February is Almost Here

Fall Delight

by

Rikki Rennard $625

Maggie's Place

by

Vivian Bennett

9 x 12 Framed $225

It feels like Spring around Red Deer these past few days and we would like to share with you a few Spring "Like" Paintings we have around the Gallery. Please come down and join us in Celebrating February and the Longer Hours of Daylight.

Rhymes With Orange &

Harmonious

by

Rikki Renard

8 x 8

$125 each

Rikki Renard Exhibition

Gallery IS is pleased to once again be hosting a collection of work by our very own Rikki Renard.

"Euphoria" is a new collection of paintings by this up and coming Red Deer artist. She is going back to basics, and expressing her original artistic style. After spending a year, experimenting, and learning, she is taking these new skills and applying them in her unique way.

Rikki's paintings will still embody her Zen aesthetic, while portraying beauty, peacefullness and innocence in the simplicity of nature.

"Euphoria" will be on display from Feb 1st to 26th, 2011.
The opening reception is Frist Friday, Feb 4th from 6-9pm.
The Artist will be in attendance.
Everyone is welcome.

We hope to see many new, and familiar faces.

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January at Gallery IS

Things are happening at the Gallery IS- we have First Friday tonight with a new show from Erika Schulz. She is keeping this show under raps so you will have to show up tonight to be among the first to see her latest artwork. I know you will not be disappointed by her account of sea creatures.









The Gallery is looking good with new work from several artists, including some new Abstract Pieces by Jeri Lynn Ing. Be the first to see these new works tonight at the opening- 6 until 9pm.





Summer Bugs and Bees by Rikki Renard will remind you of those warm and long days of summer. Small miniatures by Rikki are a teaser for her Solo show "Euphoria" coming in February 2011.

"I will be going back to basics with my original artistic style, portraying beauty, peacefullness and innocence in the simplicity of nature." Rikki Renard















Also for a limited time we have the leather works by Winnipeg Artist- Sigourney Burrell. She uses reclaimed leather and feathers together with reclaimed metals to created one of a kind- high fashion- neck pieces, cuffs and earrings. You will love this work.



We look forward to sharing with you some of Central Alberta's Finest Artist and their work.

First Friday -January 7, 2011

Of Patterns and Sea Creatures by Erika Schulz

Exhibit will run from January 7th to January 29th, 2011.

Opening Reception is First Friday, January 7th, from 6-9pm, Artist in Attendance

This exhibit is a new collection of works by Red Deer artist, Erika Schulz. These paintings are inspired by three of Erika's favorite things: Patterns, The Sea, and The Color Blue. Working from her miniatures as inspiration this show features work the artist created after experimenting and expanding on an idea she had while painting her 2009 One a Day challenge.

A little bit of Pop Art, Decorative Art and Design, as well as Illustration, make the series detailed, dynamic and a new part of Erika's evolution as an artist.

Please join us in welcoming the New Year and celebrating one of Central Alberta's Leading Artist's new body of work on Friday January 7, 2011.

Holiday Hours

Gallery Hours

Monday, Dec 20th to Thursday, Dec 23rd.
Noon - 6:00pm.

Friday, Dec 24th.
11:00am - 3:00pm.

Closed untill January 3rd.
Open regular hours starting January 4th.

Please email us with any questions or concerns. You can also make an appointment, for special Gallery visits.
We will get back to you promptly.

Christmas Is Gallery IS

Christmas is Gallery IS
Handmade Ornaments by
Erika Schulz, Rikki Renard and Fran Ding




Livingston Range -Bluebird Box
Jeri Lynn Ing
$75



Livingston Range- Cows Relfections
Jeri Lynn Ing
$75




Hwy 503 South
Jeri Lynn Ing
$75



Sandy Warren
Photography on Tile
Wide Selection of Art Tiles Available
$50- 110 each

Miniatures are Ready for Christmas

Carol Nault
Raku Box with Lid








Marianne Vanderkley
Acrylic on Xray
Framed











Susan Woolgar
Moonlight Reflection
Framed












Sue Woolgar
Laundry Day
Framed



Sue Woolgar
Venice Boat
Framed

Minatures for You at Christmas

Matt Gould- Felting
Pooh Bear and Rabbit $450 each







Val Turbak and Beth Ferchuk
Hand Made Bags $15 and $30 each









Sigourney Burrell
Feather Earrings -Handmade $55- $85 each









Rikki Renard
Bee- Miniatures $30 each

Miniatures Pre-Sale

Looking for that perfect gift?

Thinking someone in your life is the hardest person to buy for?

At Gallery IS you will find the most unique items. You cant find these one of a kind, fine artworks anywhere else. Its the perfect alternative to big box shopping.

On Monday Nov 22nd, from 6:30 - 8:30pm, you will have the opportunity to get first choice of the miniatures, and other fantastic items the Gallery will have available.

This is a limited opportunity to visit the Gallery in the evening, on a day when we are not normally open.

The Miniatures Exhibit is a cash and carry show.
It will be on display from Nov 23rd to Dec 31st, 2010.

Open Exhibition for All Artists

Gallery IS will once again be hosting its Annual Miniatures Exhibition.
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This is an open group show, which features small works of art in all media. We encourage all artists to submit to the Gallery for this exhibit.
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We gear the artwork to people who are looking for that special gift.
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Guidelines for Submission
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-2D works must be 100 square inches or smaller, and 3D works must be 6 inches tall or less.
-We encourage all media, and are interested in different interpretations. In the past we have had tiny felt shoes, handmade necklaces, pendants and bracelets. Paintings as small as postage stamps, and small handmade boxes.
- All media are acceptable.
- Professional, emerging and student work will be considered.
- We are only accepting 3 submissions per artist for this exhibit. If your work is chosen to be included there is the possibility to show up to ten artworks (so get busy).
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*Submission guidelines are outlined on the left hand side of this blog.*
Please send us via email; your Artist Statement, 3 jpeg files representing the style of your miniature artwork, an accompanying list for the images (including title, size, and price information), and how many pieces you will have available for the exhibit (2, 5, 10?).
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The deadline for submissions is Saturday, November 13th.
Notice of acceptance will be given by Tuesday, November 16th.
Delivery of accepted work must be made by Saturday, November 20th.
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Official show dates are November 23rd, 2010 to December 30th, 2010.
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Please send all submissions to our email address, galleryis.arts@yahoo.ca.
Digital images are required.
If you have any questions please feel free to email or call us (403-341-4641).