A.R.C.'s Open Studio event,  is one of two annual opportunities for public access to the center. On November 19, 20, 21 the artists at the 43,000 sq ft Artisan Resource Center are launching their annual Fall Open Studio event.

Atlanta is buzzing with film industry projects lately and the artists of A.R.C. have been part of that activity. Special effects resident artist Andre Freitas of AFX Studios has worked on sets of  "Big Momma's House 3" and "Footloose", two feature films recently filmed in Atlanta. He is also currently working on "Vampire Diaries" and "Teen Wolf", two network series, filmed around Atlanta.
Local producers, Brothers Young Productions editing facility and a green-screen is housed at A. R. C., which is also rented by other local Film production companies, along with Youngs sets for "Fantastic World".   They are producing a new set for the pilot of "Galactic Perry's Learning Starship" and have commissioned resident designer Rip Potterto design and build the helm of the wacky starship for this production. In the building of that set, Rip has employed the talents of many of the artists of A.R.C.

A.R.C. has become a hub for local film talent. Also located in the center is Blank Stage, another film production company. Brent Brooks, Blank Stages director, has spearheaded Blank Page, a bi-monthly critique and networking session for local screenwriters, and Film Atlanta Meet-Up, a monthly meeting of local film industry start-ups. Brent also teaches "The Ten Commandments of Improv", in his Monday night improv dojo meetings. Blank Stage Productions is currently working on several short film projects that will be screened at the upcoming open house.

If you have acting experience and are ready to step it up a notch, you might drop by Charisma Studios , headed by casting director Karli Brooks, where participants learn professional acting with visiting industry veterans, and methods for entering into a successful acting career.

Open House is not all digitally produced.

You can enjoy the 3-D, real time, talents of the many artisans at A.R.C. including;
Gift shopping for that special lady at Dinah Rose Studio for hand woven women's accessories, or jewelry at the studios of Dana Ruth and Beads by Design. Craft items can be purchased in the form of bird houses and lighting by Stan King, stain glass widows and accessories at Colonial Stained Glass, custom turned gift items by Nick Cook; hand built contemporary ceramic pieces by Mathew Craven; or stop by brOsborne Studios for a taste of artisan, Free-Trade, roasted coffee and a selection of cutting boards and turned bowls.

Many of the artists are participating in a "Trunk Sale", along with their current work, giving atendees an opportunity to pick up some quality "finds" at fantastic prices. You can bargain shop for fine art at the studios of: Helen Deramus,  Antonia Studio, Art by Archen, & Ehecatl studio, Dana Ruth Designs, Rip Potter Design Studio and others.

Other artists will open their studios for the public to see current commissions and a take a peek into the operation of a professional art studio. These studios include: Shane McDonald ,Shades Textiles, Glass Graphics,  Cobb Gem and Mineral, Grafix Space

Flame workers from the Atlanta area are gathering at Beads by Design's studio during this event on Friday and Saturday to create flame-worked beads in the "Beads of Courage"® program for the kids of the Aflac Cancer Center. Artist Archen offers special sales on work, with 20% of proceeds going to Breast Cancer Research, plus a silent Auction benefiting the same.


Arc houses professional artists and craftsmen in residence working in the fields of  sculpture, portrait painting, photography contemporary painting, screen printing, custom furniture making, ceramics, wood turning, textiles, architecture, wood working, decorative arts, jewelry, graphics, advertising, theatre, film production and stained glass studios.




2010 PARTICIPATING ARTISTS INCLUDE:

2010 PARTICIPATING ARTISTS INCLUDE: (Updated  frequently)

A-1   Dinah Rose: textile artist.Showcasing hand woven items.   New line: Shawls and purses
          www.dinahrose.com

A-2    Stan King : bird houses & lighting , Story Telling

C-1    The Blank Stage : Short Film, Opening Friday Night : "No Experience Necessary" ; ongoing
            begining 7 p.m. + approx every 45 minutes thereafter. $5.00 donation
           After-party starts 10 p.m. in F-2 green-room of Brothers Youing Productions
           Saturday, various short films throughout the day
          www.blankstageproductions.com/

C-1   Charisma Studios Studio : Helping the actor train, develop, and grow both in the craft of acting
          and in the business of acting. karli@thecharismastudios.com
          www.thecharismastudios.com

C-2    Brothers Young Productions,Children's theatre/films.
                    Stage set :"Fantastic World" Link to video
                    www.sensitivecharles.com

E -a   Antonia Studios: Portrait Painter , TRUNK SALE
          www.portraitsbyantonia.com/

E -b   Art by Archen: Costume images, painting , illustration  . New "ladies only "classes forming!  
             TRUNK SALE:  50% off,  20% proceeds to Breast Cancer Research + silent Auction
            Studio classes Saturday Nov 20: Still Life 10-noon, Live model 1-3 p.m.
            http://www.artbyarchen.com/

E-1   brosborne wood design: Furniture Design, wood working & boat-making.
          Gift items under $100; opportunity to see ongoing projects and sculptural pieces. He has recently           expanded and will be showcasing sculptural work & ceramics by himself & artists in his group.
       Coffee tasting: Benjie has a new organic Artisan coffee line, come in and warm up!
          www.thiswasatree.com

E-2   Rip Potter Design Studio: Artisan based architectural design , Architectural & functional art                lamps.Currently producing sets for Brothers Young Productions. TRUNK SALE: Decorative
           ornaments for furniture building
          www.rippotter.com

E-3   brosborne wood design: Expanded into this space! Furniture Design, wood working showcasing            sculptural work & ceramics by himself & artists in his group.
          www.thiswasatree.com

F-1   Glass Graphics: Glass:  Etching  Sandblasting  Filming  Signage
          http://www.glassgraphics.net/

F-2   Brothers Young Productions, Green Screen room; theatre/films production

G     Brothers Young Productions, Stage set :"Galactic Perry's Learning Starship" theatre/films                    production Link to facebook info

G-1 Atlanta Art Worx Jewelry Metal Arts Studio - jewelry / metal arts classes and workshops, studio
          rental, tools, and supplies www.atlantaartworx.com

G-1 Dana Ruth Designs - Goldsmith, metalsmith, hand-crafted fine jewelry, by me | for you | by hand
          TRUNK SALE             http://www.danaruth.com/ 

G-2  Helen Deramus: Bold encaustic painting, encaustic paintings  textural and abstract & also                             employ the use of silk photographs .TRUNK SALE :Helen DeRamus Studio is having a
           special sale of large oil paintings both abstract and figurative. Many of the paintings are in the      
           artist's  private collection and have never been exhibited. A great  chance to own an original
        painting for  your home or office and at a great price too!
          http://www.helenderamus.com    http://www.helenderamus.blogspot.com

H      Colonial Stained Glass :stained & fused glass, supplies & classes (closed Friday night)
          www.colonialstainedglass.com

I       Nick Cook Woodturner: an Atlanta institution, work showcased world wide, demonstrations
          www.nickcookwoodturner.com

J-1    Ehecatl Studio- Vision Bear: Painting, classes; Native American Indian stories, poetry,
          TRUNK SALE.
          www.ehecatlart.com

K-1   Shane McDonald :Allegorical paintings, figurative images,classes
          www.shanemcdonaldstudios.com

K-1   Matthew Craven : painter , sculpture , contemporary pottery

L      Beads By Design :"Beads of Courage" flame workers gather, Jewelry, flame worked glass,               classes 
          BeadsbyDesign.us

M     Cobb Gem & Mineral Society: Lapidary and Mineral Club -also at the gem & mineral show                  @ Cobb  Civic Center

N    AFX Studios :Special Effects, sculpture , masks, Film industry. Producing s pecial effects
          currently for   "Vampire Diaries", "Teen Wolf" series, feature film "Footloose",
          "Big Mama's House 3",
          Open Saturday and Sunday    (Possibly open Friday Night ;TBA)
          www.afxstudios.com

O     Shades Textiles:Hand Dyed Textiles by Stacy Michell, quilter, artist, author, teacher & lecturer.
          shadestextiles.com




Where
The Artisan Resource Center is tucked away in a huge 43,000 sq ft warehouse building at 585 Cobb  Parkway S. ARC has been home to professional artists for over 20 years, with  more than 25 studios housed in the center .

585 Cobb Parkway South, just south of the south Marietta Parkway loop
contact: 770-423-0049

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(Last updated 11-7-2010)
A.R.C.'s Open Studio event,  is one of two annual opportunities for public access to the center. On November 19, 20, 21 the artists at the 43,000 sq ft Artisan Resource Center are launching their annual Fall Open Studio event.

Atlanta is buzzing with film industry projects lately and the artists of A.R.C. have been part of that activity. Special effects resident artist Andre Freitas of AFX Studios has worked on sets of  "Big Momma's House 3" and "Footloose", two feature films recently filmed in Atlanta. He is also currently working on "Vampire Diaries" and "Teen Wolf", two network series, filmed around Atlanta.
Local producers, Brothers Young Productions editing facility and a green-screen is housed at A. R. C., which is also rented by other local Film production companies, along with Youngs sets for "Fantastic World".   They are producing a new set for the pilot of "Galactic Perry's Learning Starship" and have commissioned resident designer Rip Potterto design and build the helm of the wacky starship for this production. In the building of that set, Rip has employed the talents of many of the artists of A.R.C.

A.R.C. has become a hub for local film talent. Also located in the center is Blank Stage, another film production company. Brent Brooks, Blank Stages director, has spearheaded Blank Page, a bi-monthly critique and networking session for local screenwriters, and Film Atlanta Meet-Up, a monthly meeting of local film industry start-ups. Brent also teaches "The Ten Commandments of Improv", in his Monday night improv dojo meetings. Blank Stage Productions is currently working on several short film projects that will be screened at the upcoming open house.

If you have acting experience and are ready to step it up a notch, you might drop by Charisma Studios , headed by casting director Karli Brooks, where participants learn professional acting with visiting industry veterans, and methods for entering into a successful acting career.

Open House is not all digitally produced.

You can enjoy the 3-D, real time, talents of the many artisans at A.R.C. including;
Gift shopping for that special lady at Dinah Rose Studio for hand woven women's accessories, or jewelry at the studios of Dana Ruth and Beads by Design. Craft items can be purchased in the form of bird houses and lighting by Stan King, stain glass widows and accessories at Colonial Stained Glass, custom turned gift items by Nick Cook; hand built contemporary ceramic pieces by Mathew Craven; or stop by brOsborne Studios for a taste of artisan, Free-Trade, roasted coffee and a selection of cutting boards and turned bowls.

Many of the artists are participating in a "Trunk Sale", along with their current work, giving atendees an opportunity to pick up some quality "finds" at fantastic prices. You can bargain shop for fine art at the studios of: Helen Deramus,  Antonia Studio, Art by Archen, & Ehecatl studio, Dana Ruth Designs, Rip Potter Design Studio and others.

Other artists will open their studios for the public to see current commissions and a take a peek into the operation of a professional art studio. These studios include: Shane McDonald ,Shades Textiles, Glass Graphics,  Cobb Gem and Mineral, Grafix Space

Flame workers from the Atlanta area are gathering at Beads by Design's studio during this event on Friday and Saturday to create flame-worked beads in the "Beads of Courage"® program for the kids of the Aflac Cancer Center. Artist Archen offers special sales on work, with 20% of proceeds going to Breast Cancer Research, plus a silent Auction benefiting the same.


Arc houses professional artists and craftsmen in residence working in the fields of  sculpture, portrait painting, photography contemporary painting, screen printing, custom furniture making, ceramics, wood turning, textiles, architecture, wood working, decorative arts, jewelry, graphics, advertising, theatre, film production and stained glass studios.




2010 PARTICIPATING ARTISTS INCLUDE:

2010 PARTICIPATING ARTISTS INCLUDE: (Updated  frequently)

A-1   Dinah Rose: textile artist.Showcasing hand woven items.   New line: Shawls and purses
          www.dinahrose.com

A-2    Stan King : bird houses & lighting , Story Telling

C-1    The Blank Stage : Short Film, Opening Friday Night : "No Experience Necessary" ; ongoing
            begining 7 p.m. + approx every 45 minutes thereafter. $5.00 donation
           After-party starts 10 p.m. in F-2 green-room of Brothers Youing Productions
           Saturday, various short films throughout the day
          www.blankstageproductions.com/

C-1   Charisma Studios Studio : Helping the actor train, develop, and grow both in the craft of acting
          and in the business of acting. karli@thecharismastudios.com
          www.thecharismastudios.com

C-2    Brothers Young Productions,Children's theatre/films.
                    Stage set :"Fantastic World" Link to video
                    www.sensitivecharles.com

E -a   Antonia Studios: Portrait Painter , TRUNK SALE
          www.portraitsbyantonia.com/

E -b   Art by Archen: Costume images, painting , illustration  . New "ladies only "classes forming!  
             TRUNK SALE:  50% off,  20% proceeds to Breast Cancer Research + silent Auction
            Studio classes Saturday Nov 20: Still Life 10-noon, Live model 1-3 p.m.
            http://www.artbyarchen.com/

E-1   brosborne wood design: Furniture Design, wood working & boat-making.
          Gift items under $100; opportunity to see ongoing projects and sculptural pieces. He has recently           expanded and will be showcasing sculptural work & ceramics by himself & artists in his group.
       Coffee tasting: Benjie has a new organic Artisan coffee line, come in and warm up!
          www.thiswasatree.com

E-2   Rip Potter Design Studio: Artisan based architectural design , Architectural & functional art                lamps.Currently producing sets for Brothers Young Productions. TRUNK SALE: Decorative
           ornaments for furniture building
          www.rippotter.com

E-3   brosborne wood design: Expanded into this space! Furniture Design, wood working showcasing            sculptural work & ceramics by himself & artists in his group.
          www.thiswasatree.com

F-1   Glass Graphics: Glass:  Etching  Sandblasting  Filming  Signage
          http://www.glassgraphics.net/

F-2   Brothers Young Productions, Green Screen room; theatre/films production

G     Brothers Young Productions, Stage set :"Galactic Perry's Learning Starship" theatre/films                    production Link to facebook info

G-1 Atlanta Art Worx Jewelry Metal Arts Studio - jewelry / metal arts classes and workshops, studio
          rental, tools, and supplies www.atlantaartworx.com

G-1 Dana Ruth Designs - Goldsmith, metalsmith, hand-crafted fine jewelry, by me | for you | by hand
          TRUNK SALE             http://www.danaruth.com/ 

G-2  Helen Deramus: Bold encaustic painting, encaustic paintings  textural and abstract & also                             employ the use of silk photographs .TRUNK SALE :Helen DeRamus Studio is having a
           special sale of large oil paintings both abstract and figurative. Many of the paintings are in the      
           artist's  private collection and have never been exhibited. A great  chance to own an original
        painting for  your home or office and at a great price too!
          http://www.helenderamus.com    http://www.helenderamus.blogspot.com

H      Colonial Stained Glass :stained & fused glass, supplies & classes (closed Friday night)
          www.colonialstainedglass.com

I       Nick Cook Woodturner: an Atlanta institution, work showcased world wide, demonstrations
          www.nickcookwoodturner.com

J-1    Ehecatl Studio- Vision Bear: Painting, classes; Native American Indian stories, poetry,
          TRUNK SALE.
          www.ehecatlart.com

K-1   Shane McDonald :Allegorical paintings, figurative images,classes
          www.shanemcdonaldstudios.com

K-1   Matthew Craven : painter , sculpture , contemporary pottery

L      Beads By Design :"Beads of Courage" flame workers gather, Jewelry, flame worked glass,               classes 
          BeadsbyDesign.us

M     Cobb Gem & Mineral Society: Lapidary and Mineral Club -also at the gem & mineral show                  @ Cobb  Civic Center

N    AFX Studios :Special Effects, sculpture , masks, Film industry. Producing s pecial effects
          currently for   "Vampire Diaries", "Teen Wolf" series, feature film "Footloose",
          "Big Mama's House 3",
          Open Saturday and Sunday    (Possibly open Friday Night ;TBA)
          www.afxstudios.com

O     Shades Textiles:Hand Dyed Textiles by Stacy Michell, quilter, artist, author, teacher & lecturer.
          shadestextiles.com




Where
The Artisan Resource Center is tucked away in a huge 43,000 sq ft warehouse building at 585 Cobb  Parkway S. ARC has been home to professional artists for over 20 years, with  more than 25 studios housed in the center .

585 Cobb Parkway South, just south of the south Marietta Parkway loop
contact: 770-423-0049

Artists' Market
Through out the building
"Trunk Sale" by various artists
Great opportunity to obtain one-of-a-kind, or
limited edition work by professional artists at great prices!
Encaustic paintings, fine jewelry, acrylics,
oil paintings, furniture Ornaments.
Ongoing throughout the 43,000 sq ft center
(see participating artists details in listings below)
Helen Deramus: G-2
Antonia Krause: E-a
Ehecatl Art : J-1
Archen: E-b
Dana Ruth Designs: G-1
Rip Potter Design Studio : E-2
& more

Coffee tasting:
Benjie Osborne E-1 has a new Fair-Trade,organic
Artisan coffee line, come in and warm up!

Artists' Demonstrations
Through out the building
Flame-worked beadmaking : L
Studio classes with live models Saturday: E-B
Continuous "Short" film screenings Saturday : C-1
Woodworking, Woodturning, with ongoing projects: E-1, E-3, I
Encaustic Painting : G-2


"Beads of Courage" Program
A Unique Program for Children Coping with Serious Illness
Flameworkers from the Atlanta area will spend
two days creating glass art beads for the kids at the
Aflac Cancer Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Held at Beads By Design: Studio L


*"Short" Film Screenings at Blank Stage
"No Experience Necessary"
It's a killer audition for a too eager actress (Karli Brooks) who answers a movie casting notice. Nervous jitters turn to desperate fear when she finds herself caught in the world of a twisted director (Troy Halverson). A dark parable for actors and the risks of blind casting calls.
Showtimes:
starts Friday 11/19 @ 7:00 ;
continuous runs every 45 minutes
*$5.00 donation at door
After-party Friday night @ 10:00p.m, F-2 Green-room
Saturday, various short films throughout the day



Brothers Young Film Production Studios Tour
Stage sets, GreenScreen room :
"Galactic Perry's Learning  Starship" : G
"The Fantastic World" : C-2
GreenScreen room: F-2




AFX Special Effects Studios Open-tour
Saturday & Sunday
(Recent projects: Special Effects
for "Vampire Diaries","Teen Wolf")




Poetry, Stories & and song by Native American Indians
Ehecatl Art, Vision Bear J-1
Blues/ Rock band "Snake-Leg"; Friday 8-9 p.m.
STUDIOS   WORKSHOPS    SHOWROOMS
Sensitive Charles video link "The Fantastic World"
Beads by Design
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Stacy Michell, artist, author
Stan King, craftsman style birdhouses
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Nick Cook Woodturner
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Friday Nov 19, 6 pm-10 pm (opening)
Saturday , Nov 20, 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday, Nov 21, 1 pm - 5 pm
(The weekend before Thanksgiving)
  43,000 SQ FT  FINE & FUNCTIONAL  ART CENTER
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23 artists open for this event (listing)
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