It’s here! This Newsletter, lovingly referred to as The Castle Voice is your complete guide to upcoming WomanKraft Events, workshops and exhibits. This issue is good through the months of May – August, 2017. Enjoy!
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WomanKraft presents an all new exhibit, ‘DRAWING DOWN THE MUSE’
‘DRAWING DOWN THE MUSE’
WomanKraft Art Center, is proud to present a very special tradition,
our 25th annual Women’s Only Exhibit,
‘DRAWING DOWN THE MUSE’
April 1st – May 27th, 2017 This is our 25th annual women’s only exhibit by and for local women artists. Join us in the celebration of our divine feminine power. All mediums and subject matter.Opening Reception: Saturday,April 1st, 7-10 PM
Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 1:00-5:00 PM, Free.
Second Reception: Saturday, May 6th, 7-10 PM.
‘DRAWING DOWN THE MUSE’
April 1st – May 27th, 2017 This is our 25th annual women’s only exhibit by and for local women artists. Join us in the celebration of our divine feminine power. All mediums and subject matter.Opening Reception: Saturday,April 1st, 7-10 PM
Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 1:00-5:00 PM, Free.
Second Reception: Saturday, May 6th, 7-10 PM.
WomanKraft Art Center. 388 S. Stone Avenue 629-9976 womankraft.org Free!
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- Collaboration by Kristen and Julie Gautier-Downes
WomanKraft is proud to present ‘Drawing Down the Muse’. This show includes all mediums, unrestricted in subject matter, and promotes the talented women of our community.
Join us in celebrating this tradition and our divine feminine power.
“Drawing Down the Muse” is free of charge, and open to the public.
“Drawing Down the Muse” is free of charge, and open to the public.
Come and visit during regular hours: every Wednesday – Saturday from 1:00 – 5:00 PM.
Everyone is welcome.
The Gallery is located at 388 S. Stone Avenue Tucson, AZ 85701
just 4 blocks South of Broadway Blvd and Stone Avenue or “city center”.
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“Flights of Fantasy” 2nd Reception on Saturday, March 4th. YOU ARE INVITED!
‘Flights of Fantasy’
Please join us at the WomanKraft Art Center, on Saturday, March 4th, for an evening reception from 7:00 – 10:00 PM,
at ‘the Castle’ located at 388 S. Stone Avenue in celebration of the current exhibit, ‘Flights of Fantasy’
WHAT: FANTASY takes place of reality; Dragons, faeries, unicorns, elves, sprites, spirits, gods and goddesses, stuff of myth and legend.. Through art we can create this fantasy. All mediums.
WHEN: Second Reception: Saturday, March 4th 7-10 PM.
Regular Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 1:00-5:00 PM, Free.
WHERE: 388 S. Stone Avenue Tucson, Arizona
This exhibit is free of charge, and open to the public. 
Come and visit during regular hours:
every Wednesday – Saturday from 1:00 – 5:00 PM. Everyone is welcome!
The Gallery is located at 388 S. Stone Avenue Tucson, AZ 85701
just 4 blocks South of Broadway Blvd and Stone Avenue or “city center”.
For more information, visit our website!
www. womankraft.org or call (520) 629-9976
CALL TO ARTISTS
WomanKraft is currently seeking Tucson local artists for the upcoming exhibit, ‘Drawing Down the Muse’
CALL TO ARTISTS: This is the 25th annual women’s only exhibit by and for local women artists. Come and join us in the celebration of our divine feminine power. All mediums and subject matter accepted.
Deadline for submissions: March 25th.
Are you an artist interested in exhibiting? Call (520) 629-9976 Ext. 3 for appointments with Director of Exhibits Zoe Rhyne. Artists please note: Shows are filled from first to respond. Deadlines indicate the last day work will be viewed, not the first. Hence, make contact A.S.A.P.
‘Flights of Fantasy’ ongoing exhibition through March, plus RECEPTION NIGHT AND KARAOKE!!
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IT’S FANTASY LAND AT WOMANKRAFT!
Please join us at the WomanKraft Gallery Saturday, March 4th, from 7:00 – 10:00 PM, at 388 S. Stone Avenue!
FANTASY will take place of reality; mythological beings, fairies and mermaids… all are encouraged to attend this event.
So come dressed in something frothy and artists, don’t forget your creative name tags!
*Here is Director of Exhibits, Zoe Rhyne, showing off her newest fiber creation- A crocheted mermaid blanket!!
This event is one for the ages…
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THEN, COME BACK THE FOLLOWING WEEKEND FOR KAROKE NIGHT LIVE AT THE GALLERY!
WomanKraft Art Center
388 S. Stone Ave. Tucson, AZ
presents
KARAOKE NIGHT IN THE GALLERY!
Friday, March 10th, 7-10 PM
Live! Come on down from 7-10 PM March 10th for KARAOKE NIGHT with KJ Terri Mcguire for a night of musical good cheer and beautiful art!
Tickets:$5 General Public
$3 WomanKraft Members
All Ages Welcome
New Exhibit! ‘Flights of Fantasy’ Opening Reception Saturday Night, February 4th 7-10 PM
WomanKraft presents an all new, all original Exhibit, ‘Flights of Fantasy’
this first Saturday of February, the 4th from 7 – 10 PM.
this first Saturday of February, the 4th from 7 – 10 PM.
Dragons, faeries, unicorns, elves, sprites, spirits, gods and goddesses, stuff of myth and legend.. Through art we can bring fantasy to reality. All mediums.
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 4th, 7-10 PM
Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 1:00-5:00 PM, Free.
Second Reception: Saturday, March 4th 7-10 PM.
WomanKraft Art Center. 388 S. Stone Avenue Tucson, AZ 85701 just 4 blocks South of Broadway Blvd and Stone Avenue or “city center”.
During the Reception, meet and mingle with the artists, volunteers, and general WomanKraft supporters from 7-10pm!
The theme is FANTASY and artwork will include a variety of media including stained glass mosaics, scratch art, acrylic, sculpture, mixed media mosaics, and other magical works you’ll have to see to believe..
The theme is FANTASY and artwork will include a variety of media including stained glass mosaics, scratch art, acrylic, sculpture, mixed media mosaics, and other magical works you’ll have to see to believe..
This exhibit is open to the public and free of charge, Everyone is welcome, come and visit during regular hours: every Wednesday – Saturday from 1:00 – 5:00 PM.
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- Original Acrylic Painting by D. K. Martinez
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- Virgen de Guadalupe Stained Glass Mosaic by Zoe Rhyne
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- Glittering Emerald Goddess by Tony Di Angelis
the RUMMAGE SALE is Coming!!
The Rummage Sale is coming!
Mark you calendars, set your alarm clocks, tape it to your fridge, write it on your hand or whatever it takes but SAVE THE DATE!
WomanKraft Indoor Rummage Sale is
Friday, January 20 and Saturday, January 21, 2017
both days from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM!
Join us for great bargains for a great cause- all proceeds go towards our non-profit art center. The sale will be held inside and heated, spreading throughout our entire gallery space.
WHERE: 388 south Stone Avenue – just 4 blocks south of ‘city center’, Broadway Blvd and Stone Avenue, on the West side of the street, directly across the street from Casa Vicente Spanish Restaurant, and the Downtown Motor Hotel “Apartments”
WHEN: Friday, January 20 & Saturday, January 21, 8 A.M.–4 P.M.
NO EARLY BIRDS.
WHAT: All kinds of great things! Recipe books, art books, trashy novels, fancy hats, a scuba suit, lamps!…Art supplies, kitchen stuff, knick-knacks, clothes, tools, toys, movies, garden stuff, plants, household items, all you can think of and more! All items for sale are in good, clean and working condition.
WANT TO HELP?
This sale – our biggest bi-annual fundraiser, takes a huge amount of effort and time! WomanKraft volunteers could sure use some help setting up this event, Thursday, January 19th from 10 AM until it’s done.
Then, after setting up and selling for 4 days, we really could use some fresh help boxing and loading everything; we start at 4:01 Saturday afternoon.
Please call to schedule your participation. (520) 629-9976. Thanks!
WHAT IS THE RUMMAGE FAIR?
WomanKraft holds a Rummage Fair twice a year, in January and August. This fantastic indoor, two-day event is not to be missed! If you need anything, we might have it. And if you have things you’d like to pass on, if it’s clean and it works, we’ll take it! Clothes, shoes, kitchenware, knick-knacks, books, movies, vintage items, holiday decorations, toys, tools and more. The proceeds from this fundraiser goes towards paying our property taxes, utility bills and insurance. Call (520)629-9976 ext. 1 for more info.
As a volunteer run non-profit organization, WomanKraft relies on the generosity of our community, so come support your favorite local arts organization, get a great bargain, and get rid of that box of stuff you’ve been meaning to donate.
IS IT TOO LATE TO DONATE? No! Don’t worry, WomanKraft accepts donations for this event ALL year round, so if you haven’t gotten around to boxing up your unwanted items, no rush! We’ll need it for the next one, too!
CALL TO ARTISTS…
Show: February 4 – March 25, 2017 Evening Receptions: February 4 + March 4, 7-10pm
Dragons, faeries, unicorns, elves, sprites, spirits, gods and goddesses, stuff of myth and legend.. Through art we can bring fantasy to reality. All mediums accepted. www.womankraft.org
Deadline for submissions: Jan. 21, 2017. Call Director of Exhibits Zoe Rhyne at (520) 629-9976 ext. 3 to schedule an appointment.
Early in January, WomanKraft held its annual Board Meeting. Minutes are available upon request. Just call Grace at (520)629-9976 EXT. 1 if you would like a copy.
The Castle Voice Newsletter IS HERE!!!
THE CASTLE VOICE NEWSLETTER IS HERE!
The 51st Edition of The Castle Voice Newsletter is now available! This informative booklet includes all upcoming information, classes, workshops, exhibits and events for the months of January, February, March and April 2017 at the WomanKraft Art Center.
Just click on the cover image above, or right here to download your very own copy!!
The Holiday Bazaar
A VERY SPECIAL 2ND RECEPTION FOR THE HOLIDAY BAZAAR WILL HAPPEN SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3RD FROM 7-10 PM. EVERYONE IS INVITED, THIS IS A FREE EVENT.
Fall is in the air, and that means that the season of gift giving is almost upon us. WomanKraft is happy to announce the upcoming exhibit for the months of November and December at the Womankraft Art Gallery, our 29th annual, (that’s right, 29 year tradition!) HOLIDAY BAZAAR.
In the spirit of the Holidays and seasonal festivities, this exhibit is specifically curated to combine a unique mix of fine art and crafts all created by local artists. This is specific to the idea that gift giving for your holidays should be personal, unique and affordable. The work, unrestricted in media or subject, retails between $1.00- $100.00. This is a great opportunity to support local this Holiday season.
There will be several special events happening during this particular exhibit:
- 2 Evening Reception celebrations, November 5th and December 3rd from 7-10 PM (388 S. Stone Ave),
- Karaoke Night in November on Friday, November 25 from 7- 10pm, and during regular gallery hours that day, consider it ‘Green Friday’ and take 10% off your entire purchase when you bring in 2 or more cans of food to be donated to the Tucson Community Foodbank.
- A birthday party for our building, – the ‘Castle’ turns 99! Celebrate with us Saturday, December 3rd from 7-10 PM during the 2nd Reception.
Here are a few images of some the work currently on display, for THE HOLIDAY BAZAAR.
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- Black Lives Matter Cross by Tony Di Angelies
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- Artist Palette by Bernadette Cardwell
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- Acrylic on Canvas by bp
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- Vacation Jewelry by Grace Rhyne
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- Hand-Knit Mittens by Susan Wolff
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- Kitten Stack by Tony Di Angelis