Happy Holidays From The Arts Alliance and Reading Frenzy Corner

From all of us at the Arts Alliance and Reading Frenzy Corner wishing you a wonderful (art filled) holiday season. Nestle down with a warm blanket and a good book and enjoy this beautiful time of year with family and friends!!  

Holiday Art Show & Gift Sale

It's that wonderful time of year again and the Arts Alliance would like to invite you to our annual Holiday Art Show & Gift Sale! Join us for the opening on Saturday December 14th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. There will be free face painting for kids and a free photo booth as well as cookies and punch for snacks. The Reading Frenzy Corner will also be having 3 visiting authors: David Holmes, Stan Tekiela, and Colin Nelson. Hope to see you there!   

Need a gift for someone special? We have a wide variety of artists and media to choose from. Here are some snapshots!

Tree donated by gallery committee members Judy Syring and Jean Orr

Thank You!!!

Christmas Eve by Agnes Kinneman

Phone Wire Basket by Paula Benfer

Paper Batik by Paula Benfer

Cutting Board by Don Heise 

Paintings by Diane Hoffmann

Blue and Gold by Mary L. Olson

Horse Hair With Dream Catcher by Mark Caselius

Color My World by Roxanne Current

Frostbite by Connie Caselius

Sylvia Designs by Sylvia Dudycha

Painted Stone Elephant by Katherine Lichy

Breaking Through by Mark Caselius

Up-cycled Mittens by Mary Gonrowski

Small Decorative Stockings by Connie Caselius

A Noisy Bunch by Linda Croteau

Raku Fired Pottery by Mark Caselius

Close Up by Linda Croteau

Mark Your Calendars

Happy Halloween everyone!
Give to the Max is coming up on the 14th of November. Support your favorite Arts Alliance activities!!

What is Give to the Max?
It is a one-day giving opportunity that maximizes your donation. Another way to donate is by becoming a sustaining donor. For further information and to donate check out this website. givemn.razoo.com/story/Elk-River-Area-Arts-Alliance

Why Give?
Supporting the Elk River Arts Alliance ensures the continuation of its many fantastic programs like…

Gallery Exhibitions

Reading Frenzy Corner

Classes

The Gift Shop

Art Soup

And their shows!

Trick or Treat at the Arts Alliance and Reading Frenzy Corner

Don't forget Trick or Treat Down Town Elk River is Friday October 25th from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Stop by the Arts Alliance and Reading Frenzy Corner for some Halloween candy. And make sure you say "Hi!" to our colorful scarecrow Allie.

 How did we make Allie?

 Find Something that makes a good head (like a bucket!) and color her beautiful face.

 Find a fantastic plaid shirt 

Add some finishing touches

And Tada! Allie!

Mixed Media Exhibition

The Mixed Media Exhibition is now on display at the Arts Alliance. We have everything from fiber to paint, and photography to wood. Come see the variety of talent that local artists have to offer, and join us for the opening on October 19th from 2pm to 5pm. Hope to see you there!

 Rice Creek meets the Mississippi by Jan Oxendale

 Abstract Purple & Yellow by Mark Haglund

 Dandelion Fluff by Katherine Lichy

 Live Edge Accent Table by Don Heise

 Bob by Mary Jo Burk

Midas Touch by Judith Hallbeck Meyeraan

 Fleurs by James Quentin Young

 Model T- Ford by Agnes Kinneman

 Red by Joan Ruprecht

Butterfly Briefcase by Jody Brosko