Milwaukee Workshop at Xanadu Gallery

Have you always dreamed of creating your art full-time? Are you selling your work and tasting success, knowing that others appreciate what you have created? Are you ready to take your art career to the next level and start selling your work in galleries?

You are invited to be part of a select group of artists to participate in an exclusive marketing seminar that will put you on the path of reaching your goal to become a professional, full-time artist. This unique seminar will give you marketing insights from a Scottsdale, AZ gallery owner with over 16 years of gallery experience

This is a great opportunity for you to see the gallery business from the inside, understand how gallery owners select their artists and ask every question you've ever had about the gallery business.

As of today there are only 4 spaces left - register at your earliest convenience to reserve your space.

If you have any questions you may contact me at jason@xanadugallery.com

J. Jason Horejs
Owner
Xanadu Gallery

New Consignment Gallery

Inaugural Open Call for Artists

A new, thematic southeastern Wisconsin art and fine craft gallery opening in fall of 2009 is seeking artists. The Dooryard Gallery celebrates the beautiful and provocative details of the Midwestern landscape, both cultivated and wild. The gallery will feature art, fine craft, and garden accessories in a variety of media, including 2-D, mixed media, ceramics, glass, jewelry, photography, stonework, metalwork, wood, collage, fiber, and sculpture. Submissions of kinetic art, functional fine craft, and pieces suitable for outdoor display including smaller scale furniture are also desired.

The 1000 s.f. gallery is located in an upscale suburb of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Elm Grove is a self-contained village which is home to many fine independent retailers, restaurants, and the venerable Sunset Playhouse. The gallery resides in a centrally located retail center.

Consignment Highlights:

· 60% artist / 40% gallery
· The gallery and artwork in its care are insured
· Initial consignment term of three months

Write to submissions@dooryardgallery.com or visit www.dooryardgallery.com for a consignment application. Selected charter artists may be featured in upcoming gallery events and group shows. Submit materials to The Dooryard Gallery LLC, P.O. Box 145, Elm Grove, WI 53122.

Happy Feet Weights

As you will remember, during the afternoon session at the annual WAAC meeting, Dawn recommended (among other things) the flat, steel Happifeet weights. We knew about these and have felt the need for them for some time, and were prompted by Dawn's presentation (thanks, Dawn) to do something about it. I priced them on line, and found the price has gone up to $400.00 plus $30.00 for shipping (ref: ). Here's another supplier of cast iron weights (ref: ), but those would be even more expensive (although easier to handle).

Judy thought she could do better than that thru one or another of the local toolmakers and suppliers she's met over the years. In fact she found someone and had someone make 4 steel weights for us. Each has a handle that's part of the weight (like the Happifeet do), each is 12" X 12" X 1" in size and weighs 42 lbs. Judy had him tap 2 holes in each to which the canopy leg can be attached with ¼" X 20 bolts). The holes go all the way thru each weight. The total cost (including tax) for all 4 weights was $300.60.

I'm attached a photo I took of one of them. (I cropped out the tips of my feet, the inclusion of which would greatly increase the price.)

I asked Dick (of Dick's Superior Welding, Inc.) if he would make more if asked to do so. He said, "Yes." One catch is he left town for vacation yesterday afternoon and won't be back until June 1st. However, Judy ordered them on 05/14 or 05/15, and he had them done as of yesterday (05/20).

I think other members of WAAC might be interested in the stability such weights provide, in saving $130.00, and in supporting the local economy. If you think so, too, here is his contact info:

Dick's Superior Welding, Inc.
4298 Acker Road
Madison, WI 53704
608-244-9332

Glowacki Gallery Opens in Door County

WAAC watercolor artist Connie Glowacki has opened a gallery in Fish Creek at Top of the Hill Shops in Gallery B23. Connie asks that you please stop by and say hello!
http://www.connie-glowacki.com

Opportunities with the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired

The Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired recognizes and supports the creative spirit of individuals who are blind and visually impaired by displaying their artwork.

Wisconsin residents who are blind or visually impaired are invited to submit their portfolios for consideration. We provide gallery space, an opening reception and limited publicity.

Visit http://www.wcblind.org/artists.htm

or call Kathi at 608.237.8111.

Kathi Koegle, Outreach & Development Manager
WI Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired
754 Williamson St.
Madison, WI 53703-3546