May Show Success!

It was a packed house at the opening reception for Art Works Alliance's first juried Fine Arts Exhibition held the evening of May 25 at Building 50 at the Grand Traverse Commons. Sponsored by The Minervini Group, this exhibition of over sixty works juried by Diane Kramer well represented the depth and talent of this region's artists. Timm Arthur Sahs received the first place award of $300 for his piece, Storm #7; Flora Hoffman received the second prize of $200 for her piece Shrine #3; and Maria Dimitroff won third prize, $100, for her piece Gallery Walk. In addition to ten honorable mention awards awarded to Tradd Featherstone, Thomas L. Fettes, Ron Gianola, Jason Kasper, Rachael Lipscomb, Kristine Morris, Julie Pearson, Betsy Boyett Sagers, Angela Schuler, and Kristy L. Sumera.

This group began to come together early in 2006, when area artists began to meet to discuss forming their own independent arts group. From these monthly meetings and much community support, Art Works Allliance was created. This exhibition is our first venture. The exhibition has been extended to June 24.

Art Works Alliance would like to extend a warm thank you to the show sponsors: The Minervini Group, Traverse Area Arts Council, SEEDS, and The Copy Shop. Their generosity and support are greatly appreciated.

Call for Entries/NM Potters and Sculptors

Northern Michigan Potters and Sculptors Summer Art Fair, July 15-16th at Twisted Fish Gallery. They are looking for artists to demonstrate during the fair. There is no fee if you just want to demonstrate in either Ceramic Arts or Sculpting, to promote yourself and your artwork. There is a fee if you want a booth space or table and space in the community tent. So far we have hands-on wheel throwing with Donna Johnston and Victoria Gallup, glass beadmaking with Rebecca V.S. Poinsett, and hopefully raku firing if I can get Julie Sanco to bring her kiln. We are always looking for a variety of demonstrating artists. Demonstrations will be in the beautiful blooming gardens out in front of Twisted Fish, along S. Bayshore Dr. And, in front of the new Cottage Gallery at Twisted Fish.

If anyone wants more information they can call Pamela Dueweke at (231)590-2467. or visit nmpsguild@yahoo.com

Join us for our Opening Reception, Thurs., May 25

Come one come all to the Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony for our May Juried Fine Arts Exhibition from 6 to 9 pm. We received a tremendous response to our Call For Entry request--clearly there is a strong need for exhibitions of this kind in our area. Juror Diane Kramer put together a beautiful show of outstanding work. We hope you will join us for this celebration of art in our area.

The exhibition is located at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons in Building 50, on the floor above Stella's and is sponsored by The Minervini Group, SEEDS, The Copy Shop and TraverseARTS. Their support is sincerely appreciated.

The show will run from May 25 through June 24th.