The Glorious Glass Art of Gloria Badiner She gave up cell biology for a career as an artist. She faced a decision: Art or science? Badiner loves science, which she refers to as “the never-ending story.” But cast glass, as Badiner jokes, “ate away at her brain.” When light enters a piece of cast glass, […]
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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!
Come and see all the new handmade art for 2018! Featured here, new pastels from Melody Allen and new jewelry from Judy Jansen. We are excited to announce Signature’s NEW location! To see the map and 2018 gallery info, click HERE.
The Signature Artists are hard at work preparing our NEW location! News and updates on our progress in our new building on the corner of Drake Road and West Main will be posted often. To see our 2018 holiday hours, a map and more info, click here.
Dawn Edwards and Gretchen Huggett have a collaborative effort they worked on for Felt United Day. It will soon be published in the Australian ‘Felt’ Magazine. The link and info from Dawn is below. We are very proud of these two Signature artists! Felt United Collaborative Project
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 […]
Maryellen Hains along with Joan Carver will be exhibiting their “Fanciful Daydreams” at the Arts Council Gallery in the Epic Center, Kalamazoo Mall, in April. These two artist have a lifetime commitment to the arts and a wealth of talent to show. Please visit the Arts Council Website for more infomation.
