Last Night at M2 Gallery in the Pleasant Ridge Mall

Last night at M2 Gallery in the Pleasant Ridge Mall excitement was in the air as Drew Pickens soothed everyone’s ears with light jazz and contemporary sounds from his guitar. The main event was the outstanding new art from featured artists Nathan Beatty, Megan Chapman, Sean Fitzgibbon, Christina Mariotti, and Eric Smith.

The gallery was filled with new amazing works from the NW corner of the state, and I got to talk to several of the new artists who were present. Aside from the fantastic music and art, the owners Mac Murphy and John Magee provided an assortment of libations and appetizers that were extremely delicious. When I got their John was sitting in for Drew Pickens and entertained the crowd. I got to speak with artist Sean Fitzgibbon about his intriguing work with mixed media and how he created his piece Inner Workings, which seemed to be a combination of drawing and digital overlay that pulled you into the picture and stimulated your imagination. I also spoke with Megan Chapman another outstanding artist whose abstract work was exceptional and seemed to come alive with texture and color.

A good time was had by all and especially me after meeting some friends and moving over to Crew for continued libations. Many thanks go out to Mac and Ashley Murphy and John and Kim Magee as well as all the attendees, for making M2 Gallery’s Friday night event one of their best.

Thursday’s exhibit at T. Lamar Interiors

Thursday’s exhibit at T. Lamar Interiors was an outstanding event with food, libations and wonderful art featuring Tonya McNair, Richard Sutton, Mat McCloud and Virginia McKimmey (all pictured above). Melissa Morgan, VP of Sales & Marketing was there to greet the crowd and offer expertise in showing me around their wonderful establishment while pointing out some outstanding designer furnishings and exquisite art. Mat McCloud is also featured on the cover of Arkansas Governors Mansion new calendar picture book which also includes one of Tonya McNair’s stunning pieces. Richard Sutton was there showing off his intriguing and delightful pin and ink renditions, while Virginia McKimmey showed me her excellent portraits, with vivid colors of expressions in oil on canvas.

Petit Jean Mountain Workshop Registration Extended!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED:
The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute has extended the registration deadline
for their Fall 2007 Art Escapes Program to Thursday, October 4, 2007.
The program includes an Acrylics Workshop by MSW member, Charles Harrington, AWS, ISAP.

Workshop dates: October 11 - 14, 2007

Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your painting skills while enjoying October at the beautiful WRI facilities on Petit Jean Mountain.

For more details or to register, contact:
Julie Hall
Program Coordinator
Winthrop Rockefeller Institute
University of Arkansas System
Petit Jean Mountain
Phone: 501-727-6220
jhall@uawri.org

Gallery Central TWO PERSPECTIVES OF YOSEMITE

The First Friday Art Walk October 5th in beautiful downtown Hot Springs, Gallery Central will present TWO PERSPECTIVES OF YOSEMITE featuring artists Bill Garrison - Oils and Gloria Garrison - Watercolors. You will not want tho miss seeing Yosemite from these artist's perspectives.

Mansion Art Calendar Book Signing Tour

Saturday, Sept. 8- 2:30-4:00
The Mall at Turtle Creek
3000 East Highland DriveJonesboro, AR 72401


Sunday, Sept. 9- 2:00-4:00
University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public ServiceSturgis Hall1200 President Clinton Ave. Little Rock, AR 72201

Monday, Sept. 10- Searcy, Newport 10am-12pm

Searcy
Heart & Soul Gift Store 1627 Beebe Capps ExpresswaySearcy, AR 72143

Newport Time: 2pm-4pm

Darling's 1303 McLain Street Newport, AR 72112


Tuesday, Sept. 11- Conway and Russellville

Russellville 11am-12:30-
Location: Russellville River Valley Arts Center
1001 East B Street
Russellville, Arkansas 72801


Conway 2pm-4pm

Hastings
Fax 501-336-8425
1360 Highway 64
Conway, AR 72023


Monday, Sept 17-Paragould and Blytheville

Paragould: Ima’s in Paragould- Time: 12-1:30
Ima’s
309 West Garland, Paragould AR 72450

That Bookstore in Blytheville Time: 3:30-5:00
716 W. Main
Blytheville, AR 72315


Monday, Oct. 1- Rogers, Fayetteville, Springdale, Bentonville
Fayetteville 11am-12pm
Fayetteville Library
401 W. Mountain St., Fayetteville, AR 72701

Springdale Time 1-2
Jones Center
922 E Emma AveSpringdale, AR 72764

Rogers Time: 3-4:30
Poor Richards Art
116 South First Street
Rogers, AR 72756


Bentonville 5-6pm
Bentonville- Bentonville Public Library
125 W Central Ave # 100Bentonville, AR 72712


Tuesday, October 2-Texarkana
11:00-12:00 Lonoke Baptist Church
1500 Kline Street, Texarkana





Thursday, October 18th- North Little Rock and Fort Smith

North Little Rock 10:00-11:30am
Red Door Gallery
3715 John F Kennedy BlvdN Little Rock, AR 72116
Fort Smith 5:30-7:30
Fort Smith Art Center
423 North 6th Street
Fort Smith, AR





Monday, October 22- Warren, Lake Village, Dumas and Pine Bluff

Warren Time: 10:30-12:00
Martins Department Store
200 S Main StWarren, AR 71671
Lake Village : 1:30-2:30
Paul Michael Co.
Home Décor Warehouse OutletHwy 65 & 82

Dumas 3:30-4:00
The Gift Shop 535 E. Farmer Street Dumas, AR 71639

This Friday Atypical Affair Playing at Lulavs

You are invited to join
A Typical Affair in celebrating the
release of their new cd
'Alone Feels Alive'

Friday, September 7th 8:30 p.m.
At Lulav located in downtown Little Rock
220 W. 6th St.

Join A Typical Affair in previewing their new
cd, followed by an acoustic performance of
selected tracks.

There will be no cover. Appetizers will be
provided, as well as drink specials all night.
CD's will be for sale.

This Week at Starving Artist Cafe

This Week at Starving Artist Cafe'
Thursday, September 6
6:30-8:30pm
Painter Courtney Crews
Courtney Crews is a 16-year-old junior at Episcopal Collegiate School. Most of her work is either Mixed media or Pen and Ink. She has taken many classes in Painting, Darkroom Photography, Figure Drawing and several different design classes. She has also attended two Summer College programs-- one being the California State Summer School of the Arts program at CalArts in Valencia, CA. It is a 5 week program that only accepts about 12 out of state students every year and is one of the highest awards a high school art student in California can receive. Her artwork has won several statewide awards. She is looking forward to pursuing a career in the fine arts as an illustrator, and perhaps in pursuing music since she also loves singing. She is an accomplished classical singer and available to sing at weddings or other events.

Saturday, September 8
5:30-8:30pm
Collage Artist Byron Werner
Bryon's "psychedelic eye-candy" work is actively collection worldwide.

Attention Artists! We have openings to paint/create during lunch or dinner in September. Put out a tip jar, bring other works for sale, get some great exposure, and have lunch or dinner on us! Artists get 100% of the retail price when you're here creating.
Call Paula for availability: 372-7976.


Artists with Works For Sale At Starving Artist Cafe'



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Chef's Table Thursday Night
Each Thursday we offer an exclusive Chef's Table for $50 all-inclusive (food, wine, tax, gratuity). Chef Jason will serve you and chat with you, and your dinner will be fabulous!


Reservations Required by 5pm Wednesday. 372- 7976.

Last Saturday Night Grand Opening of Stephano's Gallery

"If I make a painting, it should be seen for what it's set out to do too. A lot of the things that I do, it's not all art. Some of it's design, some of it's illustration, some of it's graphics, some of it's concept, some of it's business and some of it, hopefully, is art." -----Ken Done Quotes

Greetings Artists and Patrons of ArkansasArtists.com

Last Saturday night’s grand opening of Stephano's new Gallery in the Heights was standing room only. I got to talk with many of the artists who are apart of the gallery. D. Arthur and Lisa Wilson, Kelly Edwards, Diana Ashley and Stephano. All were extremely busy talking with art patrons and sharing stories about their work. Libations and appetizers were abundant as well as live music; the gallery was alive with excitement and merriment.

When the musicians took a break Stephano took the microphone and invited the participating artists up for introductions. After the introductions of the artists Linda Leopoulos, the founder of the THEA Foundation, gave a very moving speech about her late daughter, her unfulfilled artistic dreams and the Foundation’s accomplishments and their goals in promoting the arts through out the schools in our state. If you want to learn more about helping promote the arts through the THEA Foundation you can visit their web site at www.theafoundation.org.

After leaving Stephano’s Gallery Grand Opening we headed to the Underground Pub for more libations, food and music from the Crisis Classic Rock Band. A good time was had by all and who attended and I got to talk with many interesting people, not to mention the leader of the band Gregg Herning. To him music is all about fun and getting the crowd involved which they did many times with the dance floor packed during their sets. You can learn more about the band by clicking on their logo on ArkansasArtists.com under the musicians tab.

Remember this next Friday will be the First Friday Art Walk in beautiful downtown Hot Springs. I will be looking for you there.