tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42407388477272735562024-02-06T21:31:56.415-08:00CLAY GLASS METAL STONE GALLERYCGMSG is a not-for-profit collective of local clay, glass, metal and stone artists. Our gallery is located in Lake Worth, Florida. Together we have formed an organization to provide affordable, cooperative retail space that also offers twice monthly exhibitions, workshops, lectures and classes.cgmsgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748111461224203997noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4240738847727273556.post-86517695798072167392013-05-22T05:51:00.001-07:002013-05-22T05:51:47.587-07:00Settling In Our New Home and NEW EVENTS!!<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have made ourselves at home in our new gallery space at 15 S. J Street! We LOVE IT! So much more room, great vibe, new artists, new art...we could go on and on. If you haven't been down to see us, please stop by! Our events calendar (located to the right of this post) has been updated through July, with so many more wonderful art events to come. Remember to "Like" us on Facebook for up to the minute posts, photos and news! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our most recent event, "Rock, Paper, Scissors, PAINT!" was so fun. Featuring the amazing works of Emilio Aponte-Sierra and Steve Brouse. Both create beautiful works in paper, found objects and paint. They even created instant "wearable art" on our guests! Click the image below for a slide show from that night....SO FUN. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is just a taste of what to expect from the artists of Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery--so much more to come this summer, don't miss a thing! Join us every first and third Friday....</span></div>
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cgmsgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748111461224203997noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4240738847727273556.post-78826788475353308232013-04-04T05:56:00.001-07:002013-04-04T05:56:49.781-07:00CGMSGALLERY Has a NEW HOME!!!<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, we did it! We moved into a brand-spanking new space in Lake Worth. Our new address is 15 South J Street, Lake Worth, right next to the Bamboo Room. We love the new space and you will too! Along with our new digs, we are welcoming new artists as well. Please join us this Friday, April 5, for a "Gallery Warming". Have a glass of wine, meet the new artists, and enjoy our new home. New space, new artists, NEW ATTITUDE! See you at 6:00...</span></div>
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cgmsgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748111461224203997noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4240738847727273556.post-62999036189988076932013-02-25T06:41:00.000-08:002013-02-25T07:03:24.530-08:00MARCH MADNESS AND A BIG MOVE!<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh boy, do we have news. So much is happening in March I don't know where to start! First, and most exciting, is announcing that CGMSG is MOVING! Don't worry--we're not going far and will be staying right in Lake Worth. Our new location is still a bit of a secret, we'll be announcing our new address very, very soon and will be inviting you to join us for a "housewarming" party in the very near future. We will be in our Lake Ave location untill the end of March, and plan to go out with a BANG! March is jam-packed with events, shows, parties and more. First up is our March 1st Friday event celebrating wood and glass. Gallery artists Wayne Smith (glass spinning), David Cericola (wood carving), and Eric Codner (wood crafts) will be showing and demonstrating thier amazing works in glass and wood. Please come support these wonderful artists! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">THEN, a Mug-A-Thon of epic proportions--two nights of ART, MUSIC, and BEER . What's better than enjoying a free beer at South Shore Tavern & Patio Bar you ask? Answer: Enjoying said free beer in an ARTISAN HAND MADE CERAMIC MUG, that's what!!! Come to the Gallery and reserve a hand made, glazed ceramic mug for $30.00, then on the dates of the event, MARCH 8TH AND 9TH, grab your mug and fill it with a free beer at the Tavern! One free beer per mug. The mugs are gorgeous, glazed and fired by some of the county's finest artists and craftsmen (and craftsWOMEN). The mug is yours to keep, and also makes a WONDERFUL GIFT. So, come raise a mug to help the Gallery move into our new space...all proceeds support CGMSG and our efforts to support local, independant arts and artists!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">WHEW! I think that does it for March. All of us at the Gallery thank you for your continued support of our Gallery and the many amazing local artists we include in our family. We look forward to welcoming you to our new location, and many, many more exhibits and shows. As always, our goal is to support local art and artists, and bring these amazing, talented folks to your attention. We will do our best to continue to showcase excellent, local, original INDEPENDANT ART!!! See you soon......</span></div>
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cgmsgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748111461224203997noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4240738847727273556.post-67155776651044492502013-01-04T08:03:00.000-08:002013-01-08T06:38:14.523-08:00Our First Ever Raffle!!!!<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">First, Happy New Year!!! We wish you the very best in 2013, and invite you to keep up with us online, 'cause we have a great year of ART in store for you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Tonight launches our first monthly raffle. As we mentioned in an earlier post, every month a CGMSG artist will be donating an original, handmade work of art to be raffled in support of CGMSG's ongoing community arts programs and general operations. Raffle tickets cost $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. You can purchase right here on the blog--simply click the PayPal icon on the upper right and choose your option. EASY AS PIE! The winning ticket will be drawn on the first Friday of each month (in this case, Friday, February 1st) and the next raffle item will be announced here on the blog the first Saturday of each month (in this case, Saturday, February 2). A great opportunity to win amazing art and support our Gallery!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">First up, we have <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EarthArtists" target="_blank">Tracy Rosof Petersen</a>. Tracy is one of our "anchor" artists, supporting us from the very beginning. Her sculptures, pottery and mosaics are beautiful and well-known in the area. She has generously donated a lovely lighted design, featuring her signature "Peace" sign. Here are the details straight from Tracy:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This versatile ceramic nightlight lamp vase can be used in 3 or 4 different
ways. Use it as a vase with or without water, or a candle container or as a
corded nightlight lamp. Each one is created individually and glazed by hand.
This low-fire stoneware is twice kiln fired to over 2000°F, the temperature of
lava. Looking through the mottled sunset orange peace sign, you can see the
light reflecting off the warm white interior. The outside body is a soft satiny
mint green with light rust showing through the layers of glaze.<br /><br />Each
nightlight lamp comes with a standard UL approved 6’ nightlight cord with a
toggle on/off switch and includes a 4 watt clear bulb. Each bulb has been tested
before it is packed for shipment. The lamp weighs approximately 3 pounds and is
9" tall and 6.5” diameter at the widest point of the rim, side to side and 5.5
wide from front to back.<br /><br />I have used a variety of light sources to most
accurately represent the colors of the glazes, with the nightlight cord on and
the nightlight cord off, however, colors may appear slightly different on each
monitor and in your home lighting. Please <a href="mailto:eartists@bellsouth.net" target="_blank">email</a> </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">me with any questions.</span></div>
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cgmsgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748111461224203997noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4240738847727273556.post-53569898952554938562012-12-13T05:06:00.000-08:002012-12-13T05:08:20.638-08:00A Season of Giving....And CREATING!<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Holidays!!! Greetings from sunny Florida. As we prepare for the almost-upon-us holidays, we here in the sunshine state use spray-on snow and crank the A/C up to create the illusion of winter. None-the-less, we decorate our trees, light our menorahs, and celebrate the season with joy. We wish all of our friends, family and supporters Peace and Joy this season, and look forward to seeing you in the Gallery.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our artistic "elves" have been hard at work, setting the Gallery to perfection. The shelves are filled with original, hand-made art, and our member artists are anxious to help you find the perfect gift to give this season. Any time you come to CGMS Gallery, a member artist will be on hand to personally assist you in choosing (or creating) the perfect gift. Call ahead, and we'll even set up a time to work with you one-on-one!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We also have some new events on the calendar, and new incentives within the Gallery to make your experience here even more fun. On December 21 we will host a wild evening of live art called "Turn On - Tune In - Spin Out". This event is a nod to the 60s, and features live art demonstrations by three of our talented Gallery members. Tracy Rosof Peterson will be throwing pots on a pottery wheel, while Teri Salamoni creates amazing forms turning wood. Wayne Smith will be spinning glass, creating gorgeous forms in blazing fire. I believe I've even heard rumors of a contest to see who can create the most artwork in the evening....don't miss this! A wonderful opportunity to find that perfect, last minute gift.</span></div>
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cgmsgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748111461224203997noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4240738847727273556.post-3169659354199373112012-09-24T09:41:00.000-07:002012-09-24T09:50:24.195-07:00Finally Fall<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, as of 10:30 this past Saturday, Autumn had officially arrived in South Florida. This past weekend was the Autumn Equinox, not that you'd know it by the high 90s temps and nearly 100% humidity. But, we Southerners can Google images of forests drenched in blazing Fall colors and imagine cool breezes not produced by air conditioners!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October is right around the corner, and we are updating our calendar with shows and events. Our first Friday show for October 3rd will be fantastic. Boys 2 Men II will feature works in all media created by Palm Beach County male artists aged 16 - 90! Curated by Gallery member artist Anthony Burks Sr, this show will spotlight some of the areas finest established and emerging artists. We'll have it all--photography, mixed media, paintings and more. Opening reception Friday, October 5, 6 - 9 PM.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next, members artist Betty Wilson and Linda Manganaro are busy preparing for the next group show to be held at CGMSG, Artists Do The Blues, on October 19th. Another fantastic effort, including artists from all around the county, established and emerging, presenting Blues-inspired works in all media. Believe me, we'll have some kicking music playing that night! And, as always, live art demos, great food and delicious wine. There is still time to join this show--submission deadline is October 9th. </span><a href="mailto:potteryme@aol.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Contact Betty</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> for more information, 561-762-8162.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Time is FLYING! Summer is almost over, but you'd never know it from our hot and steamy Florida weather. We just said a loud goodbye to hurrican Isaac, a wet event that dumped over a foot of rain in south Florida. Flooded streets for days, what a mess! We long for the end of hurricane season and the pleasures of the dry season. Cooler temps, less rain. Counting the days!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the meantime, we're busy as ever in the Gallery. There is a new structure in place for new artists interested in showing at CGMSG. Local artists can now rent smaller spaces within the Gallery (we call them "shelves") for $50.00 per month. A great way to get your work out on display and in the hands of BUYERS!!! If you are interested, contact Gallery director Joyce Brown at 561-588-8344. We are always looking for new artists to join us, so please stop by for more information!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are also hosting independant shows that feature art in all mediums. The shows are curated and run by Betty Wilson and Linda Manganaro of the Craft Gallery. Betty has already put together two fantastic shows over the summer, with more planned for the fall. If you are interested in participating, please contact Betty at 561-585-7744. These shows are open to all artists, all mediums. We'll be updating our calendar as soon as the next show is scheduled!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tonight we celebrate AMERICAN art and artists with our Labor Day Art Show, "Made in America". This will be a fun night featuring an old-fashioned picnic atmosphere complete with soap-box speeches by local labor leaders and a sing-along with PinkSlip. So, come show your appreciation for local art and artisans!!! See you at 6:00...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our second open call art show is just around the corner, and it's going to be SPECTACULAR! </span><a href="http://www.thecraftgallery.net/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Betty Wilson</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and Linda Manganaro are hard at work setting up "The Naked Truth". This show and sale will feature over 30 local artists in all mediums including photography, pottery, sculpture, painting, art jewelry and mixed media. We invite you to join us for the opening night reception on Friday, July 20th, from 6 - 9 PM. Live music, art demos, refreshments and more. Meet some of the country's finest artists and support local arts!! Emerging and established artists will be featured, you don't want to miss this!!! See you on the 20th...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Summer is here...in case you didn't notice. The temps are climbing and the rain is falling--typical summer for South Florida! So, when you're not on the beach, dodge the raindrops with a visit to Clay Glass Metal Stone! Our summer schedule is filling up with great events, shows, classes and more. Last Friday, June 15th, marked the first of our summer "open call" art show series. Coordinated by Gallery members <a href="http://www.thecraftgallery.net/" target="_blank">Betty Wilson</a> and Linda Manganaro, these shows are open to all artists, all mediums. The first show, The Oddity of the Artist, was fantastic! Over 30 artists joined, showing original painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media and more. One very special aspect of these shows is the opportunity they offer for new and emerging artists to show their work. We will be profiling a new artist from these shows each month here on our blog, along with an established artist. Never shown your work before? Well, now is the time! The next show, "The Naked Truth" is scheduled for July 20th. We'll be posting a link to the admissions form here soon...stay tuned. In the meantime, feel free to </span><a href="mailto:potteryme@aol.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">contact Betty</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> for more information about the admissions process.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Lake Worth is gearing up for a fantastic 4th of July celebration on the Avenue. Family friendly events, contests, concerts, fireworks and even a KISSING PIG will be part of this non-stop fun day downtown. <a href="http://aroundwellington.net/?p=15057" target="_blank">Click here</a> for the day's schedule. Be sure to stop by the Gallery and say hello...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Next, we are holding our first Gallery Open House on July 6th, welcoming several new artists to our co-op, including Shannon Torrence, <a href="http://www.sculptnudes.com/" target="_blank">LaReine Marks</a>, Irene Jalowayski, Barbara Keener, David Wood and Susan Saladino. Come by to meet the artists, see the new works and enjoy a pot luck table of refreshments.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Welcome to Summer! The days are long, and the weather is HOT. The Gallery has plenty of exhibitions, events, and shows to keep you cool. Next up is "Oddity of the Artist" on June 15th. This show, put together by Gallery artists Betty Wil<span class="text_exposed_show">son and Linda Manganaro, is a new format for CGMSG. Throughout the summer we will be hosting "open call" art shows. In other words, we are opening the Gallery, during these specific shows, to local artists (Gallery members and NON-MEMBERS) of ALL MEDIUMS, not just 3-D. Oddity will feature over 30 Florida artists showing works that reflect the unusual--the "odd" in art. You won't want to miss this show of amazing works!!! Opening reception at 6:00 pm on the 15th. Food, music, fantastic art, what more can you ask for???? Mark your calendars!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Gallery has so many talented artists in so many mediums! Whatever your interest, there are endless works of original, hand made art to dazzle you on our shelves. Our next show, June 1st, is called "Glass and the Ripple Effect", showcasing the Gallery's fused glass artists. We will be featuring new Gallery artist Irene Jalowayski, as well as current members Betty Wilson, Sheri Goldstein, Lee Mortensen, Joyce Brown and Wayne Smith. A celebration of all things GLASS! Live glass art demos including flamework and fusing, so come see us MELT!</span></div>
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Well, "Season" may be officially over, but that doesn't mean the Gallery is slowing down one bit! In fact, we're gearing up for a fantastic Summer, full of new artists, art shows, events and so much more. The Gallery is restructuring--we're making space available for as many Palm Beach County artists as we can! You will see many new faces and new lines of AMAZING artwork on our shelves....with so much more to come.</div>
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This Friday, May 18th, we welcome Trina Slade-Burks and John Palozzi for an unusual art/book signing event. Both have created illustrated cook books, filled with delicious recipes and beautiful art. Come meet these talented artists/chefs, buy a book and turn your kitchen into an edible art gallery!! </div>
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Then, it's on to June. Gallery members Betty Wilson and Linda Manganaro will be hosting a "come one, come all" art show in the Gallery called "The Oddity of the Artist". This is a great opportunity for new artists to show their works of all mediums (2D and 3D) in the Gallery for a week. <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/93892532/Callt-to-Artists-The-Oddity-of-the-Artist" target="_blank">Click here</a> to download the admissions form, and <a href="mailto:potteryme@aol.com" target="_blank">contact Betty</a> for more information. This show will be one of several held over the summer celebrating the wealth of talented artists right here in South Florida. So, if you are a local artist interested in showing, PLEASE JOIN US! And, if you are an art lover, mark your calendar for June 15 - 30th. Can't wait to see what turns up!!!!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">April is such a fun month. April Fool's Day, Easter, and the onset of Spring! The Gallery is getting ready for one of our favorite events, our annual Peeps Show. Yes, I said PEEPS! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For those unfamiliar, the Washington Post began Peeps Shows several years ago, inviting folks to create three-dimensional dioramas using marshmallow Peeps. Google it, and prepare to laugh yourself silly. It is AMAZING what you can create using marshmallow Peeps! Not to be left out, CGMSG held its first Peeps Show last year (<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/107513131468436080990/PeepsShow#" target="_blank">pics here</a>) and it was a "sweet" success. Thousands of folks visited the Gallery over a one week period to see the sticky art created. What a fun event!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year's show will be just as silly, and we invite art lovers of all ages to join us this Friday, April 20th, at 6:00 for the unveiling of the Peeps creations. Peeps Couture will be featured, along with many other amazing installations. This show is guaranteed to put a smile on your face, and perhaps give you a cavity or two....We encourage guests to come dressed in their best Peeps-wear. Last year some really lovely hats embellished with Peeps were on proud display. So, dust off your Peeps, and see you at 6:00!!!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Okay, this post isn't about basketball. BUT, it is about how crazy the Gallery has been the past few months! New artists, events, fundraisers, you name it--we do it! Gallery Director (and wonderful ceramics artist) Joyce Brown wears more hats than a hat-rack. Did you know that besides running the Gallery, advocating for the town and promoting Lake Worth events, she also hosts a twice weekly radio show in Lake Worth? Tuesdays and Thursdays tune in to WPBR 1340AM for Joyce's show, from 12:00 to 1:00. She interviews local artists and businesses while keeping you updated on the many wonderful events going on in Downtown Lake Worth. It's a fun, loose hour with a "down home" feel.</span><br />
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<br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next, this Saturday (March 24th), we host one of our favorite fundraising arts/food event. Do you love handmade pottery? Do you love free, delicious food? Then the Empty Bowls for Haiti fundraiser is FOR YOU! The idea is simple--local artists create handmade ceramic bowls and vessels they then bring to CGMS Gallery. You come and buy an event ticket ($25.00 in advance, 4 for $80, or $35 on the day of the event). On Saturday the 24th, come to the Gallery to pick out a bowl you get to keep, AND fill with amazing foods offered by local Lake Worth restaurants! Stroll the Avenue, pig out, and support the children of Jacmel, Haiti through the <a href="http://artforhaitianchildren.org/">Arts Creation Foundation for Children</a>. 100% of ticket sales will be donated to this great organization. Talk about a win-win! Every year this event gets better and better. A great way to spend an afternoon...bring all your friends!!! Get your tickets now, and come early on Saturday, as the bowls go FAST. Oh, and BRING YOUR APPETITE!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Next on the horizon is another super-fun, hilarious event. Our second annual PEEPS Art Show will be held on April 20th. I won't give away too much here, you'll have to wait for more details, but I can say the Gallery will be covered in sticky, marshmallow art that will make you laugh, and give you cavities. Stay tuned....</span></div>cgmsgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748111461224203997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4240738847727273556.post-78366573649493537742012-01-27T06:30:00.000-08:002012-01-27T06:30:26.666-08:00Hearts A-Flutter....<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">February is just around the corner, and you know what that means. NOT THE SUPERBOWL...I'm talking about Valentine's Day!!! Love is in the air, and we invite you to join us on Friday, February 3rd for "Viva L' Amore!" The Gallery will be transformed into an old fashioned Valentine, with wonderful handmade jewelry, sculpture and more, all created to inspire love and laughter. Give your true love an original, handmade gift to show how much you care!!! See you at 6:00...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This Friday, please join us for The Art of Living - Art Furniture for the Home. Featuring functional works of art by Linda and Kelly Manganaro, Norman Gitzen, Rick Cohen, Kathleen Kirschner and Betty Wilson. From hand-carved mantlepieces to fused glass tables, we have everything you need to turn your home into a personal art gallery of functional furniture--all made by hand! See you at 6:00...</span></div>
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy 2012 from the artists at Clay Glass Metal Stone! We hope this year brings Peace and Prosperity to all. We invite you to join us in welcoming the New Year this Friday, January 6th, with artistic inspirations created by some of the amazing and talented women sculptors in the Gallery. <em>From Our Hands - A Woman's Touch</em>, will showcase the works of Gallery artists Mary Ellen Dohrs, Lois Herrick, <a href="http://www.victoriarosemartin.com/">Victoria Rose Martin</a>, Rosario Alborta and Theo Sable. There will be live art demonstrations, refreshements, music and more. Come ring in the New Year with us! See you at 6:00...</span><span class="fcg"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This time of year is known as the Season of Giving. We share gifts with family, friends and loved ones, while many go without. CGMS Gallery will be doing what we can to give the gift of ART this holiday season. Beginning Dec 16th, we ask you to join us in gathering art supplies for the Lake Worth Pubic School System. Markers, crayons, paper, paints, brushes, whatever you can afford, will be distributed to local schools in support of arts instruction and education. With the economic crisis affecting our country, arts education is often the first to go when school budget cuts are implemented. We want to make sure every child has the opportunity to explore creative expression and hope you will join us! Bring your supply donation to the Gallery on the 16th through the 30th, and enjoy a glass of wine and some holiday cheer. Remember, it is better to give than to recieve...Let's all play Santa this season and support arts education in public schools!!! Call the Gallery for more information, and thanks in advance...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Holidays to all, and we hope your season is festive, fun and full of family and friends! The initial shopping craze is over, with Black Friday and Small Business Saturday behind us. BUT, we know the holiday gift giving season has only just begun. So, we at the Gallery want to assure you that our selves are filled with gorgeous, one of a kind, handmade art for the giving!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We invite you to join us this Friday, Dec 2nd for <em>Once Upon a Time - Visions of the Season</em>. The holidays are all about magic, and one of our new Gallery artists, Wayne Smith, will be demonstrating how he creates magic with hot glass. He will be spinning amazing creations in glass, right before your eyes! We will also be welcoming other new Gallery artists Rosario Alborta (sculpture), Courtney Page (pottery), and Anthony Burks (mixed media). Stop by for some handmade holiday cheer and meet these talented artists! We'd love to help you find the perfect gift...see you at 6:00!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This week is one of the busiest on the Calendar. Family and friends gather for Thanksgiving, and we all pause to appreciate the wonderful people in our lives. We are also conditioned to shop like maniacs on the Friday after Thanksgiving. "Black Friday"....an epic marketing ploy that is astonishingly successful--and stressful.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, we at the Gallery have a gentle suggestion for you. Instead of waking up ridiculously early this Friday, we ask that you sleep in. Enjoy breakfast with your family and friends, then take a leisurely drive to stroll the Avenue in Lake Worth. Downtown businesses and restaurants are waiting to tempt you with hand made art, unique one-of-a-kind gifts, delicious foods, music, and live art demonstrations. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Consider supporting local businesses and individuals this season. Give a gift that was created just for you, not in some foreign country. Who needs the madness of a midnight sale under flourescent lights in a big box store packed with strangers? Come see us, and we'll guarantee a wonderful shopping experience, sending you home with the perfect gifts for you and those you love. Enjoy the sunshine and fresh air Florida is famous for!
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This movement has become quite strong and <strong>Saturday, November 26th</strong> has been designated <strong>Small Business Saturday</strong>, dedicated to supporting small businesses on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year.<br /><br />So please consider your locally owned and operated businesses when plannig your gift-giving this season, and support local arts and artists by shopping SMALL!!! See you in the Gallery...<br /><br />Thanks go out to <a href="http://www.cbs12.com/video/c/1143359274/local-news/1274979351001/wpec-localnews">Chuck Weber and CBS12 News</a> for featuring CGMS Gallery in a recent piece about the holiday econonomic forcast for Lake Worth. 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Wow, the year is flying by. This is the time of year to reflect on what we are thankful for and to share gifts from the heart. All of us at Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery ask that you consider sharing handmade gifts this season. Skip the malls and "big box" stores full of mass produced products and give something made by a local artist instead! Original, beautiful and much more meaningful, handmade art supports local businesses and artists. We so appreciate your support!<br /><br />Speaking of amazing gifts of art, our next event, Harvest - From Hand to Hearth, will feature truly lovely works in weaving and wood turning created by Gallery artists Mary Catello, Teri Salomoni and Mark Banfield. Come meet these talented folks on Friday, November 18th. Mary and Teri's woven baskets and forms are perfect for the season, and you will be amazed by Mark's intricate wood creations. Gorgeous works!<br /><br />So, get into the gift-giving frame of mind with a visit to the Gallery. You know, many of our artists do custom designs, so it's not too late to create the perfect gift together! See you soon...</span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUIPFu7m4UnHCOG8Cc4FSxmtR4YTER63aLV6O-EhMcZPQWcn-tf0HNM-ek1AerIoZA9kPeWRP9T0YCtWu-LBaD5p26YGK58lXAUTDtneSmX1c48e3gE-pZnmgXVvzJNhFPlTIFmK8chMs/s1600/harvest11.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 266px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674890123421764434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUIPFu7m4UnHCOG8Cc4FSxmtR4YTER63aLV6O-EhMcZPQWcn-tf0HNM-ek1AerIoZA9kPeWRP9T0YCtWu-LBaD5p26YGK58lXAUTDtneSmX1c48e3gE-pZnmgXVvzJNhFPlTIFmK8chMs/s400/harvest11.jpg" /></a><br /></div><div> </div></div><br />cgmsgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748111461224203997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4240738847727273556.post-59636305580133600862011-11-03T07:39:00.000-07:002011-11-03T08:14:05.232-07:00Time is FLYING!!! Let's Play in the Mud...<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD39jWdCQamyemgO0MVnmzVjNQSL4znoPious-XrjvtSD1pGfZKabFDQfNrseoQdIV453fmAotzgG7gZNKuPa6AVdN02cNhcRCIUM6PzgKqBw8fLt7RVg_YwUZut_nFink284gxmS0lcE/s1600/Nov4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 266px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670782257119116770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD39jWdCQamyemgO0MVnmzVjNQSL4znoPious-XrjvtSD1pGfZKabFDQfNrseoQdIV453fmAotzgG7gZNKuPa6AVdN02cNhcRCIUM6PzgKqBw8fLt7RVg_YwUZut_nFink284gxmS0lcE/s400/Nov4.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="justify"><font face="arial">So sorry, folks...the blog posts have been so delayed! It's been a busy few months at the Gallery and I have been hard pressed to find all the time I need to keep all the events online. For up to the minute news, events and photos, be sure to check in with CGMS on Facebook (Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery) and Twitter (cgmsg). Thanks for your patience!<br /><br />Whew, we've had some fantastic events in October. First, <a href="http://www.normangitzen.com">Norm Gitzen</a> showed us how he creates his amazing metal works in "Forging Ahead" on October 7th, then Mary Catello and Teri Salomoni transformed the Gallery into a spooky wonderland for "All Hail All Hallow's Eve" on Oct 21st. Lake Worth was filled with ghouls, goblins and ghosts for Halloween weekend, in spite of the rainy, soggy weather!</font></div><div align="justify"><font face="Arial"></font> </div><div align="justify"><font face="Arial">This Friday, November 7th, we invite guests to join us to get "down and dirty" with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/EarthArtists">Tracy Rosof-Petersen</a> and <a href="http://www.johnmccoypottery.com">John McCoy</a>. Both will be behind potter's wheels in the front of the Gallery, domonstrating the ancient art of throwing pots. So, come get Behind the Wheel and sling some mud! This will be a wonderful opportunity to work with these award-winning artists, so don't be shy! </font></div><div align="justify"><font face="Arial"></font> </div><br><div align="justify"><font face="Arial">There are so many other great events on the horizon, please check our calendar and be sure to stop by the Gallery to say hello. I promise to keep you better updated here, and all over cyberspace! See you this Friday at 6:00....</font></div><div align="justify"> </div></div>cgmsgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748111461224203997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4240738847727273556.post-68532986222552468912011-09-19T12:39:00.000-07:002011-09-19T12:52:08.472-07:00Oh, What a Night!<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;">Last Friday's show, Contrasts - Studies in Black and White, was spectacular! Thanks to all that joined us, and for those who missed, well, you'll have to live vicariously through the photos! Special thanks to guest artist <a href="http://www.deviousbodyart.com/">Georgette Pressler of Devious Body Art</a>, who transformed Gallery artist Maria Hayden's black and white sculptural figure to LIFE, painting a model in the Gallery. The finished work was simply stunning. Thanks also to <a href="http://www.toojays.com/">Too Jay's Gourmet Deli</a> for their generous donation of delicious black and white cookies.<br /></span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;">Gallery artists <a href="http://www.beadkeepers.com/">Karen McGovern</a>, Maria Hayden, Tracy Rosof-Petersen and Kathleen Kirschner transformed the Gallery into a black and white haven, full of beautiful art and furnishings. The show will run until Thursday, October 6th, so stop by if you have the chance.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />In the meantime, enjoy this slide show of photos, and please stay tuned for news of our upcoming events. The next show is Friday, October 7. All I'll say now is that it's going to be HOT!!<br /></div></span><br /><center><br /><object id="vp18ARYy" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="432" height="240"><param name="_cx" value="11430"><param name="_cy" value="6350"><param name="FlashVars" value=""><param name="Movie" value="http://static.animoto.com/swf/w.swf?w=swf/vp1&e=1316461062&f=8ARYyk4llm34KRERkCE12w&d=198&m=a&r=240p&volume=100&start_res=240p&i=m&options="><param name="Src" value="http://static.animoto.com/swf/w.swf?w=swf/vp1&e=1316461062&f=8ARYyk4llm34KRERkCE12w&d=198&m=a&r=240p&volume=100&start_res=240p&i=m&options="><param name="WMode" value="Window"><param name="Play" value="-1"><param name="Loop" value="-1"><param name="Quality" value="High"><param name="SAlign" value="LT"><param name="Menu" value="-1"><param name="Base" value=""><param name="AllowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="Scale" value="NoScale"><param name="DeviceFont" value="0"><param name="EmbedMovie" value="0"><param name="BGColor" value=""><param name="SWRemote" value=""><param name="MovieData" value=""><param name="SeamlessTabbing" value="1"><param name="Profile" value="0"><param name="ProfileAddress" value=""><param name="ProfilePort" value="0"><param name="AllowNetworking" value="all"><param name="AllowFullScreen" value="true"><br /><br /><embed id="vp18ARYy" height="240" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="432" src="http://static.animoto.com/swf/w.swf?w=" e="1316461062&f=" d="198&m=" r="240p&volume=" start_res="240p&i=" options="" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed></object></center><br /><br /><center><br /><br /><br /><center></center><br /></center>cgmsgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748111461224203997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4240738847727273556.post-15134328056916277602011-09-07T06:32:00.000-07:002011-09-07T07:02:31.586-07:00Written in Black and White...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh54eFNg7WV7YtnWgvHa99Mu6O2T19SFu2AM8AmhRasOQQ5rhaKM80L6YbKRLnfXzKHMNPBQSEBnFNePRknB6EdmKV5OZUSA4kWgoQBsBo1MXSkhEGsYtmPhQiUSJvv9uoSAFHrTcpACVQ/s1600/contrasts.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649615853726961730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh54eFNg7WV7YtnWgvHa99Mu6O2T19SFu2AM8AmhRasOQQ5rhaKM80L6YbKRLnfXzKHMNPBQSEBnFNePRknB6EdmKV5OZUSA4kWgoQBsBo1MXSkhEGsYtmPhQiUSJvv9uoSAFHrTcpACVQ/s400/contrasts.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="justify">Summer has FLOWN by, and now we prepare for Fall. It may not feel it, but the season's are about to change! The Gallery calendar is really heating up, even as the temps will be cooling off. Next on the agenda is "Contrasts - Studies in Black and White". Simply put, you don't want to miss this show! We invite all guests to come dressed in your very best black and white outfits and accessories. The more outrageous the better.<br></div><br />Award winning artist<a href="http://www.deviousbodyart.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">Georgette Pressler of Devious Body Art</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> will be joining us, painting a model live. She is transforming her model into a living sculpture--patterned after Maria Hayden's amazing black and white torso sculpture that will be on display. A great opportunity to see why body art is one of the most explosive and popular arts events! Gallery artist </span><a href="http://www.beadkeepers.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">Karen McGovern</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> is hosting the event, and has created a series of mixed media jewelry in black and white for the show. Other Gallery artists creating works specific to this show include </span><a href="http://www.earthartbymaryandteri.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">Mary Catello and Teri Salomoni</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">, </span><a href="http://www.normangitzen.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">Norman Gitzen</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">, </span><a href="http://www.thecraftgallery.net/"><span style="font-family:arial;">Betty Wilson</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">, Madeline Gallo and Linda Manganaro. The Gallery will be filled with amazing works in all mediums, all in black or white.<br></span><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;">So, come out on Friday, September 16th at 6:00 PM for a wonderful live art event! AND, some good treats as well. TooJays Gourmet Deli of Lake Worth will be helping out with their delicious black and white cookies. We'll have some yummy cheeses and wines to sip as well. See you next Friday at 6:00....</span></div>cgmsgalleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748111461224203997noreply@blogger.com0