Chris Blank Artist News Blog

Upcoming Show at Ella Sharp Museum...

2012-01-11T07:49:00.002-05:00

I am very excited to tell you about an upcoming event. My art will be on exhibit at Ella Sharp Museum's Granary Restaurant beginning on February 28th and running through April 30th. This is a wonderful opportunity and I'm delighted to have been invited to show my work. Details to follow...

Artist June "e-Blast" Newsletter

2011-06-11T13:02:00.000-04:00

Click the link above to read my June "e-Blast" detailing my events in June & July.

Studio gallery is live again

2011-05-17T17:44:00.001-04:00

We have the "Studio" gallery up again although only partially uploaded. We will be working over the next few days to continue transferring new paintings to the gallery. We encourage you to check back again soon.

Thank you for your patience.

Website Administrator

Studio Gallery will go live today...

2011-05-17T08:53:00.000-04:00

We have been having difficulty reloading Chris' "studio" gallery on his website. We have determined what the problem is and are working to resolve the issue.

Thank you for your patience.

Website Administrator

Website Update - Studio gallery temporarily going offline...

2011-05-13T15:06:00.000-04:00

We are bringing the "Studio" gallery down to update with new paintings Chris has done for the Art Tour 2011. The gallery will go live again tomorrow morning before the tour begins at 10:00 a.m.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Website Administrator

Updated Art Tour 2011 Details have been posted

2011-04-22T12:08:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone,

We've updated my Facebook Event Page for the upcoming Jackson Art Tour 2011 that we will be participating in on Saturday May 14th. You will find brochure images including lists of all participating artists, maps, etc.

If you click here we'll direct you to my website where you may find complete event details.

We hope to see you there.

Chris

Downtown Merchant's Artist's Walking Tour with DDA Day

2011-04-08T14:53:00.000-04:00

DDA is "Discover Downtown Again" and you'll be able to find me with Wendy Clifton at A Frame Above. We hope to see you there.

Click the link to be directed to the event page on Facebook.

Last day to find my art at Shear Reflections Hair Studio

2011-03-29T08:37:00.000-04:00

All good things must come to an end... and so must my run at Shear Reflections Hair Studio in Haslett, MI - it has been a great 8 months.

Today is your last opportunity to check out my work on display... because it will be gone tomorrow.

Great Night at Rumors Salon 10th Anniversary Open House

2011-03-28T15:08:00.000-04:00

Mike and I had a great time Rumors Salon 10th Anniversary Open House on Thursday evening. Hard to believe we've been associated with each other for that entire time and that many a painting of mine has hung on the walls of such a high-energy salon.

Our special thanks to Stacey and the entire staff, clients, patrons and friends for making it such a special night for such a great team of business professionals and for us.

All the best,

Chris

Listing with WHERE.com has been repaired

2011-03-23T12:08:00.000-04:00

The WHERE local discovery service boasts a rapidly growing active user base of over 4 million. Click the green link above to see my listing and be the first to write a review.

Update regarding Chris' listing with WHERE.com

2011-03-22T17:49:00.000-04:00

In our March newsletter we detailed Chris' mobile presence and his new association with the WHERE network. Readers were provided with a link to see his listing and to post remarks about his work. The ad went live and was working fine but unfortunately a problem arose. We are in the process of re-establishing the link and intend to refresh it as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience.
Website Administrator

Stop by and meet the artist on Thursday at the Rumors Salon Open House

2011-03-22T17:41:00.000-04:00

Click the link above for more information regarding the Rumors Salon Open House. Chris will be on site for the event.

Artist Calendar now available online

2011-02-28T12:30:00.000-05:00

Visitors may now see Chris' online calendar via this blog and his website (under "Menu" select "Artist Calendar").

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ACAJC Art Tour 2011 Dates Confirmed

2011-02-27T10:55:00.000-05:00

The Arts Alliance 2011 Art Tour is a rare opportunity to experience Art in Jackson in a new way. This year the Arts Alliance has made the Art Tour a two (2) day spring event.

On Saturday, May 14^th the homes and studios of a number of well known local artists will be open to tour along with the opportunity to go through unseen private collections in our area. This includes my home.

On Sunday, May 15^th the tour continues with access to area galleries, museum, St. Demetrius Greek Orthodox Church and other venues.

Upcoming Art Tour - and we're included!

2011-02-24T19:09:00.000-05:00

We are delighted to be once again participating in The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Jackson County (ACAJC) Art Tour 2011 scheduled for mid-May. We will be posting the information on my website as soon as participant information is confirmed. We are looking forward to this event and hope we'll see you there.

Happy Birthday to Us!

2011-02-15T13:50:00.001-05:00

Today marks the 4th anniversary of the launch of my website (it also just happens to be the birthday of one of my nieces).

If you haven't check the site out recently please take a look, we upload new art all of the time.

Have a great day!

Chris

New paintings in Haslett

2011-01-23T09:23:00.000-05:00

My "geek" is back and I'm ready to return to the world of the internet.

Last week we delivered seven (7) new paintings to the Shear Reflections Hair Studio in Haslett, MI. Take a look at all my paintings currently available at the salon by clicking the link above.

All the best,

Chris

Art Walk this weekend in Saugatuck

2010-10-06T22:35:00.000-04:00

Click the link to learn more about this Columbus Day Weekend art event.

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs036/1102839655794/archive/1103753243876.html

View Chris' September "Artist Update" newsletter detailing his current and upcoming events. Click the link below.

2010-09-11T07:55:00.000-04:00

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs036/1102839655794/archive/1103542451221.html

Columbus Day Weekend Art Walk in Saugatuck MI

2010-09-08T14:34:00.003-04:00

Click the link above to view details regarding the Art Walk in Saugatuck, MI on October 9th & 10th, 2010. Remember to look for my work at The Timmel Collection Fine Art Gallery at 133 Main Street (on the Village Green). TEL: 269.857.7274

The link should direct you to my facebook Event Page. Please alert us if you have any problems at chrisblankart@comcast.net Thank you.

Scrapbook gallery added to website

2010-09-08T01:49:00.000-04:00

As my new online "scrapbook" gallery icon caption states, "who would have ever thought I would have 'artist memorabilia' to post and share."

Well I do now. The new gallery has been our latest project to tweak my ever expanding website. Inside you'll find newspaper articles, ads, show announcements and event snapshots. We are still going through our memorabilia to add more images and, will continue to update as time progresses.

Click the link above to be directed to the new website gallery.

Thank you for your interest and patronage.

All the best,

Chris

Chris' art now featured at Haslett Hair Studio

2010-09-06T14:33:00.000-04:00

A very nice selection of Chris' work may now be found on exhibit at Shear Reflections Hair Studio in Haslett, MI. On August 25th Chris had the pleasure of meeting salon owner Tricia Bloomfield and given a tour of her large upscale full service hair studio located at 1555 Haslett Road, Haslett, MI 48840 - 517.339.9668

Special thanks go to Johanna for "spreading the word!"

Last weekend on the "west coast"

2010-07-10T23:52:00.000-04:00

Everything about this past 4th of July weekend was GREAT! The weather, the visitors who stopped by to see my work and our family and friends who made the trip to Saugatuck to support and see me.

I want to thank my gallery host Joel and the summer director Rocky for making my featured artist onsite event so fun and stress-free. Special thanks also go to my dear friends Bill and Alan for putting me up for the long weekend, they are gracious hosts and lifelong friends.

If you couldn't make it to the "west coast" over the 4th that's okay - my event runs through the end of the month at The Timmel Collection and the Saugatuck Garden Center for the Arts. My website is up to date with my work still on display - view my Timmel gallery webpage here.

133 Main Street - on the Village Green
Saugatuck, MI 49453
269.857.7274
Open every day... 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

July 4th Weekend Kick-Off... Saugatuck

2010-07-02T08:55:00.008-04:00

The holiday weekend is upon us and Chris is on his way to the Lake Michigan coast and the Timmel Collection Art Gallery with 9 new canvases in tow. We've uploaded all of his new Saugatuck images to his website - click here for the complete directory.

Chris asked that I thank everyone for the many well wishes he's received regarding this exciting event... we wanted to share one very creative note sent by an east coast relative, a published author and artist in her own right. She has named this writing genre "blank" verse:

"Wishing you success with your work in

C learly

R ouzing appreciation of

Y our talent: your art in form, color &

L ine -

I n your exciting

C ollection

S o wish we could be there !"

Remember the details...

The Timmel Collection and the Saugatuck Garden Center for the Arts
On the Village Green (town square)
133 Main Street
Saugatuck, MI 49453
269.857.7274

Open 10 to 6 for the holiday weekend

Blank's paintings featured - Holland, MI - The Holland Sentinel

2010-07-02T07:08:00.000-04:00

Blank's paintings featured - Holland, MI - The Holland Sentinel

Check out the newspaper article regarding Chris and his featured artist event in Saugatuck at the Timmel Collection Art Gallery.