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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Spotlight on Art – 2011 Artists Market

My favorite Atlanta art event began yesterday, and continues through this week (January 31-February 5, 2011).  The 'Spotlight on Art' Artists Market is my ideal kind of place- thousands of paintings and works from hundreds of artists, all under one roof, in a very relaxed atmosphere. Virtually every genre is represented - contemporary art, pop art, impressionism, realism, sculpture, folk art, children's art. This year, over 350 artists are participating; there are many established gallery quality artists, as well as up and coming emerging artists. Plus, there is a wonderful jewelry area featuring unique pieces from some of the most talented jewelry designers in the Southeast.
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I had the opportunity to get a sneak peek while the art was being set up, and there are some amazing pieces this year!

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Fellow blogger Blayne Beacham’s work is part of the Contemporary Art section (one of her pieces in the dress series is seen at the top).

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A beautiful panel in the Contemporary Art section.

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The Children’s Area.

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A dazzling array of jewelry from the Southeast’s top jewelry designers.

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The Artists Market is well known for its outstanding selection of Folk Art.

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More Folk Art (in the process of being set up – remember, this was a behind the scenes view when they were setting up for opening night!).

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I found these sculptural pieces to be so interesting.

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A beautiful array of art in the Impressionism Area (again, in the process of being set up – everything up and ready and available for sale now!).

  The Artists Market is open daily through Saturday, February 5th.  There are so many wonderful artists, so many great pieces of art and jewelry; it is possibly the most inspirational place in town right now!  Everything seen in this post is available for sale (of course,  unless it has already sold), and more art is brought out every morning.   
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15 comments:

  1. Wish I lived closer. When i was just starting out, I had the hardest time finding reasonably priced art, so resorted to mass produced Chinese 'oil paintings'. How I wish I had access to an Art Market like the one featured in this post!

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  2. I wish I could go... but don't think I can make it over in time. Think I am going to head that way for Scott's next week.

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  3. Thank you so much holly!! I love the post, and I loved seeing you last night! Trinity week is my favorite week of the year :)

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  4. Wow, loving those soft tones. I look for color trends in art, and it is looking like blues, oranges, greiges are prominent.

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  5. So wish I lived closer...in the market for some beautiful art!

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  6. So fun!!! I'd love to take a look at this place! So much inspiration!!!

    Thanks for taking these pictures and sharing it with us. :-)

    Have a great day, sweetie!

    xo


    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

    Post of the day: An Elegant House by Canadian Interior Designer Scott Yetman.

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  7. Holly,

    Tank you for featuring all of these special artists. I wish I could attend! I went over to give congrats to Blayne!

    Be sure to enter my amazing Giveaway from Splenderosa!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  8. That looks like a good time....one day! I liked the picture on impressionism area. The jewelry could keep me busy for hours..looks like a fun show :)

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  9. Holly, this looks like an amazing event! Love being surrounded by art and creative souls. Wish I didn't live so far away!

    xo Elizabeth

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  10. My husband and I are art collectors and just love shows like this. wish we could be there. Did you find anything for your new home?

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  11. Lucky you Holly to have this sort of show to visit. I'd never leave! Looks like there's some great stuff there, I spotted a couple on the impressionist stand I'd happily go home with
    Sharon

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  12. i love art shows.
    ... and i see some things that i might want.
    lucky you.
    i wish i were there.

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  13. So many wonderful things to see. I'm overwhelming just from my armchair view!

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  14. Wish I could go! Have a great time.

    xo,
    cristin

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