[Sandra Ahten Art] shows, classes, studio space & more

[Sandra Ahten]

ART HAPPENING
>From Sandra Ahten

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UPCOMING SHOWS –
See Art -- Hear Jazz

On Friday, June 17 two art shows will open in downtown Champaign. “One 
Common Denominator” a show presenting the work of nine local artists will be 
held at Old Vic Art Gallery, 11 E. Main, Champaign. Classic jazz by Mark 
Smart on guitar and Rob Hammond on bass will be featured from 5:30-7:30pm 
during the reception (5-8pm). I am one of the nine artists. Next door, I 
will be displaying my nostalgic paintings as fun adornments for the 
collection of retro modern furniture & house wares at the Furniture Lounge. 
(9 E. Main).

Artists in “One Common Denomiator” include: Sandra Ahten, Brian Bialeschki, 
Chris Evans, Jaimie Kruidenier, Arlene Rappaport,  Lisa and Lark Moreno, 
Steve Selander, Michael and Bridgette Sherfield,  and John Short.
Complete information here: 
http://www.spiritofsandra.com/sandra_body.php?page=shows
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ART CRITIQUES –  “A Call to Art”
Sponsored by 40North 88West and Krannert Art Musuem, the crits are held 
monthly at the studios of local artists.  All artist are welcome to show 
their work and get feedback from other artists. I am hosting this months 
crits on June15 at 7pm at the High Cross Art Studio. 1101 N. High Cross 
Road. Contact me for directions or to sign up for a critique.
http://www.40north.org/goodtime/thisweek.html
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MOVING MOVING MOVING MOVING / STUDIO SPACE/ ARTIST COLLECTIVE
I am moving my studio space (both my own painting space and my teaching/ 
woodshop space) from my comfy confines at High Cross Road to the heart of 
downtown Urbana. The not for profit, all volunteer operated, Independent 
Media Center (UCIMC) bought the old Post Office. For the next 10 years, the 
Post Office will retain its windows and boxes up front, but the UCIMC is 
utilizing the rest of the huge old historic building. I am renting 
individual studio space as well as sharing space as part of an artist’s 
collective. You are welcome to join me there to rent space of your own, join 
the collective, or take a class. You can find details here: 
http://www.spiritofsandra.com/sandra_body.php?page=news&pagetitle=News%20by%20Sandra#
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CLASSES
http://www.spiritofsandra.com/sandra_body.php?page=classes

-- FREE! Altered Book Workshop** Saturday July 23, Noon-5pm. FREE! An 
altered book is any book, old or new that has been recycled by creative 
means into a work of art. They can be ... rebound, painted, cut, burned, 
folded, added to, collaged in, gold-leafed, rubber stamped, drilled or 
otherwise adorned.

-- Weekend Oil Painting Workshop** (for the beginning new to intermediate 
level)  August 5, 6, 7.

-- Art With Intention – Open Studio **  Weekly drop in time between 4-9pm on 
Thursday. This class is not group-taught, but individually directed to each 
of the students. It is an opportunity for adults to explore their creative 
voices. Individualized instruction will be based on the student's desire to 
learn new media; gain skill in a practice such as drawing, watercolor or oil 
painting; or explore a theme, etc.

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BATHROOM SCALES -- I am collecting old bathroom scales (any condition) for 
an upcoming art installation.
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CALL FOR ENTRIES -- 61st Annual Wabash Valley Juried Exhibition. This art 
show at The Sheldon Swope Art Museum in Terre Haute IN is one of the often 
one of the best in the region: Usually having a prestigious judge and decent 
sales. All media are accepted. Entry fee is $25. Postmark deadline June 22.  
www.swope.org.

Until next time, keep those creative juices flowing!
Sandra Ahten
217-367-6345
spiritofsandra at hotmail.com
www.spiritofsandra.com




















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