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‘Sticks and Stones are Nature’s Bones’ Opening Reception at WomanKraft Saturday, June 4th 7-10 PM

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‘Sticks and Stones are Nature’s Bones’

WomanKraft presents a NEW Exhibit, ‘Sticks and Stones are Nature’s Bones’
this first Saturday of June, the 4th from 7 – 10 PM.

Take a look and focus on the “bones” of nature, dead trees, dilapidated buildings and ruins, rock formations, skeletons, and the beauty of stones themselves. Artists will creatively show that there is still life in these old bones. All mediums.
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 4th, 7-10 PM
Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 1:00-5:00 PM, Free.
Second Reception: Saturday, July 2nd 7-10 PM.

Frida Kahlo Bones by Tony Di Angeles

Frida Kahlo Bones by Tony Di Angeles

WomanKraft Art Center. 388 S. Stone Avenue 629-9976 womankraft.org Free!
During the Reception, Saturday June 4th, meet and mingle with the artists, volunteers, and general WomanKraft supporters from 7-10pm!
The theme is ‘STICKS STONES AND BONES‘ and artwork will include a variety of media including pen and ink, sculpture, resurrected jewelry, mixed media mosaics, scratch art on clayboard and other wondrous works you’ll have to see to believe..Can’t make the reception? That’s OK, you can stop by the gallery anytime during regular gallery hours which are
Wednesday – Saturday, 1:00 – 5:00 P.M. June 4 – July 30, 2016.

Karaoke LIVE! at WomanKraft THIS Friday, May 13!!

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Join us for Karaoke Night at WomanKraft this weekend! THIS Friday, MAY 13th

from 7-10 P.M. at
388 S. Stone Avenue.

WomanKraft will be hosting Karaoke on Friday, May 13th from 7 to 10 P.M. This all ages rock and roll (and sometimes slow jams) showdown is fun for everyone, whether you brave the stage or sit back and enjoy the entertainment.
**This is a fragrance-free event.**
The current exhibit, ‘Drawing Down the Muse’ will be on display during the event, more than worth the trip! 388 S. Stone Avenue -that’s 4 blocks south of Broadway, in a yellow Victorian building!

Tickets: $5 non-members, $3 WomanKraft Members.

Regular Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Saturday 1 – 5 P.M.

 

WomanKraft Art Center presents KARAOKE NIGHT!!
WHEN: Friday, May 13, 2016 from 7:00-10:00 PM
WHERE: 388 S. Stone Avenue (520) 629-9976
COST: $5.00 Tickets non-members, $3 WomanKraft members
WHAT: An evening of entertainment and tunes in an intimate gallery setting!.

Regular Gallery Hours: Wednesday Through Saturday 1:00-5:00 P.M.

‘DRAWING DOWN THE MUSE’ open Wednesdays – Saturdays 1-5 Pm through May 28

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WomanKraft Art Center presents
DRAWING DOWN THE MUSE
388 S. Stone Avenue
April 2 – May 28, 2016
Receptions: Saturday, April 2 And Saturday, May 7, 7:00-10:00 P.M.
Regular Gallery Hours:
Wednesday Through Saturday 1:00-5:00 P.M.

WomanKraft Art Center, located at 388 South Stone Avenue, is proud to present the
24th Annual Women’s only exhibit, Drawing Down the Muse. April 2 – May 28th, 2016.

This show includes all mediums, unrestricted in subject matter, and promotes the talented women of our community. Join us in celebrating this important and beautiful tradition, and our divine feminine power.

Two evening receptions will be held on the first Saturday of each month, April 2 and May 7th from 7:00-10:00 PM. Regular gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 1:00-5:00 P.M.

We encourage everyone to see the exhibit. Free and open to the public.

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Evening Reception Visitors!

Stop by the Gallery open Wednesdays- Saturdays 1-5 PM!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘Art From the Heart’ at WomanKraft

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ART FROM THE HEART
The current exhibit, Art From the Heart runs February 6 – March 26, 2016,
will be hosting a Second Evening Receptions this Saturday, March 5, form 7-10 pm
Love is in the air, spring is blossoming and hearts are brimming. Hearts and flowers, flames of passion, romance and
eroticism, beloved places, gifts of love… All is fair in Love and Art. All mediums.

Did you catch that?!
WomanKraft’s newest exhibit, ‘Art From the Heart’ will be having a special evening reception just for you this Saturday the 5th, from 7 – 10 PM!

Here’s a few shots from the show, after a huge turnout at our First Reception. Reception nights are SO much fun because you can meet and mingle with the local artists featured, and get out in the beautiful weather we’re having. On the reception, one visitor said “You could feel the love, and it wasn’t just the art!.” Stop by the gallery weekly anytime Wednesday – Saturday between 1 and 5 PM to see the entire show, and believe us, it’s not to be missed!

Join us for an Opening Reception Saturday, February 6th from 7:00 -10:00 P.M. at WomanKraft – 388 S. Stone Avenue. That’s 4 blocks south of Broadway, the west side of the street with huge heirloom Tamarisk tree’s lining our property. WomanKraft looks like this (view from Stone Avenue)!!

 

 

First Saturday is Reception Night!!

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Happy May everyone! Can you believe it’s May this weekend? We are so lucky here in Tucson with such gorgeous sunshine and spring weather!
And what does a new month mean? First Saturday Night, Art Walk Night at downtown Tucson art galleries!

Join WomanKraft in celebrating this special occasion this Saturday, May 2nd from 7:00 – 10:0 P.M. for an evening of divine art celebrating our feminine power, with the current exhibit, Drawing Down the Muse.

Drawing Down the Muse runs through May 30th at the WomanKraft Art Center located at 388 S. Stone Avenue, just 4 blocks south of Broadway. The gallery is open weekly Wednesday – Saturday, 1:00 -5:00 P.M. with 2 evening Receptions the first Saturday of the Month. (April 4 and May 2) 7 – 10 PM.

We are proud to announce that this is our 23rd annual Women’s only exhibit. This particular show is a spectacular combination of over 30 local artists showcasing a variety of media. By and for local women artists. Viva la mujer!! Support your local artists and non-profit arts organizations, you fantastic cultural creative, you.

And why not make it a whole evening of art? First Saturday Art Walk is all over downtown, be sure to learn more here, http://www.firstsaturdayartwalks.com/.

 

Giclee on Canvas by Marguerite Lloyd

‘Communion’ Oil Painting, Giclee on Canvas by Marguerite Lloyd

 

See a sneak peek of some of this work on our gallery page, by clicking here!

There is still time to catch ‘Drawing Down the Muse’

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Have you been to WomanKraft recently?? Join in celebrating our 23rd Annual Drawing Down the Muse Exhibit! This is our only exclusive Women’s only exhibit, by and for local women artists. Come and join us in this celebration of our divine feminine power. All mediums and subject matter displayed, over 30 artists featured.

The Gallery is open Wednesday – Saturday 1:00 – 5:00 P.M.
With an evening reception the first Saturday of the month, April 4 and May 2nd 7:00 – 10:00 P.M.
We are located at 388 s. Stone Avenue.

To see a sneak peak of this exhibit, visit our Gallery Page by clicking here!!

Baby Let’s Fall in Love by Kat Cronn

Drawing Down the Muse OPENING RECEPTION this weekend and more!

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Drawing Down the Muse

Join WomanKraft THIS SATURDAY, April 4th for our 23rd Annual Women’s Only Exhibit: Drawing Down the Muse.
Come celebrate our divine feminine power with Tucson original art work – by and for women artists. No restriction on subject matter.
Drawing Down the Muse opens Saturday, April 4th with an Evening Reception from 7:00 – 10:00 P.M. at the WomanKraft Art Center, located just 4 blocks south of Broadway. Artists, don’t forget your beautiful name tags!

Want to stop by and see the new show some other time? Feel free! the WomanKraft gallery is open Wednesdays through Saturdays, starting April 8 – May 30 from 1:00 – 5:00 P.M. There will be another evening reception the first Saturday in May, May 2nd from 7-10 P.M. For more information, Call (520) 629-9976
AND NEXT WEEK, DRUM ROLL PLEASE,

DIYClick on the image above to see the Facebook Event!!
Join WomanKraft at the Flycatcher for an amazing event hosted by FST! Female StoryTellers. www.fstorytellers.com
Sometimes, when you want something done right, you’ve just got to Do It Yourself. Join us at the Flycatcher on Wednesday, April 8, as the crafty women of FST! tell their stories of making, building, doing, hacking, crafting, and home-improving. FST!ers are doing it for themselves!
Doors open at 6:30PM, show starts at 7. Suggested donation is $7; cash only, please! ASL interpreters will be provided. Venue is 21+.
As always, FST! will donate a portion of proceeds to a local nonprofit. This month, our beneficiary is WomanKraft Art Center, a Non-Profit Arts Organization founded in 1974 to claim, validate, and empower women artists and other under represented groups

Check out this amazing blog!

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Our Current Exhibit, Here Comes the Sun, has over 23 local artists exhibiting a variety of mediums in celebration on the arrival of spring. One of our new artists, showing work with us for the very first time, Miriam F. Vercillo, a crotchet artist, inspires many, including her daughter, a crotchet enthusiast. Check out the fantastic article about Miriam and her work at http://www.crochetconcupiscence.com/2015/02/my-mother-the-crochet-artist/

A Splash of Color Miriam F Vercillo

WomanKraft would like to say Thank you! to Kathryn Vercillo for mentioning us.

Haven’t been in to catch the show yet? Here Comes the Sun is open to the public
Wednesday – Saturday 1:00-5 :00 P.M. at 388 S. Stone Avenue. An Evening Reception will be held
Saturday, March 7 from 7:00-10:00 PM.