Artisans to Choose Non-Profits for Giving Program

The Artisans are gearing up to make selections for their annual giving program awards. If you are interested in having your non-profit considered for selection please contact the gallery at contact@arcataartisans.com. You can read more about the program by clicking on the following link. http://arcataartisans.blogspot.com/2009/01/approved-2009-funding-list-has-been.html#links::

Free Bookmarks with Purchase

Arcata Artisans is having a promotional event.  Mention this notice for a free bookmark by one of our artists with any purchase.  Hurry, while supplies last.

A Murder of Crows

A group of crows or ravens is commonly referred to as a "murder". Many of our artists have incorporated ravens and crows into their art. During October you may amuse yourself looking for corvid art which will be placed throughout the gallery.

Dellas updates artspace at AAC

Hi Folks, I just brought in a bunch of new art and marked down some pieces that have been around for awhile. My specials are in a box under the display wall. Thanks for looking!

Sonderegger In Prestigious Sculpture Festival

I am participating in the 26th annual Sculpture in the Park Sculpture Festival. It's held in Benson park which has an enormous permanent sculpture garden. I was juried into the show last January and have been preparing suitable pieces since that time. I am taking 14 pieces - the maximum allowed. The festival takes a percentage of sales to support the public arts project. I am told there are 170 artists in four huge tents. There are artists from all over the country. Many are bronze sculptors as there are several active foundries in Loveland but there are artists of all sculpture media types.

After set up, there are some artist seminars on marketing etc. Then there is a patron's party to which they invite people who have purchased lots in the past. The regular event is Saturday and Sunday.

Check out the web site at www.sculptureinthepark.org

Father's Day is June 21

Arcata Artisans has a set on Flickr for
Father's Day gift ideas. Many of the
items shown retail for $35. or less.
You can view some artistic options for
the Dad in your life by clicking Here.

Joy Dellas has Botanicals at Garden Gate - June 2009

Joy Dellas has a show of paintings at Garden Gate in Arcata during the month of June. The show is consists of 97% recycledmaterial and is based on very early botanical illustrations.
To view work in the show click on the painting below:

garden gate - june 2009

AAC Members to Participate in Northcoast Open Studios

This year our members Libby George, Susan Bornstein,
Marsha Mello, Joyce Jonte and Zach Shea will
participate in Northcoast Open Studios.
Arcata Artisans has an ad on page 22 of the
NCOS Vistor's Guide. Bring the ad in for
10% off on all your purchases during Open Studios -
June 6 to June 14, 2009.
Open Studios takes place the weekends
of June 6-7 and June 13-14.
You can find out more at
www.nothcoastopenstudios.com

Fundraiser in San Francisco Nets Member Two Sales

Mimi La Plant recently sold 2 paintings at the SFMOMA warehouse
fundraiser.

Dancing Figures by Marian Coleman

You can see Marian's installation behind the sales counter this month
or you can view it on our flickr site.

Our Wildflower Seed Giveaway!

Arcata Artisans is giving away free wildflower seeds this month to celebrate Spring. Some of you have asked what seeds are in the mixture so here is the list. If you want to learn more you can go to the site: www.americanmeadows.com

This premium mixture is blended to take advantage of the wet coastal climate of this region, which is a natural garden for wildflowers. Many of the Pacific coast natives are included such as chinese houses, farewell-to-spring, and California poppy. Plant almost anytime along the coast; at higher elevations, after spring frost. This mixture contains 29 wildflowers, 17 annuals for first-year color, plus 12 perennials or biennials for second and successive years' bloom. See full flower list below.

Botanical Name	Common Name
Achillea millefolium	White Yarrow
Aquilegia vulgaris	Wild Columbine
Centaurea cyanus	Cornflower
Cheiranthus allionii	Siberian Wallflower
Chrysanthemum maximum	Shasta Daisy
Clarkia amoena	Godetia
Clarkia unguiculata	Farewell-to-Spring
Collinsia heterophylla	Chinese Houses
Coreopsis lanceolata	Lance-Leaf Coreopsis
Coreopsis tinctoria	Plains Coreopsis
Delphinium ajacis	Rocket Larkspur
Dianthus barbatus	Sweet William
Digitalis purpurea	Foxglove
Eschscholzia californica	California Poppy
Gaillardia aristata	Perennial Gaillardia
Gypsophila elegans	Baby's Breath
Hesperis matronalis	Dame's Rocket
Iberis umbellata	Candytuft
Linanthus grandiflorus	Mountain Phlox
Linaria maroccana	Baby Snapdragon
Linum grandiflorum rubrum	Scarlet Flax
Linum perenne lewisii	Blue Flax
Lobularia maritima	Sweet Alyssum
Lupinus sp.	Annual Lupine
Nemophila menziesii	Baby Blue Eyes
Oenothera lamarckiana	Evening Primrose
Papaver rhoeas	Red Poppy
Rudbeckia hirta	Black-eyed Susan
Silene armeria	None-so-Pretty

What is it to be an Artist and Make Art; What is Art and How Does it Fit Into Our Lives?

This is an open dialogue. Arcata Artisans showcases 30 different artist members, each having a unique view of art. Some of us think of art as "pure" & elevated, some of see art primarily as a profession, a way to make a living, some of us just enjoy making art & see its function as
connecting us to the world & integrating us into the community. These different views of art are all valid & inform our individual opinions about how we'd like to see our co-op function. Maybe each of us could write a paragraph or so on how we view art & we could collate it into a little book. Perhaps our friends and customers, or rather collectors will even want to weigh in on the subject.

Artisans Giving Back to Community
Arcata Artisans announces awardees of its
2009 Annual Giving Program. "The program was
implemented as a way to give back to the community which
has supported us in so many ways and helped us
grow and thrive since we opened in June of 2003,"
says Mike Edwards, chairman of the Arcata Artisans
Cooperative. "Many of our 28 artist
members also donate their art work as
individuals to the numerous art auctions in Humboldt
County every year."
For 2009 the following organizations shall receive $50. gift
certificates from Arcata Artisans to use in their auction
fundraisers. To be considered for the next round of
funding send an email with the details of your annual
event to contact@arcataartisans.com
We will list your event on our Auction Calendar
at this blog space.
At this time we plan for the funding to be a yearly
event with the deadline for submission November 15
and the donations slated to be awarded in
January of each year.

• Northcoast Environmental Center
• Planned Parenthood
• Friends of the Dunes
• Ink People
• North coast Rape Crisis
• Keet
• ArMac High School(s) Orchestra Fundraiser
• Hospice of Humboldt