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First Friday Open Studios

Published on November 30, 2011 in Exhibits, First Friday and Stutz Artists. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Each First Friday brings with it the opportunity to visit with Stutz artists in their natural habitats – their studios. This December 2 is no different. Many of our artists will have their doors open this Friday from noon until 5pm and will be ready and able to help you with your holiday art shopping (a good source in case you missed our Holiday Show).

This month’s open studio artists are:

Second Floor:

A250 Lydia Burris

A255 Victoria Gilleron

A275 Colleen Murphy

B210 Tom Murphy

B210 Gayle Moore

B250 Caroline Tabac-Shank

B255b Emily Budd

D220 Martha Carlson

D225 Susan Hazer

D275 Jane Knight

 

Third Floor:

B335 Mike Swolsky

B375 PHP Photography &
Boudoir Studio

C330 Leigh Dunnington-Jones

D340 Sue Christensen

E340 Bonnie Fillenwarth

E342 Carol L. Myers

 

When you’re done roaming the halls, join us at StutzArtSpace on the first floor for the opening reception of ‘Small Treasures’, and exhibit focusing on smaller works by many more Stutz artists. We hope you’ll consider making original art part of your holiday gift-giving.

Stutz Members Curate New Show

Published on July 1, 2011 in Exhibits. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

This month, StutzArtSpace celebrates the Color of Music, an exhibit of artwork influenced by song. It was curated by Stutz Artist Association members Vicky Shaffer White and Martha Carlson and opens tonight from 5-9pm as part of IDADA’s First Friday.

Vicky and I were at a gallery meeting discussing ideas for new shows. When she mentioned doing one associated with music, I jumped on it as that has always been an idea in the back of my mind, but life happens and sometimes ideas get shelved.

She is exciting to work with. Very fresh ideas and very professional. Andy (StutzArtSpace Gallery Director Andy Chen) was sensitive to the colors and sizes of pieces we received. Since it is thirteen artists using different techniques, it’s a challenge to place pieces next to each other using color, size, content, and image to strengthen the show.

'Unfinished Life' (detail) by Martha Carlson

I really wanted to add a piece to the show I did in honor of Ryan Hartman. He was my son’s best friend and was to be in his wedding but passed away two weeks before the event. He played the piano his whole life and while it wasn’t his profession I was constantly amazed how he could just sit down and play any piece you asked him to.

The other pieces in the show are amazing and I hope everyone enjoys the rhythm this show brings.

-Martha Carlson


The Color of Music

Published on June 29, 2011 in Exhibits. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , .

What does music look like?

See the song, hear the art: StutzArtSpace presents The Color of Music.

It’s not so far from our eyes to our ears. In July, the StutzArtSpace will travel that short distance by featuring works of art inspired by music.

Opening July 1, The Color of Music will link the songs in our ears to the images in our minds.

 

Windy Evening by Vicky Shaffer White (inspired by Kansas' 'Dust in the Wind')

Local artists Susan Brewer, Martha Carlson, Shawn Causey, Wendy Franklin, JanettMarie, Jane Knight, Laura Liotti, Terrie McClatchie, Carol L. Myers, Kevin Smola, Mike Swolsky, Vicky Shaffer White, and Julia Wickes have created pieces inspired by musical compositions.

 

Lennon by Michael Swolsky (inspired by John Lennon's 'Imagine')

An opening reception for the show is set for 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 1, in conjunction with the Indianapolis Downtown Artists & Dealers Association’s (IDADA) monthly First Friday gallery tour.

The reception will feature music by The Hollanders, an acoustic duo. The show continues through July 29, and the gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays or by appointment.