ANN ARBOR – The Guild of Artists & Artisans (The Guild) is thrilled to announce its latest exhibition, Dreamland, an all media youth art exhibition in Gutman Gallery. The exhibition features dream-inspired works from Washtenaw County artists ages 5-17.
Dreamland will be on display in Gutman Gallery Oct. 6-29. The community is invited to experience the exhibition firsthand at an open house style reception this Friday, October 6 from 4-6pm. Join us in experiencing the exhibition, meeting some of the young artists, and enjoying light refreshments, including tea from our neighbors at TeaHaus. Follow along on our Facebook page for reception details, exhibition updates, and artwork highlights.
Dreamland was juried by guest juror, Susan Mankowski, local artist and art teacher. The exhibition features 52 works from 38 talented artists, representing a variety of styles and media. Among these works, the show includes “Emerging from my Dreams” a large ceramic shark by Lily Zocher; “Winter Mushrooms,” an oil pastel piece by Mila Dragovic; and “Recycled Material Manatee,” a mixed media cardboard piece by Greyson Tuxbury-Elliott.
Another featured artist, Sophia McKay, talks about her mixed media piece titled “Stuck in Dreamland,” saying, “My piece represents that feeling when you’re aware you’re dreaming, but can’t wake up. You’re trying to reach out of it, but you’re stuck in Dreamland.”
Throughout the duration of the exhibition, The Guild invites young creatives to the gallery for a Ceramic Clay Workshop with Barbara Melnik Carson and Irene Mokra (10/7), Dreamland Kids Yoga with Bethann (10/14), and a mural project during A2 Artoberfest presented by Destination Ann Arbor (10/28-10/29, more info to come). Some events require registration. For full event details and to sign up to participate, please visit our website.
Artist Pop-Ups will also 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.
Gallery Events:
● October 6 from 4pm-6pm | Dreamland Opening Reception
● October 7 from 10:30am-12:30pm | Tiny Dreamy Houses and Fantasy Creatures, a ceramic clay workshop with Barbara Melnik Carson and Irene Mokra
● October 14 from 9:30am-10:00am | Kids Yoga with Bethann
● October 19 from 5:30pm-8:00pm | Life Drawing in Gutman Gallery
● October 28-29 | A2 Artoberfest (Stay tuned for information on how to participate in a gallery mural project during the art fair!)
Location & Hours:
★ Gutman Gallery: 118 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104
★ Open: Wednesday – Saturday 11am-5pm For more information, visit: www.gutmangallery.com Shop online: www.shopgutmangallery.com
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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.
Main photo: Valley-of-Dreams by Julius Miner
