  Drjeff Member Username: Drjeff Post Number: 19 Registered: 06-2007 |
I'm interested in buying a piece of original artwork from a local artist as a Christmas gift for my wife. I don't want to break the bank here, I'm thinking in the $150 ballpark. Can anyway give me advice on where to look? I've seen a handful of galleries around the city but have no idea where to begin. I'm thinking primarily of a painting but she's a big fan of sculpture as well so I'd be open to that. Thanks for any help you can give me! | ||
Spidergirl Member Username: Spidergirl Post Number: 319 Registered: 12-2004 |
Not sure what style you're looking for, but Simone DeSousa at Russel Industrial Center is amazing. Call her up and check our her gallery. Tell her Jamie referred you. http://www.salt-minestudio.com /painting/painting_section.htm | ||
Detroitnerd Member Username: Detroitnerd Post Number: 1682 Registered: 07-2004 |
Check Zeitgeist Gallery on Michigan Avenue. | ||
The_ed Member Username: The_ed Post Number: 1359 Registered: 10-2007 |
check out this artist: http://saffellart.com/ | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 2623 Registered: 10-2003 |
DETROIT ARTISTS MARKET'S 2007 ART FOR THE HOLIDAYS, November 9-December 22 The Detroit Artists Market Annual Holiday Show is a one-of-a-kind gift shopping experience for all! The gallery transforms from a fine art exhibition gallery to a fun, energetic, gift shop featuring all hand-made items by local artists offering a wide range of products and price points. This show includes jewelry, glass, metal, ceramic, photography, accessories, paintings, drawings, sculpture, books, cards, framed prints, and the list goes on! http://www.detroitartistsmarke t.org/ Pewabic Pottery's Museum Store offers historic reproductions of embossed gift tiles handcrafted at the Pottery for nearly a century and is open to the public seven days a week. Choose from hundreds of images in authentic Arts & Crafts glaze colors. Other glaze choices include gold, silver and the beautiful iridescent glazes which have brought Pewabic international fame. Hand-painted, multicolored tiles are new. Other museum store gifts include hand-thrown pottery using the unique ceramic forms of historic Pewabic vessels, tableware, candlestick holders, garden vessels and ornaments. Unique embossed giftboxes and gift cards available. http://www.pewabic.org/store-g alleries.htm | ||
Detroitbill Member Username: Detroitbill Post Number: 394 Registered: 09-2006 |
Simones work is wonderful.... I have one of her pieces however I dont think it fits the price range quoted | ||
Oldredfordette Member Username: Oldredfordette Post Number: 3371 Registered: 02-2004 |
MCHR presents an evening of Sweatshop Free Shopping With Charles Kernaghan and featuring artists from the Russell Industrial Center and Cass Community Matmakers http://www.mchr.org/events.htm l | ||
401don Member Username: 401don Post Number: 135 Registered: 11-2007 |
I have a lot of Jan Kaulins' photographs hanging in my house. If you want to give some photos of current/past Detroit check out JanKaulins.com | ||
Detroitbill Member Username: Detroitbill Post Number: 396 Registered: 09-2006 |
Another very talented artist in Windsor , her own gallery has just opened up,, great work, wide variety of prices,,very popular,, also other artists works are on display. Very cool gallery and well worth the visit http://www.nancyjohns.com/ | ||
Huggybear Member Username: Huggybear Post Number: 315 Registered: 08-2005 |
The Detroit Artists Market is your best bet for one-stop shopping. | ||
Norwalk Member Username: Norwalk Post Number: 153 Registered: 11-2006 |
The Hamtramck Art Collective (HATCH) is having their 2nd annual Holiday Bazzar at the Cafe1923 on Holbrook in Hamtramck on Saturday December 8 I believe it starts @ 10:00 am | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 2624 Registered: 10-2003 |
According to the Cafe 1923 website, the HATCH event runs from noon until 7pm tomorrow. | ||
Dhugger Member Username: Dhugger Post Number: 282 Registered: 03-2005 |
I went to Lowell's show at the Cass Cafe a few years ago. Check out his site: Paintings & Photographs > https://www.atdetroit.net/editions/ editions-frameset.htm | ||
Drjeff Member Username: Drjeff Post Number: 20 Registered: 06-2007 |
Thanks very much for the suggestions! I'm enjoying just looking at all the options. I know there's a lot of talent in the area and I'd like to do whatever little I can to support it. | ||
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge Post Number: 4065 Registered: 10-2003 |
Check out Southen's photography. His stuff is fantastic. http://www.ryansouthenphotogra phy.exposuremanager.com/ | ||
Toolbox Member Username: Toolbox Post Number: 1118 Registered: 10-2003 |
Check out painter Jack Johnson. | ||
Terryh Member Username: Terryh Post Number: 590 Registered: 11-2006 |
Rivers edge gallery in Wyandotte. I bought two of Amy Pongranze paintings. | ||
Terryh Member Username: Terryh Post Number: 591 Registered: 11-2006 |
Audrey Pongracz. Check out the rivers edge art gallery site. I purchased the Butcher Boy oil on canvass.WWW. Audrey Pongracz | ||
Drjeff Member Username: Drjeff Post Number: 21 Registered: 06-2007 |
I just want to thank everyone again for their help. After looking at a lot of stuff on the web, I ended up going to the Detroit Artists Market last night and buying two pieces. If you're never been there, definitely check it out- it has great art for any price range. It was very difficult to decide which ones to buy. And I have future plans for some of the other, pricier suggestions when I have more cash in hand! | ||
Carptrash Member Username: Carptrash Post Number: 1494 Registered: 10-2003 |
What's a Lowell going for these days? eeek | ||
Drjeff Member Username: Drjeff Post Number: 24 Registered: 06-2007 |
I looked at his website and his stuff is amazing but a little out of my current price range. Hopefully someday! |
