“Captured Moments: Artwork by Nicolette Rose & Anita Brett”
Opening Reception
Friday, April 9, 2010
7:00ish - 9:00ish pm
The Corridor Gallery at Riverview
Free of charge
All ages are welcome
Free coffee and hors d’oeuvres
Facebook event
Artist’s Statement by Nicolette Rose:
“Often, I am struck by an emotional moment in nature, realizing that not only this moment, but all things connected with it, combine to inform my translation. Forming that moment into a creative channel, requires me to detach myself from the organic or inorganic place, while remembering the honored feeling of being a witness to the extravant moods of nature. I work toward fusing my perceived reality with an imaginary alternative reality; presenting an image that is descriptive with abstracted elements. This allows me to participate in the natural encounter, while being drawn inexplicably into the mysterious workings of instinct. These paintings represent a body of work that span the last eighteen years. The desire to paint comes from a graphic arts background and today has expanded to the use of textiles. Wool fibers convey a feeling of earthy qualities and a constant reminder of what life has generously given us. Both mediums have allowed me to delve in all the possiblities of the creative self.”
Artist’s Statement by Anita Brett:
“My husband’s family stressed the importance of reading books to children. As I read to our five children, I found that I often returned to picture books that were thoughtfully worded and beautifully illustrated. I made it my goal to add to these illustrated publications with my own childrens’ books. On my journey to publish, I have been side-tracked by the beauty and individual personality that can be captured in portraits. A shy smile, a reserved look, a playful gesture and a confident grin are each fascinating to capture and repeat on a canvas. Watercolor is the only medium I use. I am fascinated by the interplay of watercolors; the ‘mistakes’ are what give movement, life, and joy to the medium. I have studied with various artists in the Greater Lansing area. I also studied in New York City at the National Academy School of Fine Arts. I also learned much from my recent visit with Tracy Reid.”
We The Kings is doing a benefit concert for Haiti on Monday, March 22 at 7:30ish pm!
Students at participating “Mid-Michigan High Schools for Haiti” will be able to get pre-sale vouchers from their school which will guarantee them a seat. Students with vouchers should arrive between 6:00 and 6:30 pm on Monday. Seats will go on sale to the general public at 6:30 pm. Students with an ID from a participating HS4H school will be able to purchase tickets for $5. Tickets for the general public are $10.
100% of proceeds will benefit Haiti through the Michigan Nurses’ Association, helping 12,000 Registered Nurses who are ready and willing to go to Haiti get there. We also request that everyone bring a can of non-perishable food (beans, peanut butter, etc.) if possible. Goods will be shipped to Haiti via South Lansing Christian Church and their established distribution pipeline.
“Paintings by Jeremy Mason”
Opening Reception
Friday, January 22, 2010
7:00ish - 9:00ish pm
The Corridor Gallery at Riverview
Free of charge
All ages are welcome
Free coffee and hors d’oeuvres
Facebook event
Artist’s statement:
“I paint! I use brushes, squirt bottles, droppers, scrapers, fingers, paper, dryers, gravity and anything else nearby to put paint on the canvas. As a self taught artist, my style is unconventional and unique. My technique ranges from precise brush strokes to splatter marks. While it may seem random, each spot of paint is thought out, agonized over, placed just so, until the piece is done. My space may be a mess, but I am left with just what I want. A canvas once blank, now full of life. This is my process. Like a jigsaw puzzle, the pieces come together to make a picture I didn’t know existed.”
“I am a financial Planner by day and a painter by night. This duality is carried over into my work. I often combine abstract and vibrant themes with concrete patterns and sensible lines. My work ranges from bright and bold colors to subdued earth tones. Just as a single painting combines all of these forms, there is no separation between my role as a planner and an artist. My love for creativity is evidenced as much in my artwork as it is in the personal relationship with my clients. I just try not to get paint on my tie.”
Jeremy Mason’s Website
Stories {Photography by Ray Lang}
Friday, September 25, 2009
7:00ish - 10:00ish pm in The Corridor Gallery at Riverview
Free of charge
All ages are welcome
Free coffee and international munchies (representing some of the countries featured in Ray’s work)
Facebook event
Ray Lang is a freelance photographer who’s traveled on several overseas short-term mission trips. He goes on these trips to bring back pictures of what God is doing in third world nations through the people, cultures and their surroundings — far removed from Michigan. Ray takes an entourage of cameras with him and shoots with mostly black and white film. He believes that black and white best captures the essence and true character of the people and cultures that he encounters. Each image has a story behind it because each person has a story. This exhibition features some of these images and the stories behind them, as photographed and written by Ray.
The Corridor Gallery seeks paintings, photography, and other fine art with the theme “NEW” for display.
To submit your artwork for review, email photos of your work or a link to your online portfolio, to Gallery@RivVenue.com.
The deadline is Friday, April 24.
All artwork will be assessed for quality, originality, and potential to enhance the collection exhibited by the gallery.
Artists may vary in terms of age, education, and experience; these factors will not affect acceptance of artwork.
We seek pieces that are of interest and acceptable for viewing by all age groups and appropriate for a community setting.
“NEW” Fine art and photography
Friday, May 1st, 2009
7:00ish - 9:00ish pm in the Corridor Gallery at Riverview
Free of charge
All ages are welcome
Free coffee and munchies
Facebook event
Doug Mains opening for Flatfoot
Saturday, March 21st, 2009
Doors open at 8pm
The show is free (donations are encouraged) and available to all ages.
“The Best of Riv” Fine art and photography
Friday, December 12th, 2008
7:00ish - 9:00ish pm in the Corridor Gallery at Riverview
Free of charge
All ages are welcome
Free coffee and munchies
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7:00 PM , Sunday Nov. 23rd, 2008
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