Christmas Ride Indiegogo Campaign Begins!

So exciting.  The Christmas Ride indiegogo campaign is up and running now.  Please go there, view the teaser video, leave comments, contribute if you can . .  .  There are lots of artistic perks to read about.  



Here's the Link:   http://www.indiegogo.com/ChristmasRide
And check back often, as new media will be added.

Christmas in May

     Reminder, the Savings code for prints of my work is good through the end of May which is fast approaching.  Enter BRRCMD in the online shopping cart as you check out for the discount to be applied.  You may pay by Pay Pal or credit card. Please drop me an email to let me know of purchases you make.  Thanks.

     Due to the overwhelming outstanding response I am getting on my paintings and art prints, I am now morphing my artistic vision to a larger canvas for a while.  "Christmas Ride" is my third screenplay and unless it sells to a larger production company, Art Promotions is trying to launch it.  Yes, I am becoming an indie filmmaker at last.  With fond memories of producing and hosting  "Heart of the Matter" at Channel 10, FCAC, in Virginia, with other volunteers, I am revisiting moving media.
 
     Last week, Memphis area actors and cameramen filmed scenes for a teaser about "Christmas Ride" which will be up on indiegogo.com in the near future.   There is a lot ABOUT this screenplay on facebook, so visit this page http://www.facebook.com/ChristmasRide  and leave your footprint in the Internet sands by clicking  LIKE US. To do this, click on ABOUT on the left hand side of the page below the poster image.  (The photograph in this image is by Daryl Martin.)  And then click the LIKE that appears on that page at the top right.
      This week editing is in progress on the footage.  I read  on IMDB there are 12,000 films in development at this time!   Which ones will get "Green Lit" and make it to the finish line?  Which ones will you watch in the theatre, download from your satellite TV system,  rent from the DVD companies, or watch on the Internet?  Did I leave any possibilities out?

     Wishing you all a safe Memorial Day Weekend. 

Online Art Auction Fundraiser for an Artist

A friend told me about this online art auction for a good friend of hers:


https://www.facebook.com/HeArtForBev


Bidding continues until May 10th to raise funds for medical expenses.
There are some lovely, very reasonable paintings in this auction. 
You need to click on the Photos album and then you will see the albums marked for the auction.  Leave a comment to bid or follow other instructions indicated.  There are works in the auction by a number of talented artists.  Subject matter includes dogs, roosters, landscapes, roses, etc. 

Special Art Print Pricing in Merry Month of May

(May 4, 2012) Art Promotions offers special pricing on all prints by Karen Francis during the month of May through a secure online shopping website. These fine art works are custom printed as each order comes in. Only the highest quality digital image is used to print. And her authorized print publisher, Fine Art America, includes a thirty day money back satisfaction guarantee on every order. At this time, by entering a special code, BRRCMD at checkout, the purchaser will receive a full 25% off this artist's markup. In fact, a customer will get this discount on every item by this artist in his or her shopping cart with the code. So if a stretched canvas print is selected, along with a poster, and a framed print on paper perfect for an office, the discount will be applied to all items at checkout. Credit cards are accepted. Shop by visiting http://karen-francis.artistwebsites.com/?tab=artworkgalleries and scroll down. Or visit Karen's pages on fineartamerica.com.   Fine Art America ships direct to the purchaser in a very timely manner.   New works are added frequently.   Perhaps the perfect gift for Mother's Day is waiting there. 

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Installed Art at Germantown Community Theatre Today

Fourteen works are on exhibit now at Germantown Community Theatre. I took the art over this morning, opened the wrappings from around the paintings, found the wires and tools and ladder and hung them on the lobby walls. A short five hours later it was time to add the labels and photograph the installation. Everyone there had nice things to say about the artworks. Sales will benefit the theatre by ten percent of the price. And to help make this benefit successful, I rolled the prices way back for the duration of this show through April 29. The paintings may be purchased through the staff at GCT. The stage is set for the opening of Spitfire Grill, the musical this theatre has prepared.

Germantown Community Theatre is located at 3037 Forest Hill Irene Road, (between Poplar and Poplar Pike [which is what Park Ave is called in G.town]), Germantown, TN 38138. The show dates are April 13-29, 2012. The show begins at 7:30 Thursday, 8 pm Friday-Saturday and 2:30 on Sunday. Tickets are $25. for adults, $15. for Seniors and Students, and $10. for kids 12 and under. You can call the Box Office at 901 937-3023 or order tickets online at www.germantowncommunitytheatre.org



This theatre has a big line up for the 2012-2013 season. They will be presenting Steel Magnolias, Twilight of the Gods, Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Quilters, the Musical, A Murder is Announced, and Ruthless the Musical. And, they have a Membership Special now until April 15th for a $25.00 discount off the regular membership rate. Wow! An Adult 7–ticket Package is now only $80.00!!!

And, remember the Art Reception is April 21 from 5 to 7 pm. Please R.S.V.P. if you plan to attend this event at kfrancis427@gmail.com Thanks.

Religious Paintings by Zeitsev

These paintings about the death and resurrection of Jesus are by Nicholas Zeitsev, a contemporary artist who has painted murals in churches all over the world.

Art Reception at Germantown Community Theatre April 21

Some of my paintings will be displayed in Germantown, TN April 13-29, 2012, in conjunction with the theatrical performance of  Spitfire Grill musical at the Germantown Community Theatre. The reception is planned for Saturday, April 21, 5 to 7 PM.


Please R.S.V.P if you are planning to attend at kfrancis427@gmail.com. Sales of the works at GCT during the exhibition window benefit the theatre by ten percent. To see some of the works that will be in this show, visit the GCT Gallery tab from my fineartamerica page.



Address of the theatre:  3037 Forest-Hill Irene Road Germantown, TN  38138   Box office for ticket purchases to Spitfire Grill: 901 754-2680

Slide Show of Art

These works may be purchased with a big variety of framing options at fineartamerica,com
I hope you are able to view this on all browsers and various types of pcs, notebooks, iPads and mobile phone devices. The slide show usually rotates through several images. My home page on Fine Art America is http://karen-francis.fineartamerica.com

A Daylight Savings Time Offer

Just in time for Daylight Savings Time (and that happens this Saturday night March 10 --or at 2:00 am Sunday to be more precise -- when everyone moves their clocks forward an hour in the United States) comes a new time limited offer on the art work called Annapolis Time. See details at http://fineartamerica.com/weeklypromotion.html?promotionid=78917

Happy Leap Year

Ladies, it's your day to propose! Look before you leap and remember, with this art special at least you can return it within 30 days with a money back guarantee if you aren't completely satisfied. http://fineartamerica.com/weeklypromotion.html?promotionid=78607 - Buy a 10.00 x 8.00 stretched canvas print of Karen Francis's Salt and Pepper IC for $45.00. Only 10 prints remaining. Offer expires on 03/05/2012.

New Promotion. Three Days.

http://fineartamerica.com/weeklypromotion.html?promotionid=78201 - Buy a 10.00 x 8.00 stretched canvas print of Karen Francis's Moving On for $55.00. Only 5 prints remaining. .Offer expires on 02/27/2012.,

Valentine's Day Special Promotion

Happy Valentines Day to all blog readers!  A very special  time limited promotion is ready for ten, oh, make that nine savvy shoppers now at this link at Fine Art America: http://fineartamerica.com/weeklypromotion.html?promotionid=77714  

First Florida Series on Display in Sarasota

Prints from the Florida Series are on display at St. Armand's Medical Center in the waiting room in Sarasota, FL on Ringling Blvd. These prints are signed Artist Proofs on acid free paper. The public is invited to view and purchase these works.

St. Armands Circle Art Festival Jan 28, 29

The ninth annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival takes place in Sarasota, Florida on Lido Key January 28, and 29th from 10 to 5 pm.  This festival is free and open to the public.  Over 250 artists display their original works in their outdoor tented galleries.  This festival is rated as one of the top finest art shows in the country.  Artists are juried in and prizes awarded.  Sarasota Sands Resort, a garden style beach front timeshare, is an ideal place to stay to enjoy this event. 

My unit at the Sarasota Sands Resort, a one bedroom with den, which sleeps six, includes a kitchen and two baths.  It is available the week of the festival from Saturday Jan 28 until Saturday Feb 4.  The rate renting from me is $750.  Call me at 901 289-4939 to book.   Or call the Resort.

This image is Sarasota Sunset by me and is available as an authorized print through Fine Art America.  Click on http://karen-francis.fineartamerica.com/  and see the Florida Series folder to order as a stretched canvas, framed print on paper, or unframed print in a variety of sizes.  All print orders carry a 30 day money back guarantee from the publisher, Fine Art America. 

Holiday Fine Art Bazaar Continues Tues - Sunday in Germantown, TN

It is such a joy to be in a show with so many fine artists.  These painters, potters, photographers, print makers and more are all showing a few of their wares at the Holiday Fine Art Bazaar organized by FredAsbury and Patty Simon through Artists' Link and Memphis/Germantown Art League in the Carrefour Shopping Center, Suite 100 at Poplar and Kirby in Germantown/Memphis, TN:  Dorothy Allen, Mary Lawrence Allen,Libby Anderson,Helen Christie Argo,Fred Asbury, Bill Bailey,

Judith Barrie,Lauren Beyer,Chipsey Butler,Phyllis Boger,Marilyn Califf,Kay Coop, Miriam Crotwell,Priscilla Cunningham, Christine Dozier,Anne Enochs,Ann Fitzgerald,Sue Foell,Karen Francis,Bernard Freiden,Tim Hacker,S. Kaye Harrison,Barbara Hicks,Lou Hoover,Janice Kennedy,Terry Kenney,Nancy Kurtz,Ron Lace,Sarah Long,Debbie Lovett,Sandra Marion,Maxine Mason,Sue S. Miller,Barbara Montgomery,Carolyn Moss,K. Gopal Murti,Gail Ray,Dottie Sachritz,Patty Simon,Rose Sitton,Norman Soskel,Barbara Olive Taube,David Taylor,Pat Traylor,Peggy Whiddon,Elizabeth Williams,Art Wilson.

The public is invited to vote on their Favorite Artist in the show.   Open Tuesday through Sunday until eight weekdays.  This show closes on December 23 with a closeout party from six to eight.  See the video on you tube Blessings427 channel. 

INCOGNITO at Memphis Botanical Garden Center in January

Memphis Botanic Gardens is hosting an art exhibit and fundraiser called "INCOGNITO" during January. "Buy what you love, not who you know" is the theme so contributing artists are instructed not to sign our works, or give anyone a description of our art work to keep it truly INCOGNITO.  It could be called IncogNEAT0: What a deal for collectors! All bidding starts at $40.  For those of you who plan ahead, the event will be held on January 20th from 6-8. Please inform your friends of this fun event and encourage them to purchase Admission Auction tickets.  Tickets for purchase are $25 for members and $35 for non members and include hors d'oeuvres and wine.  Some contributing artists will be present to sign their works afterwards.  Thank you all for helping to make this a great fund raiser for the Memphis Botanic Garden.

P.S.  I have completed a photo book of Memphis Botanical Gardens.  Pick up one copy at the Holiday Fine Art Festival  at Kirby, Poplar in the Carrefour Center for $25. or order one by contacting kfrancis427@gmail.com   to purchase. 

mailtoblog

The youtube channel for Art Promotions is Blessings427.    You will find three videos there.   Today I updated my blog by adding new gadgets and am trying out this "email to blog" feature.  

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Sincerely,
Karen E. Francis,

artist and author
Art Promotions website: http://www.artpro.com/      

blog link http://artprointernational.blogspot.com/

http://karen-francis.artistwebsites.com/

http://seasisters427.com/
901 289-4939 - kfrancis427@gmail.com

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