Last Sunday we celebrated spring, new artists 
                                           and new art with a reception at the gallery.  It was
                                      a spectacular day and the gallery was alive with
                                      the vibrant energy of spring.  With fresh flowers
                                      everywhere, and delicious refreshments, many came 
                                      to join in the spirit of celebration.
                                      Pictured here are three reception attendees holding 
                                      their potted herbs that were our gift to them.
                                      Stop in the gallery and see the beautiful work of 
                                      our newest artist, abstract painter 
                                      Elizabeth Cummings Monroe.
                                      


 




                                       
                   
                                      

Fresh Refresh Spring Opening

ARTISTREES Exhibit and Reception

What better way to start off the holiday season than with a party? We've got cookies and cider and champagne for nibbling and the shop is filled with decorations and delights for the eye to behold!

Join us this Sunday, November 13th from 1-4 for a reception celebrating the 2011 Artistrees Exhibit. The Artisans are busy creating lots of new pieces for the exhibit - like the cute owlet perched above by fiber artist Jean Henry. Add a new collectible ornament from jeweler Barbara Gilbert's series of Swarovski crystal icicle drops or Marilyn Fegan's limited edition glass globes handpainted with scenes of Cazenovia. Come be festive with us!

"For The Birds" exhibit - An Artist Challenge

American Craft Week is October 7-16 and that means big doings at the popular Cazenovia Artisans Gallery with an artists' reception from 2-5 pm on October 15. The public is invited to the free reception.

President Marilyn Fegan announced recently that some 25 local artists are expected to participate in the week long "Artist Challenge" For the Birds. This is an opportunity for all members of the coop to take a "flight of fancy" and produce art using the challenge theme as inspiration.

Visitors to the gallery will be "blown away" by a broad representation of the artisans' work. New pieces ranging from newly created paintings, fabric art, pottery, glass work, photography will be featured. Also, the work of two new artists will be on display for the first time in the gallery - watercolorist Ceil Pigula and fabric artist Wendy Edwards.

Please join us on Saturday, October 15 from 2-5 pm for what promises to be a real "tweet" time!

Tom Dwyer photo serves as artist inspiration

I just wanted to let everyone know about an exciting event for me. This coming weekend, June 17-19, the Crawl Space Gift Shoppe and Art Gallery, 5966 Rt. 281, Little York, NY, will host an "Artist Collaboration," a season opening show featuring the work of 12 Central New York artists. It's especially exciting to me because the whole show keys off of one of my images, Pine Creek Reflections (seen here), as the other artists exhibit work "inspired by my image." The Crawl Space welcomes back some 30 talented artists again this year and it's a bone fide thrill to have so many of them kicking the year off based on one of my images.

I hope some of my new friends at the Cazenovia Artisans will be able to take in the show and I'll be anxious to hear your impressions.

Artists will be on hand to discuss their individual work Friday from 5 to 8 pm; Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm; and Sunday from noon to 4 pm. The show will hang through the middle of July. I encourage anyone electing to visit after the opening weekend to check the Crawl Space website for current hours of operation beyond this weekend.

Sue Ellen Romanowski included in Stone Quarry Art Park Exhibit "Not Your Grandmother's Bedspread"

Cazenovia Artisan Sue Ellen Romanowski is one of several quilters chosen to exhibit her work at the Stone Quarry Art Park in Cazenovia, NY. Her 52"x 40"quilt is titled "Spiraling into Summer"
The exhibit titled "Not your Grandmother's Bedspread" opens June 12. Sue Ellen's quilt is one of 66 pieces on display and was chosen from among 144 entrants representing 10 countries and 19 states.
ArT-QuILT ExPERIENCE is presented in conjunction with Cazenovia College, The Art Quilt Experience (TAQE) group and Stone Quarry Art Park. The opening receptions will take place Sunday June 12 at the Art Park from 3:00- 5:00 pm and at Cazenovia College Reisman Hall Art Gallery from 4:30-6:30 pm. Both receptions are free and open to the public.

Holiday Ideas

If you are looking for some special items for your holiday decorations and gifts, check out the selections in our ArtisTrees collections.

Each year Marilyn Fegan creates a new design for her Cazenovia inspired ornaments. This year's design features local historic landmark Lorenzo, viewed from Cazenovia Lake. Add one to your collection of Cazenovia landmarks or choose one of her popular black and cream geometric designs.

Or bring a sweet whimsey to the season with a blessing angel by Lori Portka. Only a few are made each year, and this year they are quickly flying off to new homes. You can check out her other paintings, cards and prints available in the shop.

The cute factor is topping the charts with Heather Sackett's earthenware gingerbread ornaments and Joanne Gilbert's illustrated children cutouts. And there's always room on the tree for Barb Gilbert's and Peggy Van Arnam's crystal drops and snowflakes, Shauna Walsh-Watkins' glass globes or Paula Burke's porcelain snowmen. And there is so many more wonderful itmes to choose from.

Stop in, have a cookie and pick your favorite ornament to keep or share.