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Mixed Media and Collage
Art Uptown Gallery will feature the mixed media/collage works of Sarasota artist Sharon Stewart in a solo show, January 26 - February 23. An artist's reception is scheduled for Friday, February 8, 6 - 9 pm at the gallery. The public is invited.
Ms Stewart was active in the Michigan art scene where she served in leadership positions for several art organizations before moving to Sarasota. Her works, which have earned numerous awards, are held in private collections across the US and around the world. The artist explained that much of the art she creates is done on a commission basis. She offers home consultation, custom design, and individual color choices as well as visits to her Sarasota studio by appointment.
Stewart has worked with a wide range of creative media, including clay, pencil, wood, fabric, oils, acrylics and pastels. Today, she primarily works with mixed media on canvas and three-dimensional collage. Some works are on gallery wrapped canvas as large as 60" x 48" using acrylics and collage techniques. She has taught mixed media/collage at the Venice Art Center. Asian characters, designs and three-dimensional paper shapes are incorporated in her pieces in an attempt to draw the viewer closer to explore the multiple textures and blended colors. She believes it is important to create uniquely original pieces. Exotic papers, found objects and various water media blended together result in works that reflect her quest for serenity, tranquility, peace and beauty.
JANUARY IN PARADISE
A BIG SUCCESS
Art Uptown Gallery hosted "January in Paradise," a juried exhibit at the Gallery during the month of January. The show was open to two- and three-dimensional art work.
Surf's Up by Alexandra Metzger
Award winners were: 2D - First Place: Surf's Up by Alexandra Metzger, Second Place: Tranquility by Dorothy Okray, and Third Place: January Bird Song by Lolly Owens. The 3D winners were First Place: Trace of Ruby by Kathryn Erickson, Second Place: No Matter How Many Times You Kiss Him, He's Still a Toad by Mary Chadsey and Nancy Morris and Third Place: Ash Diamond Bowl by Gordon Cook. Honorable Mentions went to Joan C. Peters, Patricia Curtis, Laura Kreiger, Mary Chadsey and Cat Christensen.
COMCENTER SHOW
A New Venue
for Art Uptown Shows
Art Uptown Gallery enjoyed a fabulous reception at ComCenter, 9040 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, to celebrate the Art Uptown display now being shown. The reception was very well attended and, thanks to Mr Mariano Vera's superb work on all aspects of the show, a huge success. You are invited to stop by anytime during business hours, Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm, to view the work of the gallery's artists which will be on display through February 15. Art Uptown Gallery and ComCenter have established an affiliation, creating Art Uptown East, where there will be an ongoing show schedule of work from the gallery. We hope you will drop by ComCenter in Lakewood Ranch to view the work presently on display and also to see upcoming exhibits.
ARTISTS NAMES IN THE NEWS
JO-ANN GOLENIA and CECILE MORAN will be exhibiting their work in Sightlines: Six Artists' Views, at Studio at Gulf and Pine in Anna Maria, Florida. The six artists will present their work at the new show February 27 through March 16, 1013. The Opening Reception is Friday, March 1, 4-7 pm. For more information contact Julie or Tom Fagen, Studio Gulf and Pine: (941) 778-1906.
ARTISTS IN ACTION
10am - 4 pm
Art Uptown Gallery presents "Artists in Action," a day long program of artist demonstrations on the sidewalk in front of the Gallery. The Gallery, located at 1367 Main St., has been continuously exhibiting the works of local artists for over 30 years.
Art Uptown Gallery supports local arts and artists by providing art demonstrations, exhibitions, and live painting and fine craft activities. All of these events are free to the public. Come by the Gallery to view the action and meet the artists.
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ARTIST MEMBERS
Anne Abgott - Watercolor
Deborah Brestel - Acrylic
Karen Case - Raku Pottery
Dana Clark - Sculpture
Jacqueline Clark - Watercolor
Boots Culbertson - Ceramics
Shirley Rush Dean - Acrylic, Watercolor
Barrington R. DeMers - Digital
Nancy Faris - Fiber Arts
Lisa Flam Corin - Jewelry
Jamie Friedli - Acrylic
Jo-Ann Golenia - Textile, Watercolor
Janine Hoffman - Digital, Colored Pencil
Linda Jane - Photography
Esther Jensen - Glass
Jill Krasner - Mixed Media
Maro Lorimer - Acrylic
Eleanor Merritt - Acrylic, Watercolor
Cecile Moran - Acrylic
Christina Paluszek-McClure - Jewelry
Rita Rust - Watercolor
Karen J Schunk - Watercolor
Patricia Sorg - Oil
Richard Stewart - Photography
Sharon Stewart - Collage, Acrylic
Karen Taddeo - Acrylic
Amy Webber - Ceramics
Jacqueline Woolf - Collage, Watercolor
Newsletter Editors
Jo-Ann Golenia
Cecile Moran
Art Uptown, Inc.
1367 Main St
Sarasota, Florida 34236
Phone 941 955-5409
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