Artists Among Us
Lili Francuz
"Eye of the Beholder"
Two of my pieces were accepted into the "Eye of the Beholder: the Fine Art of the Found Object," exhibit at the Maryland Federation of Art Circle Gallery in Annapolis, Maryland. The juror is Janet Maher, Associate Professor of Art at Loyola University, Maryland.
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| Une Bobine de Fil | Mise en scene |
"ABSTRKT"
"Man Baby," was selected to be in the season opening exhibition of the Manifest Gallery in Cincinnati, Ohio. For the show, ABSTRKT, the jury panel selected 22 works from 19 of the 374 submitting artists.
The show runs from September 30th to October 28th at the Manifest Gallery, 2727 Woodburn Avenue. Directions here.
A catalog of the exhibit will be available and can be ordered from the online bookstore at Manifest Gallery, www.manifestgallery.org.
"Shattered"
Marin Museum of Contemporary Art presents SHATTERED, its 6th annual Fall National Exhibition, juried this year by
Kenneth Baker, Art Critic for the San Francisco Chronicle.
Baker selected 48 artworks from hundreds of entries to design an exhibition that pushes the range of the theme's meanings.
The show runs from August 20th to September 25th. The Marin MOCA is located at the Novato Arts Center at Hamilton Field, 500 Palm Drive, Novato, California.
"Brand 40 Works on Paper: Entrances and Exits"
"Telérama" was given a Patron's Award at the 40th Annual National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper at the Brand Library, Glendale, California. The
juror, Peter Frank, is the art critic for the Huffington Post and adjunct senior curator at the Riverside Art Museum.
The show runs from September 17th to October 28th.
Bryan & Stephanie Haile
Bryan & Stephanie Haile are professional Wedding & Portrait Photographers. They have been professional photographers for several years and in business as Kiva Photography, Inc. for 6 years. Quite a bit of work they do is Wedding Photography. Using both photojournalistic and traditional styles Bryan & Stephanie capture beautiful memories of your special day.
In addition to Wedding Photography Bryan & Stephanie photograph professional portrait and commercial work. Bryan is a certified Nikon Professional and uses the latest Nikon Professional Digital equipment.
Bryan & Stephanie will be exhibiting at the 2009 Tapestry House Bridal Show Saturday January 24th from 10am to 2pm.
To see more of their work, visit their web site (see above) or contact them at 407-1491.
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Mary McCauley
The sculptures below are some of the
latest work Mary has on exhibit.
The "Container Garden Protea" won Honorable Mention at the 2011 Fabrics of Legacies Exhibit at the Lincoln Center. The "Shards 1: Self Portrait as Potter" and "Cottonwood, Columbine and Hummingbird" are exhibited in the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum during 2011. [click photos to enlarge]
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| Container Garden Protea | Shards 1: Self Portrait as Pottery |
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| Cottonwood, Columbine and Hummingbird |
Mary won both First and Second Places in the Quilting Appliqué category of the show at the Fort Collins Senior Center. The show ended May 31, 2007st.
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| Sunbonnet Zoo (1st) | That Was Then (2nd) |
Mary also was juried into the 26th annual, juried Fabric of Legacies show at the Lincoln Center. This show ran from June 1st to July 31, 2007st. [click photos to enlarge]
Kit Robinson
On May 6, 2007th, Kit wrapped up showing quilts in two juried shows; the National Quilt Festival and the Colorado Quilters Council. Both were held at the Merchandise Mart in Denver during 2007.
Exhibited at the National Quilt Festival were the following two:
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| sunflower Fields | Bear Witness |
The next quilt is the one shown in the Colorado Quilters Council:
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| Endless Hawaiian |
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Ann Ryan
I am joining three other artists at what we call the 1st Annual “Just in Time Art Show” on December 11th and 12th. We are holding it at 1154 West Mountain Avenue.
Friday the 11th, the hours are 4-8 PM. Saturday the 12th, we will be showing from 10-4 PM.
The show includes finger mugs, tree ornaments, copper, glass, and silver jewelry, slumped glass bowls, recipe cards, baskets, oil paintings, teabag note cards, bookmarks, and GOOD HOLIDAY CHEER!
The other three artists are Pam Cook, Deborah Jacobsen, and Libby James.
Art expression in many forms has always added the shine in life for me. From cartooning to furniture painting, basket weaving to oil painting, and glass slumping to commercial design and mask making. I've always been thrilled to admire and create art in all forms and shapes. [click photos to enlarge]
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| Beets in a Yellow Bowl | Chair |
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| San Gimignano | Blue Vase |
After teaching secondary students in Jefferson County west of Denver and schools in Ft. Collins, I now have more time to spend with my own art expressions.
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| Basket | Stream |
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| Aspens |
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| Love Me, Love My Dog (mask with moving tongue) | With Stella |
Some of my oil painting can be seen at Simply Beautiful, 217 Racquette Drive #1 (northwest of Miramont North).
Mary Jo Simons (carrying forward her brother's art)
Mary Jo, continues production of the art of her brother, Michael Anthony Ricker, and shhowed Michael's sculptures in the 16th Annual Sculpture Invitational Show and Sale in Loveland. The Invitational was held in the park area on the north end of Lake Loveland on August 10, 11, and 12, 2007.
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| Control of the Herd | Buffalo Dancer |
Mary Jo, Michael, and another brother Gary were born and raised in Fort Collins. Michael's sculptures became internationally acclaimed and highly prized by collectors. His initial business in Estes Park, Michael Ricker Pewter Casting Studio, grew to 35 stores nationwide. After Michael passed away in January, 2006, Mary Jo and Gary formed a new company, Designs by Ricker, to make sure his work will continue to be available.
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Laurie Warren
I will be showing my work at iTHRiVE Marketplace, December 3rd, 12 noon – 8pm at Gallery 1261.This gallery is at 1261 Delaware Street, Denver.
This is not your usual craft fair; rather an evening designed to set the tone and spirit of holiday and community.
iTHRiVE has culled the Denver artist community to find the BEST OF
THE BEST for exquisite, affordable, one-of-a-kind gifts to give to others
and to yourself!
• 27 local women designers and artists
• Original work
• Highest quality &handmade
Giftware includes: original designer clothing and “sexy aprons”; handmade purses, jewelry and serveware;ceramic and glass art; vintage boxes, gourmet gifts and botanicals; stationery and books; illustrations, fine art, metal art, Japanese art and more!
Look at the iTHRive poster here. (Be patient, it is a fairly large file.)
I will be holding a Holiday Open House and Glass Sale at my house (3500 Terryridge Road) for my Mariposa Glass Designs December 3rd, 4-9 PM and December 5th, 1-6 PM. Everyone is welcome, hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served. Contact me at lauriecw@frii.com, 970-221-3475.
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