Artists Wanted -- Bound 2B Round

Call for Artists!

 

Yellow Springs Village Artisans is pleased to announce its fall community show, “Bound 2B Round.”  Artists are invited to create and display two- or-three dimensional art that is round or has a round theme.

            Pieces should be at or below a 20-inch diameter or 16 x 20-inch rectangle, and the entry fee for the first piece is only $10.00, with additional pieces only $5.00. Artists may ask whatever price they wish for their works, and Village Artisans will retain only a 15% commission if the work is sold through this show.

            The deadline for submitting artwork and application is September 25 at Village Artisans. The show will hang during the month of October.  A reception for participating artists and the community (with round refreshments!) will be held on Art Stroll night, Friday, October 18, 2013, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. More information and applications are available at Village Artisans, 100 Corry St. or download here.

Congratulations Pam!

Pam's  quilt "Cosmic Connectivity" is in the Ohio Designer Craftsman's "Best of 2013" show. The traveling exhibit will be at the following locations: 

Ohio Craft Museum 

1665 W Fifth Ave., Columbus, Ohio 

May 5-June 23

Opening reception: Sun., May 5, 1-4 pm 

Southern Ohio Museum

825 Gallia St., Portsmouth, Ohio

July 12-September 20

 

Springfield Museum of Art

107 Cliff Park Rd. Springfield, Ohio October 5-December 15

YS-opoly

 The Village of Yellow Springs is creating a one of a kind Monopoly game personalized to highlight the unique businesses and events in our community.   Check out how Village Artisans is featured.

Oh, and the center of the board was designed by our very own artisan, Kathy Moulton.  Soon you'll be able to buy a copy of YS-opoly at stores throughout the village. 

Awesome in the Middle

Village Artisans proudly presents, Awesome in the Middle, an art show featuring the work of McKinney 8th grade students. Please come by the gallery at 100 Corey Street between March 1- March 28 during normal business hours and discover why Yellow Springs Schools graduate the finest artists around.  An opening celebration will take place March 15 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.  Snacks and drinks will be provided and donations for our classroom iPad will be most appreciated.  See you then!

Februrary 2013 - More Wonderfulness

We know the weather during the month of February is always a little unpredictable, so you may or may not have had a chance to make it in to see Ann Bain's exhibit "Wonderfulness."  It's not too late if you haven't made it yet.  The show is in it's final days, but here are a few images from the show.

Our Miss Ann is so creative.  Don't you just love the unique Title "Cards" she made for each of her works?  How does one do calligraphy on  a feather?

  

Ann's show will be up until the 27th. 

Please try to stop by before then and see the Wonderfulness for yourself.

February 2013 - "Wonderfulness"

The Village Artisans Cooperative is hosting an exhibit by member and artist/calligrapher, Ann Bain, throughout the month of February. Ann’s exhibit, “Worldfulness,” is a celebration of the artful use of words.

 “As an artist/calligrapher,” says Ann, “I am interested in the meanings that drive the words, as well as the clothes they wear.  Color, form, historical associations and even whimsy come into play in my art.  I enjoy promoting individual, personal expression as opposed to the limits of technology.  One size, or shape does not necessarily fit all.” Most of the February exhibit will be new work full of saturated color, which, Ann adds, “is nice to see in the bleak midwinter.”

            A reception for Ann will be held at the Village Artisans on Friday, February 15, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Meet Sara Gray

I began creating stained glass pieces when my daughter was only a few years old (maybe 9-10 years ago). A friend’s wife called and asked if I wanted to take a stained glass class with her at the Rosewood Arts Centre in Kettering. We took a foil stained glass class one day a week for a few weeks. I really enjoyed the process of construction and the different colors of glass and creative aspect of pattern design.

Since I work full time, stained glass has allowed me to find a creative break from work and escape realty. I am inspired through everyday objects, shapes and colors. Often I find shapes or patterns that I can modify into a stained glass pattern; sometimes I can spend hours trying to decide what colors I should use because of the endless options of color choices.

                             

Originally I started making stained glass pieces for myself and family to enjoy. Eventually friends started seeing what I was doing and asked if I could make them something. I never really envisioned myself selling or having the option to sell in a store.

A few years ago, in a magazine, I saw a creative idea of using stained glass to make small panels that hold air plants (Tillandsia). Since air plants require no dirt to grow, they can sit in a wire basket attached to the panels and only need a spray of water every few weeks (depending on how much sun the plants gets). In addition to the panels, my husband and I cut glass bottles and then take the neck of the bottle and turn it upside down to make hanging vases which can hold air plants. Solder, wire and beads can be added to customize each piece. I primarily made these panels and vases for a show that I exhibited in during October so that people could purchase them for the Holidays. Once these plants are gone, I will go back to making designs that do not have living plants.

Where I see my stained glass going in the future – I am just happy to see and hear about people who have my work or are getting a piece for the first time, and the joy it may bring them, or a friend they are giving it to. If people continue to tell me the happiness it brings them or someone they love, then that is priceless. I will continue to make what I love to do and know it is appreciated.

I find myself being attracted to anything made out of glass with color. I love Chihuly. His play on color and design is fabulous. Glass blowers, glass bead makers and artists that fuse glass fascinate me. I’d love to try different types of techniques using glass. I guess I just need to find the time.

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