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.