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Calling All Artists: The HeART of Orange County All Media Juried Art Exhibition

EXTRA! EXTRA! The heArt of Orange County All Media 2020 Juried Art Exhibition has a new submission deadline. Entries accepted through May 3rd!

All you Orange County creatives! It’s time to submit your masterpieces to our upcoming juried exhibition, The heART of Orange County All Media 2020, presented collaboratively with Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts (TACFA). Your deadline is now MAY 3rd and that will be here before you know it! Click here to enter!

You know us, we like to mix it up! Diversity makes an interesting exhibit, so the subject matter is up to you! Our only requirement is that you live or work in Orange County. That means you can submit artwork in any STYLE, any SUBJECT and any MEDIUM to showcase your talents!

Submit your best work – nearly anything goes: abstract, acrylic, botanical, ceramic, contemporary craft, drawing, fiber/textile, figurative, floral, glass, jewelry, landscape, mixed media, metal, oil, pastel, photography, printmaking, still life, watercolor, wood and more.

We’re pleased to announce that our juror will be the award-winning fine artist, Naomi Shachar.

So… you know the focus on your creativity. You know who our amazing juror will be. You know when the submission deadline is (hint hint… it’s MAY 3RD!). But, did you also know that there will be at least $1600 in CASH AWARDS announced at the opening reception on June 27th? It’s true! Prizes will be awarded in three categories: Traditional, Contemporary, and Contemporary Craft. Could yours be one of the names announced?

We need YOUR help in spreading the word. Be sure to share the call to artists with all your artistic friends and any arts organizations you belong to. And lastly, HAVE FUN! The more creative you are, the better your chances are of being selected for exhibiting and for winning one of those cash awards.

Once More, your submission deadline in May 3rd!
Click this link to OnlineJuriedShows.com for full show details and to submit your work.

New Art February 2020

Look for more recent New Art in our next E-mail Blast!

Click the artist’s names or images below to see more of their work.

New ART

Nick Capaci
Mixed media abstract

Dave Chapple
California landscape oil paintings
Naomi ShacharTraditional oil paintings

Patricia Prescott SuemeTraditional pastel

 Geoffrey KruegerCalifornia coastal paintings  

New CRAFT

Houston LlewSpiritiles Seeka Mezuzah Marie Counts
Fanciful ceramics

New JEWELR

 Michelene Berkey Sterling Silver with gemstones

 Ayala BarIsraeli jewelry designer

 

New Year, New Art!

Click the artist’s names or images below to see more of their work!

New ART

 Lorraine Bubar

Paper-cut compositions

Kristina Swarner

One-of-a-kind woodblock illustrations

Kim Vanderhoek

Contemporary oil paintings

New CRAFT

Maria Counts

Expressive ceramics

Deana Deeds

Hand-woven scarves & shawls

Mary Hammond

Fine ribbon and fabric textiles

 Houston Llew 

Valentine’s Spiritile

 Jennie Milner

Mixed media wall sculpture

Maruca Designs

100% American-made handbags & accessories

New JEWELRY

Michelene Berkey 

Nature-inspired gold & sterling silver, precious & semi-precious gems

 Krista Bermeo

Contemporary hand-torched glass

 Joanna Craft

Geometric designs with natural stones and copper/enamel

Kirsten Denbow

Enamel & semi-precious stones

 Ayala Bar

New 2020 releases!
Israeli Jewelry Designer

Monique Selwitz
Sterling Silver with precious and semi-precious stones 

 Janet Seward

Around-the-world beads, charms, coins & stones

New Art November 2019

Click the artist’s names or images below to see more of their work!

New ART

Gregory Sabin 

mixed media on paper

 Patricia Prescott Sueme

pastel

Kara Bullock

oil painting on canvas

New CRAFT

Kenny Smith

Unique ceramic vases and bowls

Bill Haskel

Hand-turned wood vases and bowls

Jonathan Weaver

New! Wood artist specializing in
rough edge hand-turned bowls

Houston Llew

Copper and enamel Spiritiles
with famous quotes

New JEWELRY

Joanna Craft

Geometric designs with natural stones and copper/enamel

 Eva Stone

Silver and gold necklaces and rings
with gemstones

Monique Selwitz

Silver jewelry with precious and
semi-precious stones

Meet the Artisans of our 6th Annual Holiday Artisan Faire

Watch this space for development details, new artisans, sneak peaks, and artist spotlights!

Meet the 24 talented artisans joining our 2-day Holiday Artisan Faire.
Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss our 6th annual event on December 7th & 8th!
It will be here before you know it!

Enjoy the warm glow and velvety touch of turned wood from Tom Borusky! Meticulously rounded keepsake boxes are made from domestic and exotic hardwoods then accented with resin, minerals and metal. If that’s not enough, Tom also crafts pens, ice cream scoops, corkscrews and more.

Sterling silver and gemstones mesmerize in Monique Berman Selwitz’s organic free-form jewelry designs. One-of-a-kind cuffs, pendants, earrings and rings materialize from abstract nature. Monique’s alluring signature gemstones give body to her forms.

Sparkle up your hair & holidays with HAIR TINSEL! Megan Jones will take your hair to another level with an array of glistening colors! Placed with the utmost care, you’ll shimmer the whole holiday season and beyond. We know she will be here for sure all day on the 8th… still waiting to hear about potential afternoon on the 7th.

Santa’s workshop always has new surprises in store for you. For the first time . . . Joey USA! Cozy up with your electronics by adding this handy dandy helpful accessory! To see more, you’ll just have to stop by!

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Travel across the globe with Janet Seward’s eclectic jewelry! This intrepid world traveler collects trade beads, medallions, amulets, ancient coins and charms on her exotic forays. She crafts stunning one-of-a-kind assemblages fit for the globetrotters (or wanna be) on your list.

Colorful, playful, and charismatic… that is Kirsten Denbow & her metal-crafted jewelry. Clever creations include blooming florals, abstracts, Dia de los Muertos and object-based designs. Find merriment in copper, enamel, silver, and gemstones. 

What’s that buzzing? It must be the bees at Harris Family Apiaries working up a frenzy to bring you the best local honey. Exquisite flavors from sage blossoms, fruit trees and wildflowers impart their essence for distinctive sweetness in every bite. Boost your immune system with a jar of bee pollen. Oh, won’t you be a honey and buy a jar for yourself and your friends?

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Put some oomph in your ensemble with Mary Hammond‘s colorful and versatile fiber-licious scarves and shawls! Fanciful florals, geometric garlands and fun surprises abound in her amazing creations. With fabric, yarn, ribbon and thread, Mary’s got all the trimmings. Hint Hint… use her textiles as a runner to dress up your table or buffet!

Carve some room in your heart for the skillfully made bandsaw wood boxes by Lisa Dallendorfer. These sleek layers come from a multitude of woods including walnut, oak, rosewood, douglas fir, cherry, sapelle, maple, and adler. All turned into handsome, curvy organic forms, keepsakes never felt so cherished. 

Decadent chocolate makes every occasion filled with richness! Luisa of Luisa Chocolatiere has all of your favorite confections. Truffles, dipped almond, dark, milk, white; sugar-free, vegan & kosher too, Christmas & Hanukkah collections are always top of the list for gift giving treats.

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Marvel at Elizabeth “Betty” Nadler‘s romantic bohemian jewelry. Travel through time with her mystical use of crystals to spark your inner spirit. Betty is a consistent best seller at our Faire with affordable and oh-so wearable baubles.

Mixes of vintage buttons, buckles, Bakelite and resin combine in Merry Daniel Wennerberg’s creative hands to form eye-catching adornments! Her vivid colors are bold and add a splash of seasonal sensation. For the more demure, Merry’s understated metallic designs complete a look. Can’t choose just one? The more the “merrier!”

No Faire would be complete without a little lovin’ for your skin! Our new vendor Raya & creator of Petals for Jean, blends luscious skin, hair, and body care from hand-picked and fair-trade seasonal ingredients. Using only the best organic ingredients with nourishing vitamins and oils, Raya packs loving kindness into every product and wraps it in recycled/sustainable packaging, all at affordable prices!

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Nature provides with gold, silver, and gemstones! The beauty of it all is captured by Michelene Berkey with motifs of bees, dragonflies, leaves, and twigs all branched in organic harmony. She’s going out on a limb to join us from Colorado!

You’ll be shattered if you miss out on Krista Bermeo’s glowing smooth glass-work. Jewelry has never been so vibrant with light. Each piece is hand-torched to beaming perfection. Spread some holiday cheer with kaleidoscopic lamp-work glass. 

You gotta love Stache Coffee Company a whole “latte”! Artisan roasted, sustainably sourced, and veteran-owned Stache beans come direct from their Oceanside roastery to your table. Satisfy your thirst with this rich, aromatic caffeinated (or decaf) pick-me-up. Now that’s faire-trade!

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Snug as a bug in Beth Marx delightfully soft nuno felted scarves, ponchos, and other one-of-a-kind garments. Convertible & reversible means no limits to your wild style.

All the way from Colorado, Jennie Milner brings unmatched creativity to her quirky mixed media sculpture and funky jewelry. Rows of tiny wooden houses for your soul and distinctive adornments come together for an overall ahhhh!

All natural, award winning and family owned are words that only begin to describe Nuvo Olive Oil. Their exquisite olive oils and balsamic vinegars complement all of your gustatory pleasures. “Olive” them and you will too.

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Lisa Mertins ceramics are delightfully charming with organic and whimsical designs. Cups, masks, bowls, and birdhouses are some of her curious creations. Rebar is the foundation for her more series sculptural work.

Colors galore in glossy brilliance mark Suzanne Currie’s jewelry, key-chains, and home goods. Playful with a splash of flash, her contemporary mixed media style makes for gleaming gifts.

You can’t call our bluff because no holiday table is complete without artisan farmstead goat cheese. Straight from the happiest goats, Drake Family Farms Goat Dairy California is back with their “udderly” delicious chevre & raw goat milk cheese. Handmade in small batches, they guarantee their product is top quality and packed with love.

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Metal Magic by Joanna Craft! That’s how she works her traditional metalsmithing with a slight Asian flare. Her organic mix of enthralling mixed metal, enamel and raw gemstone jewelry beckon to be worn.

Cozy up this holiday with the woven warmth of Deanna Deeds textiles. Her fiber fantastic creations are heavenly to touch, and even better to wear! If you’re lucky she’ll bring her loom so you can watch her in action!

Oh baby… Raw Baby that is! Chef Arlena Connor will delight your taste buds with organic, vegan, and gluten-free confections. She has vastly increased her selection to include Chocolate Chai Pie, Vanilla Cranberry with an Orange Zest Cake, sumptuous cookies & more. Oh my tummy is rumbling already! Slices and full cakes available to purchase and order.

Save the dates for our 6th Annual Holiday Artisan Faire!

Mark your calendars!

One-of-a-kind gifts to wear, to share, to simply enjoy!

Indulge with Chemers Gallery and 22 artists, artisans and epicureans for our 6th Annual Holiday Artisan Faire! Look for updated blog posts featuring our imaginative participants…we will be featuring artist spotlights and more as we prepare for your extravaganza.

Click on each artisan’s name below, to see examples of their work… but remember, they’ll each be bringing fresh new designs and exquisite new looks just for you and our Faire!

Handcrafted Jewelry
Michelene Berkey gold, sterling & gemstone beauties inspired by nature
Krista Bermeo lampwork glass beads in a multitude of colors
Joanna Craft mixed metals touched with enamel & raw gemstones
Suzanne Currie  colorful & zippy mixed media jewelry & more
Kirsten Denbow copper & enamel, sterling & gemstones in a bold mix
Elizabeth Nadler  romantic boho chic crystals, beads & semi precious stones
Monique Selwitz organic forms twist & turn in silver, gold & gemstones
Janet Seward become a world-class traveler with medallions, beads, amulets & more
Merry Wennerberg turning vintage into timeless
Wearable Fiber
Deanna Deeds beautiful, intricate handwoven scarves & home accessories
Mary Hammond alluring scarves and table runners made from fabric & ribbon

Beth Marx limited collection – colorful, creative & versatile nuno felted wearables

Ceramics & Wood
Lisa Mertins inventive designs & exquisite soft colors in porcelain
Lisa Dallendorfer bandsaw boxes in mixed woods

Tom Borusky lustrous turned wood keepsake boxes & home items
Jennie Milner quirky mixed media sculpture

Luscious Lotions
Petals for Jean organic, vegan, and botanically based luscious lotions

Epicurean Treats
Drake Family Farms artisan farmstead goat cheese
Harris Family Apiaries
 local honey of the season
Luisa Chocolatiere fine handcrafted chocolates to delight
Nuvo Olive Oil organic olive oil & balsamic vinegars
Raw Baby organic, vegan, & gluten free chocolate confections
Stache Coffee organic artisan roasted coffee
 

Get into the holiday season with Hair Tinsel by Megan Jones! You’ll be sure to dazzle your friends!

But wait, there’s more…

With your purchase, enter our raffle for a chance to win one of our many artist/artisan crafted prizes!

Next blog post… Meet the Artists!
Artist spotlights to introduce you to or reacquaint you with our talented artists and artisans joining us December 7th & 8th.
Look for frequent updates on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin. Follow our continuing blog with “what’s new” starting in November.

Click HERE  to RSVP for Saturday, December 7th, 11a – 5p and Sunday, December 8th, 11a – 4p
If you forget to RSVP, don’t worry, be happy. The Faire is open to one and all!

Note: Links are in GREEN and Orange

 

 

New Art September & October 2019!

Click on the artist’s name to see more!

Just Added

Joanna Craft, copper & enamel

Maria Counts, ceramic

Janet Seward, sterling silver & gemstones

Seeka, mezuzah

Beth Marx, fiber

New ART

Kara Bullock, acrylic

 

 

 

 

 

Shelia Evans, oil & pastel

 

 

 

 

 

Lorraine Bubar, paper

 

 

 

 

 

New CRAFT

Ayala Bar, mixed media

Kirsten Denbow, copper & enamel

Saphirim Rahav, Roman glass

 

 

 

    

Leona Hawks, recycled glass

Mary Hammond, textile