Arcata Artisans

Don't Forget to Vote Today!

2010-11-02T14:22:00.001-07:00

Arcata Artisans Partners With Others to be Green

2010-08-21T15:56:00.000-07:00

When your purchase requires a box or
bubble wrap you may be taking advantage of
a green partnership to reduce and reuse
local packaging materials.
The Arcata Coop and the Shady Lady of McKinleyville
have been recycling their packaging materials
at Arcata Artisans Cooperative.
Arcata Coop gets lots of small size boxes
when their vendors send vitamins, cosmetics
and other small items. Susan Johnson, owner of
The Shady Lady supplies the bubble wrap many
of her vendors send items wrapped with.
Members of the art coop also bring in boxes
and packaging materials for reuse. Sometimes
the boxes are turned inside out so any commercial
printing is gone and a plain box is obtained.
The cooperative has fashioned a label which
states "Arcata Artisans re-uses boxes to reduce waste".
Says Artisans chairperson, Jim Lowry, "We want to do
whatever we can to reduce the amount of packaging that
goes into the landfill. Part of our mission is to use
practices that lead to a better environment. We appreciate
the local businesses that join us in this effort."

http://arcataartisans.blogspot.com/2009/08/arcata-artisans-partners-with-others-to.html

2010-08-21T15:45:00.001-07:00

July Featured Artist: Betsy Roberts

2010-07-08T14:08:00.000-07:00

Featured this month at Arcata Artisans, Betsy Roberts has created a series of “Peace Lanterns” reminiscent of lanterns floated at Hiroshima every August 6 to commemorate the atom bomb deaths there and at Nagasaki.

Using a variety of materials, such as glass, mica, and siliconized fabric, these portable lamps are elegant, some even dressed up with pearls or garnets.

Joy Dellas, also featured in July at Arcata Artisans has collaborated with Betsy to create a lamp they call “Three Dog Light.

Joy Dellas, a featured artist for July

2010-07-08T09:03:00.000-07:00

My latest work is based on alchemical drawings,
which depict early stages of chemistry.
I am curious about this work because there is so
much I don't understand about it. I am finding that,
as David Hockney has said in reference to art, "it attracts
meaning".
The drawings bring to mind stills, for making beer, wine, and
liquor. My son thought I was making pictures of bongs.
They have reminded me of what's going on with the
oil leak. To me, they are above all, vessels. And isn't that
what we humans are - containers for the life process?
There is much written about alchemistry and the process of
psychological transformation. I have been interested in this
for many years. Doing these drawings has caused me to
look into the subject once again.

http://joydellas.blogspot.com/

Lamp by Joy Dellas and Betsy Roberts

2010-06-07T15:14:00.000-07:00

"Three Dog Light" is the title of a lamp that will be
exhibited at the featured artists show in July.

Betsy Roberts designed and built the lamp. The shade,
which includes three panes of glass, was painted by
Joy Dellas.

Photos of work in progress

KEET Auction Video

2010-05-18T11:18:00.001-07:00

This is a low res version of the video that will run during auction.
Thank you for supporting Public Television on the North Coast.

It was created by
Sam Greene
Director of Production
KEET-TV
7246 Humboldt Hill Road
Eureka, CA 95503
707-445-0813 / fax: 707-445-8977
www.keet.org

Dellas Announces new Blogspot

2010-04-05T13:10:00.001-07:00

Hi Everybody,
I've been working on a new blogger page, possibly as an alternative
to my website - www.artstreetgallery.com.
You can find my blog at http://joydellas.blogspot.com/?spref=fb

Wildflower Seeds! Celebrate Spring! Get your FREE seeds.

2010-04-05T12:59:00.001-07:00

Stop by the gallery and ask for your free wildflower seeds to celebrate Spring.

This is the second year we've made designer packages of wildflower seeds as
a Thank You to our customers.

Click here to find out more about the wildflower mix, specially designed
for our climate.
http://arcataartisans.blogspot.com/2009/04/our-wildflower-seed-giveaway.html

Be sure to join us on Facebook for news and promotions like this.

Artisans to Choose Non-Profits for Giving Program

2009-10-05T12:30:00.001-07:00

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

2009-10-05T12:24:00.001-07:00

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

2009-10-05T12:23:00.001-07:00

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

2009-10-02T10:03:00.001-07:00

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

2009-07-29T10:19:00.001-07:00

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

2009-06-06T17:32:00.000-07:00

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

2009-06-04T17:08:00.001-07:00

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

2009-06-04T14:50:00.001-07:00

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

2009-06-03T17:29:00.001-07:00

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

Dancing Figures by Marian Coleman

2009-06-03T09:23:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-04-05T17:31:00.000-07:00

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?

2009-01-15T19:35:00.000-08:00

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.

2009-01-14T10:28:00.000-08:00

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

Benefit Auctions in Humboldt County, California

2008-10-09T10:11:00.000-07:00

Yearly Calendar of Nonprofit/Benefit Auctions and Art Events that Artists can Donate to:

Arcata Artisans is compiling a list of nonprofit/benefit auctions in Humboldt County. Some of the auctions are on a one-time only basis and others are yearly events. As information comes in we will be able to arrange it accordingly. A list of auctions will be helpful to artists as well as event planners to determine giving, deadlines, and event dates.

Arcata Artisans Cooperative members will each select choices and the top eight receiving the most votes will be awarded with a fifty dollar gift certificate from the coop. This will be a yearly process. We are reserving spaces for additional choices should a new benefit arise that the coop members want to include in the yearly giving plan. The plan includes the option of a total of 12 awards yearly.

Auction sponsors are encouraged to contact us with information and details and request for this list.

Northcoast Environmental Center
Friends of the Dunes
Six Rivers Planned Parenthood
Humboldt BayKeeper
Humboldt County Library (if they have an auction)
North Coast Rape Crisis Team Annual Tea and Art
North Coast Rape Crisis Team | 707-443-2737

PO Box 543

Eureka, CA 95502

tel: 707-443-2737, fax: 707-443-2755
KEET (fall) (spring)
Pregnancy Care Center
Redwood Teen Challenge
Arcata-Mac High Schools Orchestra trip fundraiser * I can't find contact info but did find this article
CASA of Humboldt County
Hospice of Humboldt
Ink People Art Wear Affair and Auction
Ferndale Theatre Auction
Arts in the Afternoons( Bowl of Beans) Dutch Auction
Timber Heritage Association auction (nov) (spring)
Redwood Art Association – award for shows (fall) (spring)
Emma Center

The following may be on a one-time-only basis.

Campus Center for Appropriate Technology (might be one time only)

Arcata Youth Football( 707-832-7552) Angela Oct 18th (dutch auction)

Examples of other Humboldt County businesses that are giving back:
Cypress Grove Chevre
Wildberries Marketplace
Muddy Waters Coffee Company
Northcoast Coop

Welcome to our Online Gallery and Critique Group

2008-09-12T20:10:00.000-07:00

Here is our online gallery where artists can post an
inventory of their work.

If someone is interested in buying the art they can either
contact the artist or the gallery to make arrangements for sale
or commission of a representative piece.

For those living in or visiting Arcata, the gallery can be visited
at our Arcata location: 883 H Street, on the Plaza.
Arcata, Calilfornia