EGGstravaganza

Our April show is one of the most unique ever. Local photographers, Mark and Cathy Pemberton have spent the last year studying and photographing eggs. According to Mark “Eggs hold a mystical place in the psyche of most cultures and we wanted to explore this simple but interesting subject. Many cultures have origin stories that involve the egg. Our photographs are a study of shape, form, shadow, light and texture. We have also included a series of “whimsical” photos, just for fun.”

“What makes this show even more exciting is that we will also be exhibiting, for the first time anywhere, the egg art of Shirley Pemberton. We have twenty of her pieces displayed in two glass cases. For 20 years my mother created the most exquisite art works from real eggs. Using everything from a robin’s egg to an ostrich egg she fabricated works of art to rival the famous Faberge eggs of 19th century Russia. Today she is 83 years old and no longer able to continue her creative endeavors. This show is a tribute to her years of work.”

The show runs from April 3^rd to April 27^th.  A public opening reception will be held on April 6^th from 2 to 5 pm. 

MIX IT UP IN MARCH

"What's good about March? Well for one thing it keeps February and April Apart."
Walt Kelly

I know something else good about March...our MIX IT UP IN MARCH show for mixed media artists. Over 12 artists are showing their works here at the aRt Cottage and it looks wonderful. Over 75 people attended our opening reception last Saturday. While the weather was a little cool and overcast the spirits were high and we had a wonderful time.

Watch the short slideshow below and then come by for a visit to see the real stuff!

FRO

TURN THE SOUND UP!

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.