The Women's Board of Ministries at First Plymouth Church is sponsoring its third annual Fine Art Show, November 13-15, 2009. The show will feature artists in watercolors, oils, photography, jewelry, ceramics and fiber art! The show is held on the main level of the church, 20th and D Streets, west entrance.
On Friday, November 13th, there will be a Sneak Peek from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with wine, hors d'oeuvres and a special raffle drawing for a custom designed jewelry piece from Goldworks Jewelry! Tickets are $15 each, no reservations needed.
Hours on Saturday are from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The raffle drawing will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 15th.
The artists include Rachel Smith (Oils), Clarisse Hastie (Acrylics and Mixed Media), Carol DeVall (Ceramics and Mixed Media), Joan Phelen (Photography, encaustics and mixed media), April Stevenson (Bead Jewelry), Glenda Dietrich Moore (Watercolors), Lynn Bowes (Jewelry), Jan Addison (Lapidary work set in sterling silver), Sharon Ohmberger (Clay), Mona Jenkins (Fiber Art), University of Nebraska Clay Club (Ceramics), David D'Agostino (Oil on canvas and wood) and Mina Lee (Photography).
The net proceeds of the Art Show will go towards funding scholarships for non-traditional female students.
At the second annual Holiday Craftacular Sale & Cocktail Party, held from 5 to 9 p.m. at Zen's Lounge, 122 N. 11th Street, over a dozen local artists will show that arts and crafts need not be mutually exclusive. "I think the label of 'craft' has a different perception with a new DIY era," said Jen Lukas, a local artist and designer participating in the show, "and everyone wants the handmade stuff."
Sixteen artists from Lincoln and Omaha will set up booths of their work.The crafts include handmade items like T-shirts, artwork, ceramics, accessories and ornaments. Works range from $1 to $80, making Zen's the temporary hotspot for lovingly handmade but affordable Christmas gifts. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Lincoln Arts Council.
Indie craft is becoming a true cultural force. Shunning mass-produced fare in favor of handmade goods, it creates an independent economy free from corporate ties. And those who are supporting this new economy love the goods, as evidenced by the success of Etsy.com. The mix includes disciplined artisans who have been honing their craft for years to funky, free-wheeling indies whose motto is "it's okay to mess up."
"I love the indie craft movement," said Jackie Ostrowicki, another participating Lincoln artist. "It allows me to experiment, try various mediums, explore my inner creativity, and purchase and surround my family with the work of small scale artisans."
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Come celebrate October's National Arts & Humanities month closing reception at the Arts & Humanities High School. Over the past few weeks, people in the community have been making artist trading cards in honor of this wonderful month. Artists Trading Cards are miniature works of art that are done on small white cards. The subject and material used can be anything the artist desires! Come and see what others have done in the community to honor this artistic month. Also, there will be a First Friday event at Arts & Humanities High School that evening, where each student will showcase there latest piece of art. The celebration will be held at the LPS Arts & Humanities High School (located 643 S 25th #15) on November 6th from 5:00pm-7:00pm.
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