Gallery Fifty Six

If You Like These.....

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If you like these, you will love the new

work by David Douglas.

David's exhibition opens Friday, March 2nd, with a reception from 5 to 8 PM. The exhibition is titled "Experiments In Color", a beautiful display of flowers, faces, and other subjects in gouache and pastel on archival paper. We hope to see you there!

Very Popular

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John Armistead

Master of Light

San Galgano
by
John Armistead
(all rights reserved)

Madison Sherman - Master of Energetic Art

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Gallery Fifty Six has several works by Madison Sherman, a Memphis College of Art graduate.

Tom and Jerry by Madison Sherman

Janet Beaver - Earthy Artist

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Janet Weed Beaver creates earthy semi-abstract paintings on unexpected surfaces.
Her work is currently available for purchase.

Do You Like Abstract Art?

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John Sosh, a Memphis painter, creates lush, rich acrylic on canvas paintings.
Visit the gallery to view some of his colorful creations.
We have a large selection of abstract art by John Sosh

Spotlight on David Douglas

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Opening Friday, March 2, 2012

Coming Next Friday

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Artist's Reception: Friday, March 2, 2012
5:00 to 8:00 PM

Own Some International Art

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Gallery Fifty Six is proud to have a large collection of drawings, paintings, and prints by Argentine artist Mariana De Marchi. We are currently exhibiting our entire collection of her work in Gallery C. You can see more work by Mariana by visiting her web site: http://www.marianademarchi.com/english/index.html

Drawing by Mariana De Marchi, Argentine Artist.

Feb. 22, 23, 24, 2012

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Gallery Fifty Six's Second Annual Winter Invitational will close on February 24th, 2012. You have three more days to view this exhibiton of art by local artists. Come see the work of Janet Weed Beaver, Bryan Blankenship, Carol DeForest, Elisha Gold, Sara Howell, Jan Hankins, Chuck Johnosn, Carl Moore, Jeanne Seagle, Trevor Simpson, Mary Stubbs, and Niles Wallace.

Eye Candy

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Great Art in A Great Setting

Gallery Fifty Six

Sculpture, painting, photography, printmaking, and drawing.

Original,creative art by Memphis artists.

A NIce Place To Visit

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Come spend an hour looking at some fine regional art.

Something To Talk About

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The 2012 Winter Invitational at Gallery Fifty Six

is something to talk about.

The exhibition runs until February 24, 2012.

Three Dimensional Art Available For Purchase

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Gallery Fifty Six recently installed a 16-cube lighted display cabinet that is now filled with the work of Niles Wallace, Bryan Blankenship, Carol De Forest, and Forest Henry. Both functional and non-functional items are included in this fine collection of three-dimensional art.

Drop by the gallery soon to view these pieces by Memphis artists.

Bryan Blankenship

Niles Wallace

Emery Franklin on Television

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Emery Franklin, represented by Gallery Fifty Six, currently has an exhibition of his work at the Benjamin Hooks Public Library. An interview with Emory Franklin will be aired during the month of February on Comcast Channel 18. The interview will be broadcast on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM. If you miss it, you can check your Comcast TV guide for additional show times on Channel 18.

Congratulations, Michael Whitaker

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Gallery Fifty Six photographer Michael Whitaker has recently had a collection of his photographs accepted to the international photography web site www.socialdocumentary.net. The images were taken from his recently published book "Very Close and Personal - Faces of the 2010 Neshoba County Fair". (available from Blurb Publishing Inc.) If you would like to view the images, please click the link below.

http://www.socialdocumentary.net/exhibit/Michael_Whitaker/1370

If you would like to see more of Michael Whitaker's work, please visit his web site

http://www.j-michael-whitaker.com

The gallery has a collection of photographs by Michael Whitaker available for purchase.

Opening March 2, 2012

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EXPERIMENTS IN COLOR

New Work by

David Douglas

New Work In The Gallery

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NEW WORK

BRYAN BLANKENSHIP

Available For Purchase Now

500 Years of Women's Portraits

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500 Years of Female Portraits

Fine Art America

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Check out our web page on Fine Art America.

http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/gallery-fifty-six.html

Read The Review

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Courtesy Number: 70

Be sure to get your copy of No.: 70, so that you can read the art review of the Pseudonym Exhibition that was presented this past November at Gallery Fifty Six. Number: is an independent arts journal sponsored in part by grants from the Tennessee Arts Commission and ArtsMemphis. Thanks to David Hall, the reviewer, for including us in this prestigious publication. The review is on page 17.

You can pick up a copy of No: 70 at Gallery Fifty Six, or at many of the art related businesses and educational institutions throughout Memphis.

NOW SHOWING!

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Great Art by Memphis Artists:

2nd Annual Winter Invitational

Feb. 3 through Feb. 24, 2011

Coming In March - David Douglas

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Experiments In Color
New Work by David Douglas

March 2012

Looking for a Day Trip and Some Great Art?

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The Sara Howell Gallery in Jonesboro, Arkansas is having a 'Happy Valentine's Day' event this Saturday. Jonesboro is only an hour from Memphis and the gallery is located downtown. Sara Howell has a wonderful gallery with lots of great art, including paintings, prints, pottery, jewelry, and more. Purchase $100.00 or more and get a glass heart by James Hayes. After your shopping event at the gallery, treat yourself to dinner at one of the great restaurants in the area.

The address is 405 S. Main Street, Jonesboro, AR 72401 870-897-0297

Welcome New Artist

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Gallery Fifty Six

would like to welcome
MARY STUBBS

as one of our new artists.

Welcome New Artist

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Gallery Fifty Six

would like to welcome

EVAN LEBAROFF

as one of our new artists.

Come See The Exhibition

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NOW SHOWING

2ND ANNUAL WINTER INVITATIONAL

work by

Janet Weed Beaver
Bryan Blankenship

Carol DeForest

Elisha Gold

Sara Howell

Jan Hankins

Chuck Johnson

Carl Moore

Jeanne Seagle

Trevor Simpson

Mary Stubbs

Niles Wallace

and a wide selection of work by Argentine artist

Mariana De Marchi

See The Slide Show of the 2nd Annual Winter Invitational

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Click this link below to see the YouTube Video of

Gallery Fifty Six's

WINTER INVITATION 2012

http://youtu.be/G-CsDjeIAT0

GREAT OPENING

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Thanks for coming to the artists' reception for our SECOND ANNUAL WINTER INVITATIONAL. We had a terrific crowd of art lovers tonight. The art was great, the food was great, the guests were great. This was one of our most successful openings. We appreciate everyone who came out to support us. If you have not been to Gallery Fifty Six, you owe it to yourself to come visit. We have a wonderful array of fine artists. Each month, on the first Friday, we have a new show. Our next show will be the art of David Douglas, opening on March 2, 2012.

Come To The Artists' Reception

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Just A Reminder

Our Second Annual Winter Invitational
opens tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012

from 5 to 8 PM

Paintings, Sculpture, Prints,

Drawings,and Pottery

will be for sale.

Including the following artists

Jeanne Seagle

Bryan Blankenship

Jan Hankins

Chuck Johnson

Mary Stubbs

Mariana De Marchi

Carl Moore

Janet Beaver

Niles Wallace

Trevor Simpson

Carol DeForest

Eli Gold

Sara Howell

Great Looking Show

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The paintings are hung and the sculptures are in place. Gallery Fifty Six's Second Annual Winter Invitational opens this Friday at 5:00 PM, and it's a great looking show! Included are photographs by Mary Stubbs; paintings by Chuck Johnson, Trevor Simpson, Janet Beaver, Jay Hankins, and Carol DeForest; sculpture by Niles Wallace, Eli Gold, and Carol DeForest; pottery by Niles Wallace and Bryan Blankenship, and mixed media works by Sara Howell and Bryan Blankenship. There is something for everyone!

In Gallery C are over 30 paintings, prints, and drawings by Argentine artist Mariana De Marchi. As an added attraction, Gallery Fifty Six will Skype 'live' with Mariana. Come and ask the artist some questions or comment on her work.

February 3rd will be an exciting evening at GALLERY FIFTY SIX! Be sure to be there! This event is FREE and open to the public. 5:00 to 8:00 PM

Mariana De Marchi Slide Show

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Mariana's World on PhotoPeach

http://photopeach.com/album/x9srm7

Gallery Fifty Six will present paintings, drawing, and prints by Argentine artist Mariana De Marchi

in Gallery C, opening on February 3, 2012

Come Skype with Mariana on February 3rd from 5 to 8 PM.

Simply Amazing!

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Dreams With Fishes by Mariana De Marchi
Soft Pastel and Colored Pencil

Gallery Fifty Six is proud to present the drawings, paintings, and prints of Argentine artist Mariana De Marchi during the month of February. Mariana provided over 30 works of art for her show in Gallery C, opening on February 3, 2012. As an added attraction, the gallery will attempt to Skype with the artist during the artists' reception. If everything goes as planned, gallery guests will be able to converse with Mariana De Marchi 'live' from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Come to the artists' reception for a truly unique experience.

It's Not Too Late

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Plaster Mask by Hans Videll

There are four days left for you to see our current exhibition 'New Talent: 2012.

Gallery hours are noon to 4 PM, Wednesday through Saturday.

Photography Overload?

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In this digital age, are we overwhelmed by all the photography that is being taken with smartphones, iPads, and digital cameras? What is everybody taking pictures of? How has the digital age changed the way we look at photography? What makes the professional different from the rest of us?
My friend Michael Whitaker, a professional photographer in Oregon, sent me a very interesting article
about photographer Robert Frank and his work. It's worth reading and below is the link:

http://www.oregonlive.com/art/index.ssf/2012/01/robert_frank_and_photography_a.html

To view work by Michael Whitaker, please click below:

http://www.j-michael-whitaker.com/

Coming Next Month

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Gallery Fifty Six's Annual Invitational Exhibition

Opening Reception Feb. 3, 2012

Emery Franklin's Memphis Music Exhibition

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Gallery Fifty Six's Emery Franklin will showcase his latest works this month at the Memphis Public Library.

Click here to find out more

Gallery Fifty Six has a number of paintings in our gallery that are availaible for purchase.

Hans Videll - Memphis Sculptor

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These beautiful, mysticl masks were created by Han Videll, a University of Memphis studio art major.

Two masks are make of plaster, and the third mask is created with resin. These masks, along with other work by young, emerging artists, will be on display in the gallery until January27, 2012

Sneak Peek

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Coming next month is our annual Winter Invitational. This year we have 12 local and regional artists including Memphians Jeanne Seagle and Mary Stubbs. Below is a sample of the work that will be exhibited.

Praire Gothic by Jeanne Seagle

Alternate Path by Mary Stubbs

Magnificent Sculpture in New Talent: 2012 Exhibition

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Evan Lebaroff

Constructed of shaped, welded metal and natural stone

Now on view at Gallery Fifty Six

Open Wed. through Sat., noon to 4 PM

Located in the Cooper-Young Business District

Order Your Personal Copy

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Michael Whitaker, a Gallery Fifty Six photographer, has just published his first book titled "Very Close and Personal: Faces of the Neshoba County Fair".

Michael has been with the gallery for two years, and was a life-long Memphian before moving recently to Oregon. Michael works mostly in black and white, and he creates documentary and fine art photography.

If you would like to look at his book, or order a copy, please follow this link:

http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2904215

The gallery has a number of matted and framed photographs by Mr. Whitaker. We also have a wide collection of his photographs that are matted and shrink-wrapped.

Please stop by to see his wonderful photographic images.

Creative Ceramic Art

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Our current exhibition, New Talent: 2012,

has a number of very fine works in clay:

Alexandra Pearson's bowl, bottles and pitcher with cup;

Andrew William's circular wall sculpture and his biomorphic pedistal piece; and Virginia Jenkins imaginative low-fired ceramic sculptures.

Artist: Alexandra Pearson

Artist: Andrew Williams

Artist: Virginia Jenkins

Open Wednesday through Saturday

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Come view our current exhibiton

NEW TALENT: 2012

Many Thanks!

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I'd like to personally thank painter Chuck Johnson for helping curate the 'New Talent: 2012' exhibition.

Chuck currently teaches drawing at the University of Memphis and he helped pick many of the young artists from the University of Memphis for this exhibition. Thanks also goes to John Hood-Taylor, Evan Lebaroff, and Steve Crowe, from the Memphis College of Art, for their help and participation in this show.

Thank You For Coming

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The 'New Talent: 2012' exhibition was well attended.

Sculptor Evan Lebaroff and friend.

Painter John Hood-Taylor and friend

Janice Washburn, David Washburn, Ragan Washburn and sculptor Curt Crocker.

Andrew Olinger, Spencer McLean, and painter Meredith Olinger

Chuck Johnson and gallery visitors

FANTASTIC RECEPTION!

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Thanks to everyone who came out to the artists' reception Friday evening. It was a terrific reception with MANY in attendance....probably our largest crowd yet! If you would like to see a slide show of the reception and the art, click on the link below:

http://youtu.be/gBN2Faa1B5E

Come To The Artists' Reception

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NEW TALENT: 2012

Opening Reception - Friday, January 6th, 2012

5:00 to 8:00 PM

You Are Invited!

Participating Artists:

Candace Canerdy

Lauren Coulson

Curt Crocker

Steve Crowe

John Hood-Taylor

Virginia Jenkins

Evan Lebaroff

Ross McLean

Jason Miller

Meredith Olinger

Alexandra Pearson

Hans Videll

Andrew James Williams

Exciting New Show

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Curt Crocker

Our current show "New Talent: 2012" has lots of great art, and a few surprises. This exhibition has a lot sculpture, including welded steel by Evon Lebaroff; ceramic sculpture by Andy Williams, and some masks by Hans Videll.

The artists' reception is Friday, January 6th, from 5 until 8 PM. This event is free and open to the public.

Not To Be Overlooked

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Artist Lauren Coulson will be part of our New Talent: 2012 exhibition that opens January 6, 2012.

Currently, Lauren is attending graduate art school in Boston. Unfortuantely, her name was left off our

post card and promotional materials. She will have three pieces of new work in the show.

Good News

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Gallery Fifty Six's upcoming exhibition 'New Talent: 2012' is featured in the Memphis Business Journal.

One More Day

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There is only one more day to see JC Graham's exhibition: Sound Advice for the Parents of Unruly Children. The gallery will be open Friday, December 30, 2011 from noon until 4:00 PM. If you are thinking about collecting art, some work by JC Graham would be an excellent choice to start with. Come view his assemblages made from vintage materials. Great art at affordable prices.

Assemblage by JC Graham

Coming In February

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Petit Paintings by Mariana De Marchi
Available in February, 2012

Emery Franklin - Talent To Spare

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Emery Franklin has been represented by Gallery Fifty Six for over two years. His work has shown in the National Civil Rights Museum, and he has been featured on the WKNO-TV show 'Tennessee Crossroads'. Emery is currently represented by thirteen galleries across the United States.

Click the link below to see Emery Franklin in his Arlington, Tennessee home. Emery has a 'Thank You' message for all of his patrons and the galleries that support him. Emery is also a composer and a musician.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lex0K7sn5QY

Gallery Fifty Six has a number of his original oil paintings in our archives.

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

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New Drawing by Mariana De Marchi

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Mariana De Marchi is one of Gallery Fifty Six's international artists. Currently, Mariana teaches the visual arts as well as create and show her own work in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mariana's strenghth is in her expressive portraits of 'people on the street'. She will surprise you with the items she draws into her pictures, like fish and lizards. Her subjects are thought provoking and her technical skills are astounding.

Below is one of her most recent drawings.

Gallery Fifty Six has a large collection of her work, including drawings, paintings, and original prints.

Looking For A Last Minute Gift?

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Are you looking for a quality last-minute gift? Why not give the gift of art? We have a wide selection of original art for under $100.00. Prints, paintings, photographs, and ceramic sculpture - all under $100.00. We have plenty of parking and it's 'easy in - easy out'. Hope to see you! The gallery will be open today until 3:00 PM.

SOLD!

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Queen Bee
Copyright JC Graham

Come and see other unique assemblages by Memphis artist JC Graham.
His show runs through December 30, 2011.
If you are still looking for that 'perfect gift',
consider giving some original art
from Gallery Fifty Six

New Talent: 2012

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COMING IN JANUARY 2012

Ross McClean Coming To Gallery Fifty Six

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Limbo
copyright Ross McClean

Showing in Janaury - New Artists: 2012. Gallery Fifty Six will present 12 emerging artists. From the University of Memphis are Ross McClean, Candace Canerdy, Jason Miller, Meredith Olinger, Alexandra Pearson, Hans Videll and Andrew Williams. Steve Crowe, John Hood-Taylor and Evan Lebaroff are from the

Memphis College of Art.

Art Created from Yesterday's Items

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JC Graham has a creative and unique way of putting unlike

items together into a new work of art.

His exhibition, titled "Sound Advice for the Parents of Unruly Children"

runs through December 30, 2011.

There are several pieces under $200.00 that

would make very unique gifts.

Come see JC's show Wed. - Fri. from noon to 4 PM,

and Sat. from 11 AM to 4 PM

Mariana De Marchi from Argentina

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Gallery Fifty Six has an extensive collection of art by Argentine artist Mariana De Marchi. Drawings, paintings, and original prints are available for purchase. Mariana is an artist and art educator in Buenos Aires. The gallery will present a special show of her work in Gallery C during the month of February. If you are a member of Facebook, search her name and send her a note. She would be delighted to hear from you.

Below are samples of the work by Mariana De Marchi

that we have in the gallery.

Now Available in Gallery B

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TURN TO HIM THE OTHER
JC Graham

JC Graham's exhibition "Sound Advice For The Parents of Unruly Children" runs through December 30, 2011
All assemblages are for sale.

John Hood-Taylor

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Come see what the Commercial Appeal was talking about in their review of John Hood-Taylor's 'Napkin Art', that was on exhibit at the P and H Cafe this past fall. John will display his napkin art in the upcoming show "New Talent: 2012" at Gallery Fifty Six, opening on January 6, 2011. The artist's reception will be from 5 to 8 PM. Each design is only $100.00, framed behind glass.

Give Someone a UNIQUE Gift!

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Are you looking for the perfect gift?

Something unique, unusual, and different? Why not give the gift of ART?

There are many unique art gifts in our current exhibition of work by JC Graham.

Many of the items are priced under $100.00

All of the assemblages by JC Graham are made from vintage materials.

Gallery Hours: Wed, Thurs., and Fri. - noon to 4 PM
Saturday - 11 AM to 4 PM

Call 901-276-1251

Still Life Paintings - Always in Style

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Available for Puchase
Acrylic on Canvas - 42 x 36 in.

Lee County, Mississippi

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GREAT new work by artist JOHN ARMISTEAD. This piece is titled 'Lee Country, MS'. It is available for purchase NOW for only $1200.00.

Something To Talk About

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SOUND ADVICE FOR THE PARENTS OF UNRULY CHILDREN
Art Exhibition by JC Graham

JC Graham's show runs through December 30, 2011.
There is plenty to talk about.

Bringing In The New Year

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Gallery Fifty Six will begin the new year with New Talent: 2012

The participating artists are

Candace Canerdy

Curt Crocket

Steve Crowe

John Hood-Taylor

Virginia Jenkins

Evan Lebaroff

Ross McLean

Jason Miller

Meredith Olinger

Alexandra Pearson

Hans Videll

James Andrew Williams

New In The Gallery

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By Your Side

Mixed media by Gary Noland

Copyrighted by the artist

Coming To Gallery Fifty Six

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Janet Beaver

Original Paintings

Janet Beaver will present her work at Gallery Fifty Six in 2012.

The color for 2012

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Pantone announced today that TANGERINE TANGO will be the color for 2012!

Mariana De Marchi - Artist and Teacher

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Gallery Fifty Six's international artist Mariana De Marchi teaches art in her home studio.

Mariana De March's art school in Argentina

One of Mariana De Marchi's students works on an assignment.

Mariana De Marchi (left) poses with one of her students in her Argentine studio.

Selected Works From JC Graham's Exhibition

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JC Graham's assemblages are created from vintage materials.

All images copyrighted by JC Graham

SOUND ADVICE FOR THE PARENTS OF UNRULY CHILDREN
Dec. 2 through Dec. 30, 2011

Slide Show of JC Graham's Exhibition and Reception

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click the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXnjY0IYmZk&feature=g-all

to see the slide show of JC Graham's art and reception

Don't Miss A Thing!

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Don't Miss A Thing!

JC Graham's show opens tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 2, 2011
The artist's reception is from 5 to 8 PM. This event is free and open to the public.

Meet The Artist

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JC Graham's exhibition 'Sound Advice For The Parents of Unruly Children' opens this Friday, December 2, 2011, from 5 to 8 PM.

JC Graham was born in Biggers, Arkansas. He graduated from Williams Baptist College in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas and he holds a BFA in Studio Painting. He is 34 years old and he works for Elvis Presley Enterprises.

Introducing Steve Crowe

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Four paintings by Steve Crowe are currently on exhibit in Gallery C

Seeking The Quiet Mind

New In The Gallery

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'Formula 1128' by Karl Rice

Copyrighted by the Artist

New In The Gallery

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"Formula 1127a" by Karl Rice

Copyrighted by the Artist

Now Available in Gallery C - Art From Argentina

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LONELY
Copyright Mariana De Marchi

Painting from Argentina

Now Available in Gallery C

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Quaking Tree

Copyright Mary Stubbs

JC Graham's Upcoming Exhibiton

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Sound Advice For The Parents of Unruly Children

Artist's Reception: Friday, December 2, 2011
5 to 8 PM

Free and Open To The Public

What is an 'assemblage'?

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as·sem·blage
noun
1. a group of persons or things gathered or collected; an assembly; collection; aggregate.
2. the act of assembling; state of being assembled.
3. Fine Arts .
a. a sculptural technique of organizing or composing into a unified whole a group of unrelated and often fragmentary or discarded objects.
b. a work of art produced by this technique. Compare collage, found object, ready-made ( def. 4 ) .
4. Archaeology . the aggregate of artifacts and other remains found on a site, considered as material evidence in support of a theory concerning the culture or cultures inhabiting it.

Come view a collection of cleverly crafted assemblages made from vintage materials by Memphis artist JC Graham at the artist's reception on December 2, 2011, from 5 to 8 PM.

Vintage Assemblages Coming to FS

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Public Opinion
Copyright JC Graham

Memphis artist J.C. Graham will present a new body of work at Gallery Fifty Six in December, 2011. His show is titled ‘Sound Advice For the Parents of Unruly Children”. This exhibition is a continuance upon several themes that have remained predominant in the artist’s work for several years: rigid patriarchal familial structures, religious/spiritual expectations and the artist’s experiences with each during his upbringing in rural Arkansas.

JC Graham has relied heavily upon assemblage constructions for this particular exhibit and has done so because he finds that physical artifacts more fervently manifest an emotional response from the viewer when working in this particular genre -- you might call it the "I remember those" or "so and so had one of those" moments. The elements are reflections upon Graham’s childhood experience and rural farm life experienced therein -- he was primarily cared for by his paternal grandparents and in turn developed a general disassociation with his peer group. Youth, as it turned out, was not as entertaining for him as the aged Southern conflict that was his grandparent's resentful bond to one another.

JC Graham has embellished much of the work with Southern US Homonyms; words and phrases that were his internal dialogue: repeated in pattern and presenting dual meanings to the viewer, some merely colloquial and many referencing southern spirituals. JC’s creations are familiarity fertilized with subtle sociopolitical statements peppered with trite comedic undertones. In physical regards, the artist has remained true to the primitive and gritty perplexities that made up the small rural farm town: worn wood, aged metal, ephemera both religious and secular and graphical elements including numbers and geometric artifice. Each
piece houses what could be interpreted as a criticism and an endorsement of the ideas that plagued JC’s young mind as he tried to create an identity in a world of spiritual illusion and nonbinding religious doctrine that moved about among the characters in his family’s own novella.

Sacred Vessels

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Memphis artist Jason Miller will be included in the January 'New Talent: 2012' exhibition.

He will exhibit a few pieces from his latest work 'Sacred Vessels'.

Each photograph is approximately 2 x 3 feet, 3 inches deep.

'New Talent: 2012" will be to introduce new artists to the Memphis scene.

Lots of Surprises

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Artist JC Graham will surprise and amaze you with his creative new work. His exhibition is called "Good Advice For The Parents of Unruly Children' opens on December 2, 2011. You
don't want to miss his show!

JC Graham - Coming in December

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JC Graham presents

GOOD ADVICE FOR THE PARENTS OF UNRULY CHILDREN

Art Assemblages

Artist's Reception - December 2, 2011

5 to 8 PM

Free and Open To The Public

New Work At The Gallery

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"Seeking The Quiet Mind" Copyright Steve Crowe

Gallery Fifty Six will present a few works of Steve Crowe in Gallery C during the December exhibiton.
The artist will also be part of the January 2012 show "New Talent: 2012".

Gifts From The Gallery

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Gallery Fifty Six has a wide selection of smaller works of art that will make the perfect gift. Come by the gallery and browse the racks in our Archive Room. We have small works by Mariana De Marchi, John Armistead, Madison Sherman, Bradley Wilson, Art Covington and many others. Original art makes a wonderful gift to give for Christmas.

Pseudonyms Revealed

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The Pseudonym Exhibition is about to come to a close. Below are the real names of the artists who participated in the show:

Forrest Henry is Chuck Johnson

Carroll Sellers is Mike Coulson

John Doe is Madison Sherman

Juan Rhodes is Paul Clarke
William David is John Armistead
Jennie McGregor is Jeanne Seagle

Vladimir Klozovich is Bryan Blankenship

Anonymous Cliche is Eli Gold

Gros Glasern Gabel is Jan Hankins
Evelyn Skinker is Carol De Forest

Rouge Dottier is John Sadowski

Les Selin is Niles Wallace

The exhibition will close on Friday, November 25th, 2011

You still have time to see it on Saturday, November 18;

Wednesday, November 23; and Friday, November 25, 2011

New Talent: 2012

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Gallery Fifty Six is proud to announce the participants in the upcoming 'New Talent: 2012' exhibition that will show during the month of January, 2012.

Included in this exhibition of 'new talent' will be:

Candace Canerdy

Curt Crocker

Steve Crowe

Evan Lebaroff

John Hood-Taylor

Virginia Jenkins

Ross McLean

Meredith Olinger

Jason Miller

Alexandria Pearson

Hans Videll

Andrew Williams

Coming In December - JC Graham

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JC Graham's "History Lesson"
Artist's reception December 2, 2011

Artist in the Pseudonym Exhibition

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Thanks to all the artists who participated in the Pseudonym Exhibition, currently showing at Gallery Fifty Six.
Twelve local artists agreed to create a work of art that is different from what they normally do and signed it with a pseudonym.. The local artists are Madison Sherman, John Sadowski, Carol DeForest, Bryan Blankenship, Mike Coulson, Niles Wallace, Eli Gold, Chuck Johnson, Paul Clarke, Jeanne Seagle, John Armistead, and Jan Hankins. This show runs until November 25th, 2011. See if you can match the pseudonym with the real artist and win a free luch for two at the Cafe Palladio.

Coming To The Gallery In December

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Drawings in soft pastel and colored pencil by Argentine artist Mariana De Marchi.

Coming In December!

Argentine artist Mariana De Marchi sent Gallery Fifty Six over 25 new works of art that will be

available for sale beginning December 2, 2011.

Follow Us on TWITTER

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We're proud to announce that Gallery Fifty Six is now on Twitter. We'd be delighted if you will follow us galleryfiftysix .

'Like' Us!

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If you are a member of Facebook, it would be great if you would please go to www.facebook.com/galleryfiftysix and click the 'like' button. Help us to promote Gallery Fifty Six!

Free Gift from Gallery Fifty Six

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Just a reminder that Gallery Fifty Six will be giving away a free lithograph as part of the Palladio Group's Christmas Open House events on November 11th and 12th. The print is numbered and signed by Rollin Kocsis, the artist. All you have to do is come to the gallery and ask for your print. One per person, while they last.

Images from 'Pseudonyms'

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You will be pleasantly surprised at the high quality of art in the Pseudonym Exhibiton at Gallery Fifty Six

Created by 'Juan Rhodes'

Created by 'Vladimar Klozovitch'

Created by 'Anonymous Cliche'

See The Video of the Pseudonym Exhibition

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Click the link below to see a YouTube video of the Pseudonym Exhibition:

http://youtu.be/j_CNUEc6S6U

Just A Reminder...

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Just a reminder that "An Adventure In Art" and "The Pseudonym Exhibition" will open with an artists' reception tomorrow, Friday, November 4, 2011 from 5 to 8 PM. Twelve artists will present their art in Gallery A and B under different names, in the Pseudonym Exhibiton. Included in this exhibition are oil and acrylic paintings on canvas, welded metal sculptures, wood and found object constructions, plaster sculpture, colored pencil drawings, and wall sculptures made from Great Stuff.

The drawings and paintings of Billy Price Carroll are being shown in Gallery C in her exhibition 'An Adventure In Art'. Mrs. Carroll was a well known and loved Memphis artist who had over 50 one-person exhibitions throughtout the United States and abroad. There is also a collection of sketches by her that are shrink-wrapped and available for purchase.

Also in Gallery C is the work of J.C. Graham, John Sosh, Paul Clarke, John Armistead, Niles Wallace, Bridget Russell, Eli Gold, Jeannine Paul, Richard Hendrickson, Madison Sherman, Emery Franklin, Bryan Blankenship, Jan Hankins, Nancy White, Forrest Henry, and our new artist from Louisville, Kentucky, Joyce Garner.

Come and have a piece of cake as Rollin Kocsis celebrates his first year as director of Gallery Fifty Six.

New Painting by John Armistead

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Gallery Fifty Six has recently acquired a new oil on canvas by John Armisted. This painting is titled 'A Haven of Rest' and it is 30" X 40". It is available for purchase.