NCCA-Holiday Artist Market

November 18 – December 30

It’s that time again! Time to visit NCCA-Artsplace to shop for great personal holiday gifts! The Holiday Artist Market opens on Saturday, November 18 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Make your selections from handmade functional or decorative pottery, unique paintings, prints, textiles, candles, photography, wood turning, sculpture and jewelry. Decorate your tree this year with a variety of handmade ornaments or give them as the perfect holiday gift! Whether you’re looking for fine hand made jewelry for that special someone, new ornaments for the tree or an original painting, you’ll find it all at NCCA-Artsplace Holiday Artist Market!

Winter Village

Winter Village
Sat., December 2 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Ages 4-5 $7
Come and see how using paper shapes and some simple painting techniques can create a snowy village.

Fun With Watercolor by illustrator Lori McElrath-Eslick

Fun With Watercolor by illustrator Lori McElrath-Eslick
Sat. October 14 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $45 ($35 Members)
Explore watercolor painting or expand your current knowledge! Award winning artist Lori McElrath Eslick loves to share her passion for painting, and make each experience a fun and inviting one for all levels. This step by step program provides instruction, inspiration and all the materials are provided.

Alcohol Ink Landscapes with Barb Wagenmaker

Alcohol Ink Landscapes on Tile
with Barb Wagenmaker
Thurs., October 12 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $60 ($55 Members)
Use alcohol inks to create a colorful landscape on glazed ceramic tile, finished off with a clear protective layer.
Up to 3 tiles per student and one framed 4”x4”.

Fall Oil Pastel Painting/Drawing with Susie Rodriquez

Fall Oil Pastel Painting/Drawing
with Susie Rodriquez
Tues., October 3 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Ages 16+ $40 ($35 Members)
Jump into fall with the bold color and unique blending of oil pastels! Susie will guide you through the process of laying out your compositions, blocking in background colors, and adding the colorful highlights and shadows that make your image pop. All materials provided.

Watercolor Painting with illustrator Lori McElrath-Eslick

Watercolor Painting
with illustrator Lori McElrath-Eslick
Sat. October 14 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages 12-18 $10
Express yourself with watercolor through a variety of techniques for beginner and experienced painters alike. Lori is an award winning illustrator and artist, who enjoys sharing her love of art.

Participants must be pre-registered for all classes. Call 231-924-4022, or stop in, or mail registration to NCCA-Artsplace, 13 E. Main, Fremont, MI 49412

Transparency Portraits

Transparency Portraits
Tues., September 19 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Ages 12-18 $10
Paint a pop art self portrait or a portrait of your favorite pop star! Using marker, glass, and acrylic paints, participants will complete a colorful framed portrait with modern flair!

Participants must be pre-registered for all classes. Call 231-924-4022, or stop in, or mail registration to NCCA-Artsplace, 13 E. Main, Fremont, MI 49412

MICHIGAN WATER COLOR SOCIETY 76TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION TRAVELING SHOW

MICHIGAN WATER COLOR SOCIETY 76TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION TRAVELING SHOW

October 11 – November 11
Reception Saturday, October 21, 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Jansma Gallery at NCCA-Artsplace, 13 E. Main St., Fremont, 231-924-4022.
Founded in 1946, the Michigan Water Color Society mission is to promote a stronger awareness and interest in watercolor as well as advancement of the watercolor media as an art form, through presentation, workshops, juried shows and artist networking. Their aim was to further watercolor education, maintain high standards artistically, while based on the premise of integrity and professionalism, and to be a forum open to all points of view. The annual travel show includes 30 award winning paintings selected by the MWCS to tour the state of Michigan. Member and local artist Lori McElrath Eslick will also have work included along with the following artists:

Sherry Adams Foster
Linda Allen
Cindy Bender
Mark Bonnette
Kevin Clifford
Jan Filarski
Patricia Flynn
David Giordan
Richard Goff
Janine Helton
Ken Hobson
Laura Whitesides Host
Carole Hunnes-Nielsen
Georgie Jagner
Diann Benoit Jameyfield
Sam Knecht
Carol LaChiusa
Debra LaRocque
Rosemary Lee
Susan Mankowski
Robin Maxon
Catherine McClung
Laura McGuire
Kathleen McNamee
Sandy Meyer
Rocco Pisto
Diane Roach Smith
Lisa Tennant
Suzanne Wirsing
Carol LaChiusa

Lori McElrath-Eslick

THE ART OF MARLAN COTNER

THE ART OF MARLAN COTNER
September 6 – October 7
Reception Friday September 8, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Jansma Gallery at NCCA-Artsplace,
13 E. Main St., Fremont, 231-924-4022.

Marlan Cotner is an award-winning artist from West Michigan represented in numerous solo shows in Michigan and Ohio. She has exhibited in local and regional competitions and her works are included in the collections of Governor Blanchard, Governor Engler, and James Brooks.

Her art has won awards in the Michigan Fine Arts Competition in Birmingham/Bloomfield, the Mid-Michigan Competition in St. Joseph, the Western Michigan Competition in Holland, the Small Wonders Competition in Lansing, and numerous others. She is a published artist with over two hundred illustrations in books and magazines.

This exhibit is a gathering of fifty-some works represent years of crafting fine paintings; including still life, figurative, humorous, and animal subjects. Enjoy the trip through decades of this singular artist’s works.

King of the Jungle

King of the Jungle
Sat., May 20 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages 4 – 5 $7
A fun painting experience for our youngest artists. Using tempera paint and oil pastels these little ones will design a friendly lion.