquoise Hearts" necklace - 18" adjustable ($49)
by our "Artist of the Month" Elaine Kolodziej

Heart & Fiber necklaces - (L) ceramic heart pendant 25" ($26),
(R) polyclay pendant and earrings 18" ($30) by Nancy Garcia

(L) dangle heart earrings ($15) by Patricia Baker
(M) polyclay pendant on 22" cord ($25) by Antonietta Woerner
(R) red glass & rhinestone dangle earrings ($22) by Dorothy Radell

"Rose" - 6"x 6" alcohol ink tile ($22) by Kelly Wojdyla-Gray
"Flower Votive" 5"x 4" fused glass ($30) by Patty Schubel

"Tabula Rasa" - 12"x 10" framed & matted giclee print ($100) by Amanda Koss

Choose something special and unique for your Valentine from the Art Market!

We are open Tuesday thru Saturday 10am to 5pm each day, and special Sundays hours - 11am to 3pm on February 12 during our Valentine's Day Sale!

Art Market "Artist of the Month" January & February

 Our "Artist of the Month" through February is jewelry maker Elaine Kolodziej. 

"I am inspired by color, unusual shapes and faceted stones in both gemstone and crystal. I have earned Finalist status in four International beading contests in 2004, 2008, 2010 and 2021.

I studied painting and drawing for several years with my mentor Bennie White, Jr., culminating in being awarded a first place Blue Ribbon at the Michigan State Fair for one of my oil paintings. 

Playing with color in every medium is fun and inspiring. Jewelry-making provides me with an additional outlet for my creativity. Working with nature's gifts keeps my outlook optimistic--who could help but smile at all the wonderful colors and textures that are part of the world we live in?"

Just in time for Valentine's Day! Elaine's Crystal Charm Heart necklaces, adjustable ($49 each) 

Visit in person: Tuesday thru Saturday 10am to 5pm each day. 

Face masks are not required, but recommended for all visitors.

Holiday Market 2022 "Meet the Artists" event!

One of the favorite events within Holiday Market each year is "Meet the Artists". Customers and artists alike can visit, talk about the art, and enjoy Holiday Market.

Here are some photos of some artists and their work from this years "Meet the Artists":

Susan Eatmon and some of her "Music Series" paintings

Patricia Baker poses with her original paintings

Julie Matuzak shows us one of her "Chicken" ceramic pieces

New artist Dora Kelley with one of her purses

New artist Marshea Grass in front of her original "Waterfall" painting

Michael Daitch poses in one of his hand-woven scarves

Cari Smith-Gammicchia, and Darlene Urbanek show us their original paintings

Dorothy Radell wearing one of her necklaces

Visit Holiday Market 2022! We are open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 11am to 6pm. Thursday 11am to 8pm, and Sunday 11am to 3pm.

Hurry in...the Art Market is only open through October 13!

This is it, you're last chance this year to shop the Art Market! 

We will be closed at the end of the day on October 13 to begin setting up Holiday Market 2022. 

"Sky Farm" - 10"x 13" photograph, 19"x 23" framed by Onorio Catenacci ($75)

"Pretty Sayings" - 4.5"/3.5" quilted and embellished by Jill Vecore ($8 each)

"Crotons" - 15"x 60" hand-painted silk scarf by Cindy Van Haaren ($70)

"Flower Votive" - 6"x 3.75" fused glass votive w/ candle by Patty Schubel ($25)

"Beautiful Music" - 18"x 24" original oil painting by Susan Eatmon ($750)

"Spring Landscape" - 4"x 8" ceramic by Motawi Tileworks ($77)

Visit in person: Tuesday thru Saturday 10am to 5pm, and selected Sundays.

Face masks are not required, but recommended for all visitors.

Don't miss these treasures at the Art Market!

Until we close at the end of the day on Thursday, October 13, it is your last chance to shop the treasures now in the Art Market. Everything will be returned to the artists so we can have new work for Holiday Market 2022, and a fresh new look for Art Market 2023!

Don't miss out on these treasures!

"The Dream is Now" - 12"x 18" photo on canvas by Chris Charron ($75)

"Sitting Angel" - 6"x 4"x 5" ceramic by Janet DuRoss ($20)

"Angel in my Garden" - 17"x 20" original oil by Marianna Defer-Pfeifer ($300)

"Blue on White" -20"x 20" resin on canvas by Antonietta Woerner ($400) 

"Seascape" - 6"x 12"x 1.5" 3D collage by Pamela Viviano ($65)

Silverware Heart ring - by John Marchello ($20)

Visit in person: Tuesday thru Saturday 10am to 5pm, and select Sundays, through Friday, October 13.

Face masks are not required, but recommended for all visitors.