Happy Thanksgiving!

Artlink Events: Exhibits now at Artlink! Main Galleries - 100 Years of Connectivity: George Kessler Park and Boulevard System. Feature Gallery - Motherhood and Monsters Exhibit - Rebecca Stockert Feature Gallery - Photomontages by Dominick Manco In the Gallery through November 30th. Artlink will be closed this Thursday for the Thanksgiving Holiday but we will be open on Friday from 12-6 p.m. for your Holiday Shopping needs!

Artlink is moving!

Artlink will be open September 26 - 30 from 12-5 p.m. for artist pick up of artwork from the

Fem-in-us Exhibit. Artlink is in the process of moving to the Auer Center for Arts and

Culture, 300 East Main Street and will re-open with a Grand Opening on October 21st from

6-10 p.m. If you have questions call 260-424-7195, our phone number will remain the same.

Thanks for your support and patience as we make this transition!

Artlink Events

Annual Members' Show
The Members' Show opens July 15th
This is the biggest Members' Show so far with 196 artists presenting works in all media. We

promis there is something for everyone in this show! The work will remain up through August

9th. Remember to vote for your favorite 5 pieces while your in the gallery. The 5 winning

artists will recieve a large pizza from 816 Pint & Slice and a gift certificate from a local

Frame Shop. Frame Shops providing gift certificates are Creative Framing, Northside Framing

and Galleries and Southwest Studios.

Gallery hours: Tues - Thurs 12-5 p.m., Fri & Sat 12-9 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m.

Coming up next...

"Lost Foam Aluminum Casting for Beginner's" with Mary Klopfer · June 20-24, 2011
Class limited to 12 students.
Cost: Fee of $250 for Artlink members, $275 for non-members; Students responsible for the

following Supply List.
Leather work gloves, safety glasses, disposable respirators, high-top work boots, or hiking

boots. Students will be charged for aluminum by the pound. Approximate cost of aluminum per

student would be $28.00 for 20 lbs.
Workshops are held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Rolland Art Center,

University of Saint Francis, 1111 Leesburg Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808. No refunds unless

space can be filled from waiting list.

Three credit hours are available through the University of Saint Francis for Indiana Dept of

Education Professional Development and Graduate Credit. Tuition of $1050 per workshop to be

paid to USF on the first day of the workshop. Artlink will send you USF registration form

or download form from our website, www.artlinkfw.com; do not call USF.

"Mixed Media Relief Print Workshop" with Art Cislo · June 27 through July 1, 2011
Class limited to 12 students.
Cost: Fee of $250 for Artlink members, $275 for non-members; Students responsible for the

following Supply List.
Student's preference in drawing media, any combination of charcoal, graphite, watercolor,

brush, pen and ink, Conte, oils, etc. A few rags e.g. corduroy cloth. A few good sheets of

paper like Stonehenge or Arches Text, or some Hot Press Watercolor paper for final prints.

Gouges: if possible bring a small v-gouge, a half-round gouge, and a sharp knife
(X-ACTO).

Workshops are held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Rolland Art Center,

University of Saint Francis, 1111 Leesburg Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808. No refunds unless

space can be filled from waiting list.

Three credit hours are available through the University of Saint Francis for Indiana Dept of

Education Professional Development and Graduate Credit. Tuition of $1050 per workshop to be

paid to USF on the first day of the workshop. Artlink will send you USF registration form

or download form from our website, www.artlinkfw.com; do not call USF.

Gallery hours: Tues - Thurs 12-5 p.m., Fri & Sat 12-9 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m.

Artlink News

Artlink is moving!
This fall Artlink will move into the Auer Center for Arts and Culture owned by Arts United. Artlink's Board of Directors approved the expansion on April 18th. The move will give Artlink expanded gallery space and a couple of classrooms to better facilitate our drawing sessions and other workshops. We'll keep you posted as more details are finalized!

31st Annual National Print Exhibiton
In the gallery through May 25
This is a beautiful exhibit featuring a variety of printmaking media's from local, regional

and national artists.

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"Lost Foam Aluminum Casting for Beginner's" with Mary Klopfer · June 20-24, 2011
Create a sculpture in Styrofoam and pack it in sand. Aluminum is melted and poured into the

sand. When it's cool, sculpture is pulled out of the sand and, just like magic you have an

aluminum version of what you sculpted in foam. We'll be working in the SOCA foundry and

will create cast metal sculptures much the way it has been done for thousands of years, but

with twentieth century technology! Students can cast 1-2 pieces. Size limit for sculpture

is 9" H x 3" W x 4 ½" D. Class limited to 12 students.
Cost: Fee of $250 for Artlink members, $275 for non-members; Students responsible for the

following Supply List.
Leather work gloves, safety glasses, disposable respirators, high-top work boots, or hiking

boots. Students will be charged for aluminum by the pound. Approximate cost of aluminum per

student would be $28.00 for 20 lbs.

"Mixed Media Relief Print Workshop" with Art Cislo · June 27 through July 1, 2011
Students will be using/learning woodcut techniques in combination with other drawing media.

The hand-rubbed print will be emphasized over the use of the press. Other medium

incorporated in the woodcut print will be watercolor, pastel as well as monotype. This

approach will result in one-of-a-kind prints rather than an edition. The techniques will be

relatively simple, drawing oriented and the process is always open to new input and

explorations (e.g. putting down watercolor first, then cutting a block and printing over

it). These are techniques teachers can use in their classrooms as can artists in their

studio. Class limited to 12 students.
Cost: Fee of $250 for Artlink members, $275 for non-members; Students responsible for the

following Supply List.Student's preference in drawing media, any combination of charcoal, graphite, watercolor, brush, pen and ink, Conte, oils, etc. A few rags e.g. corduroy cloth. A few good sheets of paper like Stonehenge or Arches Text, or some Hot Press Watercolor paper for final prints. Gouges: if possible bring a small v-gouge, a half-round gouge, and a sharp knife
(X-ACTO).

Workshops are held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Rolland Art Center,

University of Saint Francis, 1111 Leesburg Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46808. No refunds unless

space can be filled from waiting list.

Three credit hours are available through the University of Saint Francis for Indiana Dept of

Education Professional Development and Graduate Credit. Tuition of $1050 per workshop to be

paid to USF on the first day of the workshop. Artlink will send you USF registration form

or download form from our website, www.artlinkfw.com; do not call USF.

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Art for Kids Classes
Registration forms are now availalbe on the website, www.artlinkfw.com

Spring Bus Trip: Toledo Museum of Art
Wednesday, May 11th
Join us as we visit the Botero and Frank Stella Exhibit. The Glass Pavilion will also be

open that day. Registration forms will be mailed soon and are also available on Artlink's

website.

Saturday, May 14th - Rural Studio Tour
Join Artlink in a couple of vans as we explore the Rural Studio Tour from 10 a.m. until 4

p.m. There are 8 studios to visit this year. Ticket price includes the transportation to

the 8 locations, driver tip and a boxed lunch from Subway. Cost is $32 for Artlink members

and $35 for the general public.Artlink, 437 East Berry Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, 260-424-7195, www.artlinkfw.com

Gallery hours: Tues - Thurs 12-5 p.m., Fri & Sat 12-9 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m.

April & May

Sorry, It's been a while. The AVA awards are almost 2 months behind and were a huge success. Make sure you get ready for next year!

In the meanwhile here is an update of the upcoming events at Artlink.

31st Annual National Print Exhibiton
Opens Friday, April 15, 6-9 p.m.
This is a beautiful exhibit featuring a variety of printmaking media's from local, regional

and national artists. The exhibit remains in the gallery through may 25, 2011

Push Pin Gallery: F/8 USF Photography Club

Call for Entry

Sharpie Show! The call for entry is available on Artlink's website. Email Deb with any

questions, deb@artlinkfw.com

Art for Kids Classes
Registration forms are now availalbe on the website, www.artlinkfw.com

Spring Bus Trip: Toledo Museum of Art
Wednesday, May 11th
Join us as we visit the Botero and Frank Stella Exhibit. The Glass Pavilion will also be

open that day. Registration forms will be mailed soon and are also available on Artlink's

website.

Artlink, Inc.

437 East Berry Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, 260-424-7195, www.artlinkfw.com

Gallery hours: Tues - Thurs 12-5 p.m., Fri & Sat 12-9 p.m., Sun 1-5 p.m.

AVA Winners!

Thank you to everyone who voted, attended, voluntered and sponsored the 2010 AVA Awards! It was a great party!
Winners are listed below.

Ceramics - Steve Vachon
Drawing - Justin Johnson
Graphic Art – Alan Nauts
Jewelry/metal work – Lydia Gerbig-Fast
Painting – Maurie Papier
Photography – Cara Lee Wade
Printmaking – Tom Keesee
Sculpture – Mary Klopfer
Surface/Fabric Design - Joel Fremion
University Art Student – Holly Hardin-Clabaugh
Visual Arts Educator –Nicole Croy, Carroll High school

Visit the online gallery of the nominated artists here

AVA: Artlink VisualArt Awards...you are invited!

First VisualArt Awards, an event you can't miss!

PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE AVA AWARD PARTY TODAY!
Winners will be announced at the AVA Awards Party

Thursday, February 17th, 7-10 p.m.
at Artlink and Fort Wayne Cinema Center.
Tickets are $20 for Artlink Members and $25 for non-members.
Call 260-424-7195 or stop by the gallery for yours today!

The party will feature hors d'ouerves and a cash bar from Club Soda, music by Possum Trot Orchestra and Rich Lee as the Master of Ceremonies. Raflle items from local businesses will also be available by purchase of $1 rafle tickets.

Visit the online gallery of the nominated artists here

All proceeds raised will benefit Artlink's exhibition and educational programming!
Voting is now closed, thank you to everyone who voted!

Thank you to our sponsors!
United Art & Education, Fort Wayne Metals, WANE TV, Fort Wayne Reader, Rock 104, V102.9, River 1250, Good Stuff Design, Arts United, IAC Regional Partnership Grant.

Lorri Courtney...rock 'n' roll!

Below are some thoughts from Lorri Courtney on her creations: octopus dolls and bowls made of long playing records and journals with theircover!! Indiecool in Fort Wayne!

What inspires

you?

First, I consider myself a crafter not an artist. I

don't presume to have any vision or

viewpoint with my work. I just like

making things. I mostly knit and crochet and work with paper. I

like manipulating

yarn to make textures and patterns. I've made many sweaters over the years but

lately find that I do

better with smaller projects that I can finish quickly and move on. I started making the

little octopus dolls a few years ago and

they've really caught on. I sell

them locally

but also on-line at my Etsy shop. Etsy's a crafter's website that

has worldwide

appeal. I've sold to Austria, Wales, and Canada as well as all over the USA. My site is

www.llcourtney.etsy.com.

I grew up with a very creativ

e

mother. She was an expert seamstress, she liked to knit and crochet, and did beautiful crewel work. My sister and I

were always busy. We always has a jigsaw puzzle or a latch hook rug out to work on. I remember we had a

papercutter and I loved using it. It

seems I always had something to do.

How did you start?

My

crafting "career" started when I went to my first indie craft show

in Columbus, Ohio. I saw hip, talented people making

unusual things

that I absolutely loved. The indie movement seems to attract young, creative, free-thinkers

who want to create

unique pieces that represent their point of view. After that

show I decided

to start making things that I could sell. It's been fun experimenting and especially

exciting when

others like what I make.

I started making bowls out of

discarded long

playing records which lead to using the cardboard covers to make journals. Both of these

items are fun to make and share. I love the reaction when

someone finds their favorite recording

artist or an album from their past.

Cat Voors and her Cat's Creations!

Here is another artist of our Artlink holiday sale, check out the interview and her works at Artlink!
What inspires you?
What inspires me is a particular piece of stone or other element that becomes a focal point and the otherparts of the piece come together organically. Sometimes a piece never gets finished.
What medium do you primarily work in? Why did you select this medium?I primarily work in stone and glass and some silver.I love natural elements – stones, pearls, even wood. I want to get more involved with creating silver projects.
What do you put in your art that represents you?
I need my pieces to be unique. I will make several like pieces of costume jewelry on occasion, but the better pieces are one of a kind.
Do you try to make a statement with your art?
I don't try to make a statement. If I finish a piece and put it up for sale it is because I like it and wouldwear it and hope someone else will as well.

What is your favorite aspect of art?
My favorite aspectofart is to see it come together without my forcing it. That is why I call my jewelry art – because I am the one with the tools but the pieces come together on their own.

Who inspired you to be an artist and who are your favorite artists?I was inspired by a gal I met and whose name I never knew. She made lovely jewelry and made me want to get involved with that mixed medium. I have so enjoyed this creative outlet and meeting so many lovely people who stop to look at what I've made.

Dixie Bradley: glass & creativity

Here is another interview with one of the artists taking part in the Holiday Art Market ongoing at Artlink: Dixie Bradley.

What inspires you?

I started in photography and did mainly "light paintings" -- cibachrome photograms. From there, I went to oil painting. Then I also got interested in doing collages, since with the photography, I had a number of compositions that didn't work out as well as I had hoped, and they got thrown into a corner to "someday" go into collages. I also have always collected interesting "stuff" when we travel, ie, shells, rocks, hunks of glass, wood, bones, whatever I can either put in my pocket or purse. After a while, that "stuff" was getting to be quite a pile of things and one day, I wanted a decoration to hang on the side of a kitchen cupboard (since I was bored with potholders) and began making three-dimensional assemblages. I also have done some stained glass pieces and had extra scrap glass left, so I would add it to the assemblages. I also have always been fascinated with hot glass work -- loving the shine and texture, etc. So, I took a few glass fusing classes and started making some fused glass jewelry. This seemed like a natural for the Holiday Art Market, since a one-of-a-kind piece can be sold at a very reasonable price.

What medium do you primarily work in? Why did you select this medium?

I'm not sure I have a favorite medium -- maybe whatever I'm doing at the time I find switching mediums helps when I get "blocked".

What do you put in your art that represents you?

I guess that any piece of art that I do represents me in some manner, since every artist is different and will see and interpret things differently.

Do you try to make a statement with your art?

I don't think I consciously try to make a statement in my work -- only that I want to create something that the viewer will enjoy.

What is your favorite aspect of art?

I guess my favorite aspect of art is that something can be made out of almost anything. I especially enjoy doing the collages and assemblages for the repurposing aspect -- artists are the original recyclers.

Who inspired you to be an artist and who are your favorite artists?

One of my favorite artists is, of course, my husband and best friend -- Norman Bradley. He has always encouraged me to keep experimenting and stretching as an artist. Other favorites would be Georgia O'Keeffe, Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, John Singer Sargent, Turner, Picasso, Steiglitz, Ansel Adams, Frida Kahlo, etc., etc.,

Marie Gardeski at the Holiday Art Market at Artlink

Holiday Art Market will be open for business Friday, November 19^, 2010 through January 2, 2011 for holiday shopping needs.

Among the artists you'll find Marie Gardeski with her crazy hand soaps.

We have asked her some questions so you can get to know her better.

What inspires you?

I'm inspired by segments of stories, overheard and read. I get ideas from occurrences I witness (a boy on a bike, crossing the road with 2 eggs in one hand) and odd/humorous bits of conversation I overhear ("she's the only woman in the world who can eat beef through a picket fence"). Many of the characters I draw are inspired by broken action figures, strange old toys and figurines. And, of course, tiny plastic animals.

What medium do you primarily work in? Why did you select this medium?

Mostly I draw with graphite and colored pencil and paint with watercolors and gouache. These materials allow me to make the delicate lines and soft colors that I love. I also do installation work in various materials including found objects...

Sometimes my artwork later turns into something more like a product... Like Handsoap. Other times I make items for myself that I think will be handy, and end up making more of them to sell, in hopes that others would find it useful as well (i.e. tote bags, wrist zips). Many of my sewn products are made from second hand materials.

What do you put in your art that represents you? Everything.

Do you try to make a statement with your art?

I try to tell stories with my art. Vague tales that can (hopefully) be interpreted in various ways by different viewers.

What is your favorite aspect of art?

I like being able to express myself in a subtle way. I like making things that people might enjoy or puzzle over. I also enjoy developing new ideas and ways of creating images and objects. I like that art is an excuse for me to play.

Who inspired you to be an artist and who are your favorite artists?

I have always been interested in making things. Growing up I spent most of my spare time drawing or sewing or assembling something. My parents have always been very supportive.

Recently I discovered the work of Allyson Mellberg-Taylor which has a delicacy and weirdness that I love. I also enjoy the work of Marcel Dzama, Henry Darger and of course, my husband david birkey.

Tonite, Tonite, Tonite!

Visit Stone Carver, Cary Shafer's Studio

Tonight, Thursday, November 4, 6-9 p.m.

Cary Shafer a nationally recognizes stone carver will give a stone carving demonstration. Join us for this unique opportunity to watch an art form that only a few still do in the United States. There is no charge for this event so mark your calendars. Cary's studio is located at 611 East Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. To view his work visit www.caryshafer.com

Toy and Book Illustration Exhibit

Reminder

Reminder

Reminder

Opening Reception Friday, October 29^th, 6-9 p.m.

Check out work from over 70 regional artists.

New! Come with us to Indy for the Warhol exhibit!

Bus trip! Bus Trip! The registration form is ready and we are set to go down to the IMA (Indianapolis Museum of Art) to check out the Warhol Exhibit and their new sculpture garden. I hear the sculpture garden is a bit of a hike so put those walking shoes on! Or you can just check out the museum and skip all the walking :) we'll let you do either. Tuesday, October 12th so get your seat today! Visit www.artlinkfw.com for the form or call us. We like to talk to people too!

A quick update on Artlink's upcoming events...

Rock Poster Show at Artlink
Artlink will host the Rock Poster Show on Saturday, August 28th, 12-10 p.m. during the Taste of the Arts and the Dessert Event. Check out work from 5 poster artists in the center of the Main Gallery!
The official Taste of the Arts afterparty is DESSERT 2. For the second year in a row, Arts United approached OLG (and our friends at NIPR's Little Brother Radio) to curate the event. From 6-10PM, this free, all ages event will feature the hyphen-rock stylings of Mark Hutchins & The Exploding Radio Stars (indie-rock), Possum Trot Orchestra (folk-rock), The Sacred Broncos (garage-rock) and Wooden Satellites (indie-pop-rock). Artlink will feature a rock poster show during the event, and food and drink will be available from Mad Anthony Brewing Co., Hall's Takes the Cake, Subway and Purple Mountain Cheesecake. There's even valet parking for bikes-ride on down and be a part of TASTE OF THE ARTS and DESSERT!

Main Gallery:
Landscapes: Urban & Rural
Through September 29, 2010. Check out work from 17 artists including Nathan Abels, Jack Canty, David Carpentar, Penny French Deal, Daniel Dienelt, Gwen Gutwein, Liz Holzman, Rebecca Justice-Schaab, Tom Kelly, Tom Keesee, April Knox, Karen Moriarty, Terry Ratliff, Eric Stine, Susan Suraci, Eric Tarr and Josef Zimmerman. Experience urban and rural scenes in the one exhibit lending the viewer an interesting comparison of the two.

Push Pin Gallery:
IPFW Photography Students, Jr/Sr
Through September 29, 2010

Studio Visit Series - Gwen Gutwein: Friday, September 10th, 6-9 p.m.
Gwen, a local watercolorist and oil painter, will open her home and studio to Artlink's guests for the evening. Light appetizers and cash bar provided by CASA Restoranti Italiano. Mark your calendar for this event, tickets will be available soon!

Call for Entry
Toy and Book Illustration is an open call to regional artists. Visit www.artlinkfw.com for the prospectus.

Introduction to Bookbinding Workshop at Artlink
Gerald Ward, Senior Conservationist at Etherington Conservation Service will lead this workshop. The registration from is now available on Artlink's website, www.artlinkfw.com

Caravaggio

While at Artlink the Annual Members show is taking place until August 10th, Europe is celebrating the 400 years from the death of Caravaggio.

He was hailed by many as the father of modern painting and I just read an article on the Italian Rolling Stone Magazine about how he could be easily be compared to a modern rockstar. A troubled and short life lived always to the max. An extreme popularity co-existed with a violent personality and he was equally loved and hated. If you feel like reading more about him you won't be disappointed.

UP next at Artlink: Landscapes:Urban and rural exhibition (Aug 20th to Sept 29th)

The power of Etsy

I was living in New York at that time. Everybody thought it was very cool buy something different and unique and actually, I agreed too, It was Etsy.com they were talking about. The website that "enables people to make a living making things, and to reconnect makers with buyers". Everybody can have access to a huge marketplace and showcase their art or objects or clothes or accessories. I think It's simple and I think It's great. Then last week I read an article on the main Italian newspaper about the power of Etsy, 5 million merchants and a PIL bigger than a nation. "Handmade nation" is also a movie about the rise of Diy, arts and crafts. So, For those who still do not know what Etsy is...check it out. Both if you are an artist or a buyer!

Architectural beauties

Pardon my being Italian and, as such, yes I am a soccer fan. We won the world cup 4 years ago, and now, alongside other big favorites like Brazil, Argentina, England and Spain, we are in South Africa fighting to win the cup again.

A part from the fact that the championship is in Africa for the first time ever, the curious thing is about the incredible architectural structure of the new stadiums. Look at these:

One last thing about Artlink:

Call For Entry! Artlink's 8th Regional Exhibition Prospectus is now available. Artists within 100 miles of Fort Wayne, Indiana are eligible. Download the full prospectus at www.artlinkfw.com

Saturday 12th June Downtown Fort Wayne

This forthcoming Saturday: Drop Your Avant Garde from 6pm-12am at 800 Block of Calhoun Street
Join the DID and Comcast for art, live music, food and drink specials, and more as four NEW unique art exhibits will be created in unconventional urban spaces.
These venues include 816 Pint & Slice, Dash-In, Loaf ‘n Ladle, The Garden Beauty & Barber Studio, and Ryan Hadley Studio. These locations will have new art, live music and food and drink specials.

Artlink news/updates:

-Organic Perspectives will be in the gallery until July 7th! Check out papercuttings from Deborah Whistler done by hand! Believe me, they are spectacular!
-Spend a week with Cara Lee Wade exploring CS4 Adobe Photoshop and get three graduate credits for that week through the University of Saint Francis. You can't beat a semesters worth of credits in one week! Check out www.artlinkfw.com for the registration form.