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Fountain Hills Artists Gallery
UNIQUE EXHIBIT SHOWCASES WEARABLE ART
Regular visitors to the Fountain Hills Artists Gallery were treated to a trunk show of unique proportions when ten of the gallery artists created mannequins to display individually designed pieces of handmade jewelry, accessories and clothing. The special exhibit, “Wearable Art and Jewelry Showcase,” was on display February 1-14; all exhibited artwork and many of the mannequins were for sale during the two-week event. Exhibitors included artists Margaret Sullivan who fashioned “Miss Mannequin Shenanigans” by covering a white mannequin with hand-dyed doilies and Jeanie Thorn, who welded “Industrial Chic Mannequin” entirely of steel and embellished her with horseshoe nail eyelashes and a zebra-print hat. Artist Cheri Short’s “Fringe Benefits Mannequin” was made from a one-dimensional metal-cut mannequin form shape with crackle two-tone paint and adorned with handmade vintage jewelry. “We’re always looking for new and unique ways to present art to the public,” Marketing Director Jenny Willigrod said. “This exhibit was a clever way to showcase these remarkable artists and their pieces.” The Fountain Hills Artists’ Gallery has been serving Fountain Hills residents for more than ten years and is considered destination shopping for fine art, jewelry and gifts. The gallery is owned and operated by the 40 artists who show and sell their work daily. All sales are made from the artists directly to the buyer, so there is never an additional gallery commission. Patrons are encouraged to contact the artists for made-to-order work and special projects. The gallery is located at 16858 E Avenue of the Fountains and is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Artist Cheri Short’s “Fringe Benefits Mannequin” was on exhibit at the Fountain Hills Artists Gallery as part of the Wearable Art and Jewelry Showcase.
