Dresses back home

Today I went down to Providence to retrieve my dresses from Gallery Z. Because of snow and my hands this was the first time I got to see the show ~ but luckily I could see the entire show and Gallery Z did a beautiful job.
In Memory of was in the window and Red Alert was there to greet everyone coming in. Also my mini dresses were featured in a beautiful spot & happily the owner, Berge Ara Zobian, wanted the mini dresses to stay longer ~ yea!!! So I am starting the new year with dresses in a wonderful gallery - great way to start the year.

Also on the horizons I will be delivering Lush to its new home ~ it was purchased from the Red show @ the Cambridge Art Association, and I will be getting (somehow) Black Widow to Chicago.

So yeah for the 2010!!

peace

from Gallery Z.... join us this weekend

Please join us this weekend at Gallery Z!!
Gallery hours 12-8PM Saturday with a Special Sunday Event!!

This Sunday, December 13, 1:00 - 3:00PM Gallery Z is hosting a Champagne Toast to celebrate with all the artists included in this month's exhibition, "Functional Objects of Desire".

We're is thrilled to host this new, unique, and one-of-a-kind exhibition for our last show of the year. This show aims to highlight the functional aspect of artwork, allowing viewers to embrace the arts in their everyday lives.

Right on time for holiday shopping on Atwells, don't be surprised if you find the perfect gift for him, her, or even yourself! This show has a little bit of everything whether it's jewelry, furniture, accent lighting or a portrait; everything is one of a kind and hand crafted by local artisans.

Featured in this show are Andrea Valentini, Virginia Fitzgerald, Jennaca Davies, Karenna Maraj, Jeff Soderbergh, Deborah A. Bruns-Thomas, Dan Denton, Erik Bright, Joshua Enck, Jeff Edwards, Mike Pichette, and Carol Scavotto. Ewa Romaszewicz is offering portrait commissions with examples on display in the exhibition. Additionally, artwork by Kevork Mourad and Stephen Brigidi is on display.The Opening Reception for this show is Thursday, December 17, 5:00 - 9:00 PM and is combined with our monthly Art, Food & Wine.Featuring the cuisine of several restaurants from Federal Hill and wine, hand-selected by Mark Gasbarro of Gasbarro's Wines, 361 Atwells Avenue on Historic Federal Hill the event will benefit City Arts.

Go to http://www.galleryzprov.com/ for the full press release and to view a slide show of the artwork from this exhibit.
The Gallery is open 2-8PM Wednesday and 12-8 Thursday - Saturday, by chance, or by appointment.
Don't forget about FREE VALET PARKING courtesy of our neighbor Zooma, located 245 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI 02903.


About Gallery Z
Located on Providence's Historic Atwells Avenue (Exit 21 from Interstate 95) since 2001, Gallery Z offers an eclectic collection of works by 20th-21st century Armenian, American, international, and Rhode Island artists. Opening receptions are held on the third Thursday of each month. Owner and photographer Bérge Ara Zobian, spearheading efforts to raise public interest in the arts, dedicates an entire front window to the public forum.

Also, Gallery Z is a TAX FREE ZONE. For more information, click here.
And, as always, all exhibits are free and open to the public.

The gallery can be found on the World Wide Web at
Please feel free to contact the gallery at galleryzprov@aol.com.

Gallery Hours:

Wed 2-8pm
Thurs-Sat 12-8pm
By appointment and by chance

MEMBER - Gallery Night Providence
MEMBER - PWCVB, Providence Warwick Convention Visitors Bureau
MEMBER - Federal Hill Commerce Association
MEMBER - Americans for the Arts

Directions to Gallery Z:

From the North:
Take 95 South to Exit 21. At the end of the exit ramp, take a right onto Atwells Avenue.

From the South:
Take 95 North to exit 21. At the second set of lights take a left onto Atwells Avenue.

Gallery Z is located on your right at 259 Atwells Avenue.

Thursday, December 17th
5:00 - 9:00PM

two milestones for the Dress Project

Yesterday my friends and I made a road trip to Providence, Rhode Island to drop off 5 dresses at Gallery Z to be part of their show,"Functional Objects of Desire". I am especially excited about this show, besides being an exciting show in a great space, it represent two milestones for the Dress Project! The first being that this show is the 12th juried group show for the Dress Project in 2009 (besides my two installations ~ it has been a wonderfully full year!!)!!! And secondly ~ the Dress Project has crossed state lines!!!!

The dresses that left the state are two big sculptures ~ the 'Red Alert Cocktail dress' and 'In Memory of....' and 3 mini dresses fresh of the work table. Pictured here is 'tuck under thumb and hold firmly' or chopstick dress (it is made from chopstick wrapper that have the instruction on how to use chopsticks properly). I hope to post pictures of the other two later - one is another crossword puzzle dress and the other was inspired by 'this comes from within'. I called it 'precious', made out of rice paper, feather, eggshells and glitter ~ it makes my heart soar.

The show will run from December 9th ~ December 23rd with the opening reception on December 17th 5-9pm. The Gallery is wonderful and located in an Italian neighborhood full of yummy smells. After dropping off the work we had a delicious salad and pizza just down the street from the gallery so make a plan to come by the show then grabbing a tasty bite!!!

Another fun show that is featuring a dress is Icon and Altars at the New Art Center which is ending this Sunday. There will be a closing reception Sunday, December 13th, 3-5pm with the ticket drawing @ 4pm ~ i have heard it is lots of fun to be there for the drawing.

A wonderful ending to an fantastic year!! and i send many thanks out to the universe for offering me all these amazing opportunities and giving me the support systems to be able to seize the moments!!! I am truly, TRULY grateful and hunger for more ~ wonder what 2010 will hold?!!!! thx & peace!!!