Mar 31, 2010

The Winter Doldrums, Part: 4 Group Art, Music & Film Exhibition

This Saturday, there's a little something more to help us get through the winter months, with the help of local artists, music lovers, filmophiles, Elevated peoples, Forth From Its Hinges peoples, and our friends from the Ann Arbor Film Festival - We offer you a group showcase, complete with film, music, painting, photography, illustration, sculpture and more.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 3RD @ 8PM
Winter Doldrum's Group Showcase
FFIH Warehouse / 3770 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor
http://winterdoldrums.elevatedworks.com/

April 3rd (next Saturday), the final culmination of the 4 part series, to be hosted at the Forth From It's Hinges warehouse on the south side of Ann Arbor (3770 Plaza Drive, near the Ann Arbor Airport).

We've got over 20 artists lined up; photographers, painters, sculptors, installation artists, film makers, performances, the whole nine, along with a couple of the best DJs this side of the Mississippi (Forest Juziuk & Bil Jax). Not to be missed.

Artwork By:
Jeff Burtle
Sean Patrick
Melissa Dettloff
Steven Emshwiller
Joshua Ray Smith
Todd Eschenburg
Benny Saginaw
Michael Konas
Johnny Seiser
Justin Bean
Ryan Groendyk
Jocelyn Gotlib
Matt Bernick
Helen Gotlib
Dylan Strzynski
Nick Jaroch
Aaron Bobzien
Michelle Baker
Peter Baker

Music by Forest Juziuk & Bil Jax

Films curated by: Ted Kennedy & Becca Keating

The whole thing kicks off around 8pm, and will likely go into the wee hours. There will be discount BTB Party Bus rides (yes, you can drink on it) from downtown to the warehouse and back again.

And did we mention the whole thing is free? I know right? Everyone involved is doing this out of a love of art, music, film, spring, and a desire to see more creative action happening in a town that used to be known for it. Come support art in Michigan, or at least tell your friends to (oh, and and bring your own b, if you please). And if you've still got friends that have somehow avoided Facebook for this long, point them here: http://winterdoldrums.elevatedworks.com/

Mar 18, 2010

Winter Doldrums: Part 3

Please join us this Saturday, March 20 from 7 - 11pm for Part 3 of the Winter Doldrums exhibition, showcasing work by the talented Helen Gotlib & Dylan Strzynski.

221 Felch St (Backside of "JC Beal Building") Ann Arbor, MI

Sarah w/ Blanket by Helen Gotlib

Three Hatchways by Dylan Strzynski

Mar 04, 2010

Pot & Box Grand Opening Party

I am really excited to attend the grand opening party at Pot & Box tomorrow night, Friday, March 5th!  Owner (and our friendly neighbor) Lisa Waud, has such a fresh and inspiring approach to floral design, and I should know, I grew up in the floral biz with my Mom being an award winning florist back in the day, and grandparents and an uncle who have owned a florist and greenhouse for decades, about 20 miles east of Ann Arbor.  

But it doesn't stop there folks, Lisa is also a serious horticulturist, and designs flower landscapes and container gardens... which is basically my dream job, aside from letterpress design and printing of course!

I've also had a look inside the new studio, and it really is an amazing space, not only in the architecture, but also in the way that Lisa has designed her displays, and even organized her materials... so much great stuff to look at!  You should stop by the opening if you get the chance...

Winter Doldrums: Part 2

Please join us at Elevated Studios for part 2 of the Winter Doldrums this Saturday, March 6th @ 7pm

Showing Paintings by Aaron Bobzien & Nick Jaroch.

Feb 24, 2010

Success!

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Elevated Press open house and Peter Baker photography exhibition! We had a great turn-out, lots of supportive friends and plenty of curious people who had never stopped in before.
Here are a few pics... Hopefully we'll get some more photos from others who attended that night. Send 'em to me if you've got 'em!

~Michelle

Crowd shot... busy, busy!

A few people still hanging out at the end of the night, and a view of some of Pete's photos in the space.

All the presses in a row!