New “glass” exhibit is currently on display in the Gallery and in the  TCArt Shop. TCArt Shop hours are generally Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m. with some evening hours. Call 480-350-5660 for exact times.

If you are looking for a piece of artwork for your home or business, an art gallery can provide original artwork instead of over-reproduced prints, lovingly created by local artists rather than in some factory. These artists are very likely your neighbors. They may be at the Gallery, doing a demo, helping out, and are fun people to talk to and get to know. You can find out a lot about a piece of art by chatting with the artist for a few minutes, and it makes your purchase even more special.

Need a gift for a birthday, anniversary, wedding or other special occasion? Many galleries carry one-of-a-kind fine craft jewelry as well as small pieces of art that are an affordable and very unique present to give someone. Even with those hard-to-shop-for people, you can never go wrong with a piece of original artwork, and you’ll never have to worry about wondering whether it’s something they “already have.”

Don’t know what to buy? Give a gift certificate for whatever your budget allows. A gift certificate from an art gallery allows the recipient the pleasure of selecting something you know they will like, and yet they’ll think of you every time they see it.

Art on Boston is a proud member of Local First AZ (www.LocalFirstAZ.com), which encourages and promotes mom and pop stores and their advantages. According to Local First AZ, when you shop at a locally owned business, 45 cents of every dollar stays in Arizona – versus only 13 cents of every dollar spent at a national chain.

Independent businesses are the backbone of the Arizona economy. Please help keep all of us in business by shopping local today and every day.

Thanks to Michael Hayslip and Jasmine Holmes of 910 West, not only do we have a fresh, terrific-looking website, but we also are able to utilize a lot more photos and (drumroll) we have joined the blog world.

On the Art on Boston Blog, you’ll hear from a variety of artists and others who want to share information, news and other tidbits with you.

And since YOU are the operative word here – what would YOU like to hear or know about? Do you have a burning question about art you’d like answered? Is there a technique you are unfamiliar with? Let us know if you have a particular need, and we’ll do our best to fill it.

Meanwhile, help support the arts by stopping into the Gallery and checking out the artwork of more than 30 great Arizona artists. Our current show is called “Oasis in the Desert,” and we have all mediums in a wide variety of styles and very affordable prices.

Don’t forget our fun classes – great way to stay cool, learn something and have a great time

We are excited that Art on Line AZ  is continuing a Corporate Art Consulting Service to attract new collectors, clients and customers.

Art on Line AZ’s Corporate Art Consultant is Sandra Wilderman, who has managed three galleries and has been a corporate art consultant in the Greater Chicago area before she moved to Arizona.  Sandra will work at bringing the art community and the business community together by assisting individuals and companies in acquiring and installing art in the work place.

Art on Line AZ’s  Corporate Art Consulting Service includes free in-office consultations, selection and sales of original artwork, custom giclees and commissioned works along with free delivery in the Phoenix metro area and installation for a nominal fee.

To be able to offer a wide variety of art, this call for art is open to all Arizona artists.  Participating artists must sign a Hold Harmless and Original Artwork form.  Artists will receive 60% commission from the sale of their artwork.

As for the artwork, we are looking for primarily large works of art—no smaller than 16 in x  20 in. Styles we are looking for include abstract, contemporary, photography or vintage art in oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, pastel, collage, digital, fiber, glass or metal.  Subjects we are looking for include architectural, landscapes, nature, animals, people and places.

If your artwork meets this criteria and you are interested in participating, please send the following information electronically to CorporateArt@ArtOnlineAZ.com:

• Art Resume: Please include your name, address, phone number(s), email address and website along with exhibitions you’ve participated in, your art education, grants and awards and corporate collectors.
• Brief Biography: Please include where you were born, when and how long you’ve been an artist and how long you’ve lived in Arizona.
• Artist Statement: Please include any special techniques or materials you use and artists or subjects that have inspired you.
• Email ten (10) digital images and/or mail ten (10) small photographs of your work that is currently available to:                                                                                           Art Online AZ, LLC, PO Box 23, Chandler, AZ  85244

• Please include title, finished size with mat and frame, medium and if the piece is matted and framed or gallery wrapped. If giclees are available, list sizes and prices.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Laurie or Sandra by email or call Art Online AZ, LLC at 480-883-8726.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Laurie Fagen, Art Online AZ, LLC owner
Sandra Wilderman, Corporate Art Consultant, Art Online AZ, LLC