Saturday, October 29, 2011

November Shows at Swoon!

 
Please join us for our next opening reception: Saturday, November 5, 2pm-5pm.

The two new shows opening will be:

Exposure: The Art of Photography

Exposure is the second juried art show and sale this year. Photographers showing are:

Alex Young, Annaleah Knickle, Anna-Lisa Jones, Anne Bastedo, Anne launcelott, Bruce Bottomley, Chris Zulinov, Dale Reid, Eric Boutilier-Brown, Mariette Roodenburg, Naomi Slater, Peter Greenslade, Susan Malmstrom, William Creighton and William Power

AND...

Moon In June: New Work by Claudia Mannion

Shows will run until November 27th.

If you are unable to attend the show, all the work will be posted on our website once the shows have opened!

SEE YOU SWOON!

www.swoonfineart.com
902-444-8279

Calling all Printmakers!!!

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Swoon Presents:

Mass Phenomena
A Group Print Show


Swoon – Fine Art, Antiques & Fashion is looking for artists to participate in Mass Phenomena – A Group Print Show. This is a juried show which will take place in March, 2012 (exact dates to be set).
Artists are asked to create work inspired from the definition of Phenomenon:

phe·nom·e·non
1. A fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed or observable: to study the phenomena of nature.
2. Something that is impressive or extraordinary.
3. A remarkable or exceptional person; prodigy; wonder.
4. Philosophy. (A) Appearance or immediate object of awareness in experience.
(b) Kantianism. A thing as it appears to and is constructed by the mind, as distinguished from a noumenon, or thing-in-itself.

Images for consideration must be emailed (info@swoonfineart.com) or delivered to the gallery by Feb.12st, 2012. Submissions will be reviewed by a jury and once decisions made, artists will be notified by phone or email.

Work must not have been previously shown. Artists can submit as many images as they like and should include the size, price, medium, and edition size of each piece, editions of 50 or less preferred. (Note – Preferred framing is white mat with simple black frame.) Selected artists can also include unframed editions of their chosen work for sale.

I look forward to seeing your submissions!

Brandt Eisner, Owner/Director
Swoon – Fine Art, Antiques & Fashion
1410 Hammonds Plains Road
444-8279
www.swoonfineart.com


Swinging with Jazzette!

Last night Swoon hosted the All Hallows Eve Costume Ball and Fundraiser. Performing was local sensation Jazette! A great time was had by all plus we raised some money for the Provincial Autism Centre. A Big thank you to Jazzette and everyone who attended!



Sunday, October 16, 2011

Call For Submissions

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Swoon Presents:

City Seen
A Group Cityscape Show


Swoon – Fine Art, Antiques & Fashion is looking for artists to participate in City Seen – A Group Cityscape Show. This is a juried show which will take place January 7, 2012 – January 29, 2012.

Images for consideration must be emailed (info@swoonfineart.com) or delivered to the gallery by Dec.17, 2011. Submissions will be reviewed by a jury and once decisions made, artists will be notified by phone or email.

Work can be in any medium, must be recent and must not have been previously shown. Artists can submit as many images as they like and should include the size, price and medium of each piece. (Note – Presentation, framing and the archival nature of the work will be taken into consideration.)

All accepted work must be delivered to Swoon on or before Jan. 3rd, 2012.

There will be an opening reception on January 7, 2012 from 2-5pm.

I look forward to seeing your submissions!

Brandt Eisner, Owner/Director
Swoon – Fine Art, Antiques & Fashion
1410 Hammonds Plains Road
444-8279
www.swoonfineart.com

All Hallow's Eve Costume Ball & Fundraiser


On Friday, October 28th, Swoon - Fine Art, Antiques & Fashion, is pleased to present: All Hallow's Eve Costume Ball & Fundraiser.

Celebrate Halloween with us while we raise money for the Provincial Autism Centre! Come dressed in your best costume for your chance to win a prize. Enjoy some witches brew and dance the night away to the sounds of musical guest JAZZETTE - Vintage Swing.

... For your viewing pleasure, our main gallery will feature The Other Side a Halloween art show and sale with work by local artists.

Doors open at 7:00pm with the band taking the stage at 8:00.

Money raised will be donated to the Provincial Autism Centre with a portion of any sales during the evening also being donated.

Time: 7:00pm – 12:00am
Tickets: $15 in advance - $20 at the door
Place: Swoon – Fine Art, Antiques & Fashion
1410 Hammonds Plains Road
Hammonds Plains, NS
Contact: 902-444-8279 or email info@swoonfineart.com
www.swoonfineart.com

Check out the band at jazzette.ca

Swing with you swoon!

    The Other Side - Group Halloween Show and Swoon's 1st Year Anniversary!

    Please join us Oct.22nd at 2pm for the opening reception of The Other Side - A Group Halloween Show. This unique show was a juried event and will only be on display until Oct.31st.

    Artist chosen to participate in this show are: Andrea Redmond, Rosemary Metz, Gregory Bourgoin, Carol Morrison, Pamela Marie Pierce, Isabelle Pineau, Lily Meadows, Joanne Colman, Rosemary Young, Susan Paczek, Brandt Eisner, Susan Malmstrom, Bruce Bottomley,Peter Francis, Nancy Roberts, Rena Waters, Geordan Moore, Basia Lukwinski and France Arruda.

    If you are not able to make it in person be sure to check out all the work on the website once the show has opened!

    This is also Swoon's 1st year anniversary so come out and help us celebrate what we believe is only the beginning of great things to come!

    Artist Toni Losey

    Potter and Sculptor Toni Losey at the opening of her show, FLORA, Systematic Excerpts from the Places Unknown. Show continues until Oct. 28th or see all of Toni's work on the Swoon website at http://www.swoonfineart.com/.

    Artist Deborah Nicholson

    Artist Deborah Nicholson at the opening of her show, WAITING. Show continues until Oct.28th or see Deborah's work on the Swoon Website at http://www.swoonfineart.com/.

    Saturday, October 1, 2011

    New October Shows at Swoon

    Please join us for our next opening reception: Saturday, October 8th, 2pm-5pm.

    The three new shows opening will be:

    WAITING - Mixed Media by Deborah Nicholson

    FLORA, Systematic Excerpts from the Places Unknown - Pottery by Toni Losey

    LOOKING THROUGH ROSE COLOURED GLASSES - Folk Art Paintings by Holly Everett

    Shows will run until October 28th.

    If you are unable to attend the show, all the work will be posted on our website once the shows have opened!

    SEE YOU SWOON!

    www.swoonfineart.com
    902-444-8279

    Ceramic artist finds inspiration at local lakes, parks

    A great article about Swoon artist Toni Losey and her upcoming show!

    http://www.halifaxnewsnet.ca/Entertainment/2011-09-27/article-2761230/Ceramic-artist-finds-inspiration-at-local-lakes-parks/1#.ToIoBvkI268.facebook

    Photo by DARRELL OAKE