The Art and Journey of Calligrapher Alibaba Awrang Origins: Where Words Are Born Born in 1972 in Ghazni, Afghanistanβonce a flourishing center of poets, scholars, and artistsβAlibaba Awrang grew up surrounded by a culture where language carried beauty, responsibility, and history. Calligraphy was not decoration; it was a moral and […]
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Great Hollow Juried Art Show 2025 β $1600 Donation to Great Hollow July 29, 2025
Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center 225 State Route 37 New Fairfield, CT 06812 www.greathollow.org The Great Hollow Photographers Club presented a check for $1600 to Chad Seewagen, Executive Director of Great Hollow Nature Preserve on July 29, 2025. The money was raised by the eighth Great Hollow Juried […]
Read MoreThe Joy, the Surprises, and the Challenges of being an artistwhile managing a gallery.
“Much like being a creative writing teacher who needs to find time to do their own writing, or a shoemaker who is taking care of others while our own shoes could use some attention, finding time for ourselves as artists can be difficult even when we are not lifting up […]
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ABOUT US Hello! Iβm Kelly Edwards of Arbor Gallery! At Arbor Gallery, we celebrate the amazing talent of artists from the Hudson Valley. For almost 18 months, we’ve hosted solo and group art shows, creating a lively space for art in our community. As the curator, Iβm inspired by the […]
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PROMOTING YOUR SPACE FOR OPEN STUDIOS In the days leading up to Open Studios, Sherman Artists and Sherman Artists Association Facebook pages and our Sherman Artists Instagram page will be promoting individual artists with a description of the artist, location and a request to FOLLOW THE YELLOW SIGNS and PLAN […]
Read MoreβTips on Matting and Framing Your Artworkβ
Linda Hubbard, Mary, and Liz Rosiello. These artists have been matting and framing for businesses and their own artwork. They will discuss choosing a mat and frame, glass options, assembling and wiring, and information on suppliers. There will also be a demo on how to fit and wire artwork properly.
Read MoreTips for Photographing Artwork
Taking the Photo Cellphone or Camera – large file – itβs a digital world, take and delete what doesnβt work Avoid glare (sun, light bulbs and flash), shadows and reflections – Best on a bright cloudy day – Photograph before glass Be at same angle as […]
Read MoreThe Art of the Artistβs Statement
Deborah Rose
Writer
Photographer
Poet