The Castle Voice Newsletter is here!

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, 2019. Enjoy!

Click on the picture below to download your very own virtual copy!

 

GETTING INTO SHAPES + ESPERANZA DANCE PROJECT PERFORMANCE

The Esperanza Dance Project and WomanKraft are teaming up to bring you a multi-dimensional performance fundraiser on March 23rd and 24th!!

Where: WomanKraft Art Center, 388 S. Stone Ave. Tucson, AZ 85701
When: Saturday, March 23rd and Sunday, March 24th. Performances 2-4 PM, Reception 4-6 PM. Suggested Donation of $10.

Please join us for a very special performance and reception on Saturday, March 23rd and Sunday, March 24th. from 2 to 6pm. Esperanza company members will present and perform brand new choreography specific to WomanKraft’s unique performance spaces. Audience members will be taken on a guided tour to view 5 mini performances by the dancers, as well as a featured section from Esperanza’s multimedia performance, “House of Hope”.

Esperanza Dance Project performs at WomanKraft March 23+ 24th, 2 PM

Saturday, March 23rd and Sunday, March 24th. 2 PM

 

“Getting Into Shapes”, a show about non-traditional explorations of artwork.

 

Feeling like some inspiration might do your creative journey some good? We recommend a visit to the WomanKraft gallery.

  • 388 S. Stone Ave. Tucson, AZ 85701
  • This show runs through March 31, open weekly Wednesday – Saturday, 1-5 PM.

These artists are thinking outside the box – come inside and take a look.

 

 

“Day of the Dead Hearts” Hand-Sewn by Debra K. Martinez

RECEPTION THIS SATURDAY FOR THE HOLIDAY BAZAAR

It’s Reception Night.

It’s a big weekend at WomanKraft, and we’d love to have you join us for our evening reception to celebrate the current exhibit, “The Holiday Bazaar”.

 

It’s a very special exhibit with your holiday shopping in mind.

Over 28 local artists are sharing their creativity in unique,
useful and stylish ways to help you spread the love for those you care about.

Everything on display is for sale, and it is all going for $100 or less,
in the spirit of gift giving. Have someone who has everything? We’ve got you.

The reception is free and open to the public.

  • Evening Reception for “The Holiday Bazaar”
  • 388 S. Stone Ave. Tucson, AZ 85701
  • 7:00-10:00 PM. Refreshments will be served

    Collage Notebooks Zoe Rhyne

    Everyone is invited.

    This is our 31st Annual “Holiday Bazaar!”
    A Tucson tradition, art by local artists is featured in a variety of media and subject matter.
    All with affordability in mind, the work for sale retailing for $100 or less..

 

Call to Artists: The 31st Annual Holiday Bazaar @ WomanKraft

Want to submit work in an upcoming exhibition at WomanKraft? Here’s your chance!!

Call to Artists.

WomanKraft is currently seeking submissions for the 31st Annual
“HOLIDAY BAZAAR”. A Tucson tradition.

Calling all local artists..

  • This exhibit will feature work by local artists in a variety of fine crafts and art that reflect the diversity of the Holiday season.
  • In the spirit of gift giving, all work needs to retail for $100 or less.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: October 27th, 2018.

 Interested in participating in this event? All work must be presented in person to Director of Exhibits Zoe Rhyne. Call (520)629-9976 extension #3 to schedule appointments. 

Subject matter is open.

The theme of this exhibit is restricted only to the price range. That means, the subject matter and media is up to the artist. You can expect to see a huge variety in fine crafts and art, exploring many themes and ideas.

Something for everyone

All artists are encouraged to submit work and participate in the show, and everyone is welcome to come and support it. A great place to find unique gifts for your loved ones and emerge yourself in the Tucson art scene. This event is free and open to the public.

Catch “Reflections” currently on Display at WomanKraft!

Reflections.
The current exhibit at WomanKraft, “Reflections” explores the theme of reflections in many shapes, forms and puddles.
Open to the public every Wednesday-Saturday from 1-5 PM.
388 S Stone Ave.

The Rummage Sale is almost HERE!

WomanKraft Art Center  presents
THE RUMMAGE SALE!!


388 S. Stone Ave. Tucson
Friday, August 17th and Saturday August 18th, both days 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

SUPPORT a local 501(c)3 non-profit organization at WomanKraft’s LARGEST
bi-annual fundraiser, held indoors and air-conditioned, THE RUMMAGE SALE!! 

We promise you’ll find something you just can’t live without! From toys, decorations, collection of art books, novels, and kitchen utensils, a huge variety of art supplies, technology and clothing.. there is something for everyone. The sale will be held inside the cool gallery for your shopping comfort!! Come more than once! And tell your friends! 

THE SALE RUNS Friday and Saturday, August 17th and 18th, 8am – 4pm both days. *No early birds!!

Please call (520)629-9976 ext. 1 for details and to schedule participation – volunteers to set up the sale are needed.

WomanKraft Art Center is hosting a huge indoor RUMMAGE SALE!!
WHERE: 388 S. Stone Ave. Tucson, AZ 85701
WHEN: Friday, August 17th and Saturday August 18th, both days 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM *No early birds!!*

WomanKraft, a 501(c) 3 non-profit arts organization hosts it’s bi-annual largest fundraiser.
WHAT: From toys, decorations, collection of art books, novels, and useful household items, a huge variety of art supplies, tools, records, furniture, everything that is missing from you dream kitchen, technology goodies and a huge collection of clothing.. there is something for everyone!  Come more than once! And please tell your friends! 

THE SALE RUNS Friday and Saturday, August 17th + 18th, 8am – 4pm both days. 

Please call (520)629-9976 ext. 1 for details and to schedule participation. Volunteers needed!

 

HERE ARE SOME SHOTS FROM THE EVENT! LIVE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TODAY AND TOMORROW!

Silent Auction at WomanKraft Saturday, June 23rd 7-9 pm

Please just WomanKraft on Saturday, June 29th from 7-9 PM

for an all new fundraising endeavor!

WomanKraft hosts a Silent Auction

 

Please join us for an evening of socializing, art gazing, and bidding!

Many fine items will be up for auction, including:

-$125 gift basket of art supplies from Arizona Art Supply,
-Brand new full size easel from Arizona Art Supply,
-4 Guest Passes to Tohono Chul
-Plants from a Pima County Master Gardener,
-Signed first edition Barbara Kingsolver books, (High Tide in Tucson, Prodigal Summer )
-Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass first edition also signed,
-Roamin’ by Wiley Oakley (signed)
-Gift certificates to Sarnoff Art Supply ($25),
-Gift certificates for 7 free rentals at  Casa Video,
– Dichroic Art piece from Tucson Stained Glass,
-Couple’s membership to The Loft Cinema,
-Goodies from The Gloo Factory print shop,
-Gift basket from The Food Conspiracy Co Op
-A Mug from Revolutionary Grounds Coffee Shop
-10 Class Punch Card from 4th Avenue Yoga
-2 Tickets to upcoming concert Jenni and the Mexicats at 191 Toole
-Gift Certificate to Antigone Books
-Dinner for two at Texas Roadhouse
-A Southwestern Home Bar (Donated by Board Member)
-Gift Certificate for 2 lanes and 2 hours at a Vantage Bowling Center
-A Purse by Laural Burch
-A Flintstones original Animation Cell
-Migratory Bird Stamp and corresponding original Watercolor for Federal Migratory Bird Artist Stamp Series
-Hand Painted Nesting Dolls Set

Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy art, support WomanKraft and maybe win something wonderful.
Refreshments and drinks will be served.

For more information feel free to call (520)629-9976 x 1 or stop on by the gallery Wednesday – Saturday from 1-5 PM.
388 S. Stone Ave. Tucson, AZ 85705

The Castle Voice is here!! New CALL TO ARTISTS, and Rummage Sale UPDATE!

The newest edition of THE CASTLE VOICE IS HERE!!

Good for the months of January through April, 2018, the Castle Voice contains all of the pertinent details of events, classes and workshops and other exciting news from the WomanKraft Art Center. Click on the cover below to download your very own copy!!

Castle Voice Jan-Apr 2018 COVER

Also, the INDOOR RUMMAGE SALE is almost here!!

RUMMAGE-JAN-2018

WomanKraft Art Center is hosting a huge indoor RUMMAGE SALE!!

WHERE: 388 S. Stone Ave. Tucson, AZ 85701
WHEN: Friday, January 19th and Saturday January 20th, both days 8:00 AM -4:00 PM *No early birds!!*

WomanKraft, a 501 (c)3 non-profit arts organization hosts it’s bi-annual largest fundraiser.

WHAT: SUPPORT a local 501(c)3 non-profit organization at WomanKraft’s LARGEST bi-annual fundraiser, THE INDOOR RUMMAGE SALE!! We promise you’ll find something you just can’t live without! From toys, decorations, collection of art books, novels, and kitchen utensils, a huge variety of art supplies, technology and clothing.. there is something for everyone. The sale will be held inside the warm gallery for your shopping comfort!! Come more than once! And tell your friends!

 From toys, decorations, collection of art books, novels, and kitchen utensils, a huge variety of art supplies, tools, records, a keyboard, fancy furniture, not so fancy lamps, everything that is missing from you dream kitchen, technology goodies and clothing.. there is something for everyone. Come more than once! And please tell your friends!

THE SALE RUNS Friday and Saturday, January 19 + 20th, 8am – 4pm both days. 

Please call (520)629-9976 ext. 1 for details and to schedule participation. Volunteers needed!

and there is a current CALL TO ARTISTS
For “OUT OF THIS WORLD”

February 3 – March 31, 2018: OUT OF THIS WORLD
Receptions: February 3 + March 3, 2018.
Our glorious planet is ever inspiring in her diversity, let’s look even further past our Earth, and into the vastness of space! Galaxies, nebulas, stars, planets, alien creatures or worlds, constellations, astrology! The possibilities are only limited by your imagination. All mediums accepted.

Deadline for submissions: January 20, 2018.

Are you an artist interested in exhibiting with WomanKraft? Call 629-9976 ext. 3 for appointments with Director of Exhibits, Zoe Rhyne or to speak to her in person call Thursday or Friday 1-5pm. Artists please note: Shows are filled from first to respond. Deadlines indicated the last day works will be viewed, not the first. Hence, make contact A.S.A.P.

Castle BIRTHDAY PARTY!

It’s WomanKraft’s Birthday!
WomanKraft’s annual birthday is always celebrated on our first Saturday December reception and this year marks our 44th year as a 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization!
 
This December also celebrates our 26th year here on Stone Avenue, in what we lovingly refer to as ‘the Castle’. Speaking of, this beautiful Queen Ann Victorian building is turning 100 years old.
 
This special Saturday The Castle will be an “open house” and folks will get a chance to see the whole building, even upstairs! We’ve got a lot to be thankful for and a lot to celebrate.
 
We’re inviting folks to come and celebrate a lot of great things. First and foremost, we’ve paid the mortgage in full. Yes, WomanKraft holds the deed to our lovely castle, and we should all be so proud because nothing as amazing as this place happens because of one or two people alone.
 
It’s the whole that made this organization what it is today. The ups and downs and everything in between. The one dollar contribution to the tens of thousands, the one art purchase to collectors who frequent us, the one workshop attendee to our regulars. It’s all of us, so be proud!
Join us Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 from 1pm till 5pm.
7-10pm is our second reception.
There will be drinks and snacks all day, our reception spread (and birthday cake! ) from 7-10pm.
Bring a gift for the castle if you can, but no matter what….join us!

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

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!

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