The Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council (GO ART!) opens the 2013 Artist Road Show in Genesee County this Saturday, May 4th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is free for all attendees.
Previously called the Open Studio Tour, this sixth annual event features an Art Trail with 12 artists — from photographers to painters, sculptors to glasswork artists — at 6 studios and galleries in Genesee County, all open for guests experience art and meet the artists in person.
The Artist Road Show is envisioned to provide an exciting opportunity to see artists at work, view or purchase art, raise awareness of art and culture and contribute to tourism in Genesee County. A map of all sites and artists may be picked up at GO ART!, Seymour Place, 201 E. Main Street in Batavia and at participating sites as well as online at <http://www.GOart.org>.
Sites and Artists featured in Genesee County include:
At Terry Weber Studio: Bernice Yunker & Marilynn Palotti
5769 Ellicott St. Road. (Former E. Bethany General Store), East Bethany
Bernice Yunker,
Bernice Yunker, owner of Farmer’s Wife Studio in Elba, paints in a variety of media. Her favorite subject is TREES. She has a B.A. from Empire State College and also studied at R.I.T.
Marilynn Palotti
Marilynn Palotti is a retired Pavilion elementary art teacher who believes art is a means of exploring and translating through the senses. Her favorite definition of art comes from her former students who think art is "magic." Marilynn wants to "make magic" in her paintings and continue to learn and grow in her craft.
At Ivy Lane Pottery: Jean Grinnell
3384 Broadway Road (Rt. 20), Alexander
Jean Grinnell
I am as self-taught studio potter. I believe that art should be touched, used and enjoyed.
At Sticks and Stones: Michael and Anita Haefner
2339 Broadway, Darien Center
Michael and Anita Haefner
Our artwork is inspired by the beauty of nature. We use all natural materials. This year we have also added vintage reuse items to make some very unique home décor items.
At Locally Made Shop: Jan Revier & Colleen O’Connor
58 Main St., Le Roy
Jan Revier
I do what your grandmother did – traditional rug hooking. I hook primitive designs using recycled wool and my pieces can be used as rugs, wall hangings or table mats.
Colleen O’Connor
I specialize in hand-weaving, using mostly wool and cotton. I create household items such and scarves and rag rugs using recycled materials.
At Barn Hollow Gifts: Lori Ann Johnson, Shelly Gillman, & Denise Desmond
7451 S. Lake Road, Bergen
Lori Ann Johnson
Nature’s beauty captured in 5x7 matted prints.
Shelly Gillman
Beautifully handcrafted beaded jewelry at reasonable prices.
Denise Desmond
Denise makes pottery that is decorated in her own unique style.
At Oatka School of Glass: Amanda and Lance Taylor
2nd Floor, 56 Harvester Ave., Batavia
Amanda and Lance Taylor
Oatka School of Glass is a 14,000 square-foot teaching facility and private studio for Lance and Amanda Taylor. Glass classes are taught year-round and open to the public. We also create and sell our own work at the studio.
At Kimbriel and Company Woodworking: James Kimbriel
4th Floor, 56 Harvester Ave., Batavia, NY
James Kimbriel
Using domestic and exotic wood and veneer I create everything from night lights to furniture pieces. I will be on hand to demonstrate my techniques and answer questions about working with wood.
At Sharon Jahnke Long Portraits: Sharon Long
56 Harvester Ave, #20-01-01, Batavia
Sharon Long
One woman asked me at a recent art show, “What got me into doing this?” I quietly replied, “I stare at people a lot, and this is a good excuse for it.” Seriously, I’ve always loved to paint and draw the human face.
(The Orleans County edition of the GO ART! Artist Road Show will be taking place on Saturday, May 18th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is made possible with the generous support of The Bank of Castile and the New York State Council on the Arts.)
