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OTHER EVENTS IN MAY AT ZARKS!
2011 May Festival of the Arts – May 7 – Terri Logan Trunk Show
Join us on Saturday, May 7 for the TERRI LOGAN TRUNK SHOW opening of a month-long show of work by nationally-known artist, jeweler, and metalsmith, Terri Logan.
While Terri herself could not make it this year, she will be keeping Zarks supplied throughout the month with an enticing selection of handsome pieces for her collectors. (Click on image at left for a view of the 2010 Collection)
The gallery will celebrate the opening of the show that evening with a reception on Saturday, May 7th from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.
Zarks Gallery is located at 67 Spring Street in Historic Downtown Eureka Springs. For more information call 479/253-2626 or toll free 877/540-9805.
2011 May Festival of the Arts – 13th Annual Group Invitational Theme Show
On Saturday, May 14, 2011 Zarks Fine Design Gallery will present the 13th Annual Group Invitational Theme Show during May Festival of the Arts.
Over 30 area artists were invited to interpret this year’s theme, “CATS & DOGS”, in their own original style and in their choice of medium/s, the only limitations being the size and scope of their imaginations.
The artists bring their own distinctive and familiar style to the project but they have the opportunity and are encouraged to explore other techniques, subject matter and materials than they normally use in their work. The entries are always fascinating, amusing, fanciful, witty, and sometimes soul-stirring and provocative but, most of all, very original. Pictured at left is 2010″Widgets, Gadgets & Doohickies” winning entry – “Ozarks Shiver-Bug aka/Henry” by Judy-Lee Carpenter.
The show will be on display all day Saturday and everyone is invited to come by and cast their vote for the “People’s Choice Award.” The winner will be announced that evening at the artists’ reception from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.
Zarks Gallery is located at 67 Spring Street in Historic Downtown Eureka Springs. For more information call 479/253-2626 or toll free 877/540-9805.
2011 May Festival of the Arts – May 21 – Shea Yetta
Make plans to join us on Saturday, May 21 to meet our May Festival of the Arts Featured Artist, Shea Yetta.
Shea Yetta will share her amazing works entitled : “Soul, Therapy, Love, Passion and Sorrow – Katrina’s Legacy” – a methodical blend of glass, scrap metal, found objects, recycled materials, and previously loved fragments from her home destroyed in Hurricane Katrina – all refurbished from her past and present.
The artist will be in the gallery from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. and will be honored at a reception that evening from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M.
Zarks Gallery is located at 67 Spring Street in Historic Downtown Eureka Springs. For more information call 479/253-2626 or toll free 877/540-9805.
2011 May Festival of the Arts – May 28 – Randy Wright
Make plans to join us at the gallery on May 28th to meet our May Festival of the Arts Featured Artist, Randy Wright: “FLOWING LINES”
Randy works primarily with metal and stones, incorporating the feel of organic motion and growth into the solidity of metal forms. She strives to capture the ephemeral beauty of nature and translate it into objects which enhance the connection between nature and humanity. The new work that she will be featuring is inspired by the flowing lines found in nature.
Randy will be in the gallery from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. and that evening at a reception from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M.
Zarks Gallery is located at 67 Spring Street in Historic Downtown Eureka Springs. For more information call 479/253-2626 or toll free 877/540-9805.
2010 May Festival of the Arts
ZARKS’ EVENT SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2010
TIM COTTERILL, THE FROGMAN, was at Zarks tonight as was an enthusiastic group of his loyal fans.
The Frogman made his first appearance of the day in the Artrageous Parade. Dressed in a vivid purple suit and riding in a bright red Mustang convertible adorned with green balloons, Tim waved to the crowd and tossed frog trinkets, green candy, and the biggest hit of all, frog beach balls!
The gallery reception began at 6:00 P.M. and the place stayed full and busy all evening. Tim visited with his collectors, made new friends, signed frogs and, as is his way, thoroughly charmed and entertained the crowds.
The gallery introduced “BUTCH,” its 2010 show frog. This piece has been produced in a limited edition of only 150 exclusively for and available only at Zarks. Also available was Tim’s new releases and currently available works along with some coveted sold out pieces for the fans to add to their collections.
There was an email and in-gallery silent auction for 8 sold out, retired, or hard to find frogs. Drawings were held for a Twister, one of the “jewels” of the Gem Collection, and for two copies of Tim’s sold out book plus Tim added a couple of surprises, a sterling silver frog charm and a bronze Beware of Frogs plaque.
We had a great time and it was a wonderful kickoff for the month-long festival.
SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2010
Zarks held its 12th Annual Invitational Group Theme Show Saturday, May 8th. Over 20 local and area artists rendered their unique interpretations of the this year’s theme, “WIDGETS, GIZMOS & DOOHICKIES”
Entries included such oddities as a zippered fur-lined coconut, a “Rube Goldberg” style bank, a gear activated polar bear ballerina, and a rotating music box using magnets to demonstrate chaos theory accompanied by Beethoven’s 5th – well, you just had to be there.
The winner of the People’s Choice Award and a $100 gift certificate was “OZARK SHIVER BUG a/k/a HENRY” created JUDY-LEE CARPENTER. The artist used, among other things, forks, spoons, glass beads, and a battery operated motor that made the bug “dance.”
Photos of the pieces will soon be available on the gallery’s website.
SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2010
The following Saturday, May 15th, Zarks Gallery’s will feature a Trunk Show, “CONTEMPORARY ARTIFACTS,” by Eureka Springs jeweler, MICHAEL SCHWADE. Michael’s distinctive designs are both contemporary and classical, having the appearance of adornments that could have just as easily been created in ancient times rather than today. A reception will be held that evening from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M
SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2010
ROLLIN KARG will be Zarks’ feature artist with his show “, HOT GLASS & COLD STEEL,” on Saturday, May 22. Karg is a renowned glass artisan from the Midwest who designs and creates small and massive sculptural pieces from molten glass, usually shaped in a freeform, asymmetrical manner. He brings the glass to life through his dynamic use of color, especially dichroic colors, a material that transmits one color while reflecting another, and adds a unique dimension to the piece. A reception will be held that evening from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M
SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2010
Saturday, May 29th is the final Saturday of the Festival and the gallery will be hosting an OPEN HOUSE with refreshments from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M.
Zarks Gallery is located at 67 Spring Street in the heart of Historic Downtown Eureka Springs. For more information about our events, you may call 479.253.2626 or toll free at 877.540.9805, check our website: www.zarksgallery.com, or email the gallery at info@zarksgallery.com.
For more information on other events of the 2010 Festival of the Arts or upcoming events in Eureka Springs, call 888.855.7823 or go to www.mayfestivalofthearts.com.