Additional resource for wiring art.

Posted on | Tuesday, December 28, 2010 | No Comments

How to hang artwork - CLICK HERE!

How to Wire a Painting.

Posted on | Wednesday, December 15, 2010 | 12 Comments

Just a short blog post on how to wire paintings properly. You can learn the hard way like I did...(sorry Alice) or you can take advice from those who have learned. 


First thing to note: Throw away any sawtooth hangers you have. Gallery's will not accept and will always request the artwork to be wired.


The main trick to wiring a painting is to have your hook or D-ring flush with the back of the painting. You don't want a hook to stick out and have your painting come away from the wall. 1. Leaves a giant space between the top of the painting and the wall. 2. Marks the wall up. So if you are going to use hooks, fasten them inside of the painting or the frame. If there isn't room to do this then use what is called  a D'Ring. There is a flat section that screws into the painting or frame and then a ring section that you attach the wire to.  A D-Ring can be attached flush to the frame or back of the canvas without protruding. See below.



Supplies:
1.  Wire Cutter
2.  Picture Wire - Professional grade has plastic around the wire.
3.  D-Rings
4.  Screw driver.

((Hardware stores have D-Rings available.))

Steps
1.  Attach d-rings to the sides of the frame.  You will want them 1/3rd to 1/4th from the top of the frame and put them at a bit of an angle.
2.  Cut your wire with 2-4 inches of extra wire for each side. Example:  if you have a 10 inch width you want at least 14-18 inches of wire cut.
3.  Thread the rings. Let the wire have a little bit of wiggle room - don't thread it too tight.  When the wire is pulled tight like it's being hung you will want it 2-3 inches from the top of the frame.



Photos and majority of this post comes from: atinyrocket.blogspot.com


Home for the Holidays!

Posted on | Saturday, November 27, 2010 | No Comments

Occurring in the Special Event Room this December ~ Home for the Holidays exhibit created by the Athens Arts Gallery and Studio Artists!

Downtown Party Night! Saturday, November 27th, 6 - midnight!

Posted on | Wednesday, November 24, 2010 | No Comments

Don't forget to wander downtown this Saturday night! Support local art by stopping by the gallery! We will be open 10am - midnight! Lots of new artwork and if you haven't yet checked out Kelly Barton's work make this night the night!

november featured artist - kelly barton

Posted on | Saturday, October 30, 2010 | No Comments

kelly barton is a mixed media artist and graphic designer. on a good day you will find her in her studio with music playing and colors flying. she is inspired by the workings of a girl's nutty mind and believes that growing up girl is really enough inspiration for any artist.  her art has been part of several national shows, including: the art and design of the torso and the enormous tiny art show, a vision of squam I and II.  her work has also appeared in national publications, including Underwired Magazine - cover  march 2008. Her work was published in then newly released, "inner excavations", explore your self through photography, poetry and mixed media.

kelly holds great passion for the arts and is most happy happy when she is creating.



Posted on | Tuesday, October 19, 2010 | No Comments




All shoes are donated to the gallery by the artists!
Shoe In night: Any monetary donation of $25 or more will allow anyone to pick a shoe of their liking for them to keep. Refreshments! Music by Andrew Sheets!

Please join us at the  Shoe In to take a look at all of the wonderful creations! Tell your friends! This is a great way to support the arts and receive a piece of art in return. 

Artist Speak - Cris Ruggiero

Posted on | Saturday, October 2, 2010 | No Comments

This Sunday!!!
October 17 · 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Athens of Indiana Arts Studios & Gallery


Please join us as Cris Ruggiero speaks on her current hanging: “On Angel's Wings” A very personal look at subject matter and technique as well as the very core of the creative process of these fantastic oil paintings.


Also, Carmen Ruggero, sister of Cris, will read a poem Carmen wrote about one of the featured paintings in this series.