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PRESS RELEASE
JUNE 1, 2010
Currently showing at the Entree Gallery during June is “Botanicals and Animals”, an exhibit of contemporary and rustic accents for home and garden. On display at both the Reeder Bay and Coolin Bay galleries, this diverse selection of regionally-crafted work includes pottery, fountains, bird baths, framed mirrors, forged iron pieces, garden sculptures, Amish furnishings, and unique reclaimed lumber beverage coolers.
As a special 2-day exhibit on June 18-19th, from 11am-5pm, the Reeder Bay gallery will also present “Earthen Song”, highlighting the Americana-style garden benches and furnishings of “American Maids” Hanna Moreland and Mandy Matlock. The two artists, whose country roots are reflected in their country-style accents and furnishings, use and reuse found wood and other items in their designs, using something old to create something new.
“This is a ‘must-see’ show, providing a wonderful opportunity to spruce up a sunroom, patio and yard with unique pieces not readily available elsewhere,” said gallery owner Pam Martin. “Although these pieces are specially created for the yard and garden in mind, many of are perfect for bringing the outside indoors”.
The Entree Gallery, now at two locations, invites the public to view the work of over 150 regional artists. The gallery at Reeder Bay is located just 2 miles east of Nordman at 1755 Reeder Bay Rd, and can be contacted at 208 443-2001.
June hours are Sunday-Thursday 10am-4pm, and Friday-Saturday 10am to 5pm. For hours at the Coolin Bay gallery, located two doors from the Leonard Paul Store, call 208 443-2002.
Take this story, for example, about a local North Idaho artist who is completing a mural honoring Vets. How awesome is that?! Will this artist's work ever be in the Frye Gallery or the Met? No, but a whole lotta people are going to see this, get something from it and relate to it in a way that the typical gallery viewers are not. This is public art at its finest, expressive, illustrative and of the people.
Check out this link to a recent Cda Press article about Linda Fabrizius' mural at City Hall.
Last year they celebrated the anniversary of the Wizard of Oz with Ozvitational, an Oz-themed art show that had quite an array of work by many regular contributors, as well as a few that owner Sue Bradley invited especially for the show. The exhibition coincided with the Garland Street Fair, which was also Oz-themed. I missed it but heard it was quite the party. This year, Tinman will pause for a reflection in the magic looking glass of inevitable change, but will reopen with an expanded view of itself. Check out the following advance press info from Sue Bradley, owner (shown at right):
"The Ruby Slipper at 809 West Garland will be closed starting Saturday, May 29th for redecorating and refurbishing. It will reopen in early July as Tinman Too, a store whose mission is to provide the creative experience in literature and art for children. We will be moving and expanding our current children's section to include more books for babies, more read-to-me and interactive books, even more fabulous children's illustrated books, and exceptional books for early readers.
Tinman Too will also offer regular storytelling times, dress up and puppet theater, and a wide variety of art activities and classes for children. These activities will range from one-day workshops (collage, painting) and seasonal projects (Halloween pumpkin painting, birdhouses) to regular classes in different art media such as printmaking, painting and drawing. Our teachers are drawn from former Spokane Art School staff, local school district staff and area professional artists. By fall, we plan to have a different children's activity every day for a full week of learning and playing.
The Tinman Gallery will close for remodelling on Monday, June 26th and reopen for the Artist's Reception for the Alice in Wonderland Invitational on Friday, July 30th. Over 30 artists will be exhibiting including Kay O'Rourke, Harold Balazs, Dick Ibach and Mel McCuddin."
The Tinman Gallery will close for remodelling on Monday, June 26th and reopen for the Artist's Reception for the Alice in Wonderland Invitational on Friday, July 30th. Over 30 artists will be exhibiting including Kay O'Rourke, Harold Balazs, Dick Ibach and Mel McCuddin."
KYRS Benefit Art AuctionFirst Friday July at Auntie's Book
Silent Auction: Friday, July 2nd from 5:30-8:30PM (food, drinks and live music by 6-Foot Swing)
Live Auction: Saturday, July 3rd from 2-4PM (food & drinks)
At Auntie's Books (402 W. Main, Spokane).
All proceeds benefit KYRS!
For more information: JewelrybyMegan@comcast.net
Live Auction: Saturday, July 3rd from 2-4PM (food & drinks)
At Auntie's Books (402 W. Main, Spokane).
All proceeds benefit KYRS!
For more information: JewelrybyMegan@comcast.net
Ongoing through June 11th
The Post Falls Artists Multimedia Show
Free admission; for more information call (208) 457-8959.
Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N William Street, Post Falls, ID, www.jacklincenter.org.
Friday, June 18th; 5:30-7:30 pm
Artist’s Reception and Opening for Photography and Sculpture Show featuring Terry Lee, Steve Gevurtz and Kevin Kirking (above right).
Free admission; show runs from 6/18-7/9; for more information call (208) 457-8959.
Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N William Street, Post Falls, ID, www.jacklincenter.org.
There is something tender and haunting about the work of Claudia Pettis. She paints the sheep for whom she has tremendous fondness, eliciting something of their animal soul in her work, revealing in turn something of her own soul, maybe even that of us all.She writes:
Realist, allegorical, narrative—all describe the painting style I do. There is a story in the works that the viewer and I share. Narrative illustration however is quite a different thing from this as I begin with feelings, and feeling alone guides me throughout the entire work. The ideas and words come later, as the feelings take forms, and those forms have relationships that stories grow out of. I agree with Corot, “Reality is one part of Art; feeling completes it…abandon yourself to your first impression. If you have really been touched, you will convey to others the sincerity of your emotion.”
The materials I use are important to me—they have textures and smells and origins and histories. I use Belgium linen and elegant materials—fine ground pigments, Italian earths, ambers, chemically complex glazes. I take great joy in the process of mixing and discovering, of putting on paint and taking it away. I seldom frame and think it is unimportant. Yes, when in a private room and home a painting can be enhanced, but I like the viewer to see a work the way I see it, and in doing so they can take part in the process by discovering the way I got there. There are drips and clues in the exposed piece—the canvas texture, the edges, the wood stretchers. I put together each piece thoughtfully.
I am a shepherd and I serve my sheep flock daily. They in turn become my subjects. I also do Vipassana meditation, which is at the very heart of everything I do. This gives me some degree of balance and acceptance.
When a work is complete enough to view, it is my hope that the story and conviction in the piece will captivate and inspire, or as Corot puts it, that you will be “touched”.
I thank The Art Spirit Gallery and Steve Gibbs for giving me this setting and opportunity.
There are few galleries that care so much about how work is displayed and know how to do this as well and sensitively as it is done here. –Claudia Pettis
Catch her exhibit at The Art Spirit Gallery, 415 Sherman Avenue, Coeur d'Alene: Painting and Sculpture from a Shepherd’s View.
The opening reception is on Friday, June 11 from 5-8 in conjunction with the 2nd Friday Downtown ArtWalk. Everyone is welcome. This show runs from June 11 through July 3.
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