Friday, June 25. 7-10pm BIG SHOW 2010! Art Opening and Party - Creative Alliance at The Patterson 3134 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore MD 21224 This large group show will take up the main gallery show-casing art from Creative Alliance members, "the result is an explosion of styles, media and voices." Link: Creative Alliance at The Patterson, Baltimore
I WAS RECENTLY INTRODUCED to this amazing book by my co-worker Anne, Eco Books by Terry Taylor. It shows various ways to make mini-notepads or sketchbooks with discarded materials as the inventive covers. Along with some creative book-binding techniques, these recycled books are super cool! Perfect for rainy day projects with your kids or art classes. Here's a link: Eco Books on My Morning Chocolate
EARLIER IN JUNE I had the privilege of visiting Elmont Memorial High School where my brother Chris and my good friend Suzanne teach art. I was a guest speaker for their Art Honor Society Induction, with parents and graduating seniors in attendance. It was such a memorable experience, and my presentation of my own art school experience with some friendly advice (much of it borrowed and learned from my past teachers) could not have been possible without the support and mentoring from the following: Bill Schmidt, Dennis Farber, Phyllis Plattner, Linda Bills, John Peacock, George Ciscle, Timothy App, Beth Atkinson, and Ms. Appold. Thanks to everyone.
IF YOU HAVE BRAVO, the TV channel, and love art (and can tolerate reality television), tune in to Work of Art, The Next Great Artist, Bravo's Reality Competition for emerging artists! 14 artists of varying ages and disciplines tackle different projects to challenge their creativity and show off their artistic talent. Only 2 weeks in and I'm already hooked - although I've disagreed with both decisions of the first 2 artists they've eliminated (2 were more deserving in my opinion - but as my teacher once said, "I'm just a big bag of opinions.") Early on, I'm rooting for Abdi and the two MICA alumni (of course) John and Jaclyn.
FINALLY, I JUST RECEIVED NOTICE as to when the Book Release/Art Exhibition/Silent Auction will take place for the upcoming release of Baltimore Counts! A Children's Counting & Art Book published by Holland Brown Books. November 3rd, 2010 at The Meyerhoff in Baltimore - I know it's a long ways off, but mark it in your calendars!
