Exhibits

Art to Wear
August 31 through October 30
Opening Reception September 4, 2009,5-7 pm
The 22nd annual Art to Wear Show at the Madison and Main Gallery features work by guest artists who are new to the gallery. The pieces in this show encompass an array of jewelry, a variety of purses – from knitted to felted, coats, jackets and other woven wearables. All are meant to adorn the body.

The members of the artist-owned gallery invite you to join them for this show that opens August 31 and runs through October 30, 2009. Meet the artists during the public opening reception planned for Friday, September 4, from 5-7 pm at the gallery, 927 16th Street, in Greeley. Gallery hours are 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday and 10 am to 4 pm Saturday.            

The list of guest artists includes – Lucilia Begay, Dianne Foreman, Jennie Milner, the jewelry makers of La Chureca, Susan Nelson, Deb Coombs, Tamilia Porter, Sharelle Pankey, Cori D. Barrere, Joyce Fritz, and Kate Cox.
           
Deb and Dan Augenstein will be demonstrating their expertise at bead making with polymer clay from 5 pm to 7 pm on First Friday, October 2, at the Madison and Main Gallery. Come by and watch them assemble mille fiore canes.  After visiting with Deb and Dan, browse around the gallery to find that unique gift for someone special or a new piece of art for your home.
            
All items are for sale. For more details about the show or the gallery, call Madison & Main Gallery at 351-6201

Members Show
June 29 through August 28
Opening Reception July 3, 2009, 5-7 pm
The Members’ Show at the Madison & Main Gallery features fresh, new work by all the member artists. The pieces are thought provoking, vibrant with color, or filled with whimsy. The work will include functional and decorative pottery, oil paintings, watercolors, acrylic paintings, jewelry, handmade paper, collage, and photography.

The working members of the gallery invite you to join them for this show that opens June 29 and runs through August 28, 2009. Meet the artists during the public opening reception planned for July 3, from 5-7 p.m. at the Gallery, 927 16th Street in Greeley. The Madison & Main Gallery is artist-owned. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday..

The slate of member artists include – Susan Anderson, Dan Augenstein, Rodney Barnes, Tony Clough, Marybeth Coulter, Gin Leuchter, Lisa Arata, Susan Haskins, Jim Klingman, Judith Meyers, Mary Fladung, Susan Hansen, Nona Leeper, Paul Moloney, Norman Savig, Julie Shaeffer, Ann Sherley, Megan Wommack, and Ruth Zachary.

During the run of the show there will be a First Friday Celebration on August 7, 5-7 pm with members of the gallery giving pottery demonstrations.

Garden Show
March 30 through June 26
Opening Reception April 3, 2009, 5-7 pm

If your garden grows anything like Madison & Main's newest show, be prepared for a bumper crop and a huge variety. The show features almost as many media as artists. All are vibrant with color, from stained glass to clay beetles, from photography to pottery, from feather flowers to watercolors, from nature inspired jewelry to glass blown insects.

First Friday Celebration, Madison and Main Gallery - March 6, 2009

Daniel Augenstein, artist and art teacher, will be demonstrating his use of watercolor pencils both as a drawing and painting medium from 5 pm to 7 pm on First Friday, March 6, at the Madison and Main Gallery. Come by and try out these unique pencils. After visiting with Dan, browse around the gallery to find that unique gift for someone special or a new piece of art for your home.

The current gallery show features eight guest artists in a fabulous photography show that runs through March 27, 2009.

First Friday Celebration- February 6, 2009

Judith Meyers will be cutting silhouettes from 4-8 pm on First Friday, February 6, at the Madison and Main Gallery. Come and have a silhouette cut for your special Valentine. All ages are welcome, babies through adult. You will receive 2 identical, mounted and signed silhouettes ready to be framed for $10. Cutting will continue Saturday, February 7 from 10 am-2 pm. Chocolate will be served.

The current gallery show features eight guest artists in a fabulous photography show that runs through March 27, 2009.

Photography January 5 through March 27, 2009 Opening Reception January 9, 2009, 5-7 pm Picture this: eight photographers whose works include portraits, black and white Colorado landscapes, pictures that are vibrant with color, and extremely thought provoking images. The guest artists have been invited to join the gallery’s members in this fabulous new show that opens January 5 and runs through March 27, 2009. Meet the artists during the public opening reception planned for January 9, from 5-7 p.m. at the Gallery, 927 16th Street in Greeley. The Madison & Main is an artists-owned gallery. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The slate of new guest artists include –Connie Sue Hasty, Jane Leuchter, Thad Pawlikowski, Thayne Stacey, and Robert Waltman. The additional featured artists who already show their work in the gallery are Marybeth Coulter, Paul Moloney, and Norman Savig, There will also be new work by gallery artists. All items are for sale. For more details about the show you may call the Madison & Main Gallery at (970) 351-6201. Winter Lights Art … the ultimate gift. "Winter Lights," Madison & Main Gallery's 22nd annual holiday show will feature original art, unique gifts, and one-of-a-kind ornaments. Sixteen guest artists have been invited to join the gallery’s members in this fabulous new show that opens November 3 and runs through December 31. Meet the artists during the opening reception planned for First Friday, November 7, from 5-7 p.m. at the gallery, 927 16th Street in Greeley. Madison & Main is an artists-owned gallery. An open house is also planned for the December 5, First Friday from 5-7 p.m. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The slate of new guest artists includes Jeff Becker – hand made books, Elisabeth Delehaunty – recycled clothing, Pamella Goff –silverware crafted into flowers, dragonflies and bugs, Wendy Wham Miller – small landscape paintings, Baca St. Onge – wrapped dichoric glass jewelry, Allen Ritzman – copper ornaments and boxes, Jennifer Rudkin – clay animal sculpture and ornaments, Marissa Perry Saints - Kristen Salsa – gourd art, Donna Schneider – unique bears with personality, Carol Simmons – wrapped serving pieces, and Slowsky Glass Art – glass ornaments. The additional guest artists who are already familiar to the gallery are Miya Cline - intricate origami ornaments, Leah Simmons DeCapio – small pottery pieces, Nellie and Francis Denning - stained glass, Ron Duckworth - glass hummingbirds, Vanora Savig - ornaments, Doriann Thompson - small quilts and fabric bowls. There will also be new work by member artists. All items are for sale. For more details about the show, call the Madison & Main Gallery at (970) 351-6201.