(Submitted by Pemberville’s For the Love of Art Committee)
Pemberville’s For the Love of Art Committee announces this year’s art show scheduled for Saturdays, Feb. 8 and 15; Sundays, Feb. 9 and 16; and Monday, Feb. 17.
Area high school students and graduates of the past three years have been invited to enter this year’s show to be held at the Pemberville Opera House. The show will feature over 100 pieces and is free and open both Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., both Sundays from noon until 4 p.m., and Monday, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Acclaimed artist Emmanuel Enriquez will serve as judge for this year’s show with honors including best of show, first, second and third place. Winners will receive rosettes along with cash prizes given by the Pemberville Opera House.
Middle school and elementary art will be displayed in the Town Hall Council Chambers for people to view.
In addition to the festivities at the Pemberville Opera House and Town Hall, Beeker’s General Store will be featuring the following artist‘s work: Rita McDougle (felted art), Alex Hall (leather accents), Tammy Miller (jewelry art), Becky Kolbow (mixed media art), Sherry Robinson (card art), Heather Hill (watercolor cards), Danielle Lajti (leather accents), Toni Sockrider (chocolate art edibles), James Sechler (wood art – cutting boards and bowls), Patty Corcoran (wool mittens), Peggy Anderson (felted art creations), and Andrea Brown (jewelry art.)
Beeker’s will also be hosting a “sign” class where paid participants will paint a wooden sign of their choice and affix a vinyl Valentine sentiment of their choosing (two options will be offered.) Please see beekersgeneralstore.com for photos of the class project and details.
This class will be led by Cathy Callahan. Registrations can be made by calling Beeker’s at 419-287-3274.
Art enthusiasts will also find a display of artwork by participants of Beeker’s monthly Arty Party painting classes with Rebecca Booth. This canvas art will be on display from Feb. 8-17 at Beeker’s General Store. Patrons will have the chance to vote for their favorite paintings with the first place winner receiving a “free” future Arty Party class of their choosing.
This exhibit is open to all ages who have participated in one of the Pemberville Arty Parties. Entrants must submit their canvases before Feb. 5 and delivered to Beeker’s during normal business hours.
Also, in downtown Pemberville, extras by maams will be demonstrating how to do the Byzantine chain manilla weave, using colored aluminum rings. This weave can be used to create a variety of jewelry items. Stop by the shop on Front Street both Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to view the bracelets being created and ask questions of the artisan.
Behind the Pines will be demonstrating how to make poms poms with yarn on Feb. 8 and 15, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. They are a trend right now in home decor and more. Items made with pom poms will be on display. The shop is located at 139 E. Front St. in Pemberville.
Pemberville’s For the Love of Art is sponsored by the Pemberville Opera House and interested businesses who believe in promoting the arts. For additional information call 419-287-3274. Come and celebrate modern and vintage art.
