ANN ARBOR – The Guild of Artists & Artisans (The Guild) announces its latest exhibition, Every body, an all media exhibition in Gutman Gallery that is themed around figurative artwork and body diversity.. The exhibition, on display June 2nd through July 1st, features work from 27 talented artists and highlights a wide range of styles. Throughout the exhibition, the gallery will be open to the public Wednesday through Saturday from 11a-5p.
The community is invited to help kick off Every Body with an open house style reception on Friday, June 2nd from 4p-6p. Stop by the gallery to experience the show firsthand, meet some of the artists, and enjoy light refreshments from Peace, Love and Little Donuts and Avalon Cafe and Kitchen, as well as enjoy live music from Daniel Dinay. Follow along on our Facebook event page for reception details, exhibition updates, and artwork highlights.
Every Body was juried by guest juror, artist Nora Venturelli. Nora is currently a Lecturer II at the University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design where she teaches drawing and painting. She is actively showing her work locally and internationally, and can be found in numerous private and public collections. She is represented by the WSG Gallery in Ann Arbor, MI.
The exhibition features 35 works from 27 talented artists, all representing a variety of styles, techniques, and media. Among these works, the show includes two sculptures by return artist Pamela Day, Special Relationship and Lily. The exhibition also includes new artists to the Gutman Gallery such as a digital art piece from local art student Shalin Berman. Berman’s piece Drag Deck is a Standard 52-card deck that celebrates the art of drag and honors some of the many drag artists and performers who inspire them.
Throughout the duration of the exhibition, Artist Pop-Ups will continue on Saturdays in Gutman Gallery. Art-lovers are invited to visit the gallery on Saturdays to meet the artists behind the work and shop a wider variety of their art. Different gallery artists will be setting up shop each Saturday from 11a-5p. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram, where we will announce the line-up each week!
Gutman Gallery is thankful to its donors and community partners whose support makes this and other programs possible. A special thank you to our community partners: Vic Gutman & Associates, the
Michigan Arts and Culture Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority, Mammoth Distilling, and Dollar Bill Printing.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
- ● Shalin Berman
- ● Barbara Melnik Carson
- ● Irene Mokra
- ● Erika Chesky
- ● Pamela Day
- ● Patricia Davenport
- ● Jensen Ellington
- ● Christopher Elms
- ● Kelsey Fox
- ● Dennis Gordon
- ● Katie Hammond
- ● Yve Holtzclaw
- ● Laila Kujala
- ● Mari Pruks
- ● Miranda Lehl
- ● Sophie Neslund
- ● Thomas Rosenbaum
- ● Joan Painter Jones
- ● Anne Rogers
- ● Mikki Sharp
- ● Matruka Sherman
- ● April Shipp
- ● Samuel Turner
- ● Jill Stefani Wagner
- ● E. Ingrid Tietz
- ● Kirsten Yocum
- ● Gerald WardGallery Events:
Friday, June 2 | Every Body Opening Reception | 4pm-6pm
Saturday, June 3 | Artist Pop-Up with Thomas Rosenbaum | 11am-5pm Wednesday, June 7 | Every Body Yoga with Bethann | 5 pm-6 pm
Thursday, June 15| Life Drawing Session with Nora Venturelli | 5:30 pm – 8 pm
Saturday, June 17 | Artist Pop-Ups with AlexandrIa Daniels + Linda Klenczar | 11am-5pm
- ● Wednesday, June 21 | Free Concerts from Local Musicians – Make Music Day 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Angelica & Owen – Latin Jazz
- ● 5 pm- 5:20 pm – Rajeev Kalamdani – Saxophone
Wednesday, June 21 | Every Body Yoga with Bethann | 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Saturday, June 24 | Artist Pop-Up with Denis Gordon | 11am-5pmEvery Body Yoga with Bethann in Gutman GalleryEmail for questions: irene@theguild.org
2 Sessions – Date and Time: Wednesday, June 7th, 5:00pm – 6:00pm and Wednesday, June 21st, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Cost per session: $10Every Body Yoga with Bethann is the perfect workshop if you’re new to yoga or an experienced student who wants to revisit the basics and explore ways to deepen your practice. Please bring your own yoga mat (a few would be available in the gallery). Includes chair yoga. Space is limited to 14 people. Ages 16+
Title: Life Drawing Session in Gutman Gallery with Nora Venturelli
Email for questions: venturelli.nora@gmail.com or irene@theguild.org Date and Time: Thursday, June 15th, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Cost per session: $5 for the Guild Members, $10 for non-members.Artists are invited to join in-person Life Drawing Session in Gutman Gallery from a live clothed model. Open to artists of all skill levels, The session is self-guided. Participants must supply their own drawing materials, easels and drawing boards. Provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Ages 15 and up
Gutman Gallery Participates in Make Music Day on June 21 Free Concerts from Local Musicians
In our celebration of music, Gutman Gallery will feature: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Angelica & Owen – Latin Jazz5:00 – 5:20 p.m. Rajeev Kalamdani – Saxophone
Location & Hours:
GutmanGallery:118N.FourthAve.,AnnArbor,MI48104
Open:Wednesday-Saturday11 am – 5 pm
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The Guild of Artists & Artisans is a non-profit, membership organization of professional artists. Established in 1970, The Guild’s mission is to promote community awareness, understanding and appreciation of the visual arts and to maintain a support network for artists, which provides educational, mentoring and marketing opportunities. The Guild is recognized and valued for its ability to showcase independent artists, bringing their artwork to the community via its juried fine art and fine craft fairs. It is a trusted source for artists and fairgoers alike. The Guild is best known for its award-winning Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair.
Gutman Gallery is an inclusive fine art space open to all regardless of gender, sexual orientation, religion, racial group, etc. Not only is the gallery home to rotating art exhibitions and a gallery shop, but it also provides a creative space for the community to come together for workshops and events, both in-person and online.
