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36 hours in Birmingham, Alabama.
Posted by Véronique Vanblaere on
When you have 36 hours to spend in Birmingham Alabama, where do you go first? Naked Art Gallery of course! According to the New York Times anyways! Since the article came out we have had many curious visitors who were quite happy to find us and the feeling is mutual. Third Friday in Forest Park was also mentioned along with the "Tour de Loo", where the bathrooms of participating merchants are turned into art installations by local artists. If you have not experience Third Friday yet, you are missing out!It feels good to have our city and our efforts recognize in such a...
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microlove
Posted by Véronique Vanblaere on
Join us February 3rd through 25th for "Microlove," an annual event featuring miniature paintings and handcrafted jewelry by 70 artists. Opening receptions:~ Friday, February 3rd, 5 - 8 pm - chocolate treats and Mexican hot chocolate - spiked on request by our guest bartenders. 100% of bar tips will benefit Red Mountain Park.~ Saturday, February 4th, 10:30 – 6 - chocolate treats and Mexican hot chocolate will be served.Lots of gift ideas for your Valentine already available here and in the gallery, Tuesday through Saturday 10:30 - 6.Participating artists:Shelleigh BuckinghamAmy GresensSteampunk ButterflyMimi BostonNancy AbneyKristie DavidMelissa JonesHeather BaumbachDelaine Derry GreenMary KaiserSusan ShoemakerMelissa JonesStacy...
- Tags: jewelry, microlove, miniature art, Valentine's Day
Calavera Prelude and Day of the Dead
Posted by Véronique Vanblaere on
For the second year, Naked Art has been hosting an art celebration and fundraiser for Bare Hands' 14th Day of the Dead Festival. Over 20 artists created Day of the dead inspired artwork, which was all unveiled on Friday Oct 7th, during an opening reception. 10% of all gallery sales during the reception were going straight to the festival.Sangria was flowing as 100% of tips were going straight to the Dia de Los Muertos Festival (that takes place every November 2nd in Birmingham)"Princess Leia" by JenX, $240.A lot of the participating artists came from as far as Austin Texas to attend...