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Meet the Artist: Ryan Lytle

Opening on July 22nd, our new exhibit, “Animalia”, will feature the work of 3-dimensional artists Ryan Lytle and Katherine Maloney. This week we’ll introduce you to the work of Ryan Lytle and give you a peek into his studio.

“Whether it is pets, in nature, films and cartoons, mythology, I have always been drawn to animals. As a kid I had an extensive stuffed animal collection. These fascinations of animal archetypes, images and myths have resurfaced as visual vocabulary in my work.”

“My works are primarily created through the process of needle felting. There is a comfort that is embedded in the nostalgic material. Needle felting is done by compressing raw wool with a barbed needle into a form. Every area is stabbed hundreds of times with a single needle until the desired density is formed.  This medium allows me to sculpt works within a surreal space that is both disarming and inviting.”

“Although I mostly work with wool and felting, I also experiment with other materials. Typically, I am drawn to fiber-based techniques, but recently I’ve been working with 3D printing as well. I have been learning how 3D printing operates so that I could incorporate the process into my 3D design courses at CNU. Currently, I have converted about half of my studio over to producing face shield visors for hospitals. The university has been very supportive and generous with their equipment and materials.”

“Aside from the printing, my studio has been busy with finishing up work for a show projected for June at the PFAC. It is a lot of rabbits, and I’ve been creating an eight-foot moon rug with a rug tufting machine. It should turn out to be one of my more ambitious projects to date.”

“For the show at Arts on Main I am planning to show some of my more experimental pieces and I am excited to see how they work together alongside Katherine Maloney’s work.”

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DECEMBER 2022:
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Kathryn L. Swanson, PhD, Executive Director
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Alisa Potter, Gallery Manager
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Hanah Hailey, Gallery Coordinator
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Gallery Hours

Open Wednesday – Saturday
Noon – 5:00pm
Closed Sunday through Tuesday
Call: (804) 824-9464

Open Studio

Every Friday afternoon, 12pm-2pm!
Free & open to the public

Art Classes

Ongoing classes in all mediums for kids of all ages.
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Volunteer Opportunities

Are you looking for ways to volunteer in the community? Arts on Main has wonderful volunteers and would like you to join them. Email [email protected] or call the gallery for more information. 804.824.9464.

 

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Tomorrow is the reception for our Kindergarten and Tomorrow is the reception for our Kindergarten and First Grade Palette Pals! 🎨

Stop by the gallery and vote early for your favorite piece of artwork! 

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The artwork for Gloucester Arts Festival “Heart The artwork for Gloucester Arts Festival “Heart of the River” collection has started to arrive here at Arts on Main! We can’t wait to see the gallery transform this month!

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Summer Art Exploration Camp: Preschool Round 1 (Ag Summer Art Exploration Camp: Preschool Round 1 (Ages 3-5) 🎨

Monday, June 19-Friday, June 23
9:00am-12:00pm

Arts on Main is excited to host FREE summer art exploration camps during the summer of 2023! Our young students will be making “Art for Art’s Sake!” Focusing on fine motor skills, tactile activities, and getting very messy, the kids will explore art through the ages starting with making cave paint and ending with modern sculpture using handmade clay.

We will offer 2 sessions of the preschool camp with the same lessons being taught during both. There will be a limited number of spots available. We will enroll students on a first come, first served basis.

To sign up, email gallerymanager@gloucesterarts.org.
Such a fun paint night! 🥰 Join Hanah on her ne Such a fun paint night! 🥰

Join Hanah on her next Paint & Sip night on Saturday, June 10th from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm! Create an acrylic pour painting while enjoying a drink- perfect for a date night/night out with your friends!

Beer, wine, and all art supplies will be provided. Each participant will receive one drink of choice. This class is meant to be stress-free and relaxing, pour a drink and pour some paint!

Beginner-friendly and open to all levels!

Hanah teaches roughly 2 classes a month and rotates between different techniques of acrylic pouring in each class. During her next class, she will be teaching the “Ring Pour” method.

Sign up here: https://gloucesterarts.org/event/paint-sip-w-hanah/
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