Thursday, November 17, 2011

Present Company

Present Company,
our first (ok, everything's our first...) annual Members' Show and Holiday Sale opens tomorrow, November 18th, and runs through December18th.

At this time, our Core Artists are:
Scout Austin, Nan Hass Feldman, Richard Kattman, Roy Perkinson, Jeanne Williamson, and ourselves, Cherie Clinton and Marie Craig. 

Our Associate Artists are:
Lisa Barthelson, Virginia Fitzgerald, Bob Grignaffini, Kay Hartung, James Rayen and Mary Spencer.

 Although the styles and media of these artists vary tremendously, the show has come together beautifully- we're really proud and excited to showcase the work of our colleagues in this show. It's been a pleasure working with all these talented artists, and getting to know them as colleagues and friends.

We'd like to take this opportunity to thank all of the artists who've believed in our idea, and joined us in the adventure. 

We're thrilled by the way our first  Holiday Sale looks as well!  

When we first opened, we invited our neighbor artists in the building to join us as Fountain Street Studios members; we recently expanded to invite all working artists to participate at this non-juried level as Artist Friend Members.

Nearly 40 member artists will have artwork in the Holiday Sale.  We have framed pieces, works on paper, jewelry, ceramics and cards, all available for sale prices from $2- $500.

Please join us for our 
Opening Reception, 
Friday November 18, from 5-9. 
Many studios in the building will also be open, as a preview to Fountain Street Studios annual Holiday Stroll, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday November 19- 20, from 11-5. 
Over 40 artists are scheduled to open their doors this weekend!


Extended Gallery Hours for this show: Thur 10-2, Fri 11-8, Sat-Sun 11-5. 

Thursday, November 10, 2011

My how we've grown!

The transition week between shows is always a frantic one, as the previous show comes down to make room for the upcoming one. It was difficult to say goodbye to Beyond the Surface: biological explorations in wax, a show that was beautiful and lush.

The excitement for the new show is palpable, though, as  our many members bring in pieces for our first ever Members' Show and Holiday Sale. Our roster continues to grow, as you can see from the list at left; thirteen core and associate artists at this count. We have expanded our non-juried membership category, once open only to those with studios within our building, to include any working artist. Several new 'Artist Friend' members have joined us recently.



When we wrote our mission statement way back a year ago, we used the acronym 'SEE'...
Support artistic growth of member and resident artists
Expand the audience and collector base for these artists
Educate collectors and the general public about the joys of an art-filled life


and SEE, it's working!


NOTE:We will be closed Veterans' Day Weekend in order to hang the upcoming show.

PRESENT COMPANY opens Friday November 18
Opening Reception
 Friday November 18, from 5-9PM
Several other studios in the building will also be open to preview Fountain Street Studios Holiday Stroll, Nov.19-20, 11-5.

 EXTENDED GALLERY HOURS-
Thursdays 10:30-2:30, Fridays 11-8, and Saturday&Sunday 11-5.