Community Show November 29th - January 3rd

ArtSpot Artist Reception
Friday, December 4th from 4-7 pm
Join us this Friday as we celebrate the artwork of 8 local artists during the December 2009 Community Show at ArtSpot! Artists include John Carlson, Loretta Doke, Jamie Hanson, Jerry L. Jacobson, Toni Marie LaGree, M.L. O’Dea, Whitney Paju, and Cat Sugg. Much of the work is for sale if you are looking for a gift for someone special.

Most of the artists will be on hand during the Artist Reception this Friday, which is free and open to the public. Holiday cookies will be served. The Community Show will be on display through January 3, 2010.

ArtSpot is located inside Flicks in downtown Glasgow and is open Monday-Friday from 6am-8pm and Saturday 11am-8pm.

For questions concerning ArtSpot please contact Laura at artspotgallery at gmail dot com.

Friday, November 6th from 4-7 pm
ArtSpot Artist Reception for Toni Marie LaGree and Laura Gittings-Carlson

Join us this Friday, November 6th from 4-7 pm for an artist reception for Toni Marie LaGree and Laura Gittings-Carlson at ArtSpot. Toni and Laura, co-founders of ArtSpot welcome everyone to this free event that is open to the public. Plus treats will be served!

“When I initially thought about the process of creating and then showing my own artwork, I was terrified,” said Gittings-Carlson. “I consider myself an arts advocate and not an artist. But the resulting work was a surprise to me and I can see a progression from the first pieces to the last, which is exciting and helps illustrate one of the fundamental ideas behind ArtSpot – that everyone can create art”.

“As a partner in ArtSpot, it is an honor to create and show my work. I grew up drawing, often having teachers reprimand me for my penmanship after seeing my artistic abilities. The love of creating through visual medium has never left me,” said LaGree. “Sharing my artwork will hopefully bring joy and inspiration to others. And I want to point out that the artist in us is never done, because the ability and level you have today will be different in six months, in six years and onward.”

Works in a wide array of media and styles will be on display from November 1st through the 29th at ArtSpot, which is located inside Flicks in downtown Glasgow.

To show your work at ArtSpot, help volunteer, or to purchase any of Toni or Laura’s artwork please contact either Toni at 228-9072 or Laura at 526-7262 or email artspotgallery@gmail.com with any questions. You can also visit our blog at http://www.artspotgallery.blogspot.com/.

Photo caption: The Floral Hat, mixed media on raw canvas by Toni Marie LaGree.

October Classes

FIELD PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS

With Sean R. Heavey
Saturday, October 17th from 8 am - noon
Cost: $50/student
Location: Flicks

In this outdoor half day field class, Sean will work one on one with each student to show them how to make the most of using their camera. This class is open to all levels from beginners on. All you need is some type of digital camera, lots of questions, and the love of photography.



PHOTOSHOP WEEKEND INTENSIVE

With Sean R. Heavey
Saturday October 24th 8 am to 4pm and Sunday the 25th 8am to Noon
Cost: $200/student
Location: Glasgow Job Service

You've taken all these pictures, so now what’s next? This class will introduce you to the tools the pros use. We will crop, straighten, resize, and color-correct our images. Learn how to change the color of a shirt, remove tree branches that are in the way, and so much more!


TAKE CLASSES INDIVIDUALLY OR BOTH FOR $215


To register for these ARTSPOT classes call Laura at 526-7262 or Toni at 228-9072

October Artist: Nickolas Dirkes

Friday, October 2nd from 4-7 pm
ArtSpot Gallery Artist Reception for Nickolas Dirkes

Join us this Friday, October 2nd from 4-7 pm for an artist reception for Nickolas Dirkes at ArtSpot, who will be exhibiting wildlife photographs from a recent trip to Africa. This event is free and open to the public.

Nick’s photographs will be on display through October 31st at ArtSpot, which is located inside Flicks in downtown Glasgow.

To show your work at ArtSpot, help volunteer, or to purchase any of Nick’s artwork please contact either Toni at 228-9072 or Laura at 526-7262 or email artspotgallery@gmail.com with any questions. You can also visit our blog at http://www.artspotgallery.blogspot.com/.

Plein Air - Thai Food Event

PLEIN-AIR DINING AFFAIR

Spend an afternoon painting the brilliant colors of fall along the Cherry Creek. Afterwards, relax in twilight with a decadent five course Thai dinner, served outdoors under a canopy of trees and festive décor.
Plein-Air Painting (or, painting “in the open air”) is a wonderful way to absorb oneself in the landscape. The class will cover basic composition, color mixing, working within a frame , all of which will all culminate in your own acrylic painting. This is a great class for beginners.

Thai food is created by using all five flavors – spicy, sweet, salty, bitter, and sour. The unique cuisine is beautiful to the eye and pleasing to the tongue. Half way through your Plein-Air experience, enjoy Thai appetizers, salad, and delicious beverages. After the class we’ll dine outside on Pad Thai, green curry, and mango sticky rice under a canopy of trees and festive décor.

Supplies, meals, refreshments, décor and ambience provided.
Enrollment is limited to a maximum of 10 participants.

Instructor: Toni Marie LaGree
Chef: Laura Gittings - Carlson
Cost: $150
Date/Time: Sat. Sept. 26h 2:00 - 7pm

Toni Marie LaGree has been painting and drawing for over twenty years. Offered numerous art school scholarships, she instead graduated from Montana State University with a BA specializing in multi-media disciplines, which really means all things creative.

Laura Gittings-Carlson has cooked many a delightful meal, most recently our ever popular Greek Night featuring “Flaming Cheese”.

REGISTER BY CALLING LAURA 526-7262 or TONI 228-9072

September Artist

September's artist at ArtSpot is Robert Russell Miller. His work will be up through Sunday, October 4th.

Join us this Friday, September 4th from 4-7 pm for an Artist Reception for Robert Russell Miller, an accomplished artist and Glasgow High School art teacher.

ArtSpot is located inside Flicks in downtown Glasgow. Refreshments will be served so stop by any time between 4-7 pm.

Upcoming exhibitions at the ArtSpot Gallery include the work of Nick Dirkes, Toni Marie LaGree, and various artists during our Community Show in December. To be involved in the December Community Show or to get your work at ArtSpot, for questions, or to purchase any of Rob’s artwork please contact us at artspotgallery@gmail.com.

Photo caption: Virgelle by Robert Russell Miller

FALL CLASSES

BLEACH WORKS WITH LEITH HOWARD DEWEESE

Looking for a new art medium to explore? Join us for the Bleach Works Class! After drawing a basic design on colorful paper, areas of the paper is bleached out. The effect causes a variety of different hues. Then the image is embellished with acrylic paint and vibrant colored pencils resulting in designs reminiscent of Molas (Central American textile patterns).

Most supplies will be provided, however, each student must bring their own brushes for the acrylic paint (but not the bleach solution) as well as a set of colored pencils.

Instructor: Leith Howard DeWeese
Cost: $60
Date/Time: Sat. Sept. 12th 9 am - 4pm
Held at ArtSpot inside of Flicks

Leith Howard DeWeese has been a math and art teacher for over 30 years in three states (she currently teaches at the Opheim Public School). Her mediums of choice include acrylics, colored pencil, clay, silver, and stone. She has exhibited her artwork at the ArtSpot Gallery, the James Memorial in Williston, and most recently in Billings at St. Johns.



PLEIN-AIR DINING AFFAIR

Spend an afternoon painting the brilliant colors of fall along the Cherry Creek. Afterwards, relax in twilight with a decadent five course Thai dinner, served outdoors under a canopy of trees and festive décor.
Plein-Air Painting (or, painting “in the open air”) is a wonderful way to absorb oneself in the landscape. The class will cover basic composition, color mixing, working within a frame , all of which will all culminate in your own acrylic painting. This is a great class for beginners.

Thai food is created by using all five flavors – spicy, sweet, salty, bitter, and sour. The unique cuisine is beautiful to the eye and pleasing to the tongue. Half way through your Plein-Air experience, enjoy Thai appetizers, salad, and delicious beverages. After the class we’ll dine outside on Pad Thai, green curry, and mango sticky rice under a canopy of trees and festive décor.

Supplies, meals, refreshments, décor and ambience provided.
Enrollment is limited to a maximum of 10 participants.

Instructor: Toni Marie LaGree
Chef: Laura Gittings - Carlson
Cost: $150
Date/Time: Sat. Sept. 26h 2:00 - 7pm

Toni Marie LaGree has been painting and drawing for over twenty years. Offered numerous art school scholarships, she instead graduated from Montana State University with a BA specializing in multi-media disciplines, which really means all things creative.

Laura Gittings-Carlson has cooked many a delightful meal, most recently our ever popular Greek Night featuring “Flaming Cheese”.

REGISTER BY CALLING LAURA 526-7262 or TONI 228-9072

August Artist & ArtSpot Birthday

Sean R. Heavey will be exhibiting his photography at our new location inside of Flicks. This show will run through the month of August. Join us on Friday, August 8th from 4-7pm to meet the artist and share in ArtSpot's 2nd birthday celebration. Cake, treats and fun for all provided!

Fort Peck Arts in the Park

Join us on the lawn of the historic Fort Peck Hotel on Saturday, August 8th from 10 am until 8:30 pm for the second annual Arts in the Park.

For more information on how to rent a booth space for artwork and handmade jewelry please contact ArtSpot at (406) 526-7262.

More information will be posted as it becomes available.

ArtSpot Gallery is Moving!!!!

The ArtSpot Gallery is moving to Flicks in downtown Glasgow. Check us out in our new location at 531 2nd Ave. South. The work of Christopher Kristant will be on display the month of June.

For more information on the ArtSpot Gallery, how to get your work in the gallery, or how to volunteer, please email us at artspotgallery@gmail.com.