IN THE GALLERIES CALL FOR ART! SCALES, GILLS AND FINS: FISH ART CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS FEBRUARY 22 - APRIL 7, 2012 In the Roti Roti Gallery Art Underfoot Michiana Traditional Rug Hookers In the ShowPlace Gallery Relapse and Recovery encaustic photo collage and sculpture by David Wilkinson In the Hess Gallery Carl Ferris, Carvings An Artists’ Reception for all three exhibits will take place on Sunday, February 26, 2012  2-4 PM The Michiana Rug Hookers: The Michiana Rug Hookers comprise two groups of various age members – one group meets in the Niles-Buchanan area and the other in South Bend, however, they are not limited by locale.  Member Marge Collins says they are strictly “unofficial,” having no officers or by-laws, and they have been in existence for about 30 years.  The exhibit will feature not only rugs, but also wall hangings, pillows, door stops and a variety of other items.  They will show materials and tools used in hooking, and will have a demonstration during the reception.  Also, the group will meet at the Buchanan Art Center from 10am-2pm on Thursday, March 8 in the Roti Roti Gallery, and the public is welcome to come and observe.  Collins says rug hooking is suitable for ages pre-teen through adult. David Wilkinson: Originally from Jackson, Michigan, and currently living in Benton Harbor, MI, Dave Wilkinson, is by his own admission, “a recovering crack head.” Inspired to re-examine a pen and ink drawing done while in the throes of his addiction, Relapse and Recovery features a series of encaustic photo-collage, and text works which offer a raw, and honest examination of his personal destruction. These intensely personal pieces offer a cathartic, frightening, and empowering glimpse into Wilkinson’s ongoing journey of continual recovery. CLICK HERE TO VISIT DAVE'S WEBSITE "TREATMENT TERMINATED" Encaustic Photo Collage - 2011 "MAHARAJA" Limestone - 2011 CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE Carl E. Ferris Woodcarver Carl E. Ferris was born and raised in Buchanan, Michigan.  As a boy, he had done his fair share of whittling, but didn't actually start carving until he retired from his well drilling business. An award-winning carver, many in the area have seen his Ottawa Elementary School “otter” as well as the mice he carved, and often handed out. Ferris died in 2007, and his family has put together this exhibit. Exciting Changes at the BAC WE'VE INSTALLED A NEW GALLERY FLOOR! Stop by and see the transformation! SEE PHOTOS OF MOVING OUT DAY AND A FIRST PEEK AT THE NEW FLOOR!     LINK OUR GALLERY ARCHIVE CLICK HERE   LINK UPCOMING EVENTS THAT MAY ALSO BE LOCATED IN THE BAC GALLERIES. Gallery Hours Monday through Thursday 10am to 6pm Friday 10am to 5pm Saturday 10am to 4pm Sunday Closed (Memorial Day through Labor Day Open 1 to 4pm)

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