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Grand Rapids gallery owners thrilled by attention from ArtPrize

The surge of customers caught Carol Collins by surprise last Sunday. "I just came in to move things around before ArtPrize started," said Collins whose gallery showcases the work of her painter husband Paul Collins.She... more »

Dressing up the station

Off Broadway in Fort Edward lies a reborn train station.For nearly 10 years, the station was all but abandoned — few train travelers wanted to make the trip from here, choosing to go to Saratoga... more »

Friends open new arts and crafts consignment store on peninsula

Connie Poppy and Carol Vitella have so much faith in the future of the South Pier District, they named their new consignment store after it.Poppy and Vitella opened South Pier Outpost at 534 South Pier... more »

Save That Driftwood for Them

"Driftwood is the new Costa Rican mahogany" is Mark Welsh's new sound bite.As a copywriter and brand consultant for companies like West Elm and Cole-Haan, Mr. Welsh (in foreground at right) is a seasoned sloganeer.... more »

Crepes! Art gallery in Waddington to offer them

Waddington — A gentle breeze carries the scent of cinnamon and chocolate through the Artworks Gallery Gift Shop, as a crepe slides off a pan in what soon will be a cafe housed at the... more »

Local art gallery turns 10

Hourglass Art and Gift Gallery turns 10 this month, and owner Lorrie DiCesare will show all 14 of her contracted artists to mark the milestone.The artists - all of whom have shown at Hourglass for... more »

Female artists find financial strength in numbers, open shop

It is a match made nearly perfect by their creativity, experience and adventure. Twelve area women have teamed up to open Inspirational Cup and Gift Gallery, an arts and crafts shop located at 2724 Brady... more »

Artists have new venues to show works

Atlanta is fast becoming a haven for artists. With three new retail venues opening in the past year, artists across the state and the region have several new opportunities for showing their wares.There's a quarterly... more »