Shipping your Art...

As many of you start planning on how to get your accepted works to Ironstone, I thought I would pass along some of MY past favorite Art Containers.

The photo above illustrates a basic, reusable, easy to handle solution for shipping your work. This crate is the favorite here at Ironstone based on its ease to open, remove art, repack unsold works and return to sender.  There is no popcorn, which is a nightmare to deal with, nor tightly/massively taped bubble wrap, which has to be cut or almost destroyed to get the artworks safely out of the protective cocoon.

Several of you are already using this packaging, and if I were involved in the judging, you will have earned huge points right from the start. Hmmm, such an idea! 

The photo above is compliments of Fine Art Shipping. A company that has a great blog with wonderful ideas & service.  You can check out their site at the following link.
http://www.fineartship.com/crating/

More later ...

What are you Thinking?

OK, here is a look at the panels we will be using for the Main Building Spring Obsession Artists March 2 & 3.

There will be 4 panels joined. with one panel per artist.  There is space for a chair and easel or small card table. The panels themselves are 5 feet tall and 6 feet wide. They have grey fabric that would use something like a shower curtain hook for hanging art. We will figure that out between now and March 2.

We think this will satisfy the past artists requests that we move them into the main building.  With other activities going on in this room that Spring Obsession Event weekend, these panels look to be a great solution.

The Heritage Room, which we have utilized in the past will be reserved for presentations, classes or other projects the accepted Spring Obsession Artists come up with. Send me your ideas!  

OR, if you have art supplies you would like to sell or services for artists you would like to promote, contact me. We can work something out for that great Weekend Event.

Gett'n Ready!

Today we are working out details on bringing the Art in Action for Spring Obsession to the Alhambra Music Room for the weekend instead of the Heritage Room where we have been located these past several years.

Based on suggestions from all of our past participating artists, this will bring you and your display into the same area as the Exhibit, which will provide more direct and constant contact with your public for the weekend.  An added benefit is participating artists will be able to enjoy Chef Rob's cooking demos on Saturday without leaving their space!

Making this move will limit the actual display area as well as the number of artists able to participate. How the selections will be made is still up in the air. Your suggestions are always welcome. Whichever direction is chosen will be what we consider the most fair for all.

Connie McLennan, Participating in the 2012 Spring Obsession Event in the Heritage Room.

Will keep you updated on the ongoing progress.

Artists! Get those entry forms in! $1000 first prize!

Yes, the deadlines are fast approaching! Theme Division entry forms for the 2013 Spring Obsession Art show & competition are due January 4th. while the OPEN Division with its $1000 first prize are due February 1st.  This year is Ironstone's 16th Annual Celebration of Art, Obsession wine and flowers.

Entry forms may be downloaded from the pages above or from the Ironstone Vineyards website.
www.ironstonevineyards.com.  Please call if you have any questions! 209 728 1251.

Life as a journey

"Life shouldn't be a journey to the grave intent on arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Cabernet in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO-HOO, what a ride!!"

This was emailed to me this morning... words for thought going into a new year. Anyone know who's quote is this anyway?

Happy Birthday to ME! the Crystalline Gold!

Today marks the 20th Anniversary of My discovery!  

I, the Crystalline Gold Specimen 

located here at Ironstone's Heritage Museum, 

was discovered by the Sonora Mining Company 

in their Jamestown site 20 years ago today!

Come by today and sing me a song!

50% off jewelry Sale Event

Ironstone Heritage Museum in Cooperation with OROCAL designers are offering a Fantastic Jewelry Sale starting this weekend!

You will find incredible savings of up to 60% on a wide selection of styles and stones above & beyond those produced by OroCal.  This sale is limited to stock on hand, so don’t miss out!

Come by today and find that perfect gift at the right price!

Krementz Vintage Jewelry finds it's way to Ironstone!

Ironstone Heritage Museum has acquired two very unique estate pieces. Vintage Krementz Costume Jewelry dating from the 1950’s – 1960’s.  Both of the samples currently available for purchase are very unique and hard to find examples of the famous Krementz design house established in the late 1800’s. 

The first piece, a unique silvertone and rhynstone necklace screw earring set, is in excellent condition showing no signs of wear. It is a stunning piece, perfect for the Holidays.

12/31/12 update; This piece has sold

The second piece is a rare “Bonnet” pin by Krementz. We were only able to find 2 samples of this piece on the web. Both of the sites offered the pin for sale for a price of $52.00.  Ironstone Heritage Museum is proud to present both of these beautiful estate collector pieces for only $35.00 each. 

12/18/12 update: This piece has sold

Please keep in mind  these are estate, previously owned pieces that will not come around again. If you are interested in purchasing, please contact us here in the Heritage Museum  immediately as they will not last for too long!

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