Memphis in May

(Memphis) During the Artist's Link Breakfast meeting this past week at Holiday Deli on Poplar, attendees heard about exhibits at the MOMA from Shelia and Jim who had just returned from a visit to NY.  Norm announced he and two other collaborators would be exhibiting at WKNO in September.  Members quizzed him on the theme of the show and offered suggestions for titles of the exhibition.   Some went by The Dixon afterwards to see Private Memphis, works from fine art collections in the city.

The exhibit included fine examples of American genre painting from about one hundred years ago in the Plough room, and nudes in the Crump room. "Fusion" alone is worth the price of admission.   For those who love dogs and hunting, wonderful works of these subjects are also up.  The exhibit also includes some works by Belgian painters.
On this sunny day, a visit to North Main Street between Union and Peabody revealed an active lunch crowd at the outdoor patios of Flight, Local and Majestic.  These restaurants are located just around the corner from the world famous Tea Room.  Directly behind them on Front Street is a parking garage for $6.00 a day near the former Post Office, now Law Library.

May You Find Art in Memphis

Being that Belgium is the honored country this year by the Memphis in May Festival, their fabulous Surrealists are on exhibit at The Brooks Art Museum.

I enjoyed visiting Gallery 56 yesterday as well and noticed that Frames 1910  has the new Memphis in May poster. 

At breakfast with the Artists Link members, Martha Stephens passed out cards about a group exhibit called Healing Through Art opening Friday, May 13th from 5 to 7 pm which is honoring cancer survivor artists at the Wings Gallery 100 N. Humphreys Blvd in Memphis.  And  member Jane told us about her family's home and ten acres in Bartlett being for sale. 

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Would love feedback from any who can scan and read this. . . It's new to me.

Art Promotions Joins Manta.com

Art Promotions listed in Manta.com today, an online business directory and networking website of 65 million small businesses world-wide.  Hope you will visit Art Promotions at this link:

http://www.manta.com/c/mrs9c10/art-promotions

Art Promotions - Memphis, TN (Tennessee) | 901 289-4939

FineArtAmerica brings Scan Barcodes to Art

Hopefully, this link will take smart phone users to the scan barcode which contains info about a specific artwork. The scan is at the lower right hand corner of the page.  This scan is for the image "Stage" mentioned in the last blog entry. 
Would love to hear feedback on this.

New Art Print Preview

 Click on the image to see a larger version at fineartamerica.com  or purchase via the artpro.com new online shopping cart.

Here's a link to Karen's Fine Art America Shopping Cart

Buy prints from Karen Francis at Fine Art America.  I have seen examples of their printing and it is very high quality.  (This is not an April Fool's Joke)

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Karen Francis Offers Limited Time Promotion through Fine Art America

Cordova, TN (March 30th, 2011) - Artist Karen Francis is making her abstract work "Moving On" available as a stretched canvas print at the size of 11 x 14 inches now through April 4, 2011. Only 25 are for sale.  Due to savings by the quantity of printing done at Fine Art America,  the cost reduction is being passed on to the public.  The canvas  is wrapped around stretcher bars for a compact, stunning contemporary image.  No frame needed.   Visit this link for more details http://fineartamerica.com/weeklypromotion.html?promotionid=62121
Save! Save! Save! with this Introductory Offer.  Purchase online at Fine Art America's shopping cart.   For more info about the artist, visit www.artpro.com





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Karen Francis Releases New Works As Prints Via Fine Art America

(Memphis, TN) American artist, Karen Francis, is placing her new artworks and classic favorites into the exciting print and card-making capabilities of Fine Art America with its online shopping options. Now the public may select the size and format from options such as

• unframed print,
• print on canvas, or
• framed,

 all at very low prices versus traditional delivery methods. Even note cards are available, which could become a collector's item someday. The images being sent to Fine Art America by Ms. Francis are large files of high resolution to ensure excellent archival print quality, rather than the low resolution ones typically placed on the web. Ms. Francis' works, fifteen placed so far to date, are organized into galleries such as landscapes, florals, figurative, abstracts, and digitally enhanced photographic images plus her new series Florida, 2011.  Fine Art America  guarantees customer satisfaction with the prints they publish.

Order today at http://karen-francis.fineartamerica.com/

Karen E. Francis

 

added new art to FineArtAmerica.com

IrelandRyans

Vivid rendition of a street scene in Ireland available through Fine Art America. Includes people, and horses. Happy St. Patricks Day. Work by Karen Francis.

Karen E. Francis

Art that is Out of this World

(Cocoa Beach, Florida)  I was happy to find next to the IMAX film about the Hubble and before the simulated Space Launch ride, a wonderful Art Exhibition in the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Hope you have the opportunity to view it on your next visit to the Space Center Campus at Cape Canaveral, on Florida's East Coast near where many cruise ships depart.  (Follow the link for ticket admission information. Sometimes admission ticket promotional discounts are on their website.)

Art Benefit for Shelby Farms Park and Greenline

Mark your calendar now for "Spring into Green", an art benefit coming to the coolest park in Memphis, where the buffalo graze and paddle boats abound, April 2, 2011. 

Enjoy the Beauty of a Prime Week in Sarasota, FL

Prime week available now: January 22-29, 2010 at Sarasota Sands Resort on Lido Key in beautiful Florida.  Or make your reservation for next year, week two, three or four.  The resort is on the Gulf of Mexico with pristine sand and next to a park, also near to St. Armands Circle.  Club room includes ping pong, pool table, games. Call 901 289-4939 to reserve, or write kfrancis427@gmail.com  $795. for one bedroom + den, sleeps six, 2 bath.  Enjoy the quiet life or the night life of a city with lots of theatre, music, and restaurants and the famed Ringling Brothers Museum. 

Ready to Haul It?

Aw shucks, just when I've about got it broken in, I have to sell it.  Black Mazda 2002 Dual Sport 3000 V6 Pick Up FOR SALE. It is getting bored being stored in Cordova. Only 111,200 miles.  Automatic steering and windows. Working Radio and CD player that will play mp3s. Inspection current. New battery. It's a great truck! Even has one of those metal thingies that goes across the back of it. What's that called? An extension? Call 901 289-4939. Special price: $4,200. I can probably even find the title and keys if you bring cash. Cashier's check OK, but sorry, no credit or payment plans. Oh yes, it does have the owner's manual. 

Brick Home for Sale or Lease-Purchase, Memphis

(Memphis, TN) Brick home in Whitehaven, 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large family room with fireplace and separate entrance, carport, workroom, Living Room, Dining Room, Island in kitchen, stove and dishwasher. Central heat and air. Convenient to Elvis Presley Blvd, Southhaven, International Airport and Highway 55. Now listed with Realtor, B. Williams at 901 378-2040. $109,000.

BeautiControl Products Make Great Gifts

If you enjoy parties, you may want to throw a BeautiControl "Spa" for your friends. The skin care products and cosmetics are great. Interested in hosting or becoming a BeautiControl Consultant? Please contact me at 901 289-4939. See the catalog to discover lots of gift ideas http://www.beautipage.com/karenefrancis/

Paintings in Salon in Arkansas

Joseph's Salon in Marion, Ark is open Tuesday through Saturday. Ten paintings and prints by Karen Francis are on display. To reach Joseph's from Memphis drive West on I - 40 to 55 N., take the Marion Exit 10 to the right thru town and Joseph's is the yellow building on the left, 194 Military Rd.

January Vacation Rentals

One bedroom plus den, (could sleep six) 2 bath, kitchen, TV at Sarasota Sands Resort in Sarasota, Fl avail 2nd, 3rd, 4th week of Jan. On Lido Beach near St. Armand's Circle and a park. $795./wk

Call 901 289-7482 or write kfrancis427@gmail.com to reserve. Also, very private three bedroom oceanfront penthouse for rent 2nd week in Jan (Jan 14-21, 2011) Kill Devils Hill, NC at Outer Banks Beach Club. $795./wk

Auditions for Sea Sisters, the Play

Auditions for the first ever theatrical production of Sea Sisters will be held August 17, 18, 19 6:30-9:00 pm and August 20, 21 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Numerous parts. Eight females and eight males in the 25 - 35 age range. Six students, college age. Some dancers needed. Mature character cameo roles.

Auditions will be held at The Evergreen Theatre, 1705 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38104

Park behind the building and enter through the Stage Door on the West side, please.

Sea Sisters will be presented at The Evergreen Theatre December 10, 11, 12, 2010--

"God willing and the creek don't rise."

In special need of Set Designer, Costume Coordinator, Prop Master, Stage Crew to build sets, Ushers. Please let us know if you can help!

At the Dixon

(Memphis) The Dixon is now exhibiting the works of Clare Leighton. Born in England in 1898, she created over 800 prints, and illustrated more than 65 books during her 50 year career. In addition, paintings by American Impressionist Helen M. Turner: The Woman's Point of View runs until September 19, 2010. The Dixon Gallery and Gardens are located at 4339 Park Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38117 and may be reached at (901) 761-5250 The beautiful Gardens and Galleries are closed Mondays, and open Tuesday - Friday: 10 am - 4 pm, Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday: 1 - 5 pm