Saline Art Teacher Shows Work

Christine Marsh-Leutgeb, Pleasant Ridge Elementary Art teacher, is showing her work at two venues this December. Her sculpture Moving Forward is part of a fundraiser for Arts Novi, a group of artists who are working together to sell their wares and raise awareness for the arts in the Novi community. Art will be auctioned off as part of the fundraiser on December 2nd at Gjeto's in Novi. Proceeds will help support the group's activities, such as booth space fees.

Also, she is the featured artist at the Pentamere Winery in Tecumseh. The show Wall Jewelry is on display throughout the month of December and the opening is this Saturday, December 4th from 4:30-6:30. Please join Christine and support the arts!

Motawi Tile Sale & Tile Workshop Dec. 4th

It only happens twice a year, the Motawi Tile Overrun Extravaganza and Mega Sale. If your still looking for that perfect gift or need an excuse to be creative, visit the tile shop on Saturday, December 4th between 10am to 3pm. You can shop until you drop and make a tile in the workshop. Make sure you map out how to get there and arrive early.

Motawi Tileworks

New DIA Exhibit Begins Nov. 21st

A new exhibit opens this weekend at the Detroit Institute of Arts! With the Thanksgiving holiday right around the corner, what better way to spend time with the family then to go check out this new show in addition to your favorites at the museum. Fakes, Forgeries and Mysteries includes works from a variety of cultures in a vast range of media and will appeal to a large audience, especially those interested in learning more about how the museum ticks from a scientific standpoint.

DIA | DIA Media Room

What is a logo?

What is a logo? That's what Heritage School is asking 4th and 5th grade students in order to help develop a logo for an anti-bullying campaign. Heritage is looking for an idea to symbolize the schools new slogan, B3 - Bye Bye Bullying. Parents will see information coming home this week when students receive an official entry form to participate in the school wide logo contest. The logo will be used to communicate that bullying is unacceptable an that we, as a school, can work together to keep a safe, happy, and enjoyable environment in school. Keep checking in to see the progress of the competition over the next few weeks as the school will announce the winner of the contest in December. To get more ideas and see how old logos can get a fresh look, visit the Brand New website.

11th Annual Art Walk Weekend Oct. 22-24

Join all the fun beginning on Friday, October 22 as Saline participates in its second Art Walk. Saline will be showcasing its local talent as part of a county-wide art celebration that includes Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Chelsea, Dexter, and Milan. Local artists include paintings from Saline Area Schools Middle School Art teacher Janice Martin at Saline Picture Frame and retired Art teachers Taylor and Charlene Jacobsen at Saline Mills. Please check out the links below for more information.

a3arts | annarbor.com

Star Wars Paper Collage

What could be more fun than a paper collage animation of Star Wars? Collage is a technique that is explored by all Saline School students in a variety of media. Construction paper collages are very popular with elementary art classes. This fun film using paper collage flashes you through the original trilogy in just over 2 minutes, so sit back, relax and enjoy!

Art Prize Finalists

Check out the 10 finalists for the Art Prize in Grand Rapids.

Freep.com | Art Prize