Call to Artists Reminder

Just a reminder to all you artists out there... deadlines for the Open & Theme Division Spring Art Show are fast approaching. With the Christmas Season upon us, don't let this sneak up on you sending you scrambling at the last minute! Forms can be downloaded from the pages above or from our website. 
www.ironstonevineyards.com

Vaughn Pottery New pieces!

Bill & June Vaughn of Vaughn Pottery have graced our shelves for the upcoming Christmas Season with an outstanding collection of pottery and wearable art pieces.  

Above is June getting ready to set up while Bill talks shop with Ironstone's very own Garden Guy, Larry.

A union of two highly creative minds, each piece reflects the vital roles that both Bill & June each play in its formation.  Bill is interested in the form of the piece and the textures achieved through his choice of burnishing or using slip to finish; or to fire with or without horse hair.  June further develops the pieces with decoration that includes paint, carving, stones, antlers, beads and other found objects. 

Below are just a few from the collection available for sale. These are one of a kind pieces, each with a unique story all its own. 

#147  approx. 11" to top of horn tip   $700

#144  approx. 10"  $375

#142  approx. 10"  $375

#145  approx. 10"  $375

#150  approx. 10"  $350

#149  approx 8"  $325

#148  approx 17"  $750

#143  approx 10"  $375

You may see these and more right here in Ironstone's Heritage Museum. Open 11 - 5 daily.

Bulbs in from Holland

Bulbs are in from Holland, ready to go into the ground and delight you this coming Spring!  

Follow along their progress on the IronstoneGarden Blog at http://ironstonegardens.blogspot.com

Special Message to Artists from the New York Foundation of the Arts

We felt this worthy of sharing with our artist friends ... there is assistance out there, much more needed....

The information below is from the New York Foundation for the Arts newsletter... 



"Hello Friends,

The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is back in our offices for the first day today. On behalf of everyone at NYFA I am writing to express support and concern for those of you affected by Hurricane Sandy. We sincerely hope this email finds you and your families safe and well. I want you to know we are here to assist you in whatever ways we can, and there are some specific initiatives about which I want to make you aware:

1. If you have suffered losses of any kind as a result of the storm, please take a few moments to fill out this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HurricaneSandyRecovery. It will be vital in our efforts to communicate your needs to funders, elected officials, the media and other interested parties.

2. If you had an event cancelled due to the storm, we are happy to offer you a free event listing in NYFA Classifieds through the end of the year. Simply send the information to: joblist@nyfa.org ATTN: Michon.

3. NYFA's offices at 20 Jay Street (suite 740) in DUMBO are open and we encourage you to come by for free coffee and refreshments. If you are without power you can use computers, Wi-Fi and recharge your cell phones or just spend some time talking to other artists.

4. We have an updated list of emergency resources on the home page of NYFA's website at www.nyfa.org.

In the next weeks, we will be scheduling a series of workshops on topics related to emergency recovery such as legal issues, assessing the value of your work and other insurance questions. As soon as these are confirmed, we will get a schedule out to you.

Finally, NYFA will be working closely with CERF+ (Craft Emergency Relief Fund + Artists' Emergency Resources), the National Coalition for Arts Preparedness and Emergency Response, as well as funders and government agencies to determine the most effective ways to provide coordinated support efforts.

Please know that NYFA is here for you; contact me or any staff member with questions, concerns, ideas or problems. The work you create is vital to helping us all cope in difficult times and, for those of you now going through difficult times of your own, I want you to have my personal assurance that NYFA will do whatever we can to help you.

Best wishes,
Michael "

CALL TO ARTISTS!

Call to artists, THEME DIVISION entry forms & OPEN DIVISION entry forms for Ironstone's 16th Annual Spring Obsession Art Show now available!  Download from the pages in this blog or go to www.ironstonevineyards.com - events - art show.

THEME DIVISION entries due Friday, January 4, 2013.
OPEN DIVISION entries due Friday, February 1, 2013.

See entry forms for details.

THEME DIVISION winner
     $500. prize

OPEN DIVISION winners:
*     1st place $1000.00
*     2nd place $500.00
*     3rd. place $250.00

All accepted artists eligible for participation on opening SPRING OBSESSION EVENT weekend, March 2, 2013.

Download entry forms and more information from: 
* blog pages listed above
*  www.ironstonevineyards.com
*email for an entry to be emailed to you at cgomez@ironstonevineyards.com.
*  http://ArtDeadline.Com
If you wish to have entries mailed to you, please send a stamped, self addressed envelope to:

Ironstone Spring Obsession Art Show
1894 Six Mile Road
Murphys, CA 95247

You may pick up your entry form at Ironstone's Tasting Room or Heritage Museum.

Quilter's Shoes! More Shoes!

What does a Quilter wear on the feet?

 What does a quilter wear on the feet? Take a look at these! See more, come out today, Saturday & Sunday see for yourself. It's the Mountain Heirloom Quite Fair.

Quilts Quilts and more Quilts!

It is Quilt time at Ironstone starting Friday with the Mountain Heirloom Quilt Faire XXXV.

The vendor level is packed this year!  Even overflowing up to our Museum level. Watching all the unloading and setting up today is exciting. Can't wait to take a walk through the booths and see what's new from last year.

Even if you aren't a big quilt fan, this is a must see event. I love the Guild's "store". Every year I find great stocking stuffers and special gifts for best friends and family, all hand made with great prices.

Another treat is always the pathway markers. Made up of a variety of styles of shoes, these eye catching eye candy treats are decorated by guild members into some of the most fun pathway markers you would ever want to see... great ideas for family parties!  But, those aren't out yet! 

We will have to wait until tomorrow to see those little jewels