Small Works Art Show

The Phoenix Fine Arts Gallery in Bellport is having their annual juried small works show in January.
Receiving- Jan 6 & 7 from 12 noon to 3 pm
Reception- January 14th from 1 to 3 pm
Artists' Pick Up- Feb 4th from 1 - 3 and Feb 5th from 3 - 5 pm

Details:
Maximum combined perimeter of 45 inches ( an 8 x 10 image in a not too bulky frame)
limit of 3 entries per artist, the fee is $10.00 per piece or 3/$25.00, non-refundable.
Awards: 1st= $100 2nd= $50 3rd= $35
Original work only.
NO photgraphy, sculpture or crafts

For further info please call the gallery at 776-0811 Tue- Sun
visit the website at www.phoenixfineartsgallery.com
or visit the gallery at 139 Main St in the village of Bellport and pick up a prospectus.

Holiday Blues

The holidays are here again, and as usual, folks are all stressed out over the shopping thing.... there isn';t enough time...stores are crowded, traffic is bad....
It's a shame. We've gotten so far from what the Holidays are all about, we've lost touch. Our materialistic society has created a monster which we perpetuate each year. Rather, WE have created the monster and each year we feed it and it keeps growing.

A friend of mine sent me an article, here's the link if you'd like to check it out:

http://www.etherzone.com/2006/bren122006.shtml

May we all find whatever it is that is missing in our lives this Christmas. May we slow down a little, return to the simple life,
the simple truth...
Keep Christ in Christmass

Happy New Year to All!

Going to the Galleries

I've been to a few galleries and have some favorites. I like these because they make me feel comfortable. Some galleries are just plain intimidating. I don't know if it's the atmosphere or the people, or even the art on the walls... but if a place isnt people-friendly, then the people won't come in. Art isn't really someting you need a college degree to understand, though some gallerists would have you think so- some artists too.

For me, "good" art is simply what I like- if I like it, I may even buy it. I like a gallery with a variety of styles and form,. for both visual and intellectual stimulation. I like a social atmosphere. I don't want to be regarded as just a customer, I want to be appreciated as a person who likes to look at art. In other words, I want to be comfortable when I go into a gallery.

Phoenix Gallery in Bellport is my home away from home, I'm there all the time because I spend a lot of time in Bellport anyway- for South Bay's activities, the Unitarian's activities, the Health Food Store, the Library, friends....and I exhibit there as well.
The Blue Door Gallery in Riverhead is another friendly place- I stop in whenever I get a chance. Sandi's a great gal and there's always something fun going on there- music in the alley perhaps or a reception......there's a nice selection of artistic creativity in there. I also like Christopher Gallery in Stony Brook Village. I don't get over there as often as I'd like but they always have artwork that is truly inspiring to me as an artist. I always want to come home and paint something after I've been there.
These are my three favorites, and they also have a nice variety of jewelry, glass, ceramics and sculpture.