Saturday, December 31, 2011

Good News

Gallery Fifty Six's upcoming exhibition 'New Talent:  2012'  is featured in the Memphis Business Journal.


Thursday, December 29, 2011

One More Day


There is only one more day to see JC Graham's exhibition:  Sound Advice for the Parents of Unruly Children. The gallery will be open Friday, December 30, 2011 from noon until 4:00 PM.  If you are thinking about collecting art, some work by JC Graham would be an excellent choice to start with.  Come view his assemblages made from vintage materials. Great art at affordable prices.


Assemblage by JC Graham

Monday, December 26, 2011

Coming In February

Petit Paintings by Mariana De Marchi
Available in February, 2012



Saturday, December 24, 2011

Emery Franklin - Talent To Spare


Emery Franklin has been represented by Gallery Fifty Six for over two years.  His work has shown in the National Civil Rights Museum, and he has been featured on the WKNO-TV show 'Tennessee Crossroads'.  Emery is currently represented by thirteen galleries across the United States. 

Click the link below to see Emery Franklin in his Arlington, Tennessee home.  Emery has a 'Thank You' message for all of his patrons and the galleries that support him. Emery is also a composer and a musician.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lex0K7sn5QY

Gallery Fifty Six has a number of his original oil paintings in our archives.

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

New Drawing by Mariana De Marchi


Mariana De Marchi is one of Gallery Fifty Six's international artists. Currently, Mariana teaches the visual arts as well as create and show her own work in Buenos Aires, Argentina.  Mariana's strenghth is in her expressive portraits of  'people on the street'.  She will surprise you with the items she draws into her pictures, like fish and lizards.  Her subjects are thought provoking and her technical skills are astounding.

Below is one of her most recent drawings.
Gallery Fifty Six has a large collection of her work, including drawings, paintings, and original prints.

Looking For A Last Minute Gift?

Are you looking for a quality last-minute gift?  Why not give the gift of art?  We have a wide selection of original art for under $100.00.  Prints, paintings, photographs, and ceramic sculpture - all under $100.00. We have plenty of parking and it's 'easy in - easy out'.  Hope to see you! The gallery will be open today until 3:00 PM. 

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

SOLD!


Queen Bee
Copyright JC Graham

Come and see other unique assemblages by Memphis artist JC Graham. 
 His show runs through December 30, 2011. 
If you are still looking for that 'perfect gift',
consider giving some original art
from Gallery Fifty Six


Tuesday, December 20, 2011

New Talent: 2012

COMING IN JANUARY 2012


Ross McClean Coming To Gallery Fifty Six

Limbo
copyright Ross McClean
Showing in Janaury - New Artists:  2012.  Gallery Fifty Six will present 12 emerging artists. From the University of Memphis are Ross McClean, Candace Canerdy, Jason Miller, Meredith Olinger, Alexandra Pearson, Hans Videll and Andrew Williams.  Steve Crowe, John Hood-Taylor and Evan Lebaroff are from the
Memphis College of Art.

Monday, December 19, 2011

Art Created from Yesterday's Items

JC Graham has a creative and unique way of putting unlike
items together into a new work of art.

His exhibition, titled "Sound Advice for the Parents of Unruly Children"
 runs through December 30, 2011.

There are several pieces under $200.00 that
 would make very unique gifts.



Come see JC's show Wed. - Fri. from noon to 4 PM,
 and Sat. from 11 AM to 4 PM


Friday, December 16, 2011

Mariana De Marchi from Argentina

Gallery Fifty Six has an extensive collection of art by Argentine artist Mariana De Marchi.  Drawings, paintings, and original prints are available for purchase.  Mariana is an artist and art educator in Buenos Aires.  The gallery will present a special show of her work in Gallery C during the month of February.  If you are a member of Facebook, search her name and send her a note.  She would be delighted to hear from you.

Below are samples of the work by Mariana De Marchi
that we have in the gallery.

Copyright Mariana De Marchi



Copyright Mariana De Marchi

Now Available in Gallery B

TURN TO HIM THE OTHER
JC Graham

JC Graham's exhibition "Sound Advice For The Parents of Unruly Children" runs through December 30, 2011
 All assemblages are for sale.



Wednesday, December 14, 2011

John Hood-Taylor

Come see what the Commercial Appeal  was talking about in their review of John Hood-Taylor's 'Napkin Art', that was on exhibit at the P and H Cafe this past fall.  John will display his napkin art in the upcoming show "New Talent:  2012" at Gallery Fifty Six, opening on January 6, 2011.  The artist's reception will be from 5 to 8 PM.  Each design is only $100.00,  framed behind glass.



Copyright John Hood-Taylor


Give Someone a UNIQUE Gift!

Are you looking for the perfect gift? 
 Something unique, unusual, and different?  Why not give the gift of ART?

Copyright JC Graham

Copyright JC Graham


 
There are many unique art gifts in our current exhibition of work by JC Graham. 
 Many of the items are priced under $100.00

Copyright JC Graham

All of the assemblages by JC Graham are made from vintage materials.
Gallery Hours:  Wed, Thurs., and Fri. - noon to 4 PM
Saturday - 11 AM to 4 PM

Call 901-276-1251



Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Still Life Paintings - Always in Style

Available for Puchase
Acrylic on Canvas - 42 x 36 in.




Monday, December 12, 2011

Lee County, Mississippi

GREAT new work by artist JOHN ARMISTEAD.  This piece is titled 'Lee Country, MS'.  It is available for purchase NOW for only $1200.00. 


Copyright John Armistead

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Something To Talk About

SOUND ADVICE FOR THE PARENTS OF UNRULY CHILDREN
Art Exhibition by JC Graham


JC Graham's show runs through December 30, 2011.
There is plenty to talk about.


 


Friday, December 9, 2011

Bringing In The New Year

Gallery Fifty Six will begin the new year with New Talent:  2012

The participating artists are
Candace Canerdy
Curt Crocket
Steve Crowe
John Hood-Taylor
Virginia Jenkins
Evan Lebaroff
Ross McLean
Jason Miller
Meredith Olinger
Alexandra Pearson
Hans Videll
James Andrew Williams

New In The Gallery

By Your Side

Mixed media by Gary Noland

Copyrighted by the artist

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Coming To Gallery Fifty Six

Janet Beaver


Original Paintings

Janet Beaver will present her work at Gallery Fifty Six in 2012.


The color for 2012

Pantone announced today that TANGERINE TANGO will be the color for 2012!


Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Mariana De Marchi - Artist and Teacher

Gallery Fifty Six's international artist Mariana De Marchi teaches art in her home studio.
Mariana De March's art school in Argentina


One of Mariana De Marchi's students works on an assignment.

Mariana De Marchi (left) poses with one of her students in her Argentine studio.

Selected Works From JC Graham's Exhibition

JC Graham's assemblages are created from vintage materials.




All images copyrighted by JC Graham

SOUND ADVICE FOR THE PARENTS OF UNRULY CHILDREN
Dec. 2 through Dec. 30, 2011


Saturday, December 3, 2011

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Don't Miss A Thing!

Don't Miss A Thing!
JC Graham's show opens tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 2, 2011
The artist's reception is from 5 to 8 PM.  This event is free and open to the public.