The Holiday Market will be held over three weekends starting November 30th. Each weekend will host different artists. Dates: Friday, November 30th from 6 – 9 PM(reception) Saturday, December 1st from 10 AM – 4 PM Sunday, December 2nd from Noon – 4 PM Friday, December 7th from 6 – 9 PM (reception) Saturday, DecemberContinue reading “Del Ray Holiday Market”
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Incite Mixed Media Contest
The Incite Mixed Media Contest deadline has been extended to December 3, 2012. The theme is, Dreams Realized. This is a great opportunity to showcase work in book arts, collage, jewelry, fiber art, painting, mosaics, and more. Tonia Davenport and the staff at North Light Books will be reviewing submissions. For more information and toContinue reading “Incite Mixed Media Contest”
Torpedo Factory Art Center
Thanks to a comment by Teer Hardy I am planning a visit to the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, Virginia. According to their website they have three floors of open studios and galleries. They also offer art classes through The Art League School. If you would like a studio in the Torpedo Factory they have anContinue reading “Torpedo Factory Art Center”
Google Art Project
Have you visited the Google Art Project? It was launched in February 2011 and includes seventeen galleries and 1,061 high-resolution images. They are displayed in 385 gallery rooms. Wikipedia has more details regarding the pixels used, opinions expressed about the project, and a few images from the gallery. Recently, the Google Art Project visited the WhiteContinue reading “Google Art Project”
Building a Creatively Made Business with Jeanne Oliver
Yes, it is true. Jeanne Oliver is hosting another E-Course. Back in January I signed up for her Creatively Made E-Course and it was well worth it. Not only was I inspired to create, but I also met wonderful people, was able to watch videos about other artists and how they started in the world ofContinue reading “Building a Creatively Made Business with Jeanne Oliver”
Art and Education
Are you an educator? An art advocate? Or a volunteer? You will enjoy an article written by Katherine Damkohler. The article depicts the importance of knowing what schools need, the curriculum, and the core state standards. When the arts encompass the needs of the school then it is a win-win. Please click here for the entireContinue reading “Art and Education”
Inspiration
How many of you like Picasso? “Painting is just another way of keeping a diary.” ~Pablo Picasso Over the past two weeks I have been working on journals and altered books, along with taking a class about maps and the art of maps. I found this quote very fitting. I like the imagery of paintingContinue reading “Inspiration”
Gallery Submissions: How To
Submitting work to an art gallery: 1. Visit galleries and get an idea of which galleries appeal to you. Some galleries focus on new and emerging artists or local artists. Other galleries focus on established artists nationally and locally. There are also galleries that focus on certain genres or demographics. The best way to getContinue reading “Gallery Submissions: How To”
Free Webinar Mixed Media Art
A free webinar is being hosted courtesy of Create Mixed Media. My Journey with Maps hosted by Jill Berry. Join Jill Berry and learn how to use maps as storytelling. Everyone who registers for this event will receive: A FREE recording of the webinar. An opportunity to purchase Jill’s book, Personal Geographies (and other goodies) through ShopMixedMedia.comContinue reading “Free Webinar Mixed Media Art”
Workspace Table by Girl Inspired
Have you heard of Pinterest? I discovered this workspace table there and then visited the blog of Girl Inspired. The table is modeled after a Pottery Barn table. Isn’t this a great idea? I love the shelving on the sides and then the nice big workspace on top. This is a project I would likeContinue reading “Workspace Table by Girl Inspired”