March/2010
Ampersand Sponsors ACT: Artists Changing Tomorrow Auction/Fundraiser
The works of 100 artists created exclusively on Ampersand 12”x12” deep cradle panels will be auctioned off to benefit Artists Changing Tomorrow (ACT). The ACT International Invitational 2010 is an international project of the nonprofit Art Guild of Texas based in Fayetteville, Texas. All proceeds benefit ACT, a program designed to raise funds and build awareness for Texas arts programs. The public is invited to attend and to bid on the pieces.
Preview display at the Gallery at Round Top, TX
March 17-19, 2010
Silent Auction:
Saturday, March 20, 4-9 PM
For more information and to see examples of the art in the auction:
http://www.artguildtexas.org/act.html
For more information about the Gallery at Round Top:
http://www.thegalleryatroundtop.com/
February/2010
Learn to use Ampersand Aquabord™ with nationally recognized watercolor artist, Karen Vernon (member of ACT, BWS, TWS, WAS-H)
Ongoing, nationwide classes offered – all classes are provided with Aquabord™! Learn how to always create clear, intense color. No more muddy painting. No more pale, washed out art. Even if you work in other painting media, this class will define and simplify your understanding of color. Learn how to make a powerful statement with your color. In this hands-on workshop, Karen Vernon will share awesome painting theories that will allow you to take control of your palette. If you have a painting with color problems, bring it in. EXPRESS YOURSELF! Discover your creative voice. Do exercises in discovering creative approaches to painting. Think outside the box! Create powerful paintings that hold together and express your true vision. Learn to create paintings that set you apart from the crowd, paintings with strong composition and emotional expression. Learn simple problem solving techniques. And learn to stay true to your original concept throughout the painting process.
For more information about Karen Vernon: http://www.karenvernon.com
Karen Vernon’s workshop schedule: http://www.karenvernon.com/Schedule.html
Artist Rebecca Crowell’s contemporary abstractions are now on display at Circa Gallery in Minneapolis. Many of the works are on multiple Ampersand Gessobord™ panels bolted together.
Feb. 6 - March 13, 2010
For more information about the exhibition:
Circa Gallery
210 North First Street
Minneapolis, MN 44501
Gallery website: http://www.circagallery.org
For more information about Rebecca Crowell’s contemporary abstractions:
website: http://www.rebeccacrowell.com
blog: http://rebeccacrowellart.blogspot.com
A Scratchbord™ Workshop with artist Justine Mantor-Waldie
Learn the fine points of etching, composition, and color!
Saturday, February 27, 2010
10:00 a.m. To 4:00 p.m.
Fountain Hills, AZ
Spend the day with artist, Justine Mantor-Waldie creating paintings on Ampersand’s Black Scratchbord™. Download the pdf with more information here.
A Scratch in Time – An international exhibition of scratchboard works
Jan. 19 - Feb. 19, 2010
All of the work was produced on Ampersand Scratchbord™ panels.
Find out more here.
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January/2010
 Ampersand Art Supply Supports
Mexic-Arte’s Mix ‘n’ Mash 2009 Fundraiser - Austin, TX December 4, 2009 through January 3, 2010
Mexic-Arte, the official Mexican and Mexican-American Fine Art Museum of Texas, held their Mix ‘n’ Mash Show and Fundraiser to benefit the museum’s exhibition and education programs.
Elaine Salazar, President and CEO of Ampersand Art Supply worked with Mexic-Arte’s Executive Director, Sylvia Orozco to arrange the donation of over 200 museum-quality 12˝x12˝ Gessobord™ panels on which artwork for the exhibition was created by over 100 local and regional artists. The title and concept of the exhibition is derived from the terms "mix-and-match" (to combine elements in a harmonious and interesting way) and "mash-up" (a work that blends two or more songs or pieces of art from different genres), Mix 'n' Mash is an original concept by Mexic-Arte Museum, which refers not only to the mashing of genres into one work of art, but also to the mixing of work by various artists to create a unique collector's set.
 We encourage you to visit the Mexi-Arte’s Website at www.mexic-artemuseum.org to view the entire exhibition. The public may purchase one or more panels of artwork - ranging in all styles and media - and make their own diptych or triptych. Additional photos from the exhibition can be viewed in the Ampersand Facebook photo gallery:
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July/2009
Big New Sizes for your Big Ideas!
Ampersand is pleased to introduce three new large size deep cradle panels in both the Claybord™ and Gessobord™ surfaces. Choose from 36"x36", 30"x40" and 36"x48"! Claybord is Ampersand’s signature multi-media panel and Gessobord has the best surface for oil or acrylic painting. Either panel can also be used to mount papers, prints and fabrics. The big new sizes are available to purchase now in fine art supply stores, catalogs and online dealers around the country.
Check here to find a dealer near you:
For ideas on how to treat the edges of your new large deep cradle panels and for hanging ideas, consult this article: Connecting DEEP Cradle Panels is Just Nuts & Bolts |
