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It's a colorful world, and Rogue River Artists delight in bringing those colors to their work in the most creative ways. Follow the Rogue River Artists Association's new blog! Here we will be sharing artistic inspiration, works in progress, and general information for all different types of artists. We welcome your comments! You can read our blog post by clicking on the link located in the upper left hand column. Join the fun, we'd love to have you be a part of our group! … Continue Reading

RRAA Artists in ArtPrize 2016

There are four of our artists in ArtPrize this year. Linda Bassford Her piece is called Cherry @ Division and is on display at Women's City Club, 254 Fulton Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Stacy Niedzwiecki Her piece called Perfect Path is on display at Peaches Bed & Breakfast, 29 Gay SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Ron Pluene and Kathie VanHekkin Their piece Discovery Gone Wild is on display at Central Reformed Church, 10 College Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI … Continue Reading

Artist Opportunities listed at Creative Many

Artists! Seeking opportunities to exhibit and showcase your work? The Creative Many has a terrific listing of ongoing calls for entry, job opportunities and art events. Calls for Entry Job Opportunities Events In addition to Creative Many’s programs strengthening awareness, advocacy and support for the arts, design, culture, arts education and creative industries, they serve as a source connecting artists to information on opportunities and resources related to funding, employment, … Continue Reading

Art In The Park Call For Entries

  Saturday, September 10, 2016 - Rockford’s juried ART IN THE PARK exhibition offers a charming setting along the Rogue River in the city’s Garden Club Park. Limited to 34 artists, the event draws exhibitors and patrons from around the state. Hosted by Rogue River Artists Association and the City of Rockford, ART IN THE PARK is promoted in newspapers and magazines as well as community and public radio. A Saturday Farmers’ Market draws local patrons as well. Light music is presented … Continue Reading

Michigan Art Fair Calendar Website

Attention artists! Be sure to bookmark the free Michigan Art Fair Calendar - which lists information on the top Art Shows and Craft festivals in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Kalamazoo, Charlevoix and many other communities throughout the state! Michigan Art Fair Calendar supports fine art festivals and craft shows and the working artists who make them possible. Join the Art Fair Calendar email list to be notified about updates on art shows as they become available. Do it … Continue Reading

Rosemary Cheslock

Rosemary Cheslock creates hauntingly beautiful glass jewelry with swirling colors and patterns derived from nature. She makes her Glass Lampwork Beads by melting rods of glass around a steel mandrel in an oxygen and propane torch.   After the beads are made, they are placed in a kiln and cook at 960 degrees for one hour. To see more of her work, go to http://glasseyebutterfly.tumblr.com or her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Glass-Eye-Butterfly-120697554608059/  … Continue Reading