Come by and see “The Candy Store” Pop-Up Gallery at Right-Brained Studio!

Czr Prz working on his installation for "The Candy Store" Pop-Up Gallery at the studio

Czr Prz working on his installation for "The Candy Store" Pop-Up Gallery at the studio

The art is up and ready for viewing!  Stop by during our special gallery hours, come to our opening reception and/or sign up for a “$15″ Artist Inspired Workshop!

Opening Reception:  

Friday August 19th 6:00-9:00pm

Candy will be served.

Gallery Hours: Fridays August 12th, 19th and 26th 6:00-9:00pm; Saturdays August 13th, 20th and 27th 10:00am-4:00pm; Sundays August 14th, 21st and 28th 10:00am-2:00pm

Participating Artists: John Airo, Blutt, Mindy Fisher, Brandon Garrison, Ben King, Graciela Llorente,  Niaomi Martinez (monstrochika), Kelly D. Pelka (paranoidgirl), Czr Prz, Deva Suckerman and Craig Taylor.


BUTTON Show!

BUTTON Show!

BUTTON Show!

We have a fun art show scheduled for the fall in celebration of our 4 year anniversary!

Here’s the details….

Right-Brained studio will be working with Busy Beaver Button Company for this event….that’s right, a BUTTON SHOW!

All youth artists who have taken classes, workshops, open studio times and/or private lessons anytime during the past 4 years are eligible to participate.

All participants may submit one 4″x6″ size work of art, either black and white or full color.  The images with be scanned and formatted for each button (please be aware that the image will be re-sized and may be cropped to fit a 1″ diameter button).  Any medium is acceptable.

The participation fee is $30 per artist.  Included in this fee is 50 buttons for the artist to keep (1 will go to the studio for the show) as well as the scanning and set up fee.

*The deadline for submissions has been extended to Monday, November 14th!  You may drop off the art at anytime, by putting it in the mail slot through the front door of the studio.  Please label the art with parent’s/guardian’s name, young artist’s name and age, phone number and email and place it in an envelope along with your payment.  Also, please confirm your participation through e-mail.  It is important that you follow these guidelines in order to help keep the ordering process with Busy Beaver Buttons manageable.

The BUTTON SHOW opening reception date will be announced soon and will take place sometime in September or October.  Artists need not be present at the opening, you will still receive the buttons.

Please contact the studio if you have any questions.

“The Candy Store” Pop Up Gallery at Right-Brained Studio!

"The Candy Store" Pop Up Gallery at Right-Brained Studio!

"The Candy Store" Pop Up Gallery at Right-Brained Studio!

“The Candy Store” is a temporary Pop Up Gallery located at Right-Brained Studio for 3 weekends in August starting Friday 8/12. Local professional artists will turn this studio into an art installation as well as offer art, fashions, stickers, buttons and more available for purchase.

Opening Reception:  

Friday August 19th 6:00-9:00pm

Candy will be served.

Gallery Hours: Fridays August 12th, 19th and 26th 6:00-9:00pm Saturdays August 13th, 20th and 27th 10:00am-4:00pm Sundays August 14th, 21st and 28th 10:00am-2:00pm

Participating Artists: John Airo, Blutt, Mindy Fisher, Brandon Garrison, Ben King, Graciela Llorente, Niaomi Martinez (monstrochica), Kelly D. Pelka (paranoidgirl), Czr Prz, Deva Suckerman and Craig Taylor.

Be Inspired by the artist’s work from the show!  Youth artist workshops will be announced soon…


A “fun” time at the Right-Brained Studio tent during “A Day in Our Village” 2011

The Durand family, youth art mentor Mindy as well as with Claire, Jittan and Caden participate in our Think Art! mural and installation at A day in our Village 2011

The Durand family, youth art mentor Mindy as well as Claire, Jittan and Caden participate in our Think Art! Mural and Installation at "A Day in Our Village " 2011

Thanks to all who stopped by and participated in our Think Art! Mural and Installation at “A Day In Our Village”!  Because of you, we took home the prize for “Most Fun Tent” for a 2nd year in a row!

Also, a special thanks to our volunteer helpers Claire, Jittaun and Mindy!!!

“$15 Fridays” artist workshops in July!

Make a Cool Creature Pin with Youth Art Mentor Mindy Fisher during one of our "$15 Fridays" workshops!

Make a Cool Creature Pin with Youth Art Mentor Mindy Fisher during one of our "$15 Fridays" workshops!

Come to the studio and make something!

Right-Brained Studio is offering “$15 Fridays” artist workshops on July 1st, 8th and 22nd.

July workshops include Cool Creature Pins, Comic Jam and Cuff Bracelets!

Please visit our website for details.

“$5 Fridays” artist workshops in June and July!

Artwork by Youth Artist Rebeca

Artwork by Youth Artist Rebeca

Come to the studio and make something!

Right-Brained Studio is offering “$5 Fridays” artist workshops on June 17th and 24th as well as July 1st, 15th and 22nd.

June workshops include Summer Collage and Cartoon Cats!

July workshops include Mini-paintings, Fun Faces and Sticker Gallery!

Please visit our website for details.

Join Us For “A Day in Our Village” in Scoville Park on Sunday June 5th!

"A Day In Our Village" Mural 2010

"A Day In Our Village" Mural 2010

Right-Brained Studio will be at “A Day in Our Village” on Sunday June 5th starting at 11am.  Participate in our Think Art! Mural or just stop by and say hi.  We’re located at booth #38 on Lake Street near the main stage.

Thanks to all who attended the “Art in the Air” youth art show!

The "Fleischer Family" enjoying the art at the "Art in the Air" exhibit May 2011

The "Fleischer Family" enjoying the art at the "Art in the Air" exhibit May 2011

What a great time we had this past weekend at not 1 but 2 opening receptions!  Thanks for your attendance and to the youth artists for exhibiting your work in the show!

“$5 Fridays” artist workshops in May!

Youth artist Adam participates in a "$5 Fridays" workshop

Youth artist Adam participates in a "$5 Fridays" workshop

Come to the studio and make something!

Right-Brained Studio is offering “$5 Fridays” artist workshops on May 13th and 27th.  Please visit our website for details!  May workshops include Horses (chalk pastel drawing) and Mini-Comics!

“Art in the Air!” Group Art Show at Right-Brained Studio

Artwork by youth artist Amailia, age 7, from the "What Is Art?" class (inspired by Blutt))

Artwork by youth artist Amailia, age 7, from the "What Is Art?" class (inspired by Chicago artist "Blutt")

Right-Brained Studio presents “Art in the Air!” a group art show featuring the work of youth artists who participated in classes, workshops and privates lessons during the following sessions: Summer 2010, Fall 2010 Session 1 and 2, Winter 2011 Session 1 and 2 and Spring 2011.

We have a 2-day Open House Artists Reception for this year’s annual spring youth art show!

The opening reception(s) will take place at Right-Brained Studio on Friday May 20th from 6-8pm and Saturday May 21st from 3-5pm.

Please contact the studio to request submission guidelines for participation.