This wall piece was created by ceramic sculptor Andrew Williams. It is made of strong stoneware clay that is fired at a high temperature.
Come and see more work by Andrew Williams.
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"...Gallery Fifty Six is earning a growing reputation for exhibitions of engaging contemporary work." David Hall, Number Magazine
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
If You Like These.....
All Images Copyrighted by David Douglas - All Rights Reserved
If you like these, you will love the new
work by David Douglas.
David's exhibition opens Friday, March 2nd, with a reception from 5 to 8 PM. The exhibition is titled "Experiments In Color", a beautiful display of flowers, faces, and other subjects in gouache and pastel on archival paper. We hope to see you there!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Very Popular
John Armistead
Master of Light
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| San Galgano by John Armistead (all rights reserved) |
Madison Sherman - Master of Energetic Art
Gallery Fifty Six has several works by Madison Sherman, a Memphis College of Art graduate.
Tom and Jerry by Madison Sherman
(all rights reserved by the artist)
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Janet Beaver - Earthy Artist
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| Janet Weed Beaver creates earthy semi-abstract paintings on unexpected surfaces. Her work is currently available for purchase. |
Do You Like Abstract Art?
John Sosh, a Memphis painter, creates lush, rich acrylic on canvas paintings.
Visit the gallery to view some of his colorful creations.
We have a large selection of abstract art by John Sosh
Visit the gallery to view some of his colorful creations.
We have a large selection of abstract art by John Sosh
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| Copyright John Sosh - All Rights Reserved |
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Own Some International Art
Gallery Fifty Six is proud to have a large collection of drawings, paintings, and prints by Argentine artist Mariana De Marchi. We are currently exhibiting our entire collection of her work in Gallery C. You can see more work by Mariana by visiting her web site: http://www.marianademarchi.com/english/index.html
Drawing by Mariana De Marchi, Argentine Artist.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Feb. 22, 23, 24, 2012
Gallery Fifty Six's Second Annual Winter Invitational will close on February 24th, 2012. You have three more days to view this exhibiton of art by local artists. Come see the work of Janet Weed Beaver, Bryan Blankenship, Carol DeForest, Elisha Gold, Sara Howell, Jan Hankins, Chuck Johnosn, Carl Moore, Jeanne Seagle, Trevor Simpson, Mary Stubbs, and Niles Wallace.
Eye Candy
Great Art in A Great Setting
Gallery Fifty Six
Sculpture, painting, photography, printmaking, and drawing.
Original,creative art by Memphis artists.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Something To Talk About
The 2012 Winter Invitational at Gallery Fifty Six
is something to talk about.
The exhibition runs until February 24, 2012.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Three Dimensional Art Available For Purchase
Gallery Fifty Six recently installed a 16-cube lighted display cabinet that is now filled with the work of Niles Wallace, Bryan Blankenship, Carol De Forest, and Forest Henry. Both functional and non-functional items are included in this fine collection of three-dimensional art.
Drop by the gallery soon to view these pieces by Memphis artists.
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| Bryan Blankenship |
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| Bryan Blankenship |
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| Niles Wallace |
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| Niles Wallace |
Friday, February 17, 2012
Emery Franklin on Television
Emery Franklin, represented by Gallery Fifty Six, currently has an exhibition of his work at the Benjamin Hooks Public Library. An interview with Emory Franklin will be aired during the month of February on Comcast Channel 18. The interview will be broadcast on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM. If you miss it, you can check your Comcast TV guide for additional show times on Channel 18.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Congratulations, Michael Whitaker
Gallery Fifty Six photographer Michael Whitaker has recently had a collection of his photographs accepted to the international photography web site www.socialdocumentary.net. The images were taken from his recently published book "Very Close and Personal - Faces of the 2010 Neshoba County Fair". (available from Blurb Publishing Inc.) If you would like to view the images, please click the link below.
If you would like to see more of Michael Whitaker's work, please visit his web site
The gallery has a collection of photographs by Michael Whitaker available for purchase.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Opening March 2, 2012
EXPERIMENTS IN COLOR
New Work by
David Douglas
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| copyright David Douglas (after Soutine) Opening March 2, 2012. Artists' reception 5 to 8 PM. |
New Work In The Gallery
NEW WORK
BY
BRYAN BLANKENSHIP
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| copyright Bryan Blankenship |
Available For Purchase Now
Monday, February 13, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Read The Review
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| Courtesy Number: 70 |
Be sure to get your copy of No.: 70, so that you can read the art review of the Pseudonym Exhibition that was presented this past November at Gallery Fifty Six. Number: is an independent arts journal sponsored in part by grants from the Tennessee Arts Commission and ArtsMemphis. Thanks to David Hall, the reviewer, for including us in this prestigious publication. The review is on page 17.
You can pick up a copy of No: 70 at Gallery Fifty Six, or at many of the art related businesses and educational institutions throughout Memphis.
Friday, February 10, 2012
NOW SHOWING!
Great Art by Memphis Artists:
2nd Annual Winter Invitational
Feb. 3 through Feb. 24, 2011
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Coming In March - David Douglas
Experiments In Color
New Work by David Douglas
New Work by David Douglas
March 2012
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| copyright David Douglas |
Looking for a Day Trip and Some Great Art?
The Sara Howell Gallery in Jonesboro, Arkansas is having a 'Happy Valentine's Day' event this Saturday. Jonesboro is only an hour from Memphis and the gallery is located downtown. Sara Howell has a wonderful gallery with lots of great art, including paintings, prints, pottery, jewelry, and more. Purchase $100.00 or more and get a glass heart by James Hayes. After your shopping event at the gallery, treat yourself to dinner at one of the great restaurants in the area.
The address is 405 S. Main Street, Jonesboro, AR 72401 870-897-0297
Welcome New Artist
Gallery Fifty Six
would like to welcome
MARY STUBBS
MARY STUBBS
as one of our new artists.
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| copyright Mary Stubbs |
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| copyright Mary Stubbs |
Welcome New Artist
Gallery Fifty Six
would like to welcome
EVAN LEBAROFF
as one of our new artists.
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| copyright Evan Lebaroff |
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| copyright Evan Lebaroff |
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Come See The Exhibition
NOW SHOWING
2ND ANNUAL WINTER INVITATIONAL
work by
Janet Weed Beaver
Bryan Blankenship
Bryan Blankenship
Carol DeForest
Elisha Gold
Sara Howell
Jan Hankins
Chuck Johnson
Carl Moore
Jeanne Seagle
Trevor Simpson
Mary Stubbs
Niles Wallace
and a wide selection of work by Argentine artist
Mariana De Marchi
Saturday, February 4, 2012
See The Slide Show of the 2nd Annual Winter Invitational
Click this link below to see the YouTube Video of
Gallery Fifty Six's
WINTER INVITATION 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
GREAT OPENING
Thanks for coming to the artists' reception for our SECOND ANNUAL WINTER INVITATIONAL. We had a terrific crowd of art lovers tonight. The art was great, the food was great, the guests were great. This was one of our most successful openings. We appreciate everyone who came out to support us. If you have not been to Gallery Fifty Six, you owe it to yourself to come visit. We have a wonderful array of fine artists. Each month, on the first Friday, we have a new show. Our next show will be the art of David Douglas, opening on March 2, 2012.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Come To The Artists' Reception
Just A Reminder
Our Second Annual Winter Invitational
opens tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012
opens tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012
from 5 to 8 PM
Paintings, Sculpture, Prints,
Drawings,and Pottery
will be for sale.
Including the following artists
Jeanne Seagle
Bryan Blankenship
Jan Hankins
Chuck Johnson
Mary Stubbs
Mariana De Marchi
Carl Moore
Janet Beaver
Niles Wallace
Trevor Simpson
Carol DeForest
Eli Gold
Sara Howell
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Great Looking Show
The paintings are hung and the sculptures are in place. Gallery Fifty Six's Second Annual Winter Invitational opens this Friday at 5:00 PM, and it's a great looking show! Included are photographs by Mary Stubbs; paintings by Chuck Johnson, Trevor Simpson, Janet Beaver, Jay Hankins, and Carol DeForest; sculpture by Niles Wallace, Eli Gold, and Carol DeForest; pottery by Niles Wallace and Bryan Blankenship, and mixed media works by Sara Howell and Bryan Blankenship. There is something for everyone!In Gallery C are over 30 paintings, prints, and drawings by Argentine artist Mariana De Marchi. As an added attraction, Gallery Fifty Six will Skype 'live' with Mariana. Come and ask the artist some questions or comment on her work.
February 3rd will be an exciting evening at GALLERY FIFTY SIX! Be sure to be there! This event is FREE and open to the public. 5:00 to 8:00 PM
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