The New Work Exhibition is one of my favorite shows. Like most people we've been couped up in our warm houses trying to stay out of the bitter cold. It's a good time for many of our members to create work due to the lack of other responsibilities like mowing the lawn, tending the garden, etc, etc. The exhibition is what the name states..."new work". You will find 2d and 3d work. We typically exhibit a wide variety of mediums. The New Work Exhibition begins Thursday, March 1st. We will have an artists reception on Friday, March 2nd, 5-8pm. The public is welcome so please bring your friends and family. There is no cost for admission. The LCVA Gallery is located at 112 W. Maumee St. in downtown Adrian, MI. For more information on drop off times, installation, or gallery sitting please click on the Gallery Sitting Schedule link or contact Bethany Camarati at bcamarati@adrian.edu .
Gallery hours are...
Thursdays, 4-8 pm
Fridays, 10-2 pm
Fridays, 4-8 pm
Saturdays, noon-4 pm
Friday, February 23, 2007
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
February 07 Update
Since our board meeting was cancelled due to the blizzard...here is a summary of some of the things that are going on with the LCVA.
1. The New Work Exhibition starts March 1. Check out the Gallery Sitting Schedule for important drop off and installation dates.
2. We have a new Gallery Director Intern and her name is Bethany Camarati. She is a senior at Adrian College. Her first task is to collect artist statements from exhibiting artists before the New Work Show.
3. Approximately 24 LCVA artists participated in the Youth Art Program Feb 3rd and Feb 10th. If you are an LCVA exhibiting artist and did not participate in the Youth Art Program but would still like to participate in the Artists of All Ages Exhibition in June please contact Pi or myself.
4. We're still moving forward with our goal to move the LCVA Gallery into the Bank of Lenawee. We'll have an update on this in March.
5. We want to remind everyone that your annual membership covers your entry fee for Lenawee Live this summer.
6. The LCVA is planning a Figurative Study group to be held at Adrian College. Email me if you're interested in joining the group. Tentative cost is $10 per person per night which pays for model and travel expenses. We're still working on the day. It will run from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. We hope to start some time in March.
7. Pending final approval from the Board we're still moving forward with a grant request for a community building mural project, facilitated by the nationally recognized muralist team AVEC (Arts Vitally Enrich Community). The LCVA proposes a collaborative 3-day session of mural making Sept 14-16, 2007, bringing together the Adrian College Department of Art, Visual Arts Educators from Lenawee (VAEL), and the Adrian Training School (ATS). The completed murals will tour five community sites (Adrian Public Library, Croswell Opera House, YMCA of Lenawee, Hope Communtiy Center, and Adrian College's Student Center) further expanding community involvement.
8. Miscellaneous Stuff: Has anyone seen the PBS documentary, "Two Toledos"? Check your local listings for the next time it airs. It's a documentary of artists from sister cities Toledo, OH and Toledo Spain.
1. The New Work Exhibition starts March 1. Check out the Gallery Sitting Schedule for important drop off and installation dates.
2. We have a new Gallery Director Intern and her name is Bethany Camarati. She is a senior at Adrian College. Her first task is to collect artist statements from exhibiting artists before the New Work Show.
3. Approximately 24 LCVA artists participated in the Youth Art Program Feb 3rd and Feb 10th. If you are an LCVA exhibiting artist and did not participate in the Youth Art Program but would still like to participate in the Artists of All Ages Exhibition in June please contact Pi or myself.
4. We're still moving forward with our goal to move the LCVA Gallery into the Bank of Lenawee. We'll have an update on this in March.
5. We want to remind everyone that your annual membership covers your entry fee for Lenawee Live this summer.
6. The LCVA is planning a Figurative Study group to be held at Adrian College. Email me if you're interested in joining the group. Tentative cost is $10 per person per night which pays for model and travel expenses. We're still working on the day. It will run from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. We hope to start some time in March.
7. Pending final approval from the Board we're still moving forward with a grant request for a community building mural project, facilitated by the nationally recognized muralist team AVEC (Arts Vitally Enrich Community). The LCVA proposes a collaborative 3-day session of mural making Sept 14-16, 2007, bringing together the Adrian College Department of Art, Visual Arts Educators from Lenawee (VAEL), and the Adrian Training School (ATS). The completed murals will tour five community sites (Adrian Public Library, Croswell Opera House, YMCA of Lenawee, Hope Communtiy Center, and Adrian College's Student Center) further expanding community involvement.
8. Miscellaneous Stuff: Has anyone seen the PBS documentary, "Two Toledos"? Check your local listings for the next time it airs. It's a documentary of artists from sister cities Toledo, OH and Toledo Spain.
Saturday, February 03, 2007
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Lenawee Artists of All Ages Concept
A few members came up with the idea two years ago. The idea was to have a show featuring members artwork and artwork of their children. It was then rightly modified to members artwork and any childs artwork. The first show in 2006 was good, but this year we want to make it better. Our goal is to really highlight the experience of the two age groups working together. The working relationship between the two age groups sparked the interest of the Stephen L. Hickman Family. And, it was this relationship concept that motivated them to sponsor the exhibition.
Part one of this idea calls for volunteers. We have some but we need more ASAP. We need volunteers to help instruct children who are enrolled in the Adrian College/YMCA Youth Art Program for one day only (Feb 3rd or Feb 10th). For volunteer information click here.
The childrens work created during your one day workshop will be matted and framed for display during the Lenawee Artists of All Ages Exhibition, June 21 - July 21.
Part two of this idea will require you to create one or more pieces of art in response to the childrens work. And, that's all there is to it. We'll take it from there.
Part one of this idea calls for volunteers. We have some but we need more ASAP. We need volunteers to help instruct children who are enrolled in the Adrian College/YMCA Youth Art Program for one day only (Feb 3rd or Feb 10th). For volunteer information click here.
The childrens work created during your one day workshop will be matted and framed for display during the Lenawee Artists of All Ages Exhibition, June 21 - July 21.
Part two of this idea will require you to create one or more pieces of art in response to the childrens work. And, that's all there is to it. We'll take it from there.
Monday, January 15, 2007
LCVA Volunteer Info for Youth Art Program
Information for Lenawee All Artists One-on-One Activity
1. You have or will select either Saturday Feb 3 or Sat Feb 10. It will take place from 9:30- noon. Right now we have more people on the 3rd if it doesn’t matter to you.
2. Bring most of your own supplies and tools but if you need basic stuff or large equipment like an extension cord, easel, paper towels, bandsaw, a vice, etc let me know so I can make sure to have it on hand for you or make sure it is working correctly. If you could let me know a week in advance that would be great. Call me at (517)263-9548, 264-3901 or email pbenio@adrian.edu
3. Plan on being at the Art and Design Dept, top floor, Mahan Hall, Adrian College campus with enough time to get situated and set up. You will be in a studio that is most conducive to your activity. Pi will be there at 8am both mornings, so come between 8 and 9am.
4. You will show the child, who could be between 1st and 8th grade, how to work in your particular media and technique and help them to produce at the very least one piece. Of the works that they produce, you will keep what you think are the 1 or 2 best. These will become the works that you will use as inspirations for a work you will create for the exhibition at the LCVA Gallery June21-July 21, (work due the week prior). Both your work and the child’s will be presented together in the gallery. If you think your project is best for a particular age group let me know asap. Also, if you could leave work that needs to be matted with us that day, I will get it matted within the next week and leave it at the LCVA Gallery for you to pick up so you have plenty of time to use it as your muse. Just remember that it is the work that will be displayed and you will need to bring it when you bring your work.
For those members asking others to participate, questions to ask:
1. date
2. media (we are trying to get a range and already have two of each of these media: monoprints, metal, clay)
3. best age
4. what basic stuff can be supplied for you (see #2)
5. get the above info to Pi ASAP!
1. You have or will select either Saturday Feb 3 or Sat Feb 10. It will take place from 9:30- noon. Right now we have more people on the 3rd if it doesn’t matter to you.
2. Bring most of your own supplies and tools but if you need basic stuff or large equipment like an extension cord, easel, paper towels, bandsaw, a vice, etc let me know so I can make sure to have it on hand for you or make sure it is working correctly. If you could let me know a week in advance that would be great. Call me at (517)263-9548, 264-3901 or email pbenio@adrian.edu
3. Plan on being at the Art and Design Dept, top floor, Mahan Hall, Adrian College campus with enough time to get situated and set up. You will be in a studio that is most conducive to your activity. Pi will be there at 8am both mornings, so come between 8 and 9am.
4. You will show the child, who could be between 1st and 8th grade, how to work in your particular media and technique and help them to produce at the very least one piece. Of the works that they produce, you will keep what you think are the 1 or 2 best. These will become the works that you will use as inspirations for a work you will create for the exhibition at the LCVA Gallery June21-July 21, (work due the week prior). Both your work and the child’s will be presented together in the gallery. If you think your project is best for a particular age group let me know asap. Also, if you could leave work that needs to be matted with us that day, I will get it matted within the next week and leave it at the LCVA Gallery for you to pick up so you have plenty of time to use it as your muse. Just remember that it is the work that will be displayed and you will need to bring it when you bring your work.
For those members asking others to participate, questions to ask:
1. date
2. media (we are trying to get a range and already have two of each of these media: monoprints, metal, clay)
3. best age
4. what basic stuff can be supplied for you (see #2)
5. get the above info to Pi ASAP!
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Youth Art Program
Attention LCVA artists! Many of you showed interest in working with children in the Adrian College/YMCA Youth Art Program. We need you to contact Pi Benio. We need LCVA artists to choose a day to work with the Youth Art Program kids. Pi will ask what medium you would like to teach the kids. You can choose either February 3rd or February 10th and the time will be from 9:30 am to noon. If you know of any children who might be interested in this program please stop by the LCVA gallery for a registration form. Work produced from these workshops will be displayed at the LCVA Gallery this summer in the "Artists of All Ages Exhibition". For more information about the program please call Jean Lash, Coordinator of Art Education, Adrian College at 517-270-2745.
The LCVA's interest in working with kids is what sparked a generous donation from the Stephen L. Hickman Family Foundation to sponsor the "Lenawee Artists of All Ages Exhibition", June 21 - July 21, 2007. Please contact Pi as soon as possible to help us coordinate these workshops. pbenio@adrian.edu
Sunday, December 03, 2006
Agenda for December Board Meeting
1. Moving the gallery to the Bank of Lenawee
2. Possible fundraiser concert (Jennifer Melms and Cornelia Wende)
3. Adrian Middle School Exhibition (upcoming exhibition)
4. Lenawee Live 2007
5. LCVA Intern
6. Spotlight Exhibition
7. Youth Art Program
8. Financial Report
9. Miscellaneous
If you would like to add anything please email me at gandkperez@tc3net.com
2. Possible fundraiser concert (Jennifer Melms and Cornelia Wende)
3. Adrian Middle School Exhibition (upcoming exhibition)
4. Lenawee Live 2007
5. LCVA Intern
6. Spotlight Exhibition
7. Youth Art Program
8. Financial Report
9. Miscellaneous
If you would like to add anything please email me at gandkperez@tc3net.com
Saturday, November 18, 2006
LCVA Holiday Salon Art Show & Sale 2006
November 16 - December 23, 2006Reception - Friday, December 1, 4-8 pm, Tea Party reception before the Croswell's Beauty & the Beast Show.
Winterfest Activities - Saturday, December 2,
12 - 12:45 pm, "How They Celebrate" - learn about Christmas and winter festivals in other parts of the world.
1-3 pm, Children's Activity: Families make holiday ornaments reflecting symbols and colors of festival traditions.
The Holiday Salon Show and Sale is sponsored by Boldt and Maloy PC.
Note: We are still accepting work for this show. All work is for sale and can be taken at the time of purchase. So if you have extra work please feel free to bring it to the gallery.
Gallery Sitting- If you are interested in gallery sitting please see the Gallery Sitting Schedule.
Future Shows- For future shows in 2007 please see 2007 Show Calender.
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
REcycle Show
Currently at the LCVA ‘Downtown’ Gallery...
Recycled/Found Media Exhibition
October 1 - November 5
Come discover what is being done with recycled materials in contemporary art by local artists!
Dewey Blocksma
Valerie Mann
Tobin Ost
Teresa Peterson
Mike Richison
112 W. Maumee St., Adrian, MI
517-265-4403
Regular Gallery Hours
Thursday 4pm-8pm
Friday 10am-2pm & 4-8pm
Saturday 12pm-4pm
November 4th, 5 - 7 pm artists' talk
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