Selected Community Events
Paint it Forward
Nov 30, 2011 - Dec 25, 2011 12:00pm
Grand JunctionThis is the third year for this Charity event, now formally known as “Paint it Forward”
At this special holiday time, SunShine Painting believes in supporting the community, and is committed to using their own talents and resources for the betterment of the local region. This commitment has inspired them to participate again in the “Paint it Forward” charity event. This year SunShine Painting will select five groups or individuals in need of interior painting services, and will donate up to $1000 in labor and materials (paint will be from our shop, colors limited) per project. The projects selected will be completed in Dec, Jan, or Feb. For a nomination forms go to www.sunshinepainting.net. and click “Paint it Forward” tab. Nominations close Dec. 24.
Have a wonderful Holiday Season.
Michael Day, President
SunShine Painting Corporation
mike@sunshinepainting.net
970-260-6060
Kathy Day
9702163302
December First Friday at The Art Center
Dec 1, 2011 - Dec 3, 2011 6:30 pm
The Art Center, 1803 N. 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501Opening:
Hands on Texture: Journeys in Clay and Applique Quilts
sponsored by Chuck & Robbie Breaux
The Outsiders Look Inside Art in The Outsiders + One
Mary Ellen Andrews, Sheri Balka, Wilda Fortune, Gailen Schmidt
and invited artist Mary Moss
Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres
Free and open to the public
For more information: 243-7337 or www.gjartcenter.org
Cheryl McNab 243-7337 Ext. 4
November First Friday at The Art Center
Nov 3, 2011 - Nov 5, 2011 6:30 pm
The Art Center, 1803 N. 7th Street, Grand JunctionThe Art Center's DEMO NITE 2011 with over 20 artists working in various media
Continuing exhibits:
Challenge and Gratitude: recent works by Ann Dettmer
sponsored by Jean Ogle
The John Moore Collection: Botanical Prints, Watercolors and Drawings
The Brush & Palette Club's 64th Annual Members' Art Exhibit
Firestorm! Junction Clay Art Guild Exhibit
Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres
Free and open to the public
For more information: www.gjartcenter.org or 243-7337
Cheryl McNab
243-7337 Ext. 4
Mosaic Indoor Vendor Fair
Oct 14, 2011 - Oct 16, 2011 10:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Lincoln Park Barn/ 910 North 12th StreetLooking to purchase or sell your unique artwork, crafts, or antiques/secondhand items?
Join us at the Mosaic Indoor Vendor Fair!
Saturday, October 15, 2011, 10 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Barn located at 910 North 12th St.
There will be hundreds of items for sale including one-of-a-kind artwork, knick knacks, crafts, antiques/secondhand items and much more.
There's guaranteed to be something for everyone!
Admission is free. For more information or to participate as a vendor (see below for vendor info), please call 970.245.0519 x 10 or visit www.mosaicingrandjunction.org
Linda Parrot 970.245.0519.10
First Friday at The Art Center
Sep 1, 2011 - Sep 3, 2011 6:30 p.m.
1803 N. 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501Opening:
Challenge and Gratitude: recent works by Ann Dettmer
sponsored by Jean Ogle
Fireworks!
Junction Clay Arts Guild Exhibit
See the Faces and Hear the Stories of Our Homeless
Continuing:
Color the Wind: Works of Wonder by George Peters & Melanie Walker
sponsored by Flint & Elisabeth Ogle
The Art Center Annual Ceramics Sale
Fundraiser for The Art Center's ceramics studio
Cash bar and Hors d'oeuvres
Music by Rebecca Maley
Free and open to the public
For more information: (970)243-7337 or www.gjartcenter.org
Cheryl McNab
243-7337
Seven Falls Dancers at DRC
Sep 2, 2011 - Sep 4, 2011 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Dinosaur Resource CenterOn the front plaza at the Dinosaur Resource Center. Native American Art, Jewelry & Crafts will be displayed. At 1pm & 2:30pm the Seven Falls Indian Dancers will perform Native American dancing (weather permitting). Come and join the fun!
Deb Robillard
719-686-1820
Telluride Day Trip
Meet at Town Hall in Palisade and travel to Telluride, COGet away from the heat and take a trip with Palisade Parks and Recreation to Telluride, CO for a day of gondola rides, Telluride Art Fest, shopping, and spectacular mountain views
Sarah Brooks, Recreation & Events Coordinator
970-464-5602
First Friday at The Art Center
Mar 1, 2011 - Mar 4, 2011 6:30 p.m.
The Art Center, 1803 N. 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501Opening:
Mesa State College Art Department
Studio Arts BFA Candidates' Exhibition
sponsored by Williams
Rockies West National 2011 Juried Watercolor Exhibition
Continuing:
What's It All About?
Works by Joshua Butler, Charles Hardy and Roger McCoy
sponsored by Chuck & Kendra McDaniel
Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres
Music by Morgann Means
Free and open to the public
Cheryl McNab
243-7337 ext. 4
www.gjartcenter.org
Sawdust Saturday hosted by Grand Valley Woodturners
Feb 4, 2011 - Feb 13, 2011 12 - 3:30 p.m.
152 29 RoadThe Grand Valley Woodturners display different styles of turned objects and demonstrate the art of woodturning at this open studio. Items also for sale.
245.8817 www.grandvalleywoodturners.com