ladies....gents.

i hope that all thanksgivings went well...pretty sure i'm fully recovered, except now we seemed to have slipped right into the heart of cookie season (that too, i'm thankful for).

due to busy bee-ness and holiday havoc we are going to go ahead and skip december art nite. i know you are thinking "drats" right? well me too. it literally did some kinda of ninja sneak attack on me. So lets do this... January Art nite EXTRAVAGANZAAAaaaaAah.

its the start of a brand new year!!

society may be puttin' on ritz, pressuring you for life changes, trying harder and whatnot...but not art nite. (i like you just as you are)

can't wait to see you ALL. i miss you guys!

Topics: Note or Love...or both

Date: January 9th (this is a Saturday) - we thought we would try on saturdays for size, this way we can show some support to local "First Friday" artists.

Place: 620 E. Philadelphia St. York, PA

Time: 6:30'ish

Bring: Some artwork, food/drink of sort, and or friends

woo hoo

we did it!
check out the photo goodness.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/artnite/

thank you to all that came, helped, aaaand created for the art show. not sure you will ever know how much it means to me!

Special thanks to Andy & Frank (of Frank Miller's Beard) for coming out and playing their guitars in sub-zero temps, sorry about that. Thanks Y.O.U.T.H. Program, Inc. for having us and promoting us. A big thank you to Your Cup of Tea for the soup'a delish food and yummy, yet much needed warm tea...it was perfect.
...and lastly one G.D. giant thanks to ms. meliss mancous-cous, thank you so much for all your help, support and just plain ole fashion bein' a good friend.

be good everyone, (santa is watching)

andi

From Donna S.

Hello lovelies!

I want to let you all know I’ll be teaching a painting workshop in Lancaster, PA this Sunday Nov.15. So if you’re in the area and would want to get messy with some paints give me a holler. It’s a women’s event with tons of other very cool workshops going on. I would love love love to see your smiling face! Tell your friends :)http://www.ywcalancaster.org/events.htmlIf you register before hand the tickets are $10 instead of $15 at the door. Hope to see you there! https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=2820

~Donna

shady pines farm - art shoOowwww!

November.

well here are the topics for Novem. NOTE & LOVE
Here is the low down for November Artnite, b/c its going to be different than evaaaa before!!!! who doesn't love change this time of year?

DATE: Nov. 6th
TIME: 6:30 (note, earlier than normal)
PLACE: Shady Pines Farm (woo-hoo, love it there) 12637 Mt. Olivet Road Felton, PA. 17322 youthprograminc.org our show will take place in the barn shop (uber cool, wait until you guys see the set up) with hopes for a fire in the firepit later on in the evening.
BRING: This will be a catered affair but please feel free to bring wine or drink of choice and as always bring your project and your peepers b/c there is going to be some cool stuff.

WHO: This event will be open to everyone family, friends, the public. (my dad might even be there so prepare yourself for some laughing and a few bad jokes)

THE BREAKDOWN: this is an informal artshow consisiting of the work we (artnite members) have created. We finally get to display our work. Therefore we may not get the opportunity to show November projects, all of that is up in the air, much like the general idea of "artnite" we have no pressures or constraints, it is what it is.
if you have any questions what so ever, or would in fact like to squeeze a few pieces of art into the show...which i think would be super just let me know...i will make it happen.

here's to all of you!
be good,
andi

look how adorably disfunctional we look.

Not really sure there is anything that needs to be said here....this seems to speak volumes.



thanks so much everyone for participating in my lifelong dream of having "the laser background" i can now check that one off the list.
Its probably one of the funnest projects I made in a long time, thanks for joining in the fun.

ye' that have yet to attend an art nite

please read the following...

"I was so nervous about attending my first Art Nite, b/c I am not an artistic person and I did not know what I could possibly bring to contribute some insight to a crowd of aspiring creative people! But, within 5 minutes of my arrival I had met at least 6new people who were so warm and inviting, that I immediately felt excited about the evening....despite the fact that I decided to show up empty-handed! I just wanted to experience this unique event, and I am so glad that I did! I found out that art could be anything from a nice photograph, to a poem, or even a portrayal of a dream. I was introduced to new photograph manipulation tool that I never knew existed, and it will prove very helpful in creating my new daughter's scrapbook. I highly recommend Art Nite to anyone looking to meet friendly people and care to share snacks, spirits and laughs (many)!" ~Karen

thanks for braving an artnite karen, you d'best.
andi

october topics! - our 2 year anniversary (sigh)

Well its true, we are creepin up on 2 wonderful, mostly memorable years of art nite. I say we CELEBRATE!

next artnite

Date: October 2nd (Friday)

Time: 7ish

Place: 620 E. Philadelphia St.

Bring: art/friends/drink and or food

thanks...be good

andi

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PROJECTS

thanks so much everyone, it was another brilliant artnite, we're growing and i'm loving all this project action its very full-fillin'

here ya have em...

check out the poem that correlates with jimmy (its great)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUNJjIwlHk8

My friend Mr. Andy Miller made the artwork for this...

Free Mary Jane Fest supports industrial hemp production in Pennsylvania - great music - Join the fun
Spring Grove, PA.— The First Annual Free Mary Jane Fest is a benefit concert experience in support of the deregulation of industrial hemp production in south central Pennsylvania. The dates of the festival are September 12th and 13th.
Arrival is at 11 am, and music starts at 12 pm and goes into late night. There are over 22 musical acts now in the 33 hours of camping. DJs, rock, bluegrass, acoustic, reggae and alternative acts. Professional magician from New York City, Patrick Terry will be our MC for both evenings. Music and festivities will end at 8 pm on Sunday, September 13th.

Affordable hemp based food products will be sold, prepared by Chef Matt Byers. Vendors will be on hand selling hand blown glass, novelty items, shaved ice and massages. Author Les Stark will be giving lectures and selling books on both days. There will be people blowing glass art on site and also a tattoos by Sin on Skin.
Non-profits such as LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition) and The Medical Movement will be passing out information and be represented. Overnight camping is on Saturday only. For more information call 717-451-5495. Adam Jones, Co-creator of Downvibe and Free Mary Jane Fest: 646-327-2734, mailto:adamdavidjones@gmail.com

we make words

http://wemakewords.blogspot.com/

Melissa’s Show

Hello everyone our very own (and very special) Melissa has a solo photo exhibit at the Yorktowne Hotel. Her work is displayed in the dining section which I believe is the Off Center Grill. MMMmmmMm. We met on Saturday for a quaint little opening reception which was lovely and very fun. Melissa we are so very proud of you. Your photos are amazing, and all that hard work …it put smiles on all our faces.
For those of you that couldn’t make it (shame shame) we'll let it slide... this time because her stuff will be up for alllll of September. So there is still time!!! They have amazing food and drinks (shockingly affordable). By the way, its probably one of the more relaxing places to eat in York, PA. at least I thought so…oh and they have a patio!
http://www.yorktowne.com/offcentergrill/index.htm
Congrats Meliss!

SEPTEMBER artnite

Everyone, its almost september!?

i can't believe it.

next art nite

Date: Friday, Sept 4th

Time: 7ish

Locale: 10 Hanover st. Glen Rock, PA (same as last month)

melissa slipped me $20 so Jason would have to keep working on the renovations ;)

Bring: art/food/drink/smiles for miles

have a great august finale! woop woop!

hats / incompetent

here are some of our projects!
I really had such a fun time, I think my cheeks even cramped up from smiling at one point that night.
I wanted to send out a special thank you to everyone; this was our first PG13 artnite (my niece maddy tug along) so thanks everyone for dropping a few less F-bombs, it didn’t go unnoticed. Another thanks for helping her get over being a little shy come project time (Adam! You rule). One last shout out to those brave newbies that came, and actually brought freaking awesome projects….I hope you guys had fun and are planning your return.
Melissa and Jason, your house looked great and your new lighting set up is way way WAY impressive. Can’t wait to see how far you get next month, thanks for opening your doors to us.
Until next time…
andi

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=asshat

mean time

While you all wait with baited breath for the most recent art nite pics and projects here are a couple things to chew on.
I’m getting all kinds of linky up in here, waiting for Meliss to get me the photos. September Topics: ANIMALS & BRACELET
http://www.yotamhadar.com/finalproject/
one of my favorite eye candy pitstops: http://www.colourlovers.com/
Interesting post:
http://www.colourlovers.com/blog/2008/03/27/the-color-of-money-from-around-the-world/
man collage: http://www.lorenzopetrantoni.com/
...aaaand this could very well be my new life goal: http://www.squamartworkshops.com/mp.php?p=what
some praiseworthy vids:

Firekites - AUTUMN STORY - chalk animation from Lucinda Schreiber on Vimeo.
beautiful:

Sofia's People: Canon 5dmk2 24p from Philip Bloom on Vimeo.
awesome:

2009 Borderline from George Salisbury on Vimeo.

august tow-pix

there she is... incompetent & hats. can't wait to see what you guys drum up for this one.

Date: August 7th will be the next art nite! 

Location: 10 Hanover Rd. Glen Rock, PA  (Jason and Melissa have been out of the Art Nite hosting loop for over a year due to some major home renovation, I am really looking forward to checking out the progress) perhaps we will have the next few art nites there to keep you guys on track. :) 

Time: 7ish pm

Bring: your art, food and/or drink if you'd like. 

Looking forward to a really fun night! 

july projects

well look who got around to posting projects this time.
here are a few of our projects from july's art nite ("real" & "fragrance").
fun stuff. Thanks everyone for coming out for the christening of my new firepit...it was a very proud mama moment for me.
great to see everyone...and its so nice to finally have my hearing back (i think) close encounters of the firework kind.
hope everyone is enjoying the SUN-SHINE!

REAL
by Ivy Cox

Real.
What is real? ... Is is what we can see?
"Did you see that?" ... "Oh my gosh, I can't believe it! It just disapeared into thin air!" ... "How could that be?" ..."That just can't be real!"

What is real? ... Is it what we can hear?
"Did you hear what he said?" ... "There's no way, dude!" ... "That didn't sound like him at all!" ... "That's not what I heard." ... "I don't believe it." ... "It couldn't have been real."

What is real? ... Is it what we can smell?
"Do you smell that?" ... "I don't smell anything." ... "It smells like cat pee." ... "My house doesn't smell like cat pee! It must be in your head. I don't smell it at all!" ... "I'm sorry, but that stink is real! Real bad."

What is real? ... Is it what we can taste?
"You've got to taste this! Close your eyes, and tell me what you think." ... "Umm, I can't taste anything, I've got a cold!" ... "This crab meat, it's sooo awesome!" ... "Hey, did you read this can? It's the fake stuff. It's not even real crab meat!" ... "But it tasted so real!?"

What is real? ... Is it what we can touch?
"Feel this coat." ... "Oh my, is soooo soft! Is is rabit?" ... "Nope." ... "Mink?" ... "Nope." ... "Well it must be real fur, it's so perfect feeling! What it is? ... "It's all synthetic. Fake". ... "Wow, I could have sworn it was real!"

What is real? ... Is it what we feel?
"This is it. This is real. I'm in love!" ... "Oh yeah? Do you guys have lots to talk about?" ... "Well we don't talk too much, but when he looks and me and smiles, I get all tingley inside!" ... "Do you guys do lots of things together you enjoy?" ... "Yeah, lately, we've been at his house all day makin' lots of love!" ... "Hmm. Well do you have anything in common?" ... "Well, I dunno, but this feeling has got to be real love. It's incredible!" ... "Um, I hate to say this, but that is just the feeling of lust, lieing to you. What your feeling,,, isn't real."

So, what is real? As our senses diseive us what can be know to be real? Is it simply personal opinion? Does every person have and create their own reality? Our thoughts, our feelings... are they real? What is our soul, our concience? Are they real? How do we know? ... What's your REAL?

july topics

now get crackin'

sorry for the delay, this one really snuck up on me.

Friday July 3rd

620 E. Philadelphia St. York, pa 17403

7ish.

Bring: projects, food and/or drink and perhaps some firework action

I know its the holiday season and all, but its still going to fun! hope everyone can still make it.

andi

our coulda-beens

for the sake of fun...here are the topics that didn't get picked. I just thought it would be cool to share the variety.

aww, look at em

meet our monsters.
Thanks everyone for sticking around to make these cute little guys, it was so much fun to create something at art nite! this could easily become the dawning of a new art nite trend. it was neat to see everyone really put their heads down, tongues out and guerilla create...and the outcome was beyond worth it!
Note from Donna regarding the monster drop:
Just an FYI I dropped off all of the beauties at Lancaster General and the volunteers there LOVED them! On the ones I made I also put a little plug for my free painting videos on the website. Then I asked about other art related volunteer opportunities at the hospital and Dawn said I would be perfect for this traveling art cart they are starting next month. The patients who have an extended stay ahead of them get to decorate their rooms with stuff off of the traveling art cart. I told her I was really interested so we will see...Thanks for all of your help. I think the dolls are really going to make a difference to some special kids. Give yourself a pat on the back you are all wonderful, beautiful people :) I'll probably be making another batch within the next two months if you want to participate more.~Donna