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May 2009
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YOU CALL 'THAT' ART!? Thank you all for coming out to our very first Art Appreciation and High Tea. We had a lot of fun and hope that you did too! We covered a wide range of topics from Michelangelo to Jackson Pollock. LoPressionism Gallery presents the FREE “You Call THAT Art?!” on the 3rd Saturday of each month! For our next discussion, we would like to be more specific in our topic. We will focus on Cave Art, Byzantine, and Gothic Art. Learn about the birth of art, who began creating it and its original purpose. Lord Ravenswood Hall will be providing the tea and goodies. Bring any questions you may have on this period in art history (or any other one) and we will do our best to get you some answers on why we call IT art! To RSVP for June 20th call (321) 722-6000 or e-mail us here. |
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NEW ARRIVALS Purses! Sunglasses! Sea Creatures & new Village Pieces!! Why the heck would anyone be interested in a Christmas store in May??? Because we have so much more than just Christmas items and NOW is when the selection is the best! And besides, who says you have to put an ornament on a christmas tree anyway? Imagine how unique a blown glass jellyfish would look as a ceiling fan-pull or how a miniature wooden surfboard or flip-flops would look hanging from the rear-view mirror of your jeep? |
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| For over 30 years the Christmas Cottage has been supplying locals with the most unique items so you can be "Living and Giving with Style!" Our new Dept 56 pieces have arrived too, so take advantage of our flexible layaway plan and have your new city paid for by Christmas! In case you didn't know, the Christmas Cottage and LoPressionism Gallery both participate in the "Downtowner Club" as part of Melbourne Main Street's buy local campaign! | |||
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NEW SUMMER SPECIALS! The Christmas Cottage has put a number of gently used display trees on sale starting at $50.00 - $250.00. Where else can you get Christmas trees at such low prices this time of year? Quantities are limited so come in now before it is too late! These trees range from 5 feet to 12 feet and are a variety of widths. Come in early to get the best selection. We also have an assortment of ornaments and decorations on sale starting at only .50 cents! LoPressionism Gallery also has select items at 50% off. We must make room for new art and boutique items. Great art at great prices! |
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CANVAS DEPOT Have you ever wondered what to do with your old pictures? Canvas Depot can help! With a variety of gallery wrapping and digital effects you can now give your old photos new life. Are you an artist looking to reproduce your work? ADDY Award winning photographer Brian Abrahamson is the best at capturing fine art and producing fine art giclees. The options are endless! Visit canvasdepot.com for samples. Brian can even turn your photographs into pixel paintings! Amaze your friends and family by turning your photos into art. Come into the gallery to see a lovely display of Brian's work. Where art and technology merge! |
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ARTIST VIDEOS Some of our fantastic resident artists interviews are up on YouTube! If you have ever wondered how they do it or where they get their inspiration then these interviews are perfect. No one speaks about their own art better than the artists themselves. Click the pictures to view the whole video. Now online is an interview with Florida based artist, Heather Everett, and snippets from a figure drawing workshop given by artist, Nancy Dillen. Check our website to see all videos in one place! |
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WE ARE GOING TO A.C.R.E. The LoPressionism Gallery staff is headed for A.C.R.E. (American Craft Retailers Expo) in Las Vegas at the end May and we need your help! What would you like to see more of in the gallery? What kind of jewelry do you like... and sculpture? We are buying for you and would love to have your opinion! Wouldn't you love to see your ideas come to reality? What other businesses give you the opportunity to voice your opinions? Click here to see a list of exhibitors, then e-mail us here with your ideas! |
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SOCIAL NETWORKING LoPressionism Gallery has gotten its "face-twittering" on on all of the most fun social networking spaces, blogging about our current events and news in the art world. To become a fan, friend, or follower, click on the icons to the right to be navigated to our sites and pages. We look forward to seeing everyone on the interweb! |
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REGISTER NOW FOR "PINE NEEDLE BASKETS" Pine needle baskets have existed for hundreds of years, and are often associated with Native American artistry. These baskets are formed using a weaving technique called "coiling" where the basket is built up by lashing or stitching bundled pine needles together until the basket reaches the desired size and shape. In this two day class, Viola Pace Knudsen will share her know how in constructing these beautiful baskets. Students can expect to go home with a small versatile basket and the knowledge to be able to make more later on with what they have learned. Call (321) 722-6000 by June 3rd to register! COST: $95.00 (includes the $20.00 non refundable deposit & materials) DATES: Saturday, June 6 & 13th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm |
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BRACELET DESIGN Learn the ins and outs of materials and crimping. Find your inner artist and have fun with a bit of jewelry design. In this two hour workshop, students will complete a bracelet with either their own stones or stones provided by the instructor. Donna Yarger will take you step by step in creating a unique piece of jewelry and giving you the know how to continue making your own pieces. COST: FREE (Kits and will be available starting at $20.00. Individual elements will also be available for purchase.) Please call 321-722-6000 to reserve your seat. DATES: Saturday, August 8th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm |
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ASK THE "GALLERINAS" We had so much fun & such a great turnout at our first art appreciation discussion hosted here at the gallery, that we have decided to expand our "DaVinci Decoders" section of the newsletter to a question & answer venue! Here is a place where you can "Ask The Gallerinas" anything you like about art! We will research and answer your questions to the best of our abilities putting our three art degrees to good use! (See mom & dad, that money WAS well spent at UF & UCF!!) Liz & Bianca have degrees in Art History and possess the secrets of the art world bestowed upon them by the deans of the art department at the University of Central Florida, and Angela is "Gator," degreed in the technical aspects of painting & illustration (plus we have a secret Art Library!) |
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| So, if you have any questions relating to the art world, a particular piece, or artist let us know. There is no question sillier than the ones WE had to ask to get those darn degrees! Check the Newsletter every month to see if your question is the one published. Send questions by clicking here. | |||
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LOCAL ECONOMICS
Regardless of what the media says, WE CAN help stimulate the economy. Putting a halt on spending also puts a halt on the economy, so forget all the news spread to worry consumers. It only takes $50 a month spent locally to help! Did you know that 68% of what you spend at independently owned stores returns to the community through taxes, payroll, and other expenses? Only 43% returns to the community when spent in a chain. This does not mean spend $50 all at once in one store (but if you can, great!). The goal is to funnel money into our local businesses. So instead of getting your coffee at a chain, visit a locally owned coffee house, have lunch at an independent restaurant, or choose to shop downtown for gift items. Cinda Baxter has created the 3/50 Project. | ||||
| It is simple, pick 3 locally owned businesses that you would hate to see gone, go inside and pick up something that makes you smile. "If just half of the employed U.S. population spent $50 each in independently owned businesses, their purchases would generate $42.6 billion in revenue." For more information on the 3/50 Project visit the350project.net. /td> | ||||||
Do you have a fine-art joke or poem you'd like to share? Click here & send it to us! |
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