The Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County and Gallery Fifty Six worked together to create PAWS FOR ART, an art auction to raise money for the Humane Society. This event was held at Memphis WaterWorks on May 26th, 2011.
Click the link to view the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voBMbWDlFrk
"...Gallery Fifty Six is earning a growing reputation for exhibitions of engaging contemporary work." David Hall, Number Magazine
Monday, May 30, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
STICKS AND STONES....
Artist Niles Wallace prepares his exhibit that will open on Friday, June 3, 2011. The artist's reception is from 5 to 8 PM. The public is invited.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
TONIGHTS THE NIGHT!
TONIGHT!
May 26, 2011
PAWS FOR ART
Animal Art Auction
6:00 TO 8:00 PM
at
Memphis WaterWorks on Cox Street
(next to Market Central - 2215 Central Ave.)
Tickets Available at the Door
$25.00 each
All proceeds go to the Memphis and Shelby County
Humane Society
Humane Society
Auction begins at 6:30.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
New Slide Show: Paws For Art
Enjoy this slide show with some great music.
http://animoto.com/play/rK4Tpq8xk6rFRhZkYRdzcQ
http://animoto.com/play/rK4Tpq8xk6rFRhZkYRdzcQ
PAWS FOR ART
Thanks to everyone who attended last night's Paws For Art artists' reception at Gallery Fifty Six. The work will be on display Monday, May 23rd through Thursday, May 26th. The live auction will be held at the Memphis WaterWorks on Cox Street in the Cooper-Young neighborhood. Tickets to the event are $25.00 per person. Please call the gallery for details at 901-276-1251. The auction will begin at 6:00 PM and will end at 8:00 PM. All proceeds will go the the Memphis and Shelby County Humane Society.
Below are three selected paintings from the exhibit
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| Washer and Dryer - Copyright Angela Goza |
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| Lost In Traslation - Copyright Jan Hankins |
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| Cat in the Grass - Copyright Jeanne Seagle |
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Coming In June
NILES WALLACE, Professor of Ceramics at the University of Memphis, will exhibit his recent
work at Gallery Fifty Six in June. His exhibition, Sticks and Stones, will involve his natural wood
sculptures and his glazed ceramic wall pieces. This will be an exciting show that you will want to see. The artist's reception is June 3, 2011.
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| Copyright Niles Wallace |
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| Copyright Niles Wallace |
Monday, May 9, 2011
Welcome, David Douglas
Gallery Fifty Six is proud to announce that David Douglas is now one of our resident artists. David works in pastel and gouache, and he specializes in spiritual art, as well as abstract portraits. David had a very successful one-man show this past April. We are very happy that David has joined the gallery, and we wish him lots of success.
To find out more about David, please visit our website: www.galleryfiftysix.com
To find out more about David, please visit our website: www.galleryfiftysix.com
Copyright David Douglas
Saturday, May 7, 2011
More Animals To Adore
Thank you, Bridget Russell, for your art contribution to PAWS for ART animal art auction.
Elephant In The Room - Ink on Canvas
copyright Bridget Russell
copyright Bridget Russell
The artist's reception for PAWS FOR ART is May 20th at Gallery Fifty Six, from 6 to 8 PM. This is free and open to the public.
The art auction will be on May 26th, at Memphis WaterWorks. Tickets to the
art auction are $25.00 per person. Remember, all proceeds go to the Memphis and Shelby County Humane Society.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Come To The Opening
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| Copyright Bradley Wilson |
If you didn't know already, Gallery Fifty Six will present our Spring Group Exhibition tomorrow, Friday, May 6th, from 5 to 8 PM. There is a variety of work to enjoy, and there is something for everyone. You are invited to come to the artist's reception, and please bring a relative or friend. There will be a few surprises, like new ceramic vessels by Forrest Henry and three works by Hungarian-born Candadian painter, Giorgio Vaselli. We also have three new small paintings in the lower gallery by Chattanooga painter Bradley Wilson.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Lonnie Wilson's PAWS for ART
Be the highest bidder at the auction, and this fabulous painting could be yours!
This acrylic on canvas was created by retired art instructor Lonnie Wilson. Lonnie taught
visual arts at Ridegway High School for 30 years.
This acrylic on canvas was created by retired art instructor Lonnie Wilson. Lonnie taught
visual arts at Ridegway High School for 30 years.
THANKS FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION, LONNIE!
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| 'ZEBRA PRETENDING TO BE RIVER GRASS' copyright Lonnie Wilson Scroll down for detailed information about the PAWS for ART animal art auction. |
Monday, May 2, 2011
This Friday, May 6th, 2011
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| Copyright Giorgio Vaselli |
Our Spring Group Exhibition will be from May 6th through May 14, with an artist’s reception on May 6th, from 5 to 8 PM. The reception is free and open to the public. Participating artists will include John Armistead, Paul Clarke, Emery Franklin, Rollin Kocsis, Bridget Russell, Madison Sherman, John Sosh, Mary Bowman, Giorgio Vaselli, and others. The gallery is located at 2256 Central Ave. 38104
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| Copyright Rollin Kocsis |
Friday, April 29, 2011
The Little Italian Kitty
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| Copyright John Armistead |
Realist painter John Armistead brought in his donation for the PAWS for ART animal art auction. He told me he took a photograph of this kitten on his recent visit to Italy.
This painting could be yours if you
are the highest bidder.
Come and see all 40+ works of art by area artists at Gallery Fifty Six. The artists' reception will be on Friday, May the 20th, from 6 to 8 PM.
The public is invited
Monday, April 25, 2011
Who Let The Dogs Out? Who? Who?
Memphis artists are finishing their paintings for the PAWS FOR ART auction for the Humane Society of Memphis and Sheby County. The exhibition opens on May 20th, and the art auction will be held at Memphis WaterWorks on May 26th. Please call the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County for tickets and details.
This work of art was created for the animal art auction by Bebe Betz Pinkley
Copyright Bebe Betz Pinkley
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Jenny Miller's Contribution for PAWS for ART
Artist Jenny Miller's contribution for PAWS for ART
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| Copyright Jenny Miller This painting, along with at least 39 others, will be on display at Gallery Fifty Six beginning May 20, 2011. It will be auctioned off at the Memphis WaterWorks on Thursday, May 26th. Please call the gallery at 9j01-276-1251 for complete details on how to participate in this worthwhile event to help raise money for the Memphis and Shelby County Humane Society. |
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
PAWS FOR ART: Animal-themed art auction in May
Where's Home? Painted by Madison Sherman
This painting will be part of the PAWS FOR ART exhibition and auction, coming to Gallery Fifty Six.
Over 40 artists will create an 19 x 24 in. painting with an amimal as the theme. The works
will be on display at Gallery Fifty Six with an opening reception on May 20th, 2011.The paintings will be auctioned off at a special event at Memphis WaterWorks on Thursday, May 26th.
The art exhibit is free; the art auction costs $25.00 for admission.
Please contact Peggy Foster (937-3903) at the Memphis and Shelby County Humane Society
or Rollin Kocsis (276-1251) at Gallery Fifty Six for more information
The art exhibit is free; the art auction costs $25.00 for admission.
Please contact Peggy Foster (937-3903) at the Memphis and Shelby County Humane Society
or Rollin Kocsis (276-1251) at Gallery Fifty Six for more information
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Good Morning Memphis!
FRIDAY, APRIL 15 at 9:00 AM
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| Copyright Emery Franklin |
One of our artists, Emery Frankin, will be interviewed on TV Channel 13 at 9:00 AM. Please be sure to tune in to see one of our most successful artists. Congratulations, Emery!
Gearing Up For Our May Exhibitions
The month of May will be a busy month for Gallery Fifty Six.
We will have an artist's reception on May 6th for our Spring Group Exhibition. Included in this show will be John Armistead, Paul Clarke, Mary Bowman, Bridget Russell, John Sosh, Madison Sherman, Emery Franklin, Jeannine Paul, Giorgio Vaselli, and me (Rollin Kocsis). Each artist will present something fresh and new. This will be a very short exhibition, from May 6th through May 14th.
In addition to the Group Exhibition, Gallery Fifty Six and the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County will present PAWS FOR ART.
Over 40 Memphis-area artists will each create an 18 x 24 in. canvas depicting an animal of some kind. The paintings will be auctioned off at a special event on May 26th, 2011. All proceeds will go to the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County.
The gallery will have an artists’ reception, open to the public, on Friday, May 20th, 2011 from 6 to 8 PM. Works to be auctioned will be on display at the gallery from May 20th through May 26th. The gallery will be open on these days, including Monday, and Tuesday. (please call for hours 276-1251)
The live auction will be held at WaterWorks, 741 Cox Street (off Central Ave.), on Thursday May 26th, from 6 to 8 PM. There will be a wine reception with light hors d’oeuvres. Tickets to the event are $25.00, and will be available on line at www.memphishumane.org or call 937-3903.
Be sure to mark your calendar for these two terrific events! Please plan to attend the artists' receptions and Paws for Art.
We will have an artist's reception on May 6th for our Spring Group Exhibition. Included in this show will be John Armistead, Paul Clarke, Mary Bowman, Bridget Russell, John Sosh, Madison Sherman, Emery Franklin, Jeannine Paul, Giorgio Vaselli, and me (Rollin Kocsis). Each artist will present something fresh and new. This will be a very short exhibition, from May 6th through May 14th.
In addition to the Group Exhibition, Gallery Fifty Six and the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County will present PAWS FOR ART.
Over 40 Memphis-area artists will each create an 18 x 24 in. canvas depicting an animal of some kind. The paintings will be auctioned off at a special event on May 26th, 2011. All proceeds will go to the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County.
The gallery will have an artists’ reception, open to the public, on Friday, May 20th, 2011 from 6 to 8 PM. Works to be auctioned will be on display at the gallery from May 20th through May 26th. The gallery will be open on these days, including Monday, and Tuesday. (please call for hours 276-1251)
The live auction will be held at WaterWorks, 741 Cox Street (off Central Ave.), on Thursday May 26th, from 6 to 8 PM. There will be a wine reception with light hors d’oeuvres. Tickets to the event are $25.00, and will be available on line at www.memphishumane.org or call 937-3903.
Be sure to mark your calendar for these two terrific events! Please plan to attend the artists' receptions and Paws for Art.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
What Type of Art Collectors Are There?
"I think that there are 3 primary types of collectors. Well, maybe 4.
1. Collectors who use art as décor
2. Collectors who consider art to be items of prestige
3. Collectors who love art for art’s sake
And the possible 4th:
4. Collectors who fit into a combination of 2 or all 3 of the above groups"
from an article by Keith Bond, FineArtViews Newsletter.
1. Collectors who use art as décor
2. Collectors who consider art to be items of prestige
3. Collectors who love art for art’s sake
And the possible 4th:
4. Collectors who fit into a combination of 2 or all 3 of the above groups"
from an article by Keith Bond, FineArtViews Newsletter.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Why Sell Original Art?
"Selling art is not inventing falsehoods, or telling a series of lies. You are helping people buy something of worth. The money they spend on art is a lifetime investment. In most cases, a piece of art is passed down from generation to generation. Art has greater longevity than most any other product on the market." Jack White, FineArtViews Daily Newsletter
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Coming In August
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| 'Work In Progress' - a silk wall-hanging by R. Kocsis to be presented in August with Nancy White and Mary Stubbs. |
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