Photo Tours at Ives Road Fen (Nature Conservancy)

LCVA members have been granted a rare opportunity to photograph Spring ephemera and butterflies at the Ives Road Fen which is just south of Tecumseh.  Nature Conservancy volunteer, Chuck Pearson will lead the tour through the fen. For information about the Nature Conservancy and the Ives Road Fen click here.

Photo Tour at Ives Road Fen (Nature Conservancy)

May 16th, 10 am - Spring ephemera

August 8th, 10 am - Butterflies

Lenawee Magazine, Fall 2008

It was a pleasant surprise this afternoon to see the beautiful face of my good friend Patricia Deere on the cover of Lenawee Magazine.  The feature is titled, "Working in Glass, Inside the studios of three Lenawee County glass artists".  The artists include Patricia Deere, Lorenzo Christaudo, and Craig Weatherby.  Wait a minute...there's more!  local artists Janet Graham, Dennis Swartzlander and Dan Newland are featured in the "talk of lenawee" section.  The Lenawee Magazine is just what our county needs.  It's nice to see our county featured in a positive light for a change.  Bravo Lenawee Magazine!  And, thanks Lad Strayer for the beautiful photos.  

For more information about Lenawee Magazine go to www.lenaweemagazine.com . 

GP

90th Annual Toledo Area Artists Exhibition

If you have not been to the Toledo Museum of Art lately, now is the time to go.  A few local artists have some work in the 90th Annual Toledo Area Artists Exhibition.  Specifically, they are John Wittersheim, James Freeman and Budd Gale.  I just went today and the exhibition is spectacular.

For more information please go to www.toledomuseum.org 

The show runs from Oct. 25 to January 4th in the Canaday Gallery.

GP

LCVA at Hidden Lake Gardens - Fall 2008

The LCVA Presents:

Art Inspired by Hidden Lake Gardens at Hidden Lake Gardens

Sept 27th through December 10th

Desert Reception, October 18th,

1-3pm

Please come and meet the artists.

October 18th is free admission day at Hidden Lake Gardens.

Hidden Lake Gardens - 517-431-2060

6214 West Monroe Road (M-50), Tipton, MI

The College Town Show

The "College Town Show" at the LCVA Gallery starts on Thursday, October 9th and runs until Nov. 1, 2008.

An artists reception will be held on Monday, Oct. 27, 6-8pm.  The public is welcome.  As always there is no charge.

The artists featured in this show include....

From Siena Heights University:

Jennifer Belair

Rachel Eagle

Samantha Preston

Rebecca Seitz

Ben Suydam

Maria Weiser

From Adrian College:

John Ahearn Jr.

Jillian Brown

Ashlee Hill

Matthew Nesbary

Joseph Romero

Laura Van Camp

Gallery hours:

Thursday, 4-8pm

Friday, 10am - 2pm & 4pm - 8pm

Saturday, noon-4pm

The Daily Telegram and Art-A-Licious

I previously stated in an earlier post that I had not seen any articles in the The Daily Telegram about Art-A-Licious.  Well, there were quite a few actually.  I apologize to the Daily Telegram for not checking for articles before making that statement.

Here they are...

http://www.lenconnect.com/opinions/x154123622/Art-a-Licious-encore-enriches-downtown

http://www.lenconnect.com/news/x154124074/PHOTOS-Art-a-Licious

http://www.lenconnect.com/archive/x1577101787/Festival-to-feature-art-culture

http://www.lenconnect.com/news/business/x650665323/Art-a-Licious-festival-begins-today

The College Town Show

Here it comes....the first ever College Town Show by the LCVA at the LCVA Gallery in downtown Adrian.  Everybody knows the LCVA has a close relationship with Adrian College.  But what about that other school?  or other schools I should say.  It has been my goal for a LONG time to try to get show going that features the art of ALL the colleges in Adrian....not just AC.  I know a few graduates from Siena Heights University and their art program is REALLY good.  I cant wait to see what the students bring in next week.  To make things even more interesting I received an email from Cathie Royer of Adrian College that stated one of her students will be displaying video art...say what?  Yes, I said video art.  We're setting up a projector next week.  Hope to see you all there.

I hope to have this show up and running by Oct. 2nd.  When I get all the students together next week we'll pick a reception date.  This show will run until Nov. 1st.  

The LCVA Gallery is located in downtown Adrian at 112 W. Maumee Street.  

Art-a-licious in Toledo Blade

I just want to say thank you to Mary Alice Powell of the Toledo Blade and her kind words about the Art-A-Licious Festival, me, Jennifer Compton and downtown Adrian.

Here's a link to Mary Alice's article in today's Toledo Blade...

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080924/COLUMNIST23/809240261

2009 Exhibition Calendar

2009 LCVA Calendar-updated Nov 21, 2008

Demonstrations Month (LCVA Gallery)

January 2009

During the month of January, the LCVA will focus on demonstrations (Printmaking, metalsmithing, watercolor, pastel, etc.)

Visual Art Educators, K-8 (LCVA Gallery)

Feb 5 - March 1

Reception:  Sunday, March 1, 1pm - 3 pm 

The Lenawee K-8 Art Exhibition is open to students enrolled in Lenawee County elementary or middle school.  All works must be completed during the student's current school year and not previously exhibited at the LCVA Gallery.  For more information about the show please call the LCVA Gallery at 517-265-4403.

Hidden Lake Gardens Exhibition (Hidden Lake Gardens Visitor Center)

March 12 - May 10

LCVA members will display works of art which were inspired by the Hidden Lake Gardens.

High School Exhibition (LCVA Gallery)

March 5 - March 29

Reception:  Sunday, March 29, 1pm - 3pm

The Lenawee High School Art Exhibition is open to students enrolled in a Lenawee County High School.  All work submitted must have been completed by the student's current school year and not previously exhibited at the LCVA Gallery. 

LCVA Invitational (LCVA Gallery)

April 9 - May 9

LCVA artists invite non-member friends to exhibit.  Members and friends will exhibit their work together. 

Photo Tour at Ives Road Fen (Nature Conservancy)

May 16, 10 AM

LCVA members have been granted a rare opportunity to photograph Spring ephemera at the Ives Road Fen which is just south of Tecumeh.  Nature Conservancy volunteer, Chuck Pearson will lead the tour through the fen. 

Spotlight Exhibition (LCVA Gallery)

May 14 - June 13

LCVA artists were selected by LCVA Officers to participate.  Officers to rate and select artists from the 2008 Art-a-licious Festival.  Selection was based on service to LCVA, productivity, artistic activities, and quality of work.  The following artists were selected:  Christine Marsh, Patricia Deere, Debra Irvine, Dan Newland and Jill Shaffer. 

Hope Center Exhibition (LCVA Gallery)

June 18 - July 18

LCVA artists have been working with the Hope Center making art.  Hope Center artwork will be on display.  Instructors will have a chance to create response pieces for display.

Summer Show (LCVA Gallery)

July 23 - August 22

LCVA artists to exhibit work created in 2009.

Photo Tour at Ives Road Fen (Nature Conservancy)

August 8, 10 AM

LCVA members have been granted another rare opportunity to photograph butterflies at the Ives Road Fen which is just south of Tecumseh.  Nature Conservancy volunteer, Chuck Pearson will lead the tour through the fen.  

Art-A-Licious Gala (LCVA Gallery)

August 27 - Sept 26

This show features the artists of the Art-A-Licious Festival.  Artists to submit one piece for display.  A formal fundraising Gala will be held before the festival to celebrate and support the art community.

The College Town Show (LCVA Gallery)

Oct 1 - Oct 31

The College Town Show features the artwork of Siena Heights University and Adrian College students.

The Holiday Salon (LCVA Gallery)

November 5 - December 20

The annual Holiday Salon Exhibition celebrates the holidays by filling the walls from floor to ceiling with LCVA members art.

Shield Your Eyes! ha

Who said we don't know how to have fun? ha!  This little gem of a collage was created by artist Christine Marsh for the Postcard Show fundraiser.  The face is yours truly.  I think the body is Mr. Atlas...complete with sea shell coverings.  Everyone really pranked me good with this.  First, nobody would tell who created it.  Then after my wife purchased it, nobody would tell who bought it.  Fun was had by all =)

The Art-A-Licious Festival was a blast.  I hope everyone enjoyed themselves.  The organizers for this event did a fantastic job.  The City of Adrian really deserves our kudos for creating a wonderful artist friendly event.

Dates of Interest

August 23rd:  Nature Show ends

Sept 7th:  Drop off deadline for Postcard Show fundraiser

Sept 9th:  LCVA Board Meeting at LCVA Gallery, 7-9pm

Sept 19-20:  Art-A-Licious Festival in downtown Adrian

Sept 27th:  Fall Hidden Lake Gardens Exhibition

My apologies for the lack of information this summer.  If you have any questions pertaining to the above mentioned dates please feel free to contact me @ gandkperez@tc3net.com 

Nature Inspired Exhibition

July 24 - August 23rd

Nature Inspired Exhibition

LCVA members create works of art inspired by nature.

The LCVA Gallery is located at 112 W. Maumee Street in downtown Adrian, MI

Gallery Hours: Thursday, 4-8PM
Friday, 10AM - 2 PM
Friday, 4PM - 8PM
Saturday, noon- 4PM

For more information please contact Janet Graham at grahams4@tc3net.com or Gregg Perez at gandkperez@tc3net.com

Lenawee Collaboration with Boys and Girls Club of Lenawee

The LCVA Presents...."Lenawee Collaboration", an exhibition of art created by the kids of the Boys and Girls Club and LCVA members.

Reception:  July 19th, 1-4 PM

This show is generously sponsored by the Stephen L Hickman Family

The LCVA Gallery is located at 112 W. Maumee Street in downtown Adrian, MI

Gallery Hours:  Thursday, 4-8PM

Friday, 10AM - 2 PM

Friday, 4PM - 8PM

Saturday, noon- 4PM

For more information please contact Janet Graham at grahams4@tc3net.com or Gregg Perez at gandkperez@tc3net.com 

Spotlight Show and Gala

The annual Spotlight Exhibition begins on Thursday, May 15th with a Gala event that is nothing like we've ever done before.  This night has a lot going on.  I'll break it down into pieces.  

The Spotlight Exhibition features the work of the Lenawee Council for the Visual Arts best artists as selected by last years Box Show Juror, Duane Bastian.  The Spotlight artists are Robin Dluzen, Kristin Haddox, and Juliana Clenendin.  

The Gala Fundraiser is something we've been working on for about a year.  It's an event being organized by member, Kris Schmidt, that will help raise money to support LCVA programs.  The street in front of the LCVA Gallery at 112 W. Maumee will be closed off and a tent will be set up to hold for a very special activity.  Several local artists will begin a painting from scratch at 12:30 pm.  We are calling them "Blank Canvas Artists" and they are....Duane Bastian, Annie Howard, Dottie Huls, Kimberly Meyers-Pinkel, Cathie Royer, Jill Shaffer, Tom Thiery, and Carlos Tobar.  The public is welcome to come and watch these amazing artists at work.  Tickets will be sold (10 for $10) and you can have a chance to win one of the paintings by placing your tickets in jars next to each artist.  Names will be drawn from the jars at 7:30 pm.

At 6:00 pm the Gallery doors will be closed for a private party.  Tickets are available in advance for $25 per person.  Formal attire is required.  Here you will get a chance to meet the Spotlight artists and Blank Canvas artists and mingle with some of the best artists in Lenawee County.  

On Monday, May 12th at 8:40 am please tune in to WABJ Radio at 1490 AM because Vice President, Janet Graham and several Blank Canvas artists will be interviewed on air for approximately 15 minutes to talk about the event.

Sponsors for the Spotlight Gala include:  Doug and Mary Kapnick, John and Lisa Benzing, Bob and Muriel Bell, David and Shelley Hickman, Kris and Emory Schmidt, Allan and Julie Brittain, Jeff and Jill Adams, David and Pat Cooper, Mike and Michelle Malarney, Tom Bolldt and Jane Castle, and anonymous

Jill and Marjorie at Pentamere Winery

Subject: Art Reception for Jill Shaffer and Marjorie Castle
Date: Sunday, May 4th, 2008
Time: 1-4 pm
Location: Pentamere Winery, Tecumseh, MI

Pentamere Winery
131 E. Chicago Blvd
517-423-9000

Please stop by and show your support for two very talented and hard working LCVA members.

The New Work Show 2008

The LCVA presents The New Work Show.  Works by LCVA members.

April 10 - May 10, 2008

Reception with the artists Friday, May 9th, 5-8pm.

Gallery hours:

Thursday, 4-8pm

Friday, 10-12 & 4-8pm

Saturday, 12-4pm

What is Art?

Hilarious video clip...check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDo_vs3Aip4

Tecumseh Art Walk

Linocut by Gregorio Perez

Stop by Tecumseh this Friday night for the first ever "Tecumseh Art Walk" (April 18th, 7-9 PM).  Eleven businesses are hosting artists and will be providing Hors D' Oeuvres and refreshments.  The Art Walk is the kick off event to Tecumseh's Women's Weekend.  Businesses include The Boulevard Market, The Wild Iris, The Daily Grind B&B, Pentamere Winery, Evans Street Restaurant, The Yarn Basket, The British Pantry, Great Ideas and That Used Book Store among others.  Maps will be available at participating businesses.

Participating LCVA artists include Pat Deere, Kimberly Myers-Pinkel, Cornelia Wende, Lad Strayer, Pi Benio, Christine Marsh, Holly Holladay, Janet Graham, Gerry Church, Linda Navarro, Connie Nesbary, Matthew Nesbary and Gregorio Perez.

2008 Circle of Art

For the past three years a handful of LCVA members have donated artwork to the Circle of Art auction at the Saline Picture Frame Company.  Proceeds from the auction benefit the Food Gatherers Organization.  For more information about this event click here.  

The final auction is held at the Saline Picture Frame Company on May 18th.  

New Work Show and Tecumseh Art Walk

The New Work Show is right around the corner.  Here are some important dates.

Drop Off dates:

Monday, April 7th

Tuesday, April 8th

Install date:

Tuesday, April 8th, 4-8pm

Hope Center Workshop:

Wednesday, April 9th

Special Note to those participating in the Tecumseh Art Walk on April 18th:  We will be re-installing the New Work Show to accommodate all the Tecumseh work on Thursday, April 24th, 4-8pm.  So if you are participating in the Tecumseh Art Walk contact Gregg Perez for a drop off time at gandkperez@tc3net.com .  

Closing Reception:

Friday, May 9th, 5-8pm

Refreshments and hors d' oeuvres will be provided.

Tecumseh Art Walk:

LCVA Artists are displaying their work in a first ever Tecumseh Art Walk on April 18, 2008.  Tecumseh merchants are providing maps for the public to walk and see Tecumseh and its artists.  Here is a list of LCVA artists and where they will be.

The Wild Iris:  Christine Marsh

The Boulevard Market:  Kimberly Myers-Pinkel, Cornelia Wende, Lad Strayer and Pi Benio.

Pentamere Winery:  Connie Nesbary, Matthew Nesbary

Yarn Basket:  Gerry Church

Daily Grind II:  Linda Navarro, Janet Graham and Holly Holladay

That Used Book Store:  Gregg Perez

Great Ideas: Pat Deere

 

Geocaching Mystery

Lenawee County High School Art Exhibition

Artist:  Jenna Long

Sand Creek High School

Teacher:  Janye Jassens-Beland

Medium:  Acrylic

Lenawee County High School Art Exhibition

Sunday, March 9th - Saturday, April 5th, 2008

LCVA Gallery

112 W Maumee Street

Adrian, MI 49221

Sponsored by the Stubnitz Foundation

Gallery Hours:

Thursday, 4-8pm

Friday, 10-2pm

Friday, 4-8pm

Saturday, noon - 4 pm

Hidden Lake Gardens Show

Hidden Lake Gardens Exhibition

at Hidden Lake Gardens

Desert Reception, March 15th, 1-3 pm

March 15th is a free admission day and the beginning of the Spring Flower Show.

Hidden Lake Gardens

6214 West Monroe Road (M-50)

Tipton, MI

 517-431-2060

Celia at Croswell

The work of Celia McWilliams of Adrian will be on display at the Croswell Opera House, now until February 29, 2008.  Croswell hours are 9 am -5 pm as well as during intermission of Croswell performances.  Celia is a member of the LCVA and Toledo Art Club.  Her inspiration comes from places travelled.  Vibrant colors and textures are also a strong influence in her work.  Celia's bio will appear in Cambridge Who's Who 2008.

Freeman at Flatlanders

Ritual Vessels:  Form Follows Feeling

New Work by James Freeman

February 20 - March 30, 2008

Reception with Artist:  February 24, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Flatlanders Gallery

11993 E US Highway 223

Blissfield, MI 49228

www.jamesfreemanstudio.com 

www.flatlandersculpture.com

Hidden Lake Exhibition Approaching

The Hidden Lake Gardens Exhibition is fast approaching. The LCVA is looking for nature inspired art to be displayed at the Hidden Lake Gardens Visitor Center from February 22nd through April 6th. A desert reception will be held on March 15th, 1-3 pm where the public is welcome to come and visit with the artists. On March 15th all visitors are FREE.  If you are an LCVA member and you are interested in displaying your work please contact Janet Graham by January 23rd. Her email address is grahams4@tc3net.com . If you would like more information on becoming an LCVA member click here.

The Candlelight Show

The LCVA and The Image Gallery have teamed up for a new exhibition titled "The Candlelight Show".

Candlelight artists include:

Janet Dant Graham

Gerry Church

Gregorio Perez

Dates:  January 15 - February 15, 2008

Location:  The Image Gallery, 126 South Main St., Adrian, MI

Hours:  9:30-5:30 M-F, 9:30-1 Sat

Artists Reception:  Friday, January 18th, 6-8pm

Bathroom Renovation

FINALLY!!!!

Myself and Chris Graham are meeting at the gallery on Tuesday, January 15th at 5:30 pm to run a water line to the bathroom sink.  If you would like to help out please stop by.  Here is a list of things that needs to be done if you want to help.

1.  The back closet needs to be cleaned out completely.  Stuff either needs to go to the basement or thrown away.  If you can do this before the 15th our work will go quicker.

2.  The front closet needs to be cleaned out completely.  I have been tearing out some drywall and have made a mess of it.  When the drywall is patched and painted we'll move the stuff back.  It can be relocated to the gallery floor since we have no exhibits in January.

3.  The walls in the gallery could use some serious sanding...not hand sanding....power sanding.  If you're interested and have a power sander then please go for it...I have one if you want to borrow it.

4.  There are two areas in the front closet that need drywall replaced....small patches approximately 14x24.  If you have any spare drywall, tape and mud we need some.  But, this must wait until after we install the water lines.

5.  When all the drywall is patched we'll need somebody to paint.  Got any spare white paint at home sitting on a shelf?  We need some.

6.  Janet will be repainting and putting in a new tile floor in the bathroom after the water lines are installed.  If you're interested in helping her with that please let her know.  grahams4@tc3net.com

7.  We wont get everything done in one night.  I'll be in and out of there a few times next week.  If you want to go on your own time.....let me or Janet know and well give you the door combination.