It's gonna be "hair raising"...well not really. The Dickson Gallery of Fine Art and Carolina Avenue has joined forces once again...but this time to host a unique juried art show...where all artwork must depict something to do with hair. Sound COOL? We thought so...
I couldn't believe it when Tina Todd, Dickson Gallery's newest member artist, walked into the gallery 2 days ago carrying a black & white photograph of the inside of the upstairs version "Old Buddies Place." (shown on the left) I've been seeking a photo of the inside of this "visit to the past" defining so MANY area Jacksonian's growing up years. I've heard countless stories from so many who've described to me the unique charm of this not-so-forgotten downtown (now bygone)institution. (originally just a few blocks from the Dickson Gallery).So, you MUST come see this one-of-a-kind photo of our historic downtown! Yes, it's for sale...and would make a great addition to any office, home or business decor!
Aren't these miniature originals the COOLEST??!!! We have over 200 pieces of art from the FAITH Homeschool Tutorial on display at the Dickson Gallery. Each measures 2.5" x 3.5" and is shown in a little magnetic sleeve, perfect for your refrigerator, file cabinet OR you can remove it from the sleeve and frame them!!
thru the 9th Grade. Each day as I walk past them here in the gallery I see something new...EVERY TIME!! Such fun work, you'll definitely want to make time to see these imaginitive works!! We've already sold quite a few of them...so HURRY IN!! They're going fast!!
Fun was had by all!!! Today at noon was the big 2007 Mardi Gras parade downtown Jackson. And once again the Downtown Merchants Association participated...more specifically the following,
Special thanks to Dickson Gallery photographer Steve Parrott for the photo to the left. He attended the 2006 Emerging Business Award luncheon with me along with Dana Brooks, Jai Johnson, Julia Humphreys and Holly Couch. We're still receiving congrats from all around town for the Dickson Gallery being one of five businesses to receive the Emerging Business Award from the Jackson area Chamber of Commerce. Come by the gallery and see it for yourself...we've got it proudly displayed on the front counter!
We here at the Dickson Gallery have been trying to figure out a way to introduce the Jackson community to an art form that is all the rage on the internet today...the resurgence of hand-painted miniatures or Art Trading Cards (also called Art Cards Editions and Originals–ACEOs). And what better place to display these unique and collectible art treasures than on one’s refrigerator?
I've always loved the humor in Calvin and Hobbes. When I need a laugh...I can count on at least a chuckle while reading thru some of these comics. Well today I came across this strip where Calvin is playing in the snow. Hobbes of course observing asks him, "Snow Sharks?" to which Calvin replies..."That Guy's a Goner." There's something to be said for finding humor in everyday life. It too is a form of art. So if you find yourself struggling to find direction...take a look at things from a slightly different angle. After all...the meaning of art rests in the eye of the beholder.
Why is it that basically only the boy scouts, girl scouts and the military awards ribbons for acts of service or bravery or courage, etc. I think we should have a system in the world where awards can be bestowed upon people for acts of kindness. I don't think we value kindness enough.
2007 has arrived! And clearly all the seeds planted throughout 2006 are beginning to bloom...regardless if they've all surfaced yet or not. Dickson Gallery's New Year's EVE EVE EVE celebration went very well. Special thanks to all of you who attended. The music was out of this world! (thanks to Kim McDaniel and Shine...so sorry I can't remember the name of the other musician). Champagne toasts all around...and the new year is now here.
Sitting here taking a breather for a minute. Been prepping for our New Year's Eve, Eve, Eve cel-ART-bration we're hosting tonight at the gallery. Got lots of champagne and wine for if/when that runs out. The food is arriving now too...and from the sound of it, we're going to have a great turn-out. I was concerned the weather might be a deterrent as they were calling for rain this evening...but...alas!! Not tonight! It was sunny and 65 here all day...and it's STILL gorgeous outside....so makes for a great night on the downtown!!! Now just wishing we had a saxaphone player to play outside for us. ahhh well, as a gallery owner, it seems there's always something I could do better or tweek at the last minute.
Yes!! We've got 'em! Dickson Gallery Gift certificates in $25 increments make the perfect last minute Christmas gift!! Don't want us to mail it?...we can email notice to that special someone. Click here to learn more...and you can even purchase them online! How simply is that?
We all know what's just a few short weeks away. But we also know that most consumers are getting trickerier and trickerier (if that's a word) to buy for. So why not original, one-of-a-kind art? Share the magic of handmade treasures. Artist-made gifts glow with a special light. And here at the Dickson Gallery we not only have original paintings, but original jewelry, pottery , metal sculpture and wine racks. Check out www.dicksongallery.com and look for the little , glittery Christmas tree for ideas. In the mean time, remember our new gallery hours are 11a-4p Tues thru Sat.
The Holiday season is nearly upon us and we here at the Dickson Gallery are gearing up for our 2nd annual "Venus Soiree" (Friday, November 24th from 7p-9p): a very distinctive fine art jewelry show featuring works designed and created by Jacque Hillman, Jai Johnson, Julia Humphreys, Libby Lynch, Beth Patterson, Holly Couch and Patricia Twilla.
Watch out! The Holidays are speeding their way towards us at an ever increasing speed!! Hard to believe that Thanksgiving is only 2 weeks away. How is that possible? Wasn't July 4th just last week?
