by Amy Gibas
by Amy GibasSummer Solstice Live! Art Ladders Podcast
Art Ladders hosts Armin Mersmann and Valerie Allen will record an episode of their podcast live from Studio 23! They will discuss the excitement of a plein air painting events as artists are returning from a day of outdoor painting at local Michigan Sugar farms.
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by Amy GibasSummer Solstice Plein Air Paint Out Reception
This public reception will feature the artwork created during our Summer Solstice Plein Air Paint Out on Saturday, June 25th. Artists will spend Saturday outdoors painting the farms of Michigan Sugar. Artwork will be on display and for sale during the Sunday reception.
This event is free and open to the public.
Registration for artists is required. Please call Studio 23 at 989-894-2323 for more information.
This event is generously sponsored by Michigan Sugar.
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by Amy GibasSummer Solstice Art-a-thon Plein Air Paint Out
Artists will spend the morning outdoors painting the farms of Michigan Sugar. Studio 23 will check in live through social media on location with artists as they create their work. Once paintings are complete, artist will meet at Studio 23 to frame and display their works of art. A reception will be held on Sunday, June 26.
Registration for artists is required. Please call Studio 23 at 989-894-2323 for more information.
This event is generously sponsored by Michigan Sugar.
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by Amy GibasSummer Solstice Art-a-thon Kick Off Celebration
Join us as we celebrate the summer solstice and kick off a week of creativity!
Enjoy live music, watch our progressive painting being created, and learn more about the weeks activities. Our Summer Solstice line up features professional development workshops for artists throughout the week and a plein air paint out sponsored by Michigan Sugar on Saturday, June 25th.
This event is free and open to the public.
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by Amy GibasCommunity Printmaking Workshop with Jay Handy
In this 2-hour workshop led by artist in residence Jay Handy, participants will learn the technique of ‘chine colle’ printmaking. Jay will guide the group through the process of etching a Plexiglas matrix, as well as applying, embedding, and properly wiping off ink. Finally, the prepared plate will be sent through a press with a sheet of art paper, leaving the creator with their work of art to bring home. Artwork will feature historic and nostalgic images of Bay City.
A $5 payment is required to reserve your seat for this workshop. Space is limited. Please call Studio 23 at 989-894-2323 to reserve your seat.
This workshop is generously sponsored by the Bay Area Community Foundation.
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by Amy GibasCommunity Printmaking Workshop with Jay Handy
In this 2-hour workshop led by artist in residence Jay Handy, participants will learn the technique of ‘chine colle’ printmaking. Jay will guide the group through the process of etching a Plexiglas matrix, as well as applying, embedding, and properly wiping off ink. Finally, the prepared plate will be sent through a press with a sheet of art paper, leaving the creator with their work of art to bring home. Artwork will feature historic and nostalgic images of Bay City.
A $5 payment is required to reserve your seat for this workshop. Space is limited. Please call Studio 23 at 989-894-2323 to reserve your seat.
This workshop is generously sponsored by the Bay Area Community Foundation.
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by Amy GibasGallery Walk & Talk with Jay Handy
Artist-in-residence Jay Handy will walk the gallery and discuss the images and inspirations used to create his artwork. This event is free and open to the public.
Photographs submitted by Bay City residents are the inspiration for artwork created by Jay Handy. Photos that help display the rich lives and beautiful moments that have taken place in Bay City were chosen to be incorporated into Jay’s compositions. The artwork is a celebration of our community, where full cycles of life have occurred for generations.
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by Amy GibasMember Make & Take
Join us in the gallery and bring a friend between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to create a beautiful bouquet of paper flowers! These handmade arrangements make a great Mothers Day surprise or do-together activity.
You can create with us in the studio or take a Paper Flower craft kit with you to create at home!
This is a FREE event for members of Studio 23, no registration required!
For information on becoming a member of Studio 23, visit our membership page.
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by Amy GibasMember Make & Take
Join us in the gallery and bring a friend between 2 and 8 p.m. to create a mixed-media heart ornament. Follow along with one of our examples or mix & match from our supply of crafting materials to create your own design!
You can create with us in the studio or take a Sweetheart Decoupage Heart Ornament kit with you to create at home!
This is a FREE event for members of Studio 23! We hope to see you there!
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