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Mark your Calendars for Summer Fun at GIAW!

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wooden plates by Jim Holzschuh

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!

There will be two art shows at the gallery this summer, the first being a show of turned wood, called Turning Vermont, A Show of Wood.  This show will start on June 24th and run until July 30th.  There will be an artists reception for wood turners, wood turning enthusiasts and all others on Wednesday, July 12 from 4:00 to 7:00.  There will also be frequent woodturning demos throughout the show – occurring mostly on weekends.  

A second art show will take place in August, starting on August 1st and running until September 15th.  The show title is Heartfelt Vessels for Peace and will feature pottery items created by students from the Across the Grain Pottery Studio in South Hero.  An artist’s reception on Thursday, August 10th occurs from 4:00 to 7:00.  All are welcome.  

There will be a silent auction associated with each of these art shows where show artists will donate an item to be auctioned off.  All the proceeds from these auctions will be donated to the World Central Kitchen, chef José Andrés for his work in Ukraine and in Turkey.  

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Sunshine

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I love the sunshine of early spring.  It is brighter and more direct somehow.  Even with the cold temperatures it warms me up and makes me smile!  Spring is coming soon.  And with it so many great things…more daylight in the afternoon…more Vermonters being vaccinated…more energy to do all those things I meant to do during COVID (when I had the time).

The gallery is full to bursting with the wonderful art work of over 70 Vermont artists. The bunnies above are by gallery artist, Sarah Rosedahl.  We welcomed back Randy Henson, carver of wooden spoons and Ann Joppe-Mercure creator of “Written in Stone” hand made books just this week!

Current Hours:  Thursday – Sunday, 11-5:00 pm.

 

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Vermont Crafts Council is registering artists NOW for the 2020 Vermont Open Studio Weekend!

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Wood block print of artist studio

What is the weekend all about?  

Bright yellow signs compete with a multitude of greens along Vermont’s roads enticing visitors to the studios and galleries of craftspeople and other artists across Vermont during the 2020 Spring Open Studio Weekend taking place over May 23 & 24, Memorial Day Weekend. The self-guided Open Studio tour features the work of glassblowers, jewelers, printmakers, potters, furniture makers, weavers, ironworkers, painters, sculptors, quilt makers and wood carvers. Many participating galleries will host gallery talks and feature special exhibits in conjunction with this event. This event is sponsored by The Vermont Crafts Council.  You can find more information on the tour and how to become a member at: http://www.vermontcrafts.com

Are you an artist looking to get your work seen?  

Grand Isle Art Works is going to be a hub for the 2020 Open Studio Weekend, May 23 & May 24, 2020.  This is a state-wide event and it is TIME that Grand Isle County shows what real art is all about! Grand Isle Art Works will offer space to artists who would like to take part in this year’s Open Studio Weekend at no additional cost. This is a long-time event, Spring Open Studio Weekend celebrates 28 years in 2020. http://grandisleartworks.com/vt-open-studio-weekend/

Are you an artist and would like to have your studio on the tour? 

The more artist studios on the map in our area of Grand Isle County assures that we will have lots of visitors to view and purchase our art work!  Tour participants often stake out areas that have clusters of artists. More information can be found at: http://www.vermontcrafts.com/

Interested in getting Grand Isle County on the Vermont Open Studio ART map?  Contact Jim or Ellen at: info@grandisleartworks.com or 802-378-4591

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The Islands are the place to be this July!

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Hearts in hands

July 10, 5:00-8:00 pm ~ Promise Hearts Artist Reception and the Silent Auction begins!

Celebrate our Promise Heart  artists! Bid on the art work.    This diverse set of art expresses the artists’ hope for our future as a country. Join for great artwork, hors d’oeuvres, and a soda/ wine/beer cash bar.

July 17, 5:00-7:00 pm ~ Meet the Artists of GIAW

Sarah Rosedahl, Author-illustrator, artist
Book Signing, Difficult Dogs

Rick Riani, Driftwood Sculpture

Join to learn about these artists’ processes, hors d’oeuvres, and a soda/ wine/beer cash bar.

July 24, 5:00-7:00 pm ~ Meet the Artists of GIAW

India Tresselt, Fiber artist
Sharing the art and history of Temari

Cathy LaClair, Jewelry artist

Join to learn about these artists’ processes, hors d’oeuvres, and a soda/ wine/beer cash bar.

July 27 & 28, 10-4:00 pm ~ 9th Annual TRUNK SHOW & SALE, 2019 at GRAND ISLE ART WORKS

We hope you will join us!  This event has grown each year.  We have added lots of artists and much advertising across the state and region!  Check your calendar – it is always fun to spend time in the islands in the summer!

July 31, 5:00-7:00 pm ~ Meet the Artists of GIAW

Terry Buehner, jewelry artist

Jim Holzschuh, woodturner

Join to learn about these artists’ processes, hors d’oeuvres, and a soda/ wine/beer cash bar.

The warm weather is here.  The islands are the place to be!

 

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Join us for Vermont Open Studio Weekend, May 25 & 26

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Bright yellow signs compete with a multitude of greens along Vermont’s roads enticing visitors to the studios of craftspeople and other artists across Vermont during the 2019 Spring Open Studio Weekend taking place over May 25 & 26, Memorial Day Weekend from 9:00 – 5:00 pm both days.

Open Studio Weekend is a statewide celebration of the visual arts and creative process, offering a unique opportunity for visitors to meet a wide variety of local artists and craftspeople in their studios, and purchase high quality, hand made artwork.

The self-guided Open Studio tour features the work of glassblowers, jewelers, print makers, potters, furniture makers, weavers, iron workers, painters, sculptors, quilt makers and wood carvers. Many participating galleries will host gallery talks and feature special exhibits in conjunction with this event.

Grand Isle art Works is hosting the artwork of several Vermont artists for this weekend event.  Plus there is our usual fabulous artwork created by over 70 Vermont artists.  Right around the corner (sort of) you will find gallery artist, Sherry Corbin set up at her own clay studio in South Hero on 16 Remple Road.  Grand Isle is the place to be!

The Vermont Crafts Council publishes a free map booklet with directions to participating sites. The Vermont Open Studio Guide is available throughout the state at Tourist Information Centers, galleries and studios. Request a map on the VCC website, http://vermontcrafts.com/OSW/springmap.php or by calling 802-223-3380.