Akimbo Gallery, LLC

06/26/2013

I'm so sorry to announce that Akimbo Gallery will be closing. This Saturday June 29, will be our last day of business. Susan and I both want to thank all of you who have visited and supported our gallery, attended the openings and encouraged us over the past year and a half. We have enjoyed meeting many new artists and art lovers in the area. Please consider taking advantage of or last days in business and stop by to say hello. We will be open from noon to 5;00 this Wednesday through Saturday.

06/08/2013

Need a last minute gift for a special graduate? We have many nice gift ideas to choose from and we are open until 5:00 pm!

06/07/2013

First Friday Gallery Hop!! Tomorrow from 5-8!! Come and visit with Susan Woodard, and listen to some Irish Music.

06/05/2013

06/04/2013

An exhibit of new acrylic paintings by Susan Woodard will be featured at Akimbo Gallery, 175 N. Main Street, Bowling Green. An opening reception for the exhibit, entitled “Texture”, will take place at the gallery Friday, June 7th from 5 to 8pm in conjunction with the First Friday Gallery Hop. Traditional Irish music will be performed by Toraigh, featuring Mary Dennis on fiddle and Bob Midden on Irish flute. Refreshments will be served. The exhibit will continue through Saturday, June 29th.



The paintings in this exhibit are all richly textured. Although abstract, some of the images suggest landscapes and many of them include the impressions of leaves. “These paintings are all about texture and color,” explains Woodard. “By using lots of texture, my mark-making is much more apparent to the viewer. So I’m using texture as a way to connect with the viewer.”



Woodard begins each piece by applying polymer modeling paste to the surface. Once that’s dry, she applies paint to the textured surface. In some cases, she also brushes paint onto leaves she collects in her yard and prints the impression of the leaves onto the surface. Then, as a final step, she glazes over the painting with a dark color to further enhance the textural effect. “Painting doesn’t have to be two-dimensional,” Woodard points out. “I think adding another dimension stretches me as an artist, and that’s always a good thing!”



Woodard has exhibited in Michigan and Indiana as well as Ohio. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in Studio Art from Indiana University.



Akimbo Gallery is open from noon to 5pm, Wednesday through Saturday. For more information, call 419-806-9116.

05/25/2013

Attention spinners and fiber artists! Akimbo gallery currently has a limited supply of 100% alpaca rovings and batts hand carded by Mary Dennis. They spin up very nicely!! In fact bring your wheels or knitting down to the gallery today until 5 and we will have a "spin-in"!

05/03/2013

Please join us for:

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY HOP


Friday, May 3rd

5pm – 8pm

Akimbo Gallery, 175 N Main Street, BG

Presents work by resident artists, Susan Woodard (painting & jewelry), Mary Dennis (pottery), Shelly Sabo (jewelry), and Bud Dennis (woodworking.) Refreshments served.

art-a-site! 116 S Main Street, BG

Gallery owner Becky Laabs shows artwork from her childhood through the present in an exhibit that demonstrates that art skills CAN be “drawn out” with instruction and practice. Light refreshments served.

Café Havana, 309 S Main Street, BG

Features paintings by Beth Gensen and Sarah Bonham. Refreshments provided by Café Havana.

Calico, Sage and Thyme, 115 Clay Street, BG

Presents an evening of pottery featuring functional pottery by NW Ohio potter Brandon Knott and by Michigan potter Jan Robb. Refreshments served.

Grounds for Thought, 174 S Main Street, BG

Features painter Mitch Raney. About his work, Raney says “Inspired by the kind creatures of planet Earth, these primitive images reflect the fears and fancies of a febrile imagination.” 2 for 1 drink special.

Studio 14, 125 N Main Street, BG

Presents works by artists from Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. Treats provided by Black Magic Bakery. Gallery goers are invited to view the process of tattooing and piercing.

TOAD Gallery, 1220 W Wooster Street (Inside Good to Go), BG

Painting and sculpture by local artist, CR Hutchings. Recent photographs by Chris Burch of Wild Oak Photography. Wine and appetizers available.

04/03/2013

Opening Reception This Friday April 5th at Akimbo Gallery. 5:00 - 8:00 PM.

04/03/2013

April 5th First Friday Gallery Hop features Mary Dennis and her sister Kathleen Dennis at Akimbo Gallery. What a fantastic way to welcome spring!

03/29/2013

Work of fiber artist Kathleen Dennis. See more of her work at Akimbo Gallery , April 5-27. Opening reception will be April 5, 5-8 PM.

03/29/2013

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The next First Friday Gallery Hop features local ceramics artist Mary Dennis in collaboration with her sister Kathleen Dennis from the Nashville area who is a fiber artist. Opening reception is friday April 5, 5-8 PM.

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