A.R.C.'s Open Studio event, is one of the few opportunities for public access to the center. On November 22, 23 and 24th, the artists at the 43,000 sq ft Artisan Resource Center are launching their annual Fall Open Studio event.
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, performance art and film production.
2019 PARTICIPATING ARTISTS INCLUDE: (Updated frequently)
E-Wing :Gallery ARC Collective .
Special event. If you think you missed a studio- this is the place to explore and pick up a map!
Work exhibited from artists in the center, Maps. Open all 3 days.
Irregular Hours Noted or if not participating Sunday. Final notations by Nov 21.
AFX Studios, special effects studio: **Saturday 12-6, Sunday 12-5
The Artists’ Asylum, aerialist performing& training group**Friday, Saturday
Atelier K-2: Shannon Meadows, Allison Doke
Jerry Brookshire Art, small sculptures**Friday, Saturday
Beads by Design: Gerry White Jewelry, Stephanie White- flame worked glass jewelry
Atlanta Art Worx, metal smith jewelry
By Design Graphics
Nick Cook, wood-turner
Taylor Cox, contemporary abstract painting
Matthew Craven Art, ceramics & abstract paintings
Dana Ruth Designs, jewelry
Faux Décor-Tobey Sanders
Helen DeRamus, contemporary abstract paintings
Lyn Deramus, Abstract/fine art photography
Ehecatl Studio: Vision Bear, Kim Meacham, painting
Glass Graphics
Michael Heffernan, contemporary expressionist paintings
Erin Henry, figurative abstract** Friday, Saturday
Laurie Henry, seascapes ** Friday, Saturday
Mary Jane Huegel, expressionist painter
Tonya Leach, handwoven textiles** Friday, Saturday
L.E.D. Luminocity, entertainment ** Friday, Saturday
Shane McDonald, fine art painter
New Haven Productions
Out of Box Theatre
Rip Potter Design Studio, functional art
Marcus Ryan Studios, fine art photography ** Friday night only
Kurt Yu Photography
Jane Ziglar Art, fused glass wall sculptures
2019 Fall Open Studio Event
Friday November 22, 2019; 6 PM-10 PM
( Art Party, Reception opening)
Saturday , November 23, 2019; 11 am - 6 PM
Sunday, November 24, 2019;1 PM - 5 PM *
** check listing below for Artists not open Sunday
(The weekend before Thanksgiving)
Free Admission & Parking
43,000 SQ FT FINE & FUNCTIONAL ART CENTER
Artists' Market
Ongoing throughout the 43,000 sq ft center
One-of-a-kind, limited edition work, and gift items
New releases, and some close-outs!
(see participating artists details in listings below)
31+ Professional artists and craftsmen in residence
open for this event & showing :
Sculpture, Fine Jewelry, Portrait painting,
Landscapes, Mono-prints, Contemporary painting,
Hand-crafted furniture, Contemporary Pottery, Flame worked Glass,
Wood turning, Textiles,
Special Effects, Theatre, Movie sets
Welcome New Artists:
Aerialist Performance and training group
FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY
This professional Aerialist performance and training group will be
rotating on silks to DJ music in the Studio H-3 Loft.
With its soaring 30’ ceilings, H-3 is a perfect venue for entertainment and special events.
LED Lumiocity will join the performers with body painting exhibitions throughout the evening.
This year’s event also welcomes another new artist to the center,
contemporary expressionist artist Michael Heffernan.
He is internationally represented through Sol Art Gallery in the heart
of his native home Dublin, and is locally represented at Robert Kent Gallery in Marietta .
Special Events & Demonstrations
Ongoing through out event
Out of Box Theatre C-1
Free Performances!
Friday night the Theatre opens its' doors
to the public with free
Caberet skits.
Saturday, Noon - 4:
Short plays and readings from original scripts by the Out of Box Crew
Special Event Saturday : AFX Studios, N
Special Effects Studio tour
SATURDAY:Noon - 6, SUNDDAY Noon - 5 ONLY
AFX Studios ( recent projects-"Captain America Civil War", "Avengers Infinity War" for Marvel,
"Zombieland 2 Double Tap" for Sony,
Marvin Waylans-"Sextuplets" on Netflix,and "I, Tonya")
Artist/Sculptor Andre Freitas
Celebrating 28 years in business at this event
Demonstrations:
Flame-Worked Glass
Ongoing: Beads by Design ; Studio "L"
Working on the bench- Jewelry Making
Throughout event: Dana Ruth : Studio G-1
Decorative Arts Demonstration;
Create a Christmas Ornament
Faux Decor: Studio O-1
Drumming & Singing
Ehecatl Art: Studio G-2
Body Painting
FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY
LED Experience: hosted by Studio H-3
Door Prizes
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