Decatur Gallery & Market
October, 2009
Dear Dawn Kinney, It's time for our monthly gallery reception!The Decatur Market & Gallery invites you to join us onSATURDAY, OCT. 10 for a gallery reception honoring"Outsider Art." Honored artists are James Loftusand Betsy Halford. The reception will be from5 - 10 p.m.and will include complimentary wine,hors d'oeuvres and an outdoor artist market.Free to attend.Join us! After the reception, we encourage you to dineat one of our neighboring restaurants: Natalie's Fish House(www.nathaliesfishhouse.com), or Cafe Lily (www.cafelily.com)
The Decatur Market & Galleryis proud to host a free reception to celebrate two artists:Betsy Halford
James Loftus
Betsty Halford and James Loftus use found objects to createunique 3-D narrative assemblages that are proudly "Outside"the norm!These dynamic artists give new meaning to repurposedmaterials. Each piece has an accompanying recipe, explanationor documentation of authentictiy. From themes such asintrospection to capitalism, each piece is thought provoking,evocative and unique, challenging the viewer to contemplate.Some invoke whimsy and artistic flourishes, prompting a smile.It's just too hard to explain... come see for yourself!We invite you to come meet the artists in person during thereception.___________________________________________________________________The Gallery also features pottery, handcrafted jewelry, encausticpaintings, pastels, glasswork, woodwork, jewelry and much more!Artists and artisans in residence are on a solid track to success andhighly collectable.During the reception, the Gallery will also offer an outdoorart market featuring handcrafted items. Hors d'oeuvres and winewill be served.The reception is free to attend. Join us!
We hope you will join us to meet the artists and see theirexciting new work. Support for art and artists can give yourown life color and texture!Sincerely,The Decatur Market & Gallery153 Ponce de Leon Pl.Decatur, GA 30030404.377.0755
About UsThe Decatur Market & Gallery was created as a gallery space foremerging artists and artisans. The Decatur Market & Gallery isAtlanta's most unique local co-operative gallery, exclusively featuringGeorgian artists. Each of the artist and artisan participants work in thegallery to help reduce expenses and each have creative input on theday to day operations of the gallery. We strive to enhance the artcommunity by offering this venue to support emerging talent. Thegallery participates with neighboring businesses for stronger synergyand presence. Join us in welcoming a new art collective in Decatur!
For additional information contact:
Patrick Dennis
Decatur Market & Gallery
404-377-0755
www.decaturgallery.com :: patrick@affps.com
Dawn Kinney Martin