News and Happenings at A.R.T.

"Don't Hate Me Marguerite #1"

©Hank Hall

Artisans Road Trip Artist Hank Hall has recently had one of his Teapots accepted into the 22nd Annual International Teapot Show "On the Road Again" at the Chiaroscuro Gallery in Chicago!  Hank's piece "Don't Hate Me Marguerite #1" was his accepted work and is the second year in a row for Hall to be in the prestigious show.

Other happenings for A.R.T. artists include the Algona exhibit at the "Gallery @ the Library", as mentioned in the previous blog.  We're including some photos of this exhibit for you to view here!

As mentioned before - the Algona Public Library hours are 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Fridays, and 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturdays (Closed Sundays).  Take it in if you're in the neighborhood!

A.R.T. Late Winter Exhibit

"Leaving Ranney Knob"

oil on mounted canvas

© Bruce A. Morrison

The Artisans Road Trip is starting the new year with it's first road exhibit in Algona, Iowa!  The Exhibit has already begun and runs from February 11 through March 30th 2011.  It is being sponsored jointly through the Stinson Prairie Arts Council and the Haggard-Twogood Charitable Trust.  This showing can be viewed in Algona at the "Gallery @ the Library", at the Algona Public Library.  Hours are 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Fridays, and 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturdays (Closed Sundays).

This is the first of several exhibits in 2011, with some pretty great things to see from this year's participating artists!  To check out other scheduled 2011 exhibits, go to our website exhibit page at -

http://www.artisansroadtrip.com/exhibit-page.htm

Follow us through the year by taking advantage of an A.R.T. traveling exhibit in your area and checking in on your favorite artist/artists via their websites and representative galleries!

It's going to be a great event this year!



2011 Artists!

"Window on the Prairie"

oil on panel

©  Dennis Dykema

The artists of the 2011 Artisans Road Trip are here!  And what a nice mix we have - why even the 2011 juror of the applicants had high praise for the selection of participants this year!

Hand carved Green Porcelain

© Mel Myers

We have painters, sculptors, potters, photographers, jewelry makers, print makers, and more!

"Desert Sorcerer"

lino cut

©  Mari Stewart

Check back over the next several months while we learn more about this year's artists, exhibit and the 2011 Artisans Road Trip!

Artist Call!

Have you thought about taking part in the biggest and most popular autumn art event in NW Iowa?!  Well now is your opportunity to apply for participation in the 2011 Artisans Road Trip!

This event is one where professional artists welcome the public into their studios to discover and purchase original works - the free tour includes many NW Iowa artists representing several NW Iowa counties.  The artists invite the public to travel Iowa's scenic byways and back roads to discover unique studios and work spaces and one-of-a-kind artwork treasures.

All participants undergo a jurying process by a regionally known, non-participating artist.  This process assures a high quality selection of participants for the event and encourages fresh work as well as inviting new artists to become a growing part of this fun event!

Become a part of this proven artistic experience!  Have your work shared and marketed through the A.R.T. Web Site, this very A.R.T. Blog, media advertising and the event tour brochure - all provided to you as a participant through A.R.T.!!!

If you have not received an invitation to apply, print out your own application from the A.R.T. Web Site homepage or call any of the A.R.T. participating board members at this link!

The deadline for applications to be received or postmarked is January 15th!  Don't delay - be a part of the 2011 Artisans Road Trip!

Late Fall/Winter A.R.T. Exhibit

Artists © in this order - Mary Thien, Wendell King, Michael Houge

The Artisans Road Trip Artists, from the past fall's event, are now showing their work in Clear Lake, Iowa, at the Clear Lake Arts Center!  This show is a "gotta see" at the new art center!  View the selected works of artists from NW Iowa in all mediums!

The exhibit has already begun and runs through January 10, 2011!

Put the Clear Lake Arts Center on your winter destination list and, being the season - why not put it on your holiday shopping list as well!  The arts center is located at 17 South 4th Street in Clear Lake, Iowa.  For more information on the art center and the exhibit, you can give the center a call at (641) 357-1998.

Happy belated Thanksgiving from the Artisans Road Trip!

Artisans Road Trip 2011!

 The first weekend in October, our traditional date in past years, will be the date for the Artiusans Road Trip 2011!  Representative artists from A.R.T. met last week to discuss this year's road trip and all the business and work involved...discussing what worked and what needs tweaking, etc.  The Artisans Road Trip actually began starting on Friday afternoon the past two seasons, and we'll be retaining that Friday afternoon as the spring board into the weekend...so the 2011 A.R.T. event dates will actually be Friday September 30, Saturday October 1, and Sunday October 2.

We'll be posting information on the A.R.T. homepage (soon), reflecting this, as well as posting more information for new artists who may want to apply for the opportunity to participate in the Artisans Road Trip 2011...this "prospectus" will be updated and ready in the weeks ahead, so check back to the A.R.T. website for this information in the near future!

The A.R.T. 2011 website can be found at http://www.artisansroadtrip.com and you can forward any questions or concerns to the email addresses given on the web site or even through the comment section on this blog - be sure and post an email address we can reply to.

Put A.R.T.2011 on your calendars!

Thank You!

Thank you for another great autumn adventure on the Artisans Road Trip!  We hope to see you again next year!