My Prints on Display at the Irvington Branch Library

One of my main goals for next year is to improve my photography skills.  I admit that I took these with my phone which accounts for some of the problems, but even with my camera I don't really take good photos. Of course, I have also never taken the time to really learn how to use my camera.  It is just a point and shoot, but it has a lot of features that I know will improve my photos if I use them.  So, hopefully over the course of the next few months that will change.

Anyway, here are a few photos from the exhibit of my prints--IT'S ALL ABOUT THE TREES--at the Irvington branch of the Indianapolis Public Library.  The library conference room is a wonderful exhibition space for 2D work and the library's hanging system can handle small prints like mine (5 x 7s and 8 x 10s) as well as very large paintings.

Here are a couple of closer shots of some of the prints--etchings, woodcuts, and monotypes--that I hung.

It's Thanksgiving and Miniature-Making Time

Well, the Autumn Art Fair at Garfield Park was last Saturday and Sunday.  A bit cold, but still had good traffic and sales. And, I am still working on packing away everything from the show and getting reorganized for lots of miniature-making.

So, what is next on my agenda? On Tuesday, December 10 (6:30 - 8:30), I am teaching a Holiday Book class at the Garfield Park Art Center.  In this class we will be making a tiny holiday book (picture coming soon) with a short story inside.  (I will be providing the pre-printed stories for the students to assemble.)  These are great as a tiny gift, a necklace, or a holiday decoration. Call (317) 327-7135 to register, or sign up online.  To see more of the classes and events offered at Garfield, visit their website at www.gpacarts.org

I also have several miniature book projects that I need to get busy on.  And, I have lots of miniatures to make--I will be selling miniature books and fine silver accessories for the well-appointed dollhouse at the Three Blind Mice Miniature Show in Chicago April 10 - 12.  I just got signed up, so I am not yet listed as a dealer on their web page, but I am really excited about being a dealer at this show.  And, if you are in Chicago for the miniature shows in April, I do hope you will stop by and see me.

Happy Thanksgiving,
Marti

Autumn Art Fair at Garfield Park Art Center

What are you doing the weekend before Thanksgiving?  Come join us at the 6th annual Autumn Art Fair at the The Garfield Park Arts Center (GPAC) at 2432 Conservatory Drive on Indy's near southside.  I will be there again this year with my bright and shiny fused glass jewelry as well as some of my small prints.
  
The Autumn Art Fair provides convenient shopping from local artists in a beautiful location right before the holidays!  With a focus on exquisitely hand-created, family-friendly and affordable items ($0.50 -$500) from over 45 Hoosier artists you will be sure to find something you love. 

Free entry!  Free parking!!  And door prizes.  Visitors can sign up for the Autumn Art Fair mailing list and be entered to win door prizes crafted by the artists.  (You need not be present to win.)  

Participating Artists include--John Jarvis, Gene Cooper, Earlynn Collier, Lisa Anderson, Bob and Moon Stumpp, Rick Greiner, Sean Gray,  Pam O’Rourke, Anne Kominowski, Jeanne Scheuring, Duane King, Len Bibeau, Larry Myers, Smashing Designs Mosaics, the Calligraphy Guild of Indiana, the Indiana Gourd Society, Marti Icenogle, Christine Heisler, Jerry Barnett, Emily Dillard,  Mac McCrary, Barbara Mangus-Hopkins, Mary Ann Habeeb, Marilyn Scott, Lynne Medsker, Dottie Hawk, Debbie Heidelberger, Teresa Webb, Steven Keller, Steve "The Bird Man of London" Donnella and Leo Ware.

Saturday there will be live music and dance demonstrations.  Food available from Citizen Hash Food Truck both days from 11-3pm.  

Is It Really November?

I had really good intentions about posting regularly on my blog, but time has really just raced by this summer and fall.  My daughter had some very serious health problems and things were pretty tense for a couple of months, but she is really doing well now.  And, I am once again focusing on my artsy endeavors with renewed enthusiasm.  Have lots of things on the schedule and lots of projects I want to complete.

Last weekend (April 26th), I was a dealer at the Louisville Miniature Club Show with my miniature books and fine silver accessories. The Club put on a very well-organized show and they really made the dealers feel welcome.  I had a great time and am pleased to say that I sold some miniatures.  And, I will be going back to Louisville next spring to teach a silver clay miniature class for the Club.  After looking at the club members' miniature exhibits on display at the show, I know it will be a class that is filled with lots of creative energy.  The  two photos are of the booth that Phyllis Brown and I shared.  (My books and silver are in the photo on the left.)  Phyllis (in the photo on the right) does lots of miniature ceramics and laser-cut wooden pieces.  (Her laser work is fabulous!!)

As the Sales Room Chair for the 2014 Online Houseparty, I have also been busy recruiting dealers for the houseparty which will take place next April.  This is something new for NAME, but I think it is going to a really great event.  It is a great opportunity to attend a miniature convention without hotel and transportation expenses.  And, you can attend the online events in your PJs if you want and shop 24/7.

This week, I am hanging my prints at the Irvington branch of the Indianapolis Public Library.  They will be up for the rest of November and December.  I love hanging my work there--the staff are great and the hanging system is really wonderful.  Once I get them hung I will post some photos.  Then the following week I will be back at the library to install some of my miniatures in one of the display cases in the entry hall.  I will  post photos of that exhibit also.

And, then the weekend before Thanksgiving (November 23-24) I will be very busy at the Autumn Art Fair at the Garfield Park Art Center in Indy.  I will be there selling my fused glass jewelery and some prints.  See my next post--probably Tuesday for more details about the show.