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Art Alliance Spring Art Classes begin the week of March 15!
Online Zo0m classes include: Drawing with Inks, Acrylics II, Reduction Linocut and Watercolor
In person (with COVID precautions) are: Open Studio, Stained Glass
-- Sign up online today! https://reg137.imperisoft.com/ArtAlliance/Search/Registration.aspx
Call for Entries! -- it’s the Art Alliance annual }figure{ative Show 2021! Visit the AA website for more details and to enter today! https://artallianceofcentralpa.org
Call for Entries for the Art Alliance }figure{ative Show 2021! due to the Art Alliance Office by Wed Feb 24 by noon! Click here for more information: Visit our website for details and a link to the PDF entry form https://artallianceofcentralpa.org
The Art Alliance Abstraction Show 2020 is up! You can visit in person this THU or FRI from 11–3pm, or SAT 11–5pm by signing up during hour increments at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DA4A62AA7FB6-visit
All COVID-19 precautions are being taken -- mask-wearing is required. Limited to 10 people per hour.
The SQUARE Show is up! now thru Oct 23 buy awesome 6"x6" square arworks to benefit the Art Alliance. All SQUARES created and donated by friends of the Art Alliance (THANK YOU!!!). Each square is just $25!
Visit The SQUARE Show, here:
https://the-art-alliance-square-show.myshopify.com/
(or on Insta, check the link in our profile)
Art, as the window to our souls, is so essential, especially when circumstances are difficult like they are now. And community arts organizations play a fundamental role in facilitating ways to bring this amazing form of self-expression to everyone regardless of age or circumstance.
Please support the Art Alliance and help us to continue our critical mission of supporting the visual arts in our community.
And THANK YOU!!
Love small art? Love your community arts organizations? Visit our SQUARE SHOW website after 6pm tonight, October 5, and find some wonderful 6"x6" artwork for sale!
https://the-art-alliance-square-show.myshopify.com/
Created by friends of the Art Alliance for this SQUARE SHOW, this wonderful art may be small but it is mighty! Not only do you get awesome art to hang on your walls which helps to feed your soul, your support also greatly helps the Art Alliance during this tough time.
Visit our shop website after 6pm today, October 5, and enjoy some art! https://the-art-alliance-square-show.myshopify.com/
The SQUARE SHOW is coming to you virtually this year!( link in profile) Join us for a PREVIEW this weekend, from 10am, Oct 2, until 8pm, Oct 4.
Then Monday, October 5 after 6pm visit the website (link on our website or see below) for the GRAND OPENING where you can BUY this awesome 6"x6" artwork online for just $25!
All artwork is created by friends of the Art Alliance to benefit this beloved community arts organization.
Please share widely!
Here is the link to the online shop https://the-art-alliance-square-show.myshopify.com/ or find the link on our website at https://artallianceofcentralpa.org
You have until 8pm tonight (Sun, Oct 4) to PREVIEW the art in our SQUARE show ONLINE ... Find all the ones you like and then come back
MONDAY, OCT 5th after 6pm to BUY that art!
This is the Art Alliance of Central PA's annual fundraiser and we really really really appreciate your support!!
Visit the SQUARE SHOW online WEBSITE: https://the-art-alliance-square-show.myshopify.com/
An opportunity to show you work at The Rivet! They are having a safe Winter Marketplace this winter! Click the link to find out more and apply today: https://therivet.org/vendors/?fbclid=IwAR2smj4cx3Ss6UehtMGMJAymsEWqpC_nbrLsH9NHQj4Mnvs-oePxLz6tZNg
The Winter Market -A fine art, fine crafts, and artisan pop-up market – About: Friday, November 13, 3 PM – 7 PMSaturday, November 14, 10 AM – 4 PM 1224 N Atherton St. State College PA 16803. This event will occur, rain or shine. This event will be hosted by The Rivet, the non-profit adul...
The SQUARE SHOW is coming to you virtually this year! Join us for a PREVIEW this weekend, from 10am, Oct 2, until 8pm, Oct 4.
The visit the show website on Monday, Oct 5, at 6pm, for the GRAND OPENING where you can BUY this awesome 6"x6" artwork online for just $25!
All artwork is created by friends of the Art Alliance to benefit this beloved community arts organization.
Visit our website for a link to the show!
The SQUARE SHOW is coming to you virtually this year! Join us for a PREVIEW this weekend, from 10am, Oct 2, until 8pm, Oct 4.
Then log in Monday for the GRAND OPENING where you can BUY this awesome 6"x6" artwork online for just $25!
All artwork is created by friends of the Art Alliance to benefit this beloved community arts organization.
Here is the link to the online shop https://the-art-alliance-square-show.myshopify.com/ or find the link on our website at https://artallianceofcentralpa.org
Gallery Update:
Dear Members and Friends of the Art Alliance,
Recently our Board of Directors made the difficult decision to not renew the lease on our Gallery Downtown. We had sincerely hoped to find a path to use the space in a manner that would meet the expenses while supporting our organization’s needs. Now with COVID-19 concerns/restrictions we face months of expenses without any income. Since it is impossible to tell when these restrictions will be lifted we didn’t think it prudent to be renting a space we could not use and continuing to add to our deficit.
We are working on a plan to continue having exhibitions in our Art Center in Lemont that will be safe for everyone. Recommendations from the PA. Department of Health at the time of a show will determine whether it is a virtual/online-viewing only show or if we can permit a certain number of visitors at one time for in-person viewing.
The next scheduled exhibition is the Abstraction Show, November 13-22. We will continue our Outreach Shows as businesses reopen. We will also be exploring other venues for exhibitions. An important part of our mission is to provide opportunities for our member artists to exhibit their art, and we will be working hard to make sure that continues to happen. We will also be moving our third annual 6x6 fundraiser, “Square,” to a virtual viewing/sales platform in October.
We are proud of all the shows we did in the three years we had the Gallery Downtown and thank all the artists, show chairmen, sitters, and other volunteers for sharing their talent and time with us. A special thanks to our Rent Angels, exhibition sponsors and the Borough of State College who helped us make it all possible.
Sincerely,
Linda Hale , Board President
Marie Doll, Executive Director
Also don’t miss this unique opportunity!! On Sunday at the Gallery a special exhibition / installation / participatory performance by artist Stephen Zimmer! 6-10pm
’Surveillance Scape’ is a collaborative and socially-distance-friendly exhibition in which community members are able to schedule appointments to build their own work of architecture using 32 lightweight, interlocking plywood triangles. Each “appointment” yields an illusion of privacy and intimacy between visitors and the interactive arwork, but is recorded through a centrally-located CCTV camera and then exhibited remotely in Hong Kong. The video feed of the CCTV camera is also projected live onto the walls of the gallery, creating the visual effect of a “room of mirrors.” The project is underwritten by the Hong Kong Design Trust.”
The installation will be open from 6 pm to 10 pm on Sunday 8/30. Community members are meant to sign up for a time to view it, because the installation is meant to be experienced privately as individuals or small groups (which works great in this climate of social distancing).
Sign up link in profile!!
Last week to see Mary Vollero’s show “12 Trees Plus...”
Open Sunday, 12-3pm — Please observe social distancing and wear a mask.
Other hours by appointment:
[email protected].
See show online at
http://maryvollero.com
Check out Mary Vollero’s show at the gallery in August -- view through the windows any time AND open to the public on Sundays from 12–3pm! Hosted by the artist.
Social distancing and masks of course. Thank you.
Downtown State College
"12 Trees, Plus..." an art exhibit by Mary Vollero. up in August at the Art Alliance Gallery Downtown
Open every Sunday in August, 12–3pm
Please observe social distancing and wear a mask.
Other hours by appointment:
[email protected]
See show online at:
http://maryvollero.com
Happening this month at the Art Alliance Gallery Downtown "12 Trees, Plus..." an exhibit by Mary Vollero
In-person and social distancing:
Every Sunday in August, Noon-3:00.
Other hours by appointment: [email protected]
Online exhibit: http://maryvollero.com
12 Trees, Plus... an exhibit by Mary Vollero at the Art Alliance Downtown Gallery, MLK Plaza, Fraser Street, State College PA Open every Sunday in August, 2020, Noon-3:00. other hours by appointment: [email protected] * All images also available as prints. * Prices negotiable and monthly payme...
#21 GRANDDAD’S SHED II by LINDA HALE, $200. Made of:hinge, wire, found parts of old tools.
Linda writes: "Repurposing found objects that were once of value for everyday work/chores and saved “just in case.”"
Part of our Recycled Show, Rings & Things up now at the gallery (peek in the windows!) and online: https://artallianceofcentralpa.org/the-recycled-show-2020-rings-things-virtual-gallery/
Check it out and be sure to vote for your favorite for the People’s Choice Award!
21 GRANDDAD’S SHED II by LINDA HALE, $200. Made of:hinge, wire, found parts of old tools.
Linda writes: "Repurposing found objects that were once of value for everyday work/chores and saved “just in case.”"
Part of our Recycled Show, Rings & Things up now at the gallery (peek in the windows!) and online: https://artallianceofcentralpa.org/the-recycled-show-2020-rings-things-virtual-gallery/
Check it out and be sure to vote for your favorite for the People’s Choice Award!
#14 TAP, TAP, TAP by JACKIE THOMAS, $334. Made of: multimedia Fibers: coiling & twining; recycled materials: armature of metal plant stand, marble candle holder, “tap-bell”, tech cables & connectors, strips cut from old denim shirt, knit t-shirt stuffing, T-pins, upholstery trims; new: waxed linen, yarn, metal drain covers.
Jackie writes: "I asked my husband if I could have the bell I had given him to ring when he needed help after he fell and broke his leg and arm about ten years ago. The bell is the centerpiece of the sculpture and may be tapped to make it ring…………"
Find this and more at our Recycled Show, Rings & Things, up now at the gallery (through the windows) and online! https://artallianceofcentralpa.org/the-recycled-show-2020-rings-things-virtual-gallery/
10 GATHERING EVIDENCE by SUE UHLIG, NFS.
Made of: found objects, used packaging, thread.
Sue writes: "I use packaging material and found objects to construct a narrative of hope, struggle, and fortitude. The show’s theme is inspirational in the design (some found objects are circles and rings) and concept (in thinking about parasites such as roundworm ringworm)."
Find this and more at our Recycled Show up now at the Gallery Downtown and ONLINE: https://artallianceofcentralpa.org/the-recycled-show-2020-rings-things-virtual-gallery/
Vote for your favorite piece for the People’s Choice Award!
#17 FULL CIRCLE by DARLENE SAYLOR, NFS. Made of: barrel hoop, water pump, misc. old washers, threshold trim, wire bits, propane bottle, broken wrist watch, dragonfly scatter pin, generator armature, exhaust manifold gaskets, 60s Chevy seat spring
11 o’clock position on the ring: Washer eyes in gasket lenses, regard the clock face disc.
Darlene writes: "Let’s hop on the dragonfly’s back, and we’ll fly with time. We travel the ring past the discs of sun at 12 noon and the moon at midnight. Green-ringed Saturn and 3 other planets speed around in their orbits as we get a bit dizzy.
At 3 o’clock we join a circle of old friends. Hands merrily joined, they pass though life with each other as their circle expands, a great gift, indeed.
6 o’clock is where a frog sits hungrily attempting to sn**ch the butterfly that has landed on its head. Each plays a part in the cycle of life, as do we ourselves. Our dragonfly zooms to escape.
Below the hungry frog, we hear a bell. The bottom edge of it is circular, but the circle has been extended into a tube that makes music with spiraling wind.
At 9 o’clock we feel the heat of the “Ring of Fire.” Whether exhilarating or frightening, it is always powerful. Our dragonfly is attracted to it, but although it is mesmerizing, we don’t want to get burned, as so many do.
In the center of spin are 2 rings, a promise of love that never ends."
Part of our Recycled Show, Rings & Things, up now at the gallery and online! https://artallianceofcentralpa.org/the-recycled-show-2020-rings-things-virtual-gallery/
#7 THINGS RIDING RINGS by GLORIA PLOSKY SCALTZ, $1300.
Made of: old beam, picture hooks, champagne corks, rusted metal garden fountain sphere, UPS bag, kitchen string, ammo shells, pallet wood, grilling gauge, candy wrappers, metal coat hangers, raffle tickets, credit card name, wooden furniture riollers, springs, Dad’s ruler.
Gloria writes: "Champagne corks, all dressed up for their big day at the amusement park. And, of course, everyone’s favorite ride would be the rings. The whole neighborhood can ride together. Some on the planes. A few on the slide. And everyone’s happy place the glow in the dark ball pit. So come join them. You can bring your skateboard!"
Find this and all the other artworks at the Recycled Show, Rings & Things, downtown in the gallery (through the windows) and online: https://artallianceofcentralpa.org/the-recycled-show-2020-rings-things-virtual-gallery/
#18 CAR PARTS #1, BALANCE by DONNA WELDON-SHAAK, $150.
Made of: car parts, fishing and household items"
Donna writes: "My goal is to make a statement with recycled materials. Imagination is the key. Title is a hint.”
Find all the artworks in the Recycled Show through the windows of the gallery and online! Be sure to vote for you favorite for The People’s Choice Award:
https://artallianceofcentralpa.org/the-recycled-show-2020-rings-things-virtual-gallery/
4 RINGERS ON MY FINGERS by STACIE BIRD, NFS.
Made of: scrap wood from old hot tub, vintage glove stretcher, bells, safety pins, hardware.
Stacie writes: "This was my second project and basically made from pieces I had been collecting for my first project. We had an extra month, so why not?"
Up now at our Recycled Show at the gallery and online - be sure to vote for your favorite piece for the People’s Choice Award!
https://artallianceofcentralpa.org/the-recycled-show-2020-rings-things-virtual-gallery/
6 MOONSHOT by JAMI JOELLE NIELSEN, NFS.
Made of: paper, plastic, acrylic on woodcut.
Jami writes: "This artwork incorporates themes of “the ring” with the raw wood’s “tree rings” representing the passage of time, and a ringed orbit around the planetary body. The plastic ring and layers of recycled paper represent science, sustainability, and is commentary on our next “moon shot”: the coming together to tackle climate change and other environmental issues."
Up now with the Recycled Show, Rings & Things, at the gallery and online -- be sure to vote for your favorite piece for the People’s Choice Award: https://artallianceofcentralpa.org/the-recycled-show-2020-rings-things-virtual-gallery/
#1 – Dotty Ford – The Timekeeper $200 - SOLD! made of: artist’s mannequin, game pieces, keys, circuit board.
Dotty writes: "I went through my boxes of objects from garage sales, thrift shops, and auctions looking for “rings and things.” The works from an antique clock intrigued me, and this piece grew out of those gears and springs and weights.
The final work inspired me to write this poem:
The Timekeeper
Who holds the keys?
Who rolls the dice?
He twirls those rings
And all the things
That hurtle us through space
Until he hoarsely whispers
“Time is up…”"
Find this and more lovely artwork in our gallery through the windows or at our online version of the show -- be sure to vote for your favorite piece!
https://artallianceofcentralpa.org/the-recycled-show-2020-rings-things-virtual-gallery/
#13 CORONA NOVENA by STACIE BIRD, NFS, made of: recycled or repurposed-scrap wood, rubber glove, bells, sequins, buttons, beads and other small items, a cigar ring, leftover resin, handmade paper, brass Indian bell bracelet, repurposed Day of the Dead lights, hardware, foam core.”
Stacie writes about the piece: "A dear artist friend of mine passed away in January 2019. Her family sorted through her belongings and set aside many, many materials for her artist friends to adopt. I was looking for inspiration and literally found a basket of musical instruments that was almost all bells. The bracelet, bells and handmade paper all came from “Chez Harriet” as well as some of the buttons and the sequins.
I had decided when the theme was announced that I wanted to try to use a rubber glove as a mold that I could fill with “things” that I had been collecting for use in this annual show. I did a practice pour which failed miserably (good thing gloves come in pairs!) so I did have to purchase new hardener so the resin would set up properly. The resin is left over from a planter box project my husband did when they were building the Scanticon 20+ years ago.
The original base I had selected for this piece was the bottom of a round jewelry box turned upside down. Since we got an extra month I decided I’d like to do a proper Mexican nicho or altar for it and headed back to my husband’s scrap wood pile.
Harriet would want to see a ring on every finger, but otherwise, she’d give it two thumbs up!"
Find this and more wonderful art on online version of the show (or peek in our gallery windows): https://artallianceofcentralpa.org/the-recycled-show-2020-rings-things-virtual-gallery/
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