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In just a few days we will be celebrating our Grand Opening with festivities throughout the weekend.On Friday and Saturday, Gallery MAR will feature artist demonstrations in the gallery. This truly is fresh paint, straight from the easel. Come see the process of creating fine art through the eyes of one of our talented artists. Then, take home a painting starter-kit and try your hand at painting your very own masterpiece.
Coffee-lovers unite: Over the July 4th weekend, Gallery MAR visitors will bring home Bargreen Coffee’s latest and most artfully crafted roast: Cafe MAR, as a token of our thanks for visiting.
Need one more reason to visit? Throughout the weekend you can enter to WIN an original sculpture by Sharon Jackman, ceramic artist. We look forward to celebrating with you.
Kind regards,
Maren Bargreen
Owner
PS Make sure to stop by WINE Wednesday this month…
See below for more details.
Donne Bitner “Double Eight” 20″ x 18″ Mixed Media
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Grand Opening Festivties
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Grand Opening Schedule
Friday, July 4th:
Gifts and treats in the gallery
Rob Colvin Artist Demonstration 11 am to 1 pm
Enter to win an orginial Sharon Jackman sculpture
Saturday, July 5th
Gifts and treats in the gallery
Shirley McKay Artist Demonstration 11 am to 1 pm
Enter to win an original Sharon Jackman sculpture
Sunday, July 6th
Gifts and treats in the gallery
Enter to win an original Sharon Jackman sculpture
Winner will be drawn and announced at 5 pm
Ryan Brown “The Arno at Sunset” Oil 18″ x 15.5″
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| Gallery MAR Blog |
The Best Investment
June 2008Quite a lot has been written about the worth of art. There are whole books devoted to the matter (and a personal favorite? The Worth of Art by Judith Benhamou- it’s a great gift). But as “valuable” as the diamond studded skull “For the Love of God” by Damian Hirst may be, I don’t want it in my house. It makes me a little sick to look at it. Instead, I want to surround myself with beautiful things, with pieces I adore and art that has meaning to me. There is a quality that I look for in fine art, and it must pass that test in order to be worthy of space in my home.
Only you can decide what that quality is you are looking for. You have to be discerning and educate yourself about what is out there. One of the best parts of working in a gallery is discovering each and every person’s definition of their own qualifications and desires for fine art. Tastes are subjective! John Keats described art in terms of its most important value, quality: “A thing of beauty if a joy forever: Its loveliness increases; and it will never pass into nothingness.”
Your pieces of art will last lifetimes if you curate a collection of beauty, as defined by you alone. The market is up, the market is down. No matter where the economy stands, surround yourself with the things that you love and you make the best possible investment: an investment in yourself.
I am thrilled to be able to share Gallery MAR’s internet space with you and I encourage your feedback and insight into the world of fine art! Who knows? Maybe your art expertise, latest collecting story, or details on your own collection will be in our next blog! Email info@GalleryMAR anytime with your feedback, inspiration, and ideas.
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| WINE Wednesdays at Gallery MAR |
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Fred Calleri “Just a Peek” Oil 22″ x 24″
WINE Wednesdays at Gallery MAR
Wednesday, July 2nd: 5 to 7
Join us for a mid-week respite to help you make it through to the weekend.Stop in for a glass of wine and artful conversation every
first Wednesday of the month.
This is a private event for Gallery MAR friends and collectors only.
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| Art Books and Art Supplies |
Did you know that Gallery MAR has art supplies and starter kits, for all you budding artists and aspiring Picassos? We have kits that include all you need to create your own works of art: oils, acrylics, brushes, canvas pads and boards, watercolor sets, and drawing utensils. Something you’re looking for? Let me know and we’ll supply you with your favorites.New to the gallery are fine art books with these enticing titles: Impressionism, Michelangelo: The Complete Edition, Andy Warhol Portraits, and 30,000 Years of Art a fantastic chronology of art history. New titles are arriving each week.
Along with fine art and sculpture, these supplies and books are sure bets for gifting success. Gift wrap is both fabulous and complimentary and at Gallery MAR.
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