Sculpture

Success!

by Gary Eckhart on May 25, 2009

in Community, Events, Our Customers, Production

The Vermont Open Studios Weekend brought more than 80 ‘art lovers’ to our gallery this past weekend offering rave reviews for the new paint job and gallery layout. “A stunning, pristine gallery and studio space showing beautiful work”, “we can’t wait to return and bring our friends” were but two of the accolades.

Gary Chats with an Open Studio Visitor

Gary Chats with an Open Studio Visitor

We want to thank those who purchased work and  appreciate the one individual who offered to allow the purchased piece to remain hanging until a later date so as not to disturb the display.

The new sculpture garden displaying the work of Mark Schwabe is a huge hit (especially the steel and copper pieces which can be touched by the children — and adults!). Lisa and Brent Hilliker’s folk art painting adds a wonderful touch of whimsical color to the gallery and always complements the paintings and photography.

The ‘edible art’ of chocolate macaroons from Mary’s Fine Cakes and Pastries (Warren) briefly occupied gallery space — delicious!

Open Studio Weekend is the official opening of the Moosewalk Studios and Gallery for the summer/fall season. During June we are open weekends (except Saturday, June 27). We are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays but are open most other days from noon to 5:00. We do suggest you call (802.583.2224) to verify. Involvement in the planning of the Vermont Festival of the Arts may take us away unexpectedly.

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We Add A Sculptor to the Gallery

by Gary Eckhart on May 7, 2009

in Events, News

Sculptor Mark Schwabe of Warren is the most recent artist to join Moosewalk Studios and Gallery. Known for both his figurative and abstract works in metal, Mark says sculpture has always been his art form, “I think in 3-D and cannot visualize form on a flat surface as in a painting. I start with a rudimentary plan to establish proportion and then work directly in the metal.” Mark began his career in 1969 by working with his father who was a jewelry designer working in metal. He received his MFA from the State University of New York where he studied under Richard Stankiewicz and has exhibited in New York City and the Albany, NY area. He also shows annually at the Big Red Barn Art Show in Waitsfield during the Vermont Festival of the Arts.

Mark Schwabe's sculpture

Metal sculpture by Mark Schwabe in the new sculpture garden.

Mark’s work will be installed in time for the Gallery’s participation in the Vermont Open Studios Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 & 24.  Extended hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. See the entry on the Vermont Open Studios Weekend below.

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