Happy St. Patricks Day and more artists

Happy St. Patricks Day everyone and please drive safe!

This week is going to be huge for Audrey Pongracz not only is her new series "Birdless" going to be highlighted in an opening at River's Edge Gallery she is also going be at the Russell Industrial Open Studios Event all weekend! Audrey was one of our first artists to be featured in the 'dAP two years ago. We feel so fortunate to have her with us!

Audrey will be the first artist to design a t-shirt for the 'dAP. There will be three t-shirts available for purchase at the summer festival during the Wyandotte Street Art Fair (July 8th-11th)!

I have another fundraiser artist to highlight, Tony Roko.

Here's a blurb about Roko from his website http://tonyroko.web.officelive.com/default.aspx

"Self taught, and never having any direct influences from what art historians and scholars would consider “High Art”, Tony has always been fascinated with the readily accessible art of American pop culture. Comics and animation such as Fat Albert, Mad Magazine, and Loony Tunes have been some of Tony's earliest artistic influences. Also impacting Tony from an early age were various Urban Artists, such as Ernie Barns (the world renowned artist from "Good Times") and credits more recent inspiration to William H. Johnson (African-American Painter of the Harlem Renaissance). Today, Tony is fast becoming one of the Motor City's most sought after and emerging artists. His work can be found at some of Detroit's premiere exhibitions and most influential galleries. "

We are super excited to feature Roko, he is the first local artist to be featured at Lotus Gallery of Plymouth and gets high remarks from some of the most critical art patrons in Detroit. Roko will feature his newest group of paintings called "Gesture Paintings" at the Fundraiser.

Also Roko will soon be showing in the River's Edge Gallery of Wyandotte!

Fundraiser Artists and other art happenings!

The event that we're putting on at The Crofoot on March 27th is getting closer and closer. And our artists are really getting antsy to show their work! Here is another preview!
Beth Amber is a woman of many talents: film maker (Amber Villain Films), Rock & Rummage Organizer, art show curator of The Belmont and budding fine artist! Here is a statement from Beth Amber about her work, "Lately I have been inspired by film and music. My work has been directly affected by the knowledge I have acquired within these mediums. Being an independent film maker has allowed me access on a more personal level, which my work has definitely been affected by.
The paintings I am bringing will be Fair Weathered 2009 my newest piece inspired by the movie fur and Gray Matter 2008 inspired by the movie Gray Gardens. I am also bring some of my signature pieces including Drip Girl, created in 1998 after a complete makeover in my personal situation.As far as the photography side goes, I will be including my Art of Violence series which I have been developing since 2002. It is the series of work that reflects my personal views on society and there willingness to accept violent situations in a very lightly matter. I wanted to show in this series the possibilities that the darkest moments of life, there is light and art.I have also been working on a journal series of 60's pin up and classic horror collage. These series has brought my work in a full circle and has taken me to many different levels."
Talking Squid, Taryn Boyd, has a mantra of "Stylishly Recycling T-Shirts Since 2006."


All of my work is made from 100% recycled t-shirts. I enjoy pushing the boundaries of my material and transforming into new and modern products. I am most known for my designer recycled t-shirt rugs which are soft, luxurious, modern, and eco-friendly with a sleek and urban design. I also make tote bags, clutches, headbands, and pet accessories. You can view more of my work @ http://www.talkingsquid.etsy.com/.

More artist images and artist updates!

If you don't know already we are hosting an art music event at The Crofoot (Pike Room) on March 27th. Many of our artists have submitted some more images of their work.

Here are some little previews of what to expect from our artists!

Glass Action! aka Carey Gustafson works tirelessly with Handmade Detroit and of course on her unique glass creations. She is well known for her rock star nightlights check her out on www.myspace.com/glassaction

Kevin Beehner

Kevin specializes in pen and ink drawings and painting. He shows his work in River's Edge Gallery in Wyandotte and will also be in the 'dAP part of the Wyandotte Street Art Fair!

Bea Jacobs creates jewelry through chainmaille, wire wrapping, and knit and crochet with fine wire.

You can catch more information about her work at

http://www.chainedcreation.com/

The Poster for the Fundraiser

This is the beautiful poster created for the Fundraiser by Alix.

Thanks so much!

I am so impressed by it!

Also part of the show but not listed are Glass Action,

Lish Dorset and Reware Vintage!

Save the date!

March 27th!

Fundraiser at The Crofoot in Pontiac, March 27th!

PRESS RELEASE… PRESS RELEASE… PRESS RELEASE…WHAT: FUNDRAISER FOR THE ‘DOTTE ARTS PROJECT FEATURING LIVE MUSIC BY MISTY LYN AND THE BIG BEAUTIFUL, FRONTIER RUCKUS, TONE & NICHE, DJ BOUGET, AND 17 FINE ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS. SILENT AUCTION OF ART.
WHERE: PIKE ROOM AT THE CROFOOT 1 South Saginaw Pontiac, http://www.thecrofoot.com/
WHEN: MARCH 27th Doors open 8PM-11PM, Tickets $10 at the Door, $8 in advance at www.thecrofoot.com or http://www.ticketweb.com/ CONTACT: AIMEE RODRIGUEZ 313 676 0550, WYTOWNFEST@YAHOO.COM The ‘dotte Arts Project hosts a show of emerging artists and musicians to help raise money March 27th at The Crofoot in Pontiac. The ‘dotte Arts Project is hosting a fundraiser at The Crofoot in Pontiac on March 27th 8pm-11pm. The ‘dotte Arts Project, the ‘dAP, is looking to raise funds for the summer festival and the general running of the project throughout the year. The purpose of the ‘dAP is to promote emerging artists whenever possible. “If it’s through our summer festival with the Wyandotte Street Art Fair or if it’s through smaller art shows like this fundraiser,” says co-chair Aimee Rodriguez, “ we want to give newer artists every chance possible to encourage them into continuing creating. The ultimate goal being the connection between the artist and the buyer, that connection is where the magic is created. Nothing motivates an artist more than for some stranger to purchase their work.” The Crofoot has numerous artists and musician opportunities throughout the year. It's an extremely artsy venue which makes it the perfect backdrop for the 'dotte Arts Project fundraiser. They have art shows and one of their nights each week, Phonotropic, focuses on showcases some of the area’s best musicians. “One of our goals at the Crofoot is to connect musicians and artists from around the country, and specifically Metro Detroit. Working with ‘DAP is a great partnership, because we bring downriver artists to Pontiac and vice versa. We are very pleased with our collaboration,” Dan McGowan, the Crofoot. The fundraiser is going to feature 17 artists who are in different stages of their art endeavors including some who this is the first event of this kind that they are doing and some who do this often and are seasoned at it. The list includes Audrey Pongracz who has been with the ‘dAP since its inception two years ago; DeEtta a painter and jeweler; Shionne Designs jewelry design; Kevin Beehner a painter; Talking Squid a crafter; Roko a painter; Jennifer Proescher a crafter and jeweler; Beth Amber a painter and photographer; Terry Walsh a painting and crafter, Patricia Goodell and HFCC Pottery group; Rudy Salazar III a painter; Mike Wood a photographer; Norma Nothings Painting and Jewelry; Bea Jacobs jewelry; Glass Action; Reware Vintage; Lish Dorset and more … The music lineup is going to have a more old timey feel with indie blue grass bands Misty Lyn & The Big Beautiful, Frontier Ruckus and Tone & Niche. DJ Bouget will be spinning between the sets. The fundraiser for the 'dotte Arts Project is happening March 27th at The Crofoot in the Pike Room, doors open at 8pm. "We are so excited about this event," says Rodriguez, "because it’s a chance for us to extend our reach and help out more artists."

Call for Artists! the 'dAP Fundraiser at The Crofoot

Now accepting applications for 09 Wyandotte Street Art Fair

The 'dAP is now accepting applications for the Wyandotte Street Art Fair. You can pick up an application for the emerging artists portion of the art fair hosted by the 'dAP after February 9th. You can email us either through here or through our posted email address for an online application. We will send one to you as soon as they are available.

We are looking for emerging artists of all kinds including painters, photographers, crafters, sculptors and jewelry makers.

This is an emerging artists section so please only apply if you are an emerging artist. This means that you have NOT consistently shown in art fairs for years.

We host not only an emerging artists section but we also host a music stage that hosts a myriad of music tastes. Many of our artists in the past have been dubbed Artist of the Year by Real Detroit.

Inquire with questions and we will answer them the best we can.

Rock it down!

Aimee & Jeremy

co-chairs of the 'dotte Arts Project