That's ODD......

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 Wilson 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!

 

 

Book Signings, New Shows, Sensational Summer EVENTS!

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.

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!! 

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.  Click here to download the admissions form, and contact Betty 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!!!!

So, as Summer heats up, the Gallery will keep you cool with amazing art, fun shows, and as always, a great place to come hang out.  Stop by soon to see the new work and meet our artists.  See you on the Avenue!!

Spring is in the AIR!!!

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! 

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 (pics here) 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!

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!!! 

Hearts A-Flutter....

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...

Happy 2012!

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. From Our Hands - A Woman's Touch, will showcase the works of Gallery artists Mary Ellen Dohrs, Lois Herrick, Victoria Rose Martin, 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...

Black Friday and Small Business Saturday

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.

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. 

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!

So, we invite you to our Black Friday events on the 25th and to join us again on Saturday the 26th for Small Business Saturday.   We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgivig, and look forward to seeing you on the Avenue!!!

The Art of Personal Adornment

Since the beginning of time, man has adorned himself in some way or another. From tatoos to haute couture, the human body has been a living stage for personal expression. Perhaps one of the most ancient forms of adornment is jewelry. Jewelry has been a part of human culture and history for...well...ever. Some of the first archeological discoveries were of beads. Traded, collected and used as currency, beads and jewelry are ancient and ever-evolving examples of human artistic experssion.

This Friday, the Gallery is proud to present a one-night show with Italian jewelry designer Donatella Linari. Donatella has traveled the globe in search of antiquities and beads for her singular designs. From the Amazon to Egypt she has collected an amazing array of ancient talismans, beads and bits of history she transforms into stunning jewelry. Her works are shown around the world!

Please come meet Donatella and marvel at her collection. Friday, January 14, from 6 - 9 PM. Jewelry lovers, this is for YOU!

Winter Wonderland!

Please come see us this Friday, the 17th, for a Gallery celebration of the Winter Solstice. What a magical time of year. Even for us beach bums in Florida, winter has arrived and we are feeling the chill of the season! Our Gallery is transformed into a winter woodland, and we'll be offering seasonal delights, wine and hot coffee to warm your spirit. The walls and shelves are filled with amazing original art, and our member artists will be on hand to greet you. There is no better gift than original art, so come by and get those last minute treasures...see you at 6:00!

The Art of Giving

Welcome to the season of holiday shopping madness...can't believe it's December already! Lucky for you, the Gallery is ready to rescue you from the Mall. Join us this Friday, December 3, for the Art of Giving. Gallery artists will be on hand to help you choose, or create, a truly one-of-a-kind gift of hand made art for yourself, or someone special. We're encouraging everyone to have a "Hand-made Holiday" this year, and skip mass produced items from overseas. Instead, why not support art and local artists? The selection in the Gallery is mind-boggling. Everything from sculpted metal dinosaurs to fine porcelain and jewelry. How about a Peace menorah? Or perhaps a fused glass platter? We have something for everyone on your list, I guarantee it!

So, come to the Gallery this Friday for a glass of wine, some great music from the Pick it Sisters, and a wonderful, unique shopping experience. See you at 6:00!!

Back in Black!!! Time to SHOP!

Can you believe it's almost Thanksgiving?!? You know what that means, Holiday shopping madness begins. BUT, you don't have to panic this year or fight the insane crowds at the Mall. CGMS Gallery is ready to come to your rescue! What could be better than giving the gift of original, hand-made art? Potter, fine jewelry, art glass, ceramics, textiles, metal work, sculptures, WE HAVE IT ALL! Nothing is more exciting than finding that one-of-a-kind, beautifully crafted work of art for someone special. No massed produced, imported junk here. All the work in the Gallery is created by local artists, right here in Plam Beach County. AND, to make it even better, we will be holding a "Back in Black" weekend sale THIS WEEKEND ONLY! From Friday, Nov. 26 to Sunday Nov 28 you will find unbelievable art at AFFORDABLE prices waiting for you in the Gallery. Come by anytime, we're open 10:00 - 9:00 Friday and Saturday, 10:00 5:00 on Sunday.

See you there!

Sensational Seas...

First, thanks to all that came out to support our Haitian relief event last Friday. What fun! Drumming, dancing, oh, and ART!!!

Now, on to this Friday. If you love the ocean, and we all do, you need to be at the Gallery this Friday, the 19th, for OCEANICA. Artists Norm Gitzen, Lauran Shapiro and Edith Perla-Smith will be featuring art that is inspired by the sea. Norm's famous "Siren" will be gracing the front of the Gallery, and seashells, dragons and more will be swimming inside the Gallery!

Special guests from Palm Beach County Reef Rescue will aso be joining us, so please come and show your love for the life-giving seas that are so vital to our planet's health. See you at 6:00!!

Rev Them Engines!

Get your leather jackets ready and be at the Gallery on Friday November 5 for "Hot Bikes - Cold Beer"! This event will be featuring the motorcycle-inspired art of Gallery artist Joe Dwzill. Not only will motorcycle art be on display, we will also have a custom bike in the Gallery, courtesy of Harely Davidson of Palm Beach! We invite all our biker buddies to ride to the Gallery for a cold beer and some great, original art. We have tons of custom mugs available for purchase in the Gallery, pick one out and pour yourself a frosty one! See you at 6:00!

WAIT, THERE'S MORE!

Saturday, November 6, the Gallery will be part of the FIRST EVER Palm Beach Art and Music Festival, hosted by Art Nouveau Events. We will have a tent there, full of amazing hand-made original art from the Gallery. There will be tons of artists, vendors, music, performances, body painting, food, drink, and general mayhem all around! This will be so fun, and we are thrilled to be a part of this innagural event. Click on the image below for more information.

It's going to be a BUSY weekend!

Theatre of the Absurd was Absurdly FABULOUS!

What a great night! Thanks to all that joined us for our "unusual" art show--we had so much fun! First, thanks to Gallery artist Betty Wilson for the amazing spread of delicous treats. We ate like Kings and Queens! Special guests Georgette Pressler of Devious Body Art and Ryan David of Kiss My Glass really stole the show last night. Georgette painted a guest model, transforming him into our Ring Master for the night. Ryan worked hot glass out front, drawing quite a crowd as he melted and formed glass in a torch. Thank you Georgette and Ryan!

We had a great crowd, all enjoying the art and artists on display. A great night on the Avenue! More events on the way, so keep tuned and don't miss a thing!!

Out Side the Box...

This Friday will be a very unusual and amazing night at the Gallery. "Theatre of the Absurd - Beauty in Uncommon Forms" is all about alternative, mixed media, and "steampunk" art. The works of Gallery artists Linda and Kelly Dean Manganaro, Betty Wilson, Amelia Costa, Victoria Rose Martin and Karen McGovern will be featured. These artists create truly unique art from found objects, mixed metals, clay and glass. Three dimensional creations of truly uncommon beauty. Victoria is known for her whimsical and sometimes dark ceramic figures, often in costume. Karen creates dramatic jewelry, often using antique elements such as German doll bodies and optic lenses. Her pieces are narrative, and many come with an original short story inspired by elements in the design. Linda and her Husband Kelly create unbelievable furniture, installations and figures from all manner of material, antiquities and found objects. Betty is well known for her abstract glass creations, and amazing interpretive sculptures. Amelia blends text with clay to create scenes, figures and scenarios filled with meaning.

Special guest artist Georgette Pressler of Devious Body Art will use the human form as canvas, painting live in the Gallery. Her work is simply stunning. David Ryan of Kiss My Glass joins us out front, working with glass in flame to create all manner of amazing designs.

Simply put, you CANNOT MISS THIS SHOW! See you at 6:00!

Thanks to all that joined us last night for "Rage - Freedom of Expression". The Gallery was full, the art was amazing and the front of the Gallery was really spectacular. Gallery artists Joe Dwzill, Betty Wilson, and Joyce Brown created an amazing installation representing the BP oil disaster in the Gulf. An oil derrik featuring blood soaked dollar signs pumped oil over a destroyed beach. Turtle eggs lay broken in the sand, with hands reaching in supplication toward the sky. Gallery artist Norm Gitzen's famous "Siren" stood blindfolded and bound, helpless. New Gallery artist Yure posed an amazing bronze dinosaur over the scene, representing fossil fuels. A gripping and truly expressive installation!

The "Raging Grannies" also joined us, lending their voice in song to our concerns about the environment. What a great group of motivated, outspoken women! More photos to come soon....

Stay tuned, many more exciting events just around the corner!

Get Ready to RAGE!!

This Friday the Gallery will be presenting works that express emotions through art. "RAGE - Freedom of Expression" will explore how we all feel about events in our daily lives, and how current events - both good and bad - affect and inspire us. The "Siren", Gallery artist Norm Gitzen's famous mermaid, returns to the front of the Gallery to stand in protest of the BP oil disaster in the Gulf. The Raging Grannies join us to lend their voice to our concerns. We invite our guests to share their thoughts and emotions on our ExPreSSionS board, which will be displayed after the show. Join us from 6 - 9 PM. Let us know how YOU feel. See you at 6!

Harvest - A Great Night!

Thanks to all that joined us for our Harvest event last Friday! The gallery was full of great art, and wonderful people. Thanks to Sheryel Aschfort for taking photos...See you all again SOON!

Believe it or Not - Autumn is On its Way!

I know it may not feel like it, but with September comes the Fall equinox! So, even though the temps are still in the 90's, this Friday we will be celebrating all things Autumn in the Gallery. We'll pull out our fall leave decor, drench the Gallery in the colors of Autumn and eagerly anticipate the shorter, cooler days. This event is brought to you by Gallery artists Norman Gitzen, Sheri Goldstein and Edith Perla-Smith. Sheri will be demonstrating how she creates her beautiful fused glass art, and the food table will be filled with artisan cheeses, fresh apples and delicious wines of the season. So, join us as we celebrate the change of seasons!

We're Going to the Dogs!!!

Next Friday, August 20, the Gallery will be "going to the dogs" for Dog DaZe, celebrating all things canine! We"re supporting Elite Greyhound Adoptions, with special "doggie bags" and the latest Fido Couture provided by Lake Worth's Paws on the Avenue. So, bring you and your dog to the Gallery! Plenty of treats on hand for you and your furry friend, browse canine inspired artwork and support a good cause!

Gallery on Tape!

Travel videographer David Rush stopped by our Gallery not too long ago and interviewed a few of our artists. Click here for the full video. Thanks, David!