"Elvis Is In the Building"

by Kelley Naylor Wise

"Entourage"

fabric art by Sabrina Zarco

Two of the outstanding pieces in "Dia de los Muertos," continuing through Nov. 11th.  Come to our open house on the night of November 1st.

Dia de los Muertos is Up and Running

"Señora" y "Señor"

fabric monsters by Catherine Zacchino

(aka JunkerJane) 

Gallery 360 invites you to come see our first exhibit, Day of the Dead, running through November 11th.  And mark your calendars for our open house on Thursday, November 1st, 6pm to 10pm.

The following artists have contributed work to the show, from altars to paintings to sculptures to fabrics:

Patricia Anders

Steph Brouwers

Nina Culpepper

Danette Devlin

Lynn Frost

Chris Gladney

James Hayes

Jay King

Art McCobb

Donna Peterson

Byron Werner

Kelley Naylor Wise

Wade Wise
Catherine Zacchino

Sabrina Zarco

Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4:30pm.  We're located at 900 South Rodney Parham Road in Little Rock, just south of the Mississippi Avenue & I-630 interchange.

It's a Sign!

Finally, our sign is up.  

That's Brother Jim. whose expertise made it happen.  

Thanks, Jaime.

Day of the Dead Workshops in Hot Springs

Short notice, I know, but I just learned of 3 workshops centered around Dia de los Muertos that are to be held tomorrow, October 13th, at the ArtChurch Studios in Hot Springs.  "Dia de los Muertos in the Classroom: A Workshop for Teachers," "Collection of Calacas," and "Altar Boxes" will take place throughout the day.  They are coordinated by Jessica Manco of the Mattie Rhodes Center in Kansas City.  More info here.

Bring Out Your Dead

Gallery 360 is preparing for its first showing and you are invited to submit artwork for display.  The theme:  The Day of the Dead.  

The end of October and the beginning of November is traditionally the time to remember, honor and celebrate the dead.  Whether it's the bonfires of the Gaelic harvest festival of Samhain or the spooks and ghouls of Halloween or the sugar skulls and cemetery picnics of Mexico's Dia de los Muertos, it is a time of both reverence and fun, a party for both the living and the dead. 

What would you make to celebrate?  A shrine for a friend or relative who passed away?  A dancing skeleton, perhaps?  A portrait of the coming zombie apocalypse?  Anything dead related, from traditionally decorated calacas y calaveras to the coming zombie apocalypse are acceptable.  The only requirement is originality.

We will consider showing work that is 'not for sale,'  but we encourage folks to put a price on their work.  A portion of sales will go to the Central Arkansas Food Bank, but artists will retain 60%.   

The show opens October 13th, with a celebration on the Day of the Dead (November 1st).  The art will be up through November 11th.

Bring your creations to Gallery 360 / 900 South Rodney Parham Road in Little Rock, the earlier the better.  You can email Jay at audiolingo@gmail.com or call him for more info.  (501) 663-2222 or (501) 993-0012.

What are you waiting for?  Get busy!

photo credit: Our Exquisite Corpse

August classes

Stained Glass
Debra Young will be teaching a two session class on stained glass. It is geared toward beginners or those wanting to take a 'refresher' course.  Classes will be held on successive Sunday afternoons, August 19th & 26th, from 1:30 to 5:30 pm.  Cost is $90 and includes materials.  Email Debra for more info: glassconcepts101@yahoo.com.

UPDATE:  The stained glass class has been moved back a week.  The first session will now be on August 26th and the second one will be on September 2nd.  That gives you an extra week to sign up!

Glass Fusing
Debra is also offering a fusing workshop on August 23rd, from 6 to 8 pm.  Cost is $35.  Bring a friend and get $5 off.  All materials are included.  More info: glassconcepts101@yahoo.com.

Metal Clay
Kelley Naylor Wise will teach a beginner class in textured metal clay.  Students will be making a pair of fine silver earrings.  Cost of the class is $90, which includes materials.  Tools will be available for use or purchase. Class to be held Saturday, August 25th, from 1 to 5 pm.  Call or email to register.  766-9944; kelley.naylor@yahoo.com.

Mosaics
Donna Peterson is arranging to teach several mosaic classes, dates and times unknown at this point, but you can call Donna at 551-0948 or email her at peterson.donna@att.net for information.

Space is limited and you must register before the scheduled dates.

Teachers Wanted

Are you an artist?  A maker?  A crafter?
Is there something you're good at that you think others might like to learn?  Chances are someone would pay money to learn some of the things you know.
We can make the space available for you to teach one-off workshops or returning classes.  We'll help promote you, too.  Sessions are $30 for the first hour and $15 for each additional hour.  Reduced rates for returning classes.  We will also consider offering our space for free to teachers who do not charge for workshops.
Most sessions are being scheduled for weekends and early evenings, but we're open to daytime hours as well.
If you have an idea for such a class, call Jay at 663-2222.