ART EFFECT GALLERY

Artist Reception & Fashion Show March 3rd 6:30-10 pm

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BEAUTY DEBATE - OPENING MARCH 3rd

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Beauty Debate

TheDetroiter.com’s First Annual Invitational - Coming to ART EFFECT GALLERY MARCH 3rd - APRIL 21st.

What is beauty? Do we care? In contemporary art, beauty is a controversial topic of discussion: Is beauty too sentimental? Does contemporary art ignore beauty? Can artificial concepts of physical beauty trap women? Are masculinity and beauty mutually exclusive?

For its First Annual Invitational Show titled Beauty Debate, TheDetroiter.com invites 18 established and emerging artists from New York, Michigan, Illinois, and California to explore concepts of beauty in contemporary art. These artists will create a dialogue about beauty that will challenge and delight viewers.

The show features rising stars, such as Man Bartlett (New York), who has been featured in Art in America, ARTnews, and LA Weekly, among other publications. The show also features established artists like Tim White-Sobieski (Berlin/New York), who is a critically acclaimed international multimedia artist whose work has shown at the Prague Biennale, the Lyon Biennale, and the Bucharest Biennale. And there will be a selection of local favorites that are also rising stars, such as Topher Crowder and Brian Barr. (A complete list of participating artists is below.)

Prior to the show, TheDetroiter.com will moderate a panel discussion with some of the artists and some art critics at The Boll Family YMCA theatre on February 29, 2012 (beginning at 7 p.m). Among others, panalists include Tate Osten, Director of Kunsthalle-Detroit Museum; Vince Carducci, art critic and Assistant Dean and Interim Chair of Fine Arts at College for Creative Studies; Travis Wright, reporter for WDET, cultural editor for Metro Times; Hrag Vartanian, owner Hyperallergic.com (one of the most influential art blogs); and Stephen Maine, artist, writer, and curator (he is the art book editor for art critic David Cohen’s artcritical.com).

Panelists:

Colin Darke, artist, curator, writer, Editor-in-Chief TheDetroiter.com

Tate Osten, Director of Kunsthalle-Detroit Museum

Rebecca Hart, Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Detroit Institute of Art

Vince Carducci, art critic and Assistant Dean and Interim Chair of Fine Arts at College for Creative Studies

Travis Wright, reporter for WDET, cultural editor for Metro Times

Rishi Jaitly, Program Director, Detroit John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

Stephen Maine, artist, curator, writer, teacher (via Skype from New York)

Kianga Ellis, Owner Kianga Ellis Projects (via Skype from New York)

Hrag Vartanian, Owner Hyperallergic.com (via Skype from New York)

Robin Grearson, writer, curator, teacher (via Skype from New York)

The show opens on March 3 at Art Effect Gallery in the Eastern Market area of Detroit, Michigan, and it runs through April 21. The show opens at 8 p.m., but there will be a special charity preview at 6:30 p.m. where Morada Blue Swimwear will conduct a fashion show with a sneak peak of its upcoming collection (starting at 7:30). The suggested donation for the charity preview will be $25, and a portion of these funds and funds from the sale of select pieces of art will go towards establishing a writing fellowship for TheDetroiter.com through the YMCA’s Y-Arts program.

Charity Preview Participating Sponsors:

Morada Blue - Swimwear designer

High Liquors

Lazares - Furrier
Gemmayze - Royal Oak restauranteur

Artists:
      Topher Crowder (Detroit)
      Brian Barr (Detroit)
      Lauren Rice (Detroit)
      William Irving Singer (Detroit/ Savannah)
      Ron Zakrin (Detroit)
      Geno Harris (Detroit)
      Carla Gannis (New York)
      Man Bartlett (New York)
      Stephen Maine (New York)
      Clarina Bezzola (New York)
      Ashley Zelinskie (New York)
      Elle Deadsexicon (New York)
      Judith Hoffman (New York)
      Tim White-Sobieski (Berlin/New York)
      Matthew Davey (Chicago)
      David Gerhard (San Fran)
      Vince Cacciotti (LA)

Topher Crowder "Beauty is a fickle beast. Sometimes the most beautiful people are the most empty. But that being said, I don’t try and make things ugly or crappy….ok, well sometimes I shoot for ‘craptacular’. But I try to create an impression with my work. Something that the viewer will take with them after looking at it, something that will stick with them in the dark forgotten corners of their brain."

David Gerhard "Art’s concern with beauty is in its communicative powers. I have so many beautiful pictures of clouds and ocean waves, which some would consider art worth purchasing. I took each of those photos because of the immense beauty of nature, hopefully one that I may be able to tap into when the right piece of art calls for it. I appreciate the beauty surrounding me everyday and often find it to be the beginning of aesthetic inspiration in my work."

Ron Zakrin "...beauty is subjective. I hear people say that beauty is dead. Really? Why should we discard beauty in art when we embrace it in every other realm? It’s easy for a bad painter to embrace the “beauty is dead” anthem. But again, the subjectivity of beauty allows for steaming vomit on satin sheets to be heralded as beautiful by at least a few. Beauty to me is good composition, contrast, and color. Very simple, but simply hard to find."

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We had a wonderful year in 2011! We held 8 group art exhibitions, two solo art exhibitions, and showcased about 150 metro-Detroit area artists. And, we started a trend of bringing fine arts and culture to the Eastern Market area, which is catching on with recent additions like Signal-Return and 2:1.

Thank you Detroiters!

It is coooollllddddd in our industrial chic building, and thus we must close for the winter! But, hey! Just because we aren't using the space, doesn't mean you can't! Call us and make a pitch to host a pop-up show or other one-night event during Jan. or Feb 2012. We will crank the heat up for you!

Fine Art Photography from our Holiday Market
by Linda K. Rodney

2011-12-09T08:09:00.001-08:00

Happy Holidays!

The AEG is in full Holiday swing!

To celebrate we're throwing a Holiday Market Closing Party December 17th, from Noon until 3pm.
Come and experience the Holiday Spirit of Detroit in the Eastern Market!

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Contact: exhibitions@arteffectgallery.com for more rental information.

Images From Heather Kelly's Solo Exhibition Nov 4th - Dec 17th

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"Park" Birmingham, MI

Mixed media on canvas (photography, collage and acrylic pigments)

Image of Cranbrook

Photography and digital collage on canvas

Acrylic pigments on canvas

Toy Series

Mixed media on canvas

Motherhood Series

Mixed media on canvas

The Elwood

Photography and collage on canvas

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2nd Annual Holiday Market. Nov 4th- Dec 17th

This Friday, November 4th from 11-4 is the Preview Party

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Holiday Market & Preview Party Postcard

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Holiday Market Artists

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Brooke Ellis	Acrylic Paintings
Courtney Fisher	Jewelry
Deborah Friedman	Printmaking
Elysia Vandenbussche	Ceramics
Jennifer Lynn Belair	Mixed media/print making
Jennifer Xerri	Fiber Art
Jill Washburn	Ceramic Tiles
Sharon Bida	Sculpture
Kate Benjamin	Photography
Linda Rodney	Photography
Myla Chaput	Glass
Nanci Einstein	Mirrors/Collage
Nicki Butler	Textiles/Collage
Patricia Izzo	Photography
Stephanie Sarris	Painting
Steven Pleva	Painting
Tim Gralewski	Screen Printing
Tom Crimboli	Metalwork
Fran Seikaly	Bookmarks/Cards
Amy Fell-Burford	Oil Paintings
Kelly Darke	Jewelry
Juliet Smith	Pottery
Mary Ellen Croci	Paintings
Stephanie Rivers	Painting/Collage
Lavinia Hanachuic	Ceramics
Theodore Shinkle	Photography
Solo Galleries: John McLaughlin Heather Kelly

Holiday Market: Call for Artists

2011-09-07T08:16:00.000-07:00

Holiday Market-Artist Opportunity-Call for Artists

The Eastern Market is bustling during the holiday months of November and December with people sourcing many of their holiday gifts, specialty foods, and greenery from the surrounding market vendors and retailers. Our Gallery is located in the heart of all this shopping fervor! The main room in our extensive fine art gallery will be transformed into an eclectic, funky and fashionable urban boutique, featuring a wide variety of chic and unique works of art and craft.

The ART EFFECT GALLERY is pleased to announce our annual Holiday Market in the Eastern Market, November 5th – December 17th! This “not-to-miss”, eclectic and innovative group exhibition will feature fine art and fine hand-made crafts at a wide range of price points, with most works under $500.

Preview Party

The Gallery will hold a much anticipated Preview Party on Friday, November 4th from
11 a.m. – 3 p.m., featuring specialty food and drink from Eastern Market vendors and retailers. Friends of the Eastern Market and Friends of Art Effect Gallery will receive 10% off their purchases.

Open Call
This open call for this group exhibition is for Artists making fine art, fine crafts and artisanal goods for this upcoming group exhibition, including but not limited to Ceramics, Sculpture, Metalwork, Artisanal Jewelry, Furniture, Found Object Art, Fiber Art, Glass, and Collage.

Follow the Jump for more Information:

Eligibility:

Artists must be 18 years or older.

Priority will be given to Artists with metro-Detroit area ties due to residency, training, relevant works, or otherwise. Artwork must be handmade.

No commercial kits, prefabricated models, hobby crafts, kitschy holiday ware, or green ware. Chic, unique, and recent work is encouraged!

Artwork of any size and price will be considered; most artwork selected will be priced under $500.

The Gallery may manage and edit the Artist’s inventory while in the Gallery.

This show is cash-and-carry, and all artwork subject to these terms shall be offered for sale.

How to Apply:

Fill out the Application Form: Available on Google Docs or 4share (linked below), or pick up from AEG or through e-mail request.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_lQX13j5ztO4XLpWdP0IYGI-EapTB99S8GmiQmHl4ck/edit?hl=en_US
http://www.4shared.com/document/HCw-2-gI/HolidayMarketApplication2011.html
Through E-mail Request: kives@arteffectgallery.com (Subject "Holiday Market Application Request")
(or alternatively provide the information requested in an email with the Subject line completed to state “Holiday Market”)

Submit up to 10 images that are representative of the artwork you wish to exhibit;
Submit a brief Artist Statement and a Biography;
Mail, Drop-Off, Email or Fax the Application to: Art Effect Gallery:

Our Address - Art Effect Gallery 1420 E. Fisher Fwy. Detroit, MI 48207
Fax: 313-393-0328

Email: exhibitions@arteffectgallery.com

Gallery Consignment Terms:

Our exhibition committee will review your application and will invite Artists to exhibit works by sending an inventory sheet, commission rates, and other important Artist information.

The Gallery accepts artwork on consignment and retains a commission on all sales. Payments to the Artist for any Gallery sales will be made by no later than January 15, 2012.

Important Dates:

Application Deadline: October 4th, 2011

Preview Party “Chic and Unique, a holiday boutique” November 4th 11-3 p.m.

Artwork Drop-Off: October 18th, 2011 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Artwork Pick-Up: December 19th, 2011 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Unless otherwise agreed to in advance by Gallery staff, Artists should drop off and pick up artwork on the dates provided herein, and be in attendance at the Preview Party.

In Black and White Flyer

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Detroit Gallery Week

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We will be having Drawing in the Gallery on October 1st from 9 am - 3 pm as part of Detroit Gallery Week. Gallery goers will be invited to draw black and white sketches on easels throughout the gallery, while viewing the final day of the all media group art exhibition In Black and White. Come hang-out a while, enjoy some people-watching and coffee, and sketch the day away.

In Black and White Postcard 2011

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Were up and running on twitter!

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http://twitter.com/#!/Art_Effect

Add us for up to date information regarding upcoming exhibitions, calls for artists, and the going-on's of the gallery. We would also love for your feedback, and twitter is a great way to let us know how we're doing and what you'd like to see in the future!

September 2011 All Media Group Exhibition "In Black and White"

2011-08-16T20:05:00.000-07:00

In Black and White. An all media group exhibition exploring the black and white aesthetic, an abstract dimension where the real difficulty lies in creating just the right tonality and form. Eighteen emerging and established metro-Detroit area artists will be exhibiting a diverse body of works, including fashion, sculpture, painting, drawing, photography, prints, and film, in this extensive exhibition covering 4,000 sq. ft. of gallery space.

The exhibition runs September 3rd – October 1st, with a sophisticated champagne and jazz Artist Reception and film screening of black and white films by filmmaker Alice Schneider on September 10th from 6-9 p.m.

Art patrons will cast their votes toward a $250 People’s Choice award for best in show at the Artist Reception.

ARTISTS:

Kate Benjamin
Jill Braman
Jeffrey Cancelosi
Patricia Izzo
Heather Kelly
John McLaughlin
Candace Law
Brad Lawrence
Marianne Letasi
Chrys Lewis
Audrey Long
Barbara Eko Murphy
John A. Murphy
James Payne
Stephanie Rivers
Linda K. Rodney
Alice Schneider
Fran Seikaly
Larry Zdeb