119A East First Street, Salida CO 81201    719-539-2383   artmatters@ArtMattersGallerySalida.com
SUMMER GALLERY HOURS: Beginning Memorial Day: SMT: Noon-4:30pm; WTFS: 11:00am-5:00pm
WINTER GALLERY HOURS: Beginning after Labor Day: Closed Mondays, rest of weekdays remain the same
2nd Gallery Venue: 1st Street Family Health, 901 Rush Dr, Salida CO...open during office hours
We at Art Matters Gallery & Studio wish to thank
all those who voted this past year for
"Salida's Best".
Because of your participation,
we won the honor of

2010 Salida's Best Art Gallery



Art Matters Gallery will be paying tribute to our friend, LE RINEHART, throughout the month of January.
Visit Le's gallery page to view her artwork featured throughout the gallery this month beginning 1/4/12

15% Discount in January -- Sales of her work will help pay down the mounting medical expenses incurred.
Layaway Available 1/4 down, balance payable in 90 days.


The Glad Hatter
Benefit Auction/Fundraiser on bids & donations toward artistically created hats
(wearable or not) for Chaffee People's Free Clinic, Jan 10 - Jan 21

Final Auction & Reception: January 21st 2-6pm

Fund Raising and Auction Project in support of Chaffee County’s local clinics (CPC) which provide quality primary health care for people who live or work in Chaffee County and have no health insurance and meet income guidelines. Services provided: Primary medical care, health education, prescription assistance, low cost lab work, referrals for further health testing, referrals to other health care resources.

All proceeds from this event will be donated toward medical supplies, such as syringes, gloves, as well as critical provisions for diabetics. CPC is funded totally by contributions and donations, therefore, Art Matters Gallery is delighted to sponsor our 2012 annual benefit to this deserving organization.

Sponsored by and held at Art Matters Gallery & Salida

Click HERE to see entries - bid or donate by contacting the Gallery PLEASE HELP


Where's the Newsletter?
NOTICE: As of Dec 1, 2011, our Matters of Art monthly newsletter was suspended.
The same information that would have been in the newsletter will be on the website instead. This way when new news is being made, the website will be the best avenue for our current events!

LIQUIDATION SALE on all original artwork by
Gloria Jean Countryman...most are reduced 50%

Going, Going, Gone!!! Everything goes!!!

CLICK HERE TO SEE A PREVIEW

Upcoming Events:

January:
"The Glad Hatter" Benefit/Auction Jan 10-21

January Artist of the Month: Leota Rinehart

ART CLASSES: go to Art Workshops & Classes above for schedules, ages, mediums

ART CRITIQUE SESSION: 2nd Wednesday of the month 9:30 - 11:00am, Jan 11th bring up to two pieces of art for a professional critique or just sit in and enjoy. FREE

February:
"Shadows" juried exhibit, Feb 1 thru Mar 24, 2012. Gallery Reception Feb 11th 3-6pm

February Artists of the Month: All Jewelers in respect to Valentine Day: Virginia Ames, Jerry Carpenter, Leah Cerise, Steve Lohnes, Jody Sawdo, Cheryl Tischer

ART CRITIQUE SESSION: Feb 8th, 9:30 - 11:00am

ART CLASSES: Continue....watch for new classes!!



ART CLASSES, ART CLASSES, ART CLASSES

Click here for art class schedules!

Art Matters Gallery has expanded its classroom facilities and offering
art classes for various ages, various mediums at affordable prices


Watercolor Classes by Gloria Jean Countryman

Private Beginner to Advanced Students Click HERE for additional information
CALL FOR SCHEDULING A CLASS 719-539-2383


ART 2 START

ALWAYS WANTED TO PAINT BUT AFRAID OR INTIMIDATED BY THE PROCESS?

WELL, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO TRY AN INTRODUCTORY
2 TO 2-1/2 HOUR CLASS IN ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR OR PASTEL PAINTING

ALL SUPPLIES FURNISHED with INSTRUCTOR GUIDANCE FOR ONE SUPER LOW FEE

GET YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO JOIN YOU...THE MORE THE MERRIER.
click here for complete info


Art Matters Gallery features gallery artists in a second Salida venue. Artwork is shown in the lobby of
1st Street Family Health Clinic
901 Rush Dr, Salida

from December thru February
featuring

Susan Askey...Pueblo watercolorist
Beatris Burgoin...Crestone oil painter
Nina Cravens-Fry...Pueblo watercolorist
Tammie Hesse...Colorado Spgs acrylic painter
Jenny Williams...Canon City acrylic painter


PLEASE READ FOR THE ARTISTS' PROTECTION:

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Please respect their rights by not copying or otherwise using their work without their permission.
No part of this site may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the
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