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November 2008
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THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER WONDERFUL EVENT! We would like to thank all of you who came out to our "Day of the Dead" opening on November 1st. We had a great turn out and were happy to see so many new faces as to the gallery as well as those of you who have supported us from the beginning. We would like to remind you that the artworks for the exhibit will continue to be on display in the upstairs gallery through January 3rd. If you were unable to make the event, we'd be happy to give you a private viewing. |
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 3rd Fridays 6-10 pm |
ART & INDULGENCES WALK LoPressionism Gallery in conjunction with Melbourne Main Street are bringing the Art & Indulgences Walk to Downtown Melbourne. Join us on the Third Friday of the month (beginning in January) from 6-10pm and enjoy art, music, and other indulgences. This self guided tour of our downtown area will feature venues with works by talented artists and musicians, great restaurant food, fine apparel, and other enjoyable experiences. This is a great way for families to experience art together. For more information click here. |
 Russ Taylor's "At the Gallery" |
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ART STOOLS ON VIEW The Brevard Art Educators Association "Art Stools" are on display at LoPressionism Gallery now through November 29th. We will be hosting a reception on November 14th during Friday Fest in the up-stairs gallery to showcase the stools. The BAEA are currently taking tickets to raffle off each of the stools. Forms can be picked up at the gallery. Tickets are $5 for one or six for $25. Ticket holders need not be present to win the day of the drawing, December 20th! All proceeds go to benefit the BAEA. |
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NEW ARTIST - FRANK GABRIEL We are proud to introduce the works of Frank Gabriel to the gallery. Frank has been creating hand carved wooden fish for the last 20 years. His unique interpretation of these underwater creatures is a great addition to the Florida lifestyle. Each piece is meticulously hand stained with different colored wood stains that match the species, and completed with taxidermist quality glass eyes. The works can be seen in our boutique at the Christmas Cottage. |
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CANDLELIGHT SHOPPING It is that time of year again. Why hit the crowded malls, when you can enjoy the crisp night air and the wonderful customer service of local store owners? Instead, take to the streets of Downtown Melbourne for an enjoyable holiday shopping experience. We know it can sometimes be difficult to get into the winter mood here in Florida, but Melbourne Main Street's 8th Annual Candlelight Shopping will help! Participating shops extend their hours to 9pm on the Saturdays evenings between Thanksgiving and Christmas, November 29th, December 6th, 13th, and 20th. Some of the shops even enjoy serving holiday refreshments and snacks to guests. Melbourne Main Street also provides various forms of sidewalk entertainment each Saturday evening including musicians, choirs and bands, and a horse and carriage! Santa will be present in Campbell Park for photo opportunities with your little ones near the decorated 18 foot Christmas tree each Candlelight Shopping night. Stroll the casual, lit streets and feel the holiday spirit as you shop, dine, and partake in the comfort of Historic Downtown Melbourne. |
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SANTA ARRIVES AT THE CHRISTMAS COTTAGE Bring the kids and your cameras to meet Santa at the Christmas Cottage starting Saturday, November 29th from 1:00pm to 4:30pm. After the little ones (and their parents) tell Santa what they hope for most for the holidays, be captivated by the over thirty themed Christmas Trees and an amazing "miniature" Christmas Village with three running trains! If you can't make it on Nov. 29th, not to worry, Santa will make four more stops on Sundays Nov 30th, Dec. 7, 14, & 21st, and each visit will be from 1:00pm to 4:30pm. Expect a warm hello and a great time browsing through our wonderful selection of unique and special gift items in the historic 110-year old building with a showroom of 7500 square feet! |
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SPECIALS FOR EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS!! With the holidays upon us and the biggest shopping day of the year to come, we have decided to offer a few specials to our e-mail customers only. Mention this newsletter, and LoPressionism Gallery will offer 50% off of our Art in Motion wall art and our Adriana Naveh serigraphs ("Lovers in Blue" shown right). We will also be offering 50% off of select jewelry located in the Boutique. This ONE DAY only promotion will take place the day after Thanksgiving, November 28th. The Christmas Cottage is also offering 10% off of a $50.00 purchase or 15% off of $100.00or more on November 28th only, just remember to print and bring the attached coupon to receive the special. The Christmas Cottage also currently has 70% off on LED Lights, and 20% off of their Lemax Villages and Accessories while each lasts! |
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 DATES: Sat. & Sun., Dec. 6th & 7th from 9:30am to 5:00pm both days. |
PMC CERTIFICATION REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 30TH If you've taken PMC classes and love working with the material, LoPressionism Gallery will be hosting a Level 1 Certification class this winter so that you can take the next step forward using this art form. Level I certification covers all the essential PMC skills using each of the PMC products: clay, paste, and syringe. From creating simple to more complex projects, the goal of the class is for the student to be comfortable with silver clay techniques for making, firing and finishing. The techniques covered are very specific, but students are encouraged to be creative with their designs. The projects completed over the two day classes are: A ring, Pendant with dichroic glass and gemstone, Hollow form amphora with burnout center core Syringed earrings, and Hollow form domed bead with carving. COST: $325.00 for Level 1 Certification. An additional bench fee of $95.00 will be collected by the instructor on the first day of class. Class size is limited, so please register as soon as possible. To register call PMC Connection at (1-866-762-2529) or follow this link. |
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SHOULD YOU MARKET YOUR ART THROUGH A GALLERY? We recently received an e-mail from Eric Rhoads, Publisher of Artist Advocate Magazine, about the benefits of having a gallery represent your art work. These are only a few reasons which he gave when considering gallery representation. 1. Galleries have professional consultants who know how to talk about art. 2. Galleries know the art market. Based on the research that we do, we can find a way to fit your work into client presentations based on this knowledge. 3. Galleries can give artists valuable advice. We know what is selling -- what sizes, what styles, what subjects. 4. Galleries can MAKE an artist. 5. Galleries can increase awareness. We can touch more people than most artists can on their own. 6. Artists gain credibility by affiliation. Being represented by a reputable gallery is a great addition to an artist's resume. 7. Galleries can free up your time. If we are doing all the marketing and selling for an artist, they have more time to create! 8. Galleries have infrastructure. We already accept credit cards, have computerized data bases, and shipping, so that artists don't need to worry about the extras. If you are thinking about gallery representation, consider the above list. Also remember when submitting your portfolio to follow each gallery's submission instructions, or you run the risk of having your portfolio lost or ignored. Most of all, be professional and respectful, and the gallery will be sure to act the same! To view more relevant information from Artist Advocate Magazine, click here. |
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING! T'was the night of Thanksgiving, but I just couldn't sleep... I tried counting backwards, I tried counting sheep. The leftovers beckoned...the dark meat and white, but I fought the temptation with all of my might. Tossing and turning with anticipation, the thought of a snack became infatuation. So, I raced to the kitchen, flung open the door and gazed at the fridge, full of goodies galore. I gobbled up turkey and buttered potatoes, stuffing with gravy, green beans and tomatoes. I felt myself swelling so plump and so round, till all of a sudden, I rose off the ground. I crashed through the ceiling, floating into the sky with a mouthful of pudding and a handful of pie But, I managed to yell as I soared past the trees... Happy eating to all -- pass the cranberries, please. |
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