Good Friends, Good Food, Good Stuff

Thanks to all who came out to make our 2nd tool swap and sale a wonderful success. A great time was had by all and a lot of tools and mixed media finds went to new homes. And the food was really delicious also!!

Tool Sale, Swap, Barter and Potluck Picnic

The last tool swap and sale was such a huge success that we're doing it again. 

Where:    Papago Park (ramada to be announced) 
               625 N Galvin Parkway

When:     Sunday February 8th         11am to 3pm


~~Bring your unwanted, unused, dusty, rusty, I don't know what it is tool and treasure, craft books, beads and baubles. 

~~Bring CASH and be prepared to sell, swap or trade away for new gizmos and gadgets...ALL MEDIUMS (no finished work please, this is more like a flee market event) are welcomed...as many of us are multi-media capable and many things can be re-purposed; this is not just for metal heads...it is for EVERYONE.

~~Bring a guest or share this event with another artist that you know.

~~Bring a dish to share (picnic style)....we need mains, salads, side dishes, desserts.

~~Bring your own non-alcoholic drink....we won't have a permit.

RSVP with number of guests and dish you are bringing and/or questions to:

IngridDonaldson@cox.net

Opening Night

There was a wonderful turn-out for the opening night of the ADC juried show "Changing Tides". The pictures speak for themselves....

If you were unable to make it, there will be a show closing event on Friday January 30th. Hope to see you there.

Installation Complete

The ADC show is ready for viewing and it looks great! At first the task seemed daunting but the team was up for the challenge.

Here's Ingrid bringing in the pedestals for display,,,,

and Jackie doing the touch up...

Hope to see everyone at the opening this Friday night January 2 from 6-9 pm. Refreshments will be served.

the results are in!

Congratulations to the following entrants in the ADC "Changing Tides" Exhibition.

Denise Currier
Diane Rouge
Jackie Kahn
Jeanie Thorn
John Tzelepis
Julie Nelson Chapko
Keith Imes
Richard Rozinski
Ingrid Donaldson
Suzanne Brown
Sue Canasi
Warren Norgaard
Susan Hearn
Lynne East-Itkin
Roz Meieran

This was a blind jury process and the jurors had a challenging time choosing from the submissions. We hope all will come out to support their fellow members, bring your friends and family...

Opening Reception:  January 2, 2015   6p - 9p (1st Friday)
Where:  Phoenix Center for the Arts 1202 N. 3rd St.  Phoenix.

Sunday at Shemer

It was a beautiful autumn day in Phoenix; perfect weather for several ADC members who exhibited at the Shemer Art Center's Annual Art Festival and Fundraiser. This one day event which includes artist booths, demonstrating artists, entertainment, food vendors and children's art activities as well as a silent auction is a great way for artists to display and sell their work.

Best news of all, the Arizona Designer Craftsmen plans to have an information and demonstration booth next year. And while a year seems like a long ways off, it's never too early to start thinking about participating.

Member Kay Cummins in her booth.

Photo Day

It's not too late to submit your work for the ADC juried exhibition "Changing Tides" which will be held at the Phoenix Center for the Arts.

Chapter president Ingrid Donaldson generously offered her time to take photos of member's work. It was fun to watch and we all learned some great tips on photographing our artwork.

The submission deadline is November 1, 2014. For more information go to the ADC website.