The Community Artists Co-Op has been in operation 3 years and counting, with folks of all ages and backgrounds, from Peru and surrounding counties.
We wish to introduce our membership to you through this blog in forthcoming episodes, as well as inform you of art shows in our area and those members involved in or attending them; other art events of interest; and other links that will inform you and take you places that you enjoy and that will inspire you and motivate you to create art.
"Art washes away from the soul the dust of every day life." : A quote by Pablo Picasso
Friday, June 19, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Art in the Courtyard
This past weekend Peru held its' annual Cole Porter Festival.
As part of the celebration the Community Artists' Co-Op held "Art in the Courtyard" with 9 local artists displaying 19 0f their pieces on the terrace of Cafe Du Cirque as diners enjoyed their morning meal in the lovely sun dappled atmosphere.
As part of the celebration the Community Artists' Co-Op held "Art in the Courtyard" with 9 local artists displaying 19 0f their pieces on the terrace of Cafe Du Cirque as diners enjoyed their morning meal in the lovely sun dappled atmosphere.
June Meeting Update!!!
Due to a conflict, our June meeting will be on the 24th, 7 p.m. at Cafe Du Cirque.
Hope to see you all there!
Hope to see you all there!
Art and Espresso, from Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Megan Mirro is the outreach specialist from the FWMoA, and frequently comes to visit our group. The last presentation was about Indiana Artists. As usual, the presentation was spectacular and well attended!
The Museum allowed some of their books from their archive to be lent out for the evening, giving the local artists the opportunity to see what the Fort Wayne School of Art had produced years ago. There was exceptional work---it was a great opportunity to learn about some of the local past.
The membership always has a good time at the gatherings! They are fun, pretty informal as well as educational. A chance to catch up with other artist friends and discuss the latest projects.Our membership is not limited to Miami County, but draws from neighboring counties as well, which is great! Everyone is welcome!
We meet the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. @ Cafe Du Cirque, 65 N. Miami St, Peru Indiana.
Come join us!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
What are you doing Wednesday the 18th? Well you should be at the LAA reception for the co-op's gallery showing. Here is some info i got in an email from Anne:
Fine art work by the members of the Community Artists Co-op based in Peru, Indiana is now on display in our main gallery through February 26. The group is hosting a public reception on Wednesday, February 18 from 7:00-8:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.
The Community Artists Co-op meets monthly at the Café Du Cirque in Peru. Members of the group are artists of all medias and abilities, who share expertise and network with each other and the community. The LAA is proud to spotlight organizations promoting the education of arts in ways that improve the quality of life in our communities.
Everyone is super excited about the chance to have a gallery showing as a group so please come out and have a good time with us and some refreshments.
p.s. Happy Valentines Day!
Fine art work by the members of the Community Artists Co-op based in Peru, Indiana is now on display in our main gallery through February 26. The group is hosting a public reception on Wednesday, February 18 from 7:00-8:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.
The Community Artists Co-op meets monthly at the Café Du Cirque in Peru. Members of the group are artists of all medias and abilities, who share expertise and network with each other and the community. The LAA is proud to spotlight organizations promoting the education of arts in ways that improve the quality of life in our communities.
Everyone is super excited about the chance to have a gallery showing as a group so please come out and have a good time with us and some refreshments.
p.s. Happy Valentines Day!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
update from the last meeting.
Sorry for the lack of posting lately. Winter hibernation has finally set in. haha
Thanks to everyone who submitted Art for the LAA gallery showing. The reception for the co-op is Feb. 18th at 7:00 p.m. Make sure to come out and support not only your local arts but your family and friends as well! There will be refreshments from what i hear. From what i could see people sneaking in to the cafe to get wrapped up the artwork looks amazing.
The theme night was great to at the last meeting. The theme was "dog" and everyone did a great job. The next theme is "Decay" and we will be showing them in March.
Come out to the art gallery or the next meeting and hang out with all of us!
Here is this months question: During WWII the WPA (Works Progress Administration) was started to help form jobs and to come up with new forms of jobs for the American people. Part of what came out of this was America hiring foreign artists to travel to America and teach how to paint and other forms of art. Diego Rivera and Jose Orosco were brought to America as Mexican muralists to teach painting and working on a large scale. Artists were encouraged to take these workshops and were given a monthly amount of money to do their work. Jackson Pollock happened to be one of these artists that learned to work on a larger effecting his artwork later on. So the question i pose is do you think in tough economic times (similar to WWII) would a program like this work for the current situation America is in? Do you think that artists working together in the community bring about jobs and maybe raise the moral of the community?
Thanks to everyone who submitted Art for the LAA gallery showing. The reception for the co-op is Feb. 18th at 7:00 p.m. Make sure to come out and support not only your local arts but your family and friends as well! There will be refreshments from what i hear. From what i could see people sneaking in to the cafe to get wrapped up the artwork looks amazing.
The theme night was great to at the last meeting. The theme was "dog" and everyone did a great job. The next theme is "Decay" and we will be showing them in March.
Come out to the art gallery or the next meeting and hang out with all of us!
Here is this months question: During WWII the WPA (Works Progress Administration) was started to help form jobs and to come up with new forms of jobs for the American people. Part of what came out of this was America hiring foreign artists to travel to America and teach how to paint and other forms of art. Diego Rivera and Jose Orosco were brought to America as Mexican muralists to teach painting and working on a large scale. Artists were encouraged to take these workshops and were given a monthly amount of money to do their work. Jackson Pollock happened to be one of these artists that learned to work on a larger effecting his artwork later on. So the question i pose is do you think in tough economic times (similar to WWII) would a program like this work for the current situation America is in? Do you think that artists working together in the community bring about jobs and maybe raise the moral of the community?
Monday, January 12, 2009
New year, new art. There is a meeting on Jan. 21st @ 6:30. This is the night that if you have any art that is being submitted to the LAA Gallery Art Show, you should bring it completed and ready to be hanged. I havent heard about anybodys art going into the show. I think everyone is being secretive about what they are making. This is going to be a great gallery showing. If by chance you cant bring your finished peices that night please contact Susan and make arrangements. Hope to see everyone on Jan. 21st!
p.s.s. would people be intersted on here with a monthly question to provoke a conversation? eh?
p.s.s. would people be intersted on here with a monthly question to provoke a conversation? eh?
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