At Peace Massage and Wellness Center will host the “Sangfroid Invitation Exhibition,” curated by Amy Kollar Anderson, from September 11 – October 29, 2010, with an opening reception on September 11, from 4-7pm. The event is free and open to the public.

Gallery Coordinator for the City of Kettering’s Rosewood Gallery and local artist, Amy Kollar Anderson, has invited a collection of local artists to show their work at the At Peace Massage & Wellness Center. The title of the show is “Sangfroid” (pronounced (sä –frwä), and the focus is images that illustrate “coolness, composure and calmness.” The interpretation of the theme is collaboration between the artists and Amy Kollar Anderson, who selected much of the work from options presented by the artists. “Don’t expect this to be a quiet show,” says Amy Kollar Anderson. “The body of work still includes a lot of vibrant color and exciting movement. Sometimes calmness and composure are found in the most chaotic moments. I wanted the show to include more literal interpretations of the theme as well as a few that show calmness before, during and after extreme moments. Trees are a repeated symbol in the show because I feel they epitomize the concept of Sangfroid with their ability to endure external pressures from a variety of sources.”

At Peace Massage & Wellness Center, a new Massage and Wellness Center in the Vandalia-Butler community, in Dayton, Ohio, intends to be a place of community by hosting local artist’s work in their facility. At Peace Massage & Wellness Center is committed to creating a relaxing atmosphere that is conducive to renewing yourself–mind, body, and soul. The facility includes a classroom space available for workshops, meetings, or events. They also use the classroom for Yoga, workshops, and for educational classes, including CEU classes. All therapists practicing in this establishment are highly skilled; state licensed and nationally certified individuals who hold themselves to a high standard of ethics and professionalism.

Participating Artists: Erin Holscher Almazan, Pam Adams, Amy Kollar Anderson, Laine Bachman, Julie Beyer, Bridgette Bogle, Matt Burgy, Christina Dendy, Amy Dockum, Diane Dover, Peter Frederick, Joyce Genari, Scott Gibbs, Terry Glass, Cathy Jeffers, Rick Jurus, Jean Koeller, Richard Malogorski, Ryan Mccullough, Trish McKinney, Marsha Pippenger, Mike Puckett, Sarah Puckett, Loretta Puncer, Heather Lea Reid, Francis Schanberger, Rose Schultz, Andrea Starkey, Doug Taylor, Lesley Walton, Terry Welker

At Peace Massage and Wellness Center is located at 8605 North Dixie Drive – Suite D, Dayton, OH 45414. For more information, call (937) 454-0100 or www.atpeacewellness.com

See the finished piece, Intoxicating.

Like the teaser image? I will bring my newest painting, Intoxicating, to the Artist Palette…gotta finish it up!

ARTIST PALETTE: Got plans for THIS SATURDAY? Janelle tells me that yesterday was the deadline, but if you sign up today, you can still get in on this month’s Artist Palette where I will be the featured artist. Only 10 spots left for the Dayton Visual Arts Center’s latest Artist Palette dinner, Opa! Contact DVAC TODAY if you would like to attend.

LOCAL: LadyFest is this weekend. I will have some work in the show. Come check it out!

SHOWING: The opening for the Sangfroid Invitational Exhibition will be September 11 at 4pm. Come out to see the work of 31 local artists exploring the concepts of “coolness, composure and calmness.” I will have a piece from my private collection on display.

CHRYSALIS PROJECT: The 200+ canvases are currently on display at DVAC, more info on my site. Every ticket purchased receives a canvas and helps raise money for DVAC and Daybreak!

SOLO SHOW: I have posted photos from The Laboratory at Gallery 510, including some shots from the artist talk. If you missed the show, there are some of the Orno In Vitro canvases still at Gallery 510. Thrilled to have sold two paintings, Shasti and In the Ring, one of the Orno In Vitro canvases, and two drawings, No Bias and The View. Many thanks to Loretta and Bill for a fabulous show, and wishing you many more!

Thank you for staying connected!

Amy Kollar Anderson
www.KollarAnderson.com

“Go for it baby! Life ain’t no dress rehearsal.” ~Tallulah Bankhead

“Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly.” ~Stephen R. Covey

“You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open…” ~Martha Graham

This Friday, Saturday and Sunday is LadyFest Dayton 2010. I will have 4 paintings that have rarely been shown on display.

Ladyfest is a community-based, not-for-profit global music and arts festival for female artists that features bands, musical groups, performance artists, authors, spoken word and visual artists, and workshops; it is organized by volunteers and is a family event that people of all ages are welcome to attend. This years charities: The Noble Circle, PUSH, c{space

Ladyfest Dayton is September 3-5 in Downtown Dayton at 20 South Jefferson Street just a block from the Century and Masque.

Ladyfest 2010 Artists
Featured visual artists this year include…
Adrienne Filyó
Amy Kollar Anderson
Anna Moser
Carly Perkins
Cathy Jeffers
Cherry Fullam
Chrissy Barret
Crystal Gay
Dawn McCoy
Elizabeth Crabtree
Elizabeth Hilt
Erica Blackstock
Erin Holscher Almazan
Heather Lea Reid
Jen Dyke
Jen Hunter
Jessica Williams
Kelly Nordstrom Sexton
Kidtee Hello
Kim Lozano
Kristin Bailey
Lisa Alexander
Lisa Bunny
Marsha Pippenger
melissa
Melissa Faulkner Vanzant
Pip Moser
Rebecca O’Brien Sexton
Shannon Grecula
T. Faith
Talia Shade
Tamra Wallace
Tess Cortes
Valerie Smith

Ladyfest Marketplace Vendors
Butter Cafe
Lissa Lush
LoadedEvolver
Miss Motley’s
Cathartic Slant
Sara Anne Sade
Lily Whitehead
Bombshell Bake Shop
Sarah Baker
ADORN BY MSL
Kidtee Hello
Georgia Stathopoulos
Acid Poptart
JUST B
Jax Roset

Artists, area residents, and Daybreak youth have created over 200 6-by-6 inch canvases that will be brought together as a colorful mosaic and displayed at the Dayton Visual Arts Center (DVAC) gallery August 31 to September 11. The gallery is located in downtown Dayton at 118 North Jefferson Street.

The canvases have been secretly numbered, and the numbers are being sold for $25. Proceeds will be split equally between Daybreak and DVAC.

You can own one of the canvases by purchasing a number. The fun twist is that you won’t know which canvas has your number until you receive it at the end of the project.

Numbers are on sale now through November 5. Contact DVAC at 937-224-3822 or dvac@daytonvisualarts.org to purchase your ticket or for more information. If you have a favorite or lucky number, buy it now before someone else does!

The Chrysalis Project is supported by the Genesis Monarch Fund at The Dayton Foundation.

Mark installing the 49 canvases in the In Vitro Orno installation.

Getting the paintings on the wall.

Chatting with my friend Laine Bachman at the opening.

Friends at the opening.

A super nervous Amy, complete with cheesy grin, with her friends Sheri and Jennie.

Installation view of paintings.

Installation view of paintings.

Installation view of paintings.

A personal critique with my friend, Scott Gibbs.

Installation view of paintings.

Window installation – Mini-lab.

Window installation – Mini-lab.

Window installation – Mini-lab.

Window installation – Mini-lab.

FeFe Portraits

Getting ready for the Artist Talk.

Artist Talk at the gallery.

Artist Talk at the gallery.

Artist Talk at the gallery.

Artist Talk at the gallery.

Orno In Vitro installation. Some of the canvases are still available at Gallery 510.

ARTIST TALK: Join me on Sunday, August 29 for the Artist Talk at Gallery 510.

ARTIST PALETTE: I will be the featured artist at the DVAC September 4th Artist Palette. Reserve your space now!

TIME LAPSE: My newest time lapse is up on YouTube.

INTERVIEW: Ali Marshall visited the studio, then wrote a great interview for Dayton Most Metro.

SANGFROID: I am curating a show, Sangfroid, scheduled to open Sept. 11. Check out the details on my site.

NEW: I took a brief break after installing my show at Gallery 510, cleaned the studio, swapped some closet contents, and got right back to the easel. Three new pieces in the works, including another time lapse movie called Invidia. Other pieces are Crude and Intoxicating.

Thank you for staying connected!

Amy Kollar Anderson
www.KollarAnderson.com

“I would like my pictures to look as if a human being had passed between them, like a snail leaving its trail of the human presence… as a snail leaves its slime.” ~Francis Bacon

“Painting is, literally, the primal impulse to mark. It’s such a clear way of formulating what’s inside one’s head; it’s the most direct way of communication.” ~Anna Bialobroda

“Conversation in real life is full of half-finished sentences and overlapping talk. Why shouldn’t painting be too?” ~Edgar Degas

My newest time lapse movie, Bounce, is up on YouTube. Be sure to check it out. Music by my husband, Mark.

On Sunday, August 29th at 3:00pm, I will be giving a presentation about my work currently on display at Gallery 510. Learn more about my concepts and process. My presentation starts at 3:00 and Brigette Bogle will also present about her work in the gallery.

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Gallery 510
510 East 5th Street
Dayton, OH 45402
937.672.6717