Pure Logophilia: Poets Collaborate in Tucson

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Arts Marketplace

A Writing Workshop with Samuel Ace & Maureen Seaton

Sponsored by Chax Press

June 25, 2011, 10 am – 1 pm

Participation fee: $30.00

To register, please call: (520) 620-1626

Bring a friend or come solo to this lively workshop for poets and writers who would welcome a little word-play in their summer. If your solitary work needs a boost, if you’d rather be writing than waiting for the muse, if you want to fall in love with words (again!), or if you’re simply collab-curious—please join us.

Samuel Ace and Maureen Seaton are the co-authors of Stealth (Chax Press, 2011). Long-time friends, Maureen and Samuel have been collaborating through email for the past three years and are currently working on their second book, a hybrid of poetry, prose, and visuals.

At Arts Marketplace

403 N 6th Ave. (in the Warehouse Arts District across from Millers Supply)

To register, please call: (520) 620-1626


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Thank you

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Arts Marketplace

Many thanks to all the folks who stopped by on Saturday to celebrate our new location. We look forward to the summer cruise with the Tucson Central Arts Gallery.

Next Sunday “I want to make it with you” will be at Arts Marketplace.

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Open House, June 4th; 6-10 PM

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Arts Marketplace

Join Arts Marketplace for an Open House, June 4th; 6-10 PM. at our wonderful new location in the middle of the Warehouse Arts District.  In The Old Market Inn, built in the 1880’s. We are delighted with our new location, neighbors and the potential to grow Arts Marketplace and serve our community.

ArtSTARS Exhibit

Arts Marketplace is excited to announce our latest showcase for artists who champion our mission through their generous donations.

An explosive variety of mediums being displayed will include Stephen Derks “recycled junkyard” metal sculptures. As he describes, “I walk around alone looking at forlorn piles of bent, twisted and rusted metal all over the place.”

Other displayed works will include photography, paintings, and sculptures.   Local artists featured: Kyle Johnston, Theresa Dietz, Ruben Moreno, Lee Roy Beach, Bryan Crow, Peter Eisner, Nina Duckett and many others.

ArtSTARS artwork is available for purchase and 100% of the proceeds will support programs that advance professional development, mentoring, networking and money management for artists.

Crafted LogoCrafted reopens June 4th for the summer

 

 

Featuring contemporary crafts from regional and national artisans celebrating the DIY Handmade movement.

 

 

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Arts Marketplace in Warehouse Arts District!

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Arts Marketplace

In February, we shared a proposal for future uses of the C.O. Brown House with El Centro Cultural de las Americas and the Arizona Historical Society.   Our goal was to increase community awareness and usage of a community treasure in tandem with a consistent fundraising effort for the historic restoration and maintenance of the building.  Despite all efforts to start a dialog neither El Centro Cultural de las Americas nor the Arizona Historical Society were interested.  After much thought, stress and sadness we decided to move on to a more welcoming location.

And we found one!  With the help of Patricia Schwabe, Peach Properties, we landed in the middle of the Warehouse Arts District in The Old Market Inn, built in the 1880’s. We are delighted with our location, neighbors and the potential to grow Arts Marketplace and serve our community.   We’ll be getting gussied up in May for an Open House in June.  Join us for our membership drive in June.

Heartfelt thanks to a caring community who expressed concern, wrote letters of support and encouraged us during this challenging time.  We’ve made it through a tough situation with your help and look forward to more fun and positive adventures.

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Crafted

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Arts Marketplace

Our four month experiment ended on March 31! We had a blast running Crafted and now we are taking two weeks off to re-group and bring you the next phase of DIY, handmade, whimsical art and craft. We will re-open Saturday April 16 and Sunday April 17 from 12 – 5pm for the Open Studios Tour. Thanks for your support!

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Monday, April 4th – “Social Networking: Understanding the Tools”

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Arts Marketplace

Monica Surfaro-Spigelman, a writer and crafter, a New Yorker and a Tucsonan, with 25-plus years of corporate and nonprofit communications experience will join us for our next installment of monthly workshops.

Monica is a valuable resource to any Tucson Artist, will share her expertise in utilizing social media (Facebook/Twitter/etc.) for visual artists self-promotion and networking.

Meeting begins with a potluck; please bring a dish to share!  6:00pm-8: 30pm.

Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone)

Open to the public, donation requested

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Wildflower Festival

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Arts Marketplace

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Wildflower Festival

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Arts Marketplace

Think Spring!
Wildflower Festival Fundraiser for Historic Charles O. Brown House & Arts Marketplace

When:                Sunday, March 27, 2011 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm

Where:              Arts Marketplace,
Charles O. Brown House Courtyard
40 West Broadway
Tucson, Arizona

Cost:     Free, donations accepted
Refreshments, gifts, garden decor, entertainment, local arts raffle,
Storytelling, kids corner and arts & crafts vendor area

What/Why:
Enjoy native plants, desert gardening ephemera and other collectibles, education, local foods and a silent auction of unique artwork and keepsakes by local craftspeople, painters, photographers, jewelry artists and quilters. Native blessing by Northwind and Sacredfire. Snacks by Crescendo Catering.  Seed planting, traditional paper flower-making, shopping in Crafted, Cristina Cardenas exhibit, historic house tour. Proceeds benefit the community programs of Arts Marketplace and the historic Charles O. Brown house Courtyard renovation. Information:  882-3988 • info@artsmarketplace.org.

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Posted on January 19, 2011 by Arts Marketplace

Arts Marketplace Gallery: “Cristina Cardenas” February 18th through March 14th

Arts Marketplace is excited to announce an exhibition of Cristina Cardenas. “In my art, I engage the simultaneous challenges of belonging to a cultural community and forming an individual identity. “

Artist Reception: February 19th ,  6:30 AM – 9 PM, refreshments served. Gallery Hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11 AM -7 PM

Arts Marketplace Gallery, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone).

Gallery Hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11 AM -7 PM

More Information 520-882-3988, www.artsmarketplace.org

Arts Marketplace Gallery: Gems of History, February 1 – February 12th
Celebration of rocks, beads & other wonders from the collective gem shows coming alive in Tucson this month.  The Tucson international Showcase has roots spanning half a century. Wholesale manufacturers, miners, international dealers, buyers and multitudes of onlookers gather in Tucson for what has become the preeminent international marketplace for rocks, beads, gems, fossils, minerals, jewelry and more. Crafted and Arts Marketplace celebrate Tucson’s most remarkable showcase via our own exhibit of facts, photos and trinkets about the Gem Show, Arizona natural history and related art.

Open to the public.

Arts Marketplace Gallery, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone).

Gallery Hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11 AM -7 PM

More Information 520-882-3988,

Monday, February 7st – Taking the Mystery out of Taxes

Even Sherlock Holmes might have trouble in 2011 understanding how taxes work. Independent creative professionals have an even more nooks and crannies to search for write offs and savings. Arts Marketplace has it! Lin Leclair, 1st Choice Tax Services can to bring some clarity to this yearly conundrum. 1st Choice prepares all aspects of personal, trust, and business returns. We are highly experienced in assisting clients with IRS problems and audits.

Meeting begins with a potluck; please bring a dish to share!  6:00pm-8: 30pm.

Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone)

Open to the public, donation requested

More Information 520-882-3988

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New Year – Get your goals lined up!

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Arts Marketplace

Monday, January 3rd – Community Workshop: “Making Goals Reachable or How to Make Your Dreams Come True!” How to turn a goal into a project so that it actually gets done!

Practical steps to take to maximize your chances of success.  Jill Janis from HELPING HANDS ORGANIZING SERVICE will be our guest speaker.  Our meetings begin with a potluck; please bring a dish to share! (1st Monday every month)  6:00pm-8: 30pm.

Arts Marketplace Studio, 40 W. Broadway (between Church and Stone)

Open Community Meeting -  donations appreciated.

More Information 520-882-3988

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