On Friday, June 7 at the KV Museum, Charlotte Hubbard (Beekeeper of the Year) and Carolyn Fink (Signature Member) will be signing children’s books “If I Could Sit on a Bee’s Knees.” All sales from this informative book on bees goes into critical bee research. Fun Bee-related events are planned that evening!
Have you heard of Flash Gallery? There are three Signature Artists in this pop-up gallery of nine local artists. The next pop up in the Epic Center’s atrium for the April Art Hop. Melody Allen will have new pastel paintings on display, and her exceptional notecards – including a new cat collection. Maryellen Hain will […]
Thinking of learning the art of pastels from an expert? This is the time to sign up for a KIA summer class with Melody Allen. If you have been curious about working with pastels, now is your opportunity to give them a try. Melody makes this class non-intimidating for beginners. Advanced artists are also welcome. […]
Melodie Allen is hosting Artsy Gifts – a unique collection of fine handcrafted art perfect for holiday shoppers. Participating artists are Melody Allen, Kris Hapke, Sandie Idema, Dottie Sullivan and Meg Tang. This is a special two day event. Dates and times are: Friday, November 10, 3-9 pm Saturday, November 11, 9-3 pm Melody’s House […]
Don’t miss this years Kalamazoo Arts Fair! Many Signature Artists will be there — like David Smallcombe who won Best in Jewelry award at the East Lansing Art Fair! And Things of Steel, who were interviewed and video taped by WGVU for PBS Lively arts! It will be a beautiful weekend at Bronson Park!! Come […]
Fall into the Arts with Jeanne Fitzgerald at the Commerce Point Gallery. Exhibit continues through December 1.
A Sense of Place: The Nature of Watercolor An exhibit of paintings by Susan Badger Pierce Cedar Creek Institute. Sept. 1 thru Nov. 28SUNDAY, OCT. 9 FROM 12:15 TO 1 PM., Susan will give a special presentation in the Auditorium with a reception to follow from 1 to 3 pm. Reception and Presentation are free.
Maryellen Hains has curated this special show at the Epic Center this coming Art Hop on October 3. This show features work from many seasoned artists, several of whom are Signature members. Please make plans to visit the Epic Center during October’s Art Hop!
Signature artist Gloria Badiner was commissioned to make the Kalamazoo Air Zoo Science Innovation Hall of Fame Awards for 2014. These awards recognize exceptional students, educators, organizations and individuals who have supported, innovated and excelled in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. The design of the award makes reference to a solid foundation […]
Melody Allen just spent an exciting weekend in Traverse City participating in a pastel convention and attending a reception for The Great Lakes Pastel Society’s National Juried Exhibition where she received an Honorable Mention for her pastel painting “Beach Boys”. Melody says, “Though I have worked in pastel for about fourteen years, creating “Beach Boys” […]
