Anne Kenny Tea Squares....

We LOVE the unusual look of Anne Kenny's "Industrial Quilts".... the texture, the materials,.... the surprise. She has four of these "Tea Squares" on exhibit for the upcoming spring open studios. Where would you put yours? 

Another "found" abstract.... by Deb Wheeler-Bean

Stitched edge alcohol ink process on reclaimed art paper. Deb is the master of finding beauty in the simple ... and in the discarded. Many hands went into this piece... far too many to count. You will have to ask her about the story.... May 11&12. Beautifully abstract.... with no intended direction. Completely "found".

This is a beauty....

We just love this "obscured" image from Becky Barsi. Experimenting with tissue over photography. This piece and more will be on exhibit this May 11&12 for Art Up Front Street's Spring Open Studios.

Welcome to new artists Laura Harper and Natasha Stoppel...

Art Up Front Street welcomes the newest artists to our collective. Laura Harper of Artful Harper Studios and Natasha Stoppel of Artist Explores the World are moving in. More on these creatives later... with a few pics of their studio transformation. But in the meantime, visit Laura's website and Natasha's website. Studio #7 is much happier now that they are here. 

Save the date... our annual spring open studios are just around the corner

This one promises to be bigger and better than last year. We are getting in our "groove" here at the studios after a year of making and growing. It feels so right to be in the company of creative energy.... and we look forward to sharing it with you. Mark your calendar and tell a friend.

Maker Days, THU & FRI, FEB 8 + 9, 3PM to 7PM

Feb 8 and 9, Thursday AND Friday, 3:00-7:00, Maker Day/Nite with the artists of ART UP FRONT STREET.

We will be working and describing processes. Pop in anytime during those hours either day to see works in progress. Each night we will have three artists (or more) in the studio. Painting, assembling, designing, printing, or sketching. Parking on street and parking in back through the LEFT side driveway (not in the apartment lot on the right, thanks.) Take a look to the left column for all the artists and links to our websites. Bring questions, we would love to tell you what we are working on! Coffee, tea, winter warmer goodies. FREE and open to the public all ages welcome.

Thank you

Oh my goodness, what a turnout we had. Thank you to all who stopped by the studio. No doubt COFFEE is VERY important to many of you :-). Here is a pic of some of the crowd. We did not get a visit from The Small Business Revolution team that day, BUT, we are still in the game for Exeter being chosen for the top five. Here is to all of you who make our town so wonderful... CHEERS! and a heart felt THANK YOU.

The small business revolution comes to Exeter! ... and to Art Up Front Street

Thank you to so many of the local area business  and community leaders for hosting and making this event possible.  Exeter is 

 NOW IN THE TOP 10!

See Thursday event details on facebook HERE 

See The Small Business Revolution (website) top choices AND past episodes HERE.

BREAKFAST ANYONE?

ART UP FRONT STREET STUDIOS and GALLERY is one of the many brief stops for the crew's tour this Friday morning and we are hoping to get a small welcome crowd here at the studio. Would you join us? We would love it if you could be a part of this celebratory fun for Exeter.

Breakfast bar opens and your arrival is requested at 8:25 sharp. 

The Small Business Revolution crew will arrive at 8:40 am.  

They will have about 8 minutes tops before they head to the next spot by 8:55.

We know ....sounds tight... so if you are interested, please, email us so we can get a head count for breakfast. You don't have to leave when the crew takes off because there are breakfast goodies and  coffee to be had... and we would love it if you had time for a second cup before work.

Join us! Friday morning. 8:25AM. RSVP to artupfrontstreet@gmail.com

EVENT: Maker Days/Nites with the artists of ART UP FRONT STREET Thursday and Friday, February 8 & 9, 3pm to 7pm each day

 

Feb 8 and 9, Thursday AND Friday, 3:00-7:00, Maker Day/Nite with the artists of ART UP FRONT STREET.

We will be working and describing processes. Pop in anytime during those hours either day to see works in progress. Each night we will have three artists (or more) in the studio. Painting, assembling, designing, printing, or sketching. Parking on street and parking in back through the LEFT side driveway (not in the apartment lot on the right, thanks.) Take a look to the left column for all the artists and links to our websites. Bring questions, we would love to tell you what we are working on! Coffee, tea, winter warmer goodies. FREE and open to the public all ages welcome.

EVENT: Sarah Koff Studio - Printmaking Demo... at Art Up Front Street

Yay! We get to see art being made. Sarah Koff will be here at the studio to demonstrate her printmaking process. Take a look at her website to see all the cool stuff she does.

Jan 24, Wednesday 6:30-8:30, ARTIST DEMO with SARAH KOFF woodcut printmaker.

Sarah shows at farmers markets, creates logos, and produces beautiful custom home and pet portraits. She is part of a group from "Big Ink" who will be exhibiting at the Museum of Fine Art in Boston in April 2018 (yay Sarah!). 

For the demo here, Sarah will have her portable press, supplies, and blocks from which to print. Find out how she does what she does... and take home a fresh print. 

$15 per person. 10 person max. Sign ups to reserve a spot are a must by EMAIL.  You can pay at the demo.

EVENT: Hot Cross Puns... business session for artists at Art Up Front Street

We are THRILLED Rachael Jones will be with us next week. We love her sass and we love that she is going to share her business savvy with us. Bring your questions. Take a look at her Etsy site to see her latest and join us!

JAN 11, Thursday 6:30-8:30, ARTIST BIZ SESH with Rachael Jones of HOT CROSS PUNS.

Mostly for artists... but anyone can sign up. Meet the brains behind the punny creations. Find out her inspirations, how she handles her social media, what she does with her Etsy Shop... Guaranteed to make you smile. $10 per person. 10 person max. Adults. Sign ups a must by email and you MUST bring a sense of humor.

Thank you ...

There is almost too much for us to put into words as we look back at this year. First we want to say thank you to our community, family and friends who in the early days came by to lend a hand by word and deed. Thank you to the makers and technicians that helped us get the building in (better) shape. Thank you to the first party throwers in February 2017 (Teresa and Lori). Thank you to the first artists that said "yes". To Bruce Jones... who always "drops in" at the right times. Thank you to those who have come for studio visits, TGIFS, back yard fires, and to our customers and clients... the art lovers who continue to buy and seek out our creations and energy. We are surely leaving someone out, because honestly, every time the door opened this year someone walked in that made us more solid ...more anchored. The picture we have chosen to share with this post is of Nicole. She persisted (just had to say that). She has moved everything in this studio no less than 2 times and some things maybe 5 times. Now we do a celebratory dance .... for more reasons than one... just this past November Nicole and her husband welcomed their first baby - and in December, Max (their son), became our youngest studio visitor. Life, community and art continue on. Thank you to all and best wishes for a healthy 2018.