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Terry Shepherd from The Art Center firing raku.
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — November First Friday, Nov. 6, will be another big night of art in Grand Junction with nine openings around the city.
Starting in downtown Grand Junction, Off the Wall 2, 411 Main St., will be opening an exhibit of the work of Carol Bowker from 5 to 8 p.m. A Crawford artist, Bowker's style is mostly realistic and in oils, but she does produce work in acrylic, watercolor, pastel and pencils. Since 2001, Bowker has consistently won honors including best of show in Lake City and Ouray competitions.
FrameWorks, 309 Main St., will be featuring the pastel art of Beverly O'Neil and the wooden vessels and bowls of John Jenkins. Bev O'Neil is a signature member of the Pastel Society of Colorado. Having lived and taught in western Colorado for more than 30 years, O'Neil works in pastel to capture both the nature and atmosphere of the places she has been.
John Jenkins, after receiving a Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology in 1996, began his pursuit of a life-long love of woodworking and started his own business, Magpie WoodWorks, LLC, in 2000. He works chiefly in woodturning specializing in bowls and vessels and hand-crafted spinning and weaving tools. Jenkin's work has been shown in galleries in Grand Junction, Denver, Estes Park, Pagosa Springs, Silverton, Taos, N.M., and Prescott, Ariz. Fiber artists across the world use his spinning and weaving tools. His website is www.magpiewoodworksusa.com. FrameWorks will donate 10 percent of the First Friday sales of both these artists to KAFM.
Across the street, Unique Expressions, 336 Main St., will be holding a holiday party to introduce the public to its new artists and its exclusive and distinctive gifts for the holidays.
Planet Wines, 420 Main St., is not to be missed. In addition to offering a fine selection of wines including some exceptional Colorado varieties, Planet Wine will feature the work of the Grand Valley Magazine photographers. GV has just turned a year old and is all ready known for its outstanding photography. This exhibit should be excellent.
Moving on to Colorado Avenue, Hang Ups, 209 Colorado Ave., will be hosting a juried exhibition of Artspace and Open Studio artists. Artspace and Open Studio's mission is one of giving to others by incubating the continual growth of the arts and individual artists, thereby enhancing the cultural and economic vitality of Mesa County and beyond.
The Great Frame Up, 2518 Broadway, next to Albertson's in the Redlands Market Place, opens the Pastel Society of Colorado Members' Miniature Show with featured artist Lorraine Sells from 4 to 8 p.m. Others artists included will be Ruth Leever, Betsy Black, Barbara Kendrick, Penny Creasy, and Cynthia Underwood. Miniatures can always be taken home the night they are purchased and make great gifts.
At Frame Depot by Sam's Club, 529 Bogart Lane, local photographer Steve Palen will be featured. Palen has enjoyed living and photographing the Rocky Mountain West for the past 20 years. After spending the first part of his career as a portrait photographer, he now brings the same mastery of his craft to his wildlife and scenic photos. He enjoys spending time visiting the nation's national parks and public lands. His work covers areas from Glacier National Park to the deserts of Arizona. Steve Palen will be at the opening to answer questions.
KAFM Community Radio, 1310 Ute Ave., will open its First Annual Invitational Photography Show Nov. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. Featured artists will be John Anglim, Kay Crane, Jeff Driehorst, Tracy Baker, Jesse Zacher, Dick Colby, and Kelly Robison. Also featured in this show are the exquisite turned wood pieces of John Jenkins who is donating 100 percent of his sales to KAFM.
Finally round off the evening with a visit to The Art Center, 1803 N. Seventh St., and its famous Demo Nite. Eleven artists will be working throughout the building in different mediums. Especially exciting for the evening will be a raku firing by Terry Shepherd in the ceramics studio. Continuing in the galleries will be From the Permanent Collection: Harold Bryant sponsored by Chuck and Patti Shear, Tim Wedel Works in Clay, the 62nd Annual Brush and Palette Members Show, and Sun Worshippers & Junkyard Dogs sponsored by Chuck & Robbie Breaux, High Noon Solar and Safari Ltd. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. with artists introductions. The artists begin work at 7 p.m. and will work until 9.
Come out and support the arts in the Grand Valley. Visit as many of the galleries as you can!
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Cheryl McNab is the executive director of The Art Center.
Starting in downtown Grand Junction, Off the Wall 2, 411 Main St., will be opening an exhibit of the work of Carol Bowker from 5 to 8 p.m. A Crawford artist, Bowker's style is mostly realistic and in oils, but she does produce work in acrylic, watercolor, pastel and pencils. Since 2001, Bowker has consistently won honors including best of show in Lake City and Ouray competitions.
FrameWorks, 309 Main St., will be featuring the pastel art of Beverly O'Neil and the wooden vessels and bowls of John Jenkins. Bev O'Neil is a signature member of the Pastel Society of Colorado. Having lived and taught in western Colorado for more than 30 years, O'Neil works in pastel to capture both the nature and atmosphere of the places she has been.
John Jenkins, after receiving a Ph.D. in ecology and evolutionary biology in 1996, began his pursuit of a life-long love of woodworking and started his own business, Magpie WoodWorks, LLC, in 2000. He works chiefly in woodturning specializing in bowls and vessels and hand-crafted spinning and weaving tools. Jenkin's work has been shown in galleries in Grand Junction, Denver, Estes Park, Pagosa Springs, Silverton, Taos, N.M., and Prescott, Ariz. Fiber artists across the world use his spinning and weaving tools. His website is www.magpiewoodworksusa.com. FrameWorks will donate 10 percent of the First Friday sales of both these artists to KAFM.
Across the street, Unique Expressions, 336 Main St., will be holding a holiday party to introduce the public to its new artists and its exclusive and distinctive gifts for the holidays.
Planet Wines, 420 Main St., is not to be missed. In addition to offering a fine selection of wines including some exceptional Colorado varieties, Planet Wine will feature the work of the Grand Valley Magazine photographers. GV has just turned a year old and is all ready known for its outstanding photography. This exhibit should be excellent.
Moving on to Colorado Avenue, Hang Ups, 209 Colorado Ave., will be hosting a juried exhibition of Artspace and Open Studio artists. Artspace and Open Studio's mission is one of giving to others by incubating the continual growth of the arts and individual artists, thereby enhancing the cultural and economic vitality of Mesa County and beyond.
The Great Frame Up, 2518 Broadway, next to Albertson's in the Redlands Market Place, opens the Pastel Society of Colorado Members' Miniature Show with featured artist Lorraine Sells from 4 to 8 p.m. Others artists included will be Ruth Leever, Betsy Black, Barbara Kendrick, Penny Creasy, and Cynthia Underwood. Miniatures can always be taken home the night they are purchased and make great gifts.
At Frame Depot by Sam's Club, 529 Bogart Lane, local photographer Steve Palen will be featured. Palen has enjoyed living and photographing the Rocky Mountain West for the past 20 years. After spending the first part of his career as a portrait photographer, he now brings the same mastery of his craft to his wildlife and scenic photos. He enjoys spending time visiting the nation's national parks and public lands. His work covers areas from Glacier National Park to the deserts of Arizona. Steve Palen will be at the opening to answer questions.
KAFM Community Radio, 1310 Ute Ave., will open its First Annual Invitational Photography Show Nov. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. Featured artists will be John Anglim, Kay Crane, Jeff Driehorst, Tracy Baker, Jesse Zacher, Dick Colby, and Kelly Robison. Also featured in this show are the exquisite turned wood pieces of John Jenkins who is donating 100 percent of his sales to KAFM.
Finally round off the evening with a visit to The Art Center, 1803 N. Seventh St., and its famous Demo Nite. Eleven artists will be working throughout the building in different mediums. Especially exciting for the evening will be a raku firing by Terry Shepherd in the ceramics studio. Continuing in the galleries will be From the Permanent Collection: Harold Bryant sponsored by Chuck and Patti Shear, Tim Wedel Works in Clay, the 62nd Annual Brush and Palette Members Show, and Sun Worshippers & Junkyard Dogs sponsored by Chuck & Robbie Breaux, High Noon Solar and Safari Ltd. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. with artists introductions. The artists begin work at 7 p.m. and will work until 9.
Come out and support the arts in the Grand Valley. Visit as many of the galleries as you can!
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Cheryl McNab is the executive director of The Art Center.
Best Kept Secret: GJSO competitions for youngsters
For talented youth in Grand Junction, the Grand Junction Symphony has two wonderful opportunities. The first is a composing competition for students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades titled “Crystal Baton.”Students are asked to compose a melody from 16 to 64 measures long. The winning composition will be orchestrated and performed at the GJSO's Children's Concert this March.
The second is the Young Artist Competition. Musicians 25 or younger who perform on a symphony instrument other than piano are encouraged to submit a recording. Finals are held in March and the winner receives a cash prize of $1,500 and a chance to perform with the Symphony during the next season. More information can be found on the GJSO's website about these competitions or call 243-6787. The Symphony Guild helps sponsor both of these wonderful opportunities for Grand Junction youth.
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