aRt Cottage Receives a Grant from Concord Art Association

On February 19 the Concord Art Association gave a grant of $250 to the aRt Cottage in recognition and support of its goal to be a place where “art is made and displayed by artists of all ages”.

"The grant resulted when my friend and co artist came to aRt Cottage with the other members of the Concord Art Association, of which she is the vice president.  They looked at all the galleries (rooms) and asked many questions as to the purpose of aRt Cottage.  I explained that the R in aRt Cottage symbolizes that we “R” all a part of it and it is "R" “(our)” Cottage where art is made and displayed by artists of all ages.  I also explained that I welcome donations of any art material and supplies that are no longer being used by others in order to keep class costs at a very reasonable price.  Since then we have received may donations in the form of paint, paper, collage material and more."

"Shortly after that tour I received a call from the CAA saying that the group was so impressed with the tour and our purpose that they were nominating aRt Cottage for a grant.  Here we are in February 2013 not only being presented with the $250 in grant money, but I was also asked to do a watercolor demo for which I received another $100, which was added to the aRt Cottage fund.  Life is good at aRt Cottage, where we truly R all a part of the big picture.  Thank you to the Concord Art Association."

FRO

For the Love of Art Reception

The Artists Reception for our Craft and Art Exhibit was a fabulous event. Guests arrived by the dozen and everyone was in an energized mood. The range of items on display was amazing. Crocheted, quilts, woodworking, painting, mixed media, sculpture and much, much more kept the attendees enthralled.

Pam McCauley - Watercolors

Lorrimarie Jenkins - mixed media

It is not too late to come by and see the show. It will continue until February 28^th. There are many great items for sale at very reasonable prices. Don’t miss it!

 The aRt Cottage is open:
11 am to 5 pm Tuesday - Friday 1 to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday.

Crafts Exhibit and Sale

During the month of February, the aRt Cottage will be holding its annual Crafts Exhibit and Sale. The response from the artistic community has been fantastic with a huge variety of crafts being submitted. Media include painting, fabric, mixed media, ceramics, woodworking, and much, much more. Many of the pieces are very unique. You must come down to the Cottage and see this show to believe it.

Show runs from Feb. 1 - Feb. 28

The Artists Reception will be on Sat. Feb. 2 from 2 to 5 pm.

Art of the Nude Reception

Saturday's Reception for "The Art of the Nude" turned out to be a grand affair. Continual threats of rain during the day did not dampen the spirits of art lovers who turned out by the dozen to view the new show. The range of work was astonishing. Works varied from  sketches, to abstract to realism to photographs.

The current show will continue through January 31st. Drop by the aRt Cottage and view these beautiful works. Also check out our expanding collection of cards, portfolios and other objets d'art.

Hours are:

11 to 5 Tuesday - Friday

1 to 5 Saturday and Sunday 

 

The Art of the Nude

Our new show has been hung and it looks fantastic! The Art of the Nude represents the creative output of 19 artists. This is one of our biggest shows yet.

The opening reception is this Saturday, January 5th from 2 to 5 pm. Come visit the aRt Cottage, meet the artists and enjoy these marvelous works.

 
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Bobbe Huetter, Kathryn Ikeda, Don Allen, Jackie Carroll, Elaine Burman, Sarah Gross, Pam Della, Bonnie Fry, Lynn Glenn, Pamela McCauley, Tom Tran, Jody Mattison, Judy McBride, Nancy Robinson, Keith Modenbach, Richie Wilkinson, Roswitha Kress, Robert Wahrhaftig and Doug Riggs.

Trees

aRt Cottage is pleased to announce our latest show - Trees. Nine artists will present their interpretations of this oft explored subject.A range of styles from the surreal, abstract, impressionistic to realism are included.

The opening reception will be held on Saturday, December 1st, from 2 to 5 pm. Refreshments and live music will be provided. Please come and visit the aRt Cottage, meet the artists and support the growth of the local art scene in the Concord area.

Participating Artists include:
W.L. Stover (dec.), Randy Stansberry, Mike Yashar, Mary Spain, Mary Lou Correia, Mark Pemberton, Cathy Pemberton, Wenda Pyman, Colin Hall. Music will be provided by Matthew Swartz.

Form + Function = Art

Artist's Reception

Saturday, November 3rd 

2 to 5 pm

Many endeavors are classified as a craft. Woodworking and quilt-sewing are examples of crafts. Ceramics is also usually classified as such. Crafts are so designated because they have a purpose - a function. Woodworking will yield a chair that we can sit on, quilts keep us warm and ceramic bowls and cups give us utensils with which to eat. When was the last time you did something useful with a painting? Yet sometimes when form combines with function a unique type of art is created.

The Tosch family has created a collection of beautifully functional pieces of ceramics. However, if you take the time to observe them carefully you will find unique combinations of form that transform the piece. In one case it may be an organic handle attached to a very symmetrical mug. In another it is the flowing lines of a pitcher that mimic each other and the arch of liquid that would pour from it.

Form and Function will be on display at the aRt Cottage from November 1st through the 24th. And don't miss the Reception on Saturday, November 3rd from 2 to 5 pm.