Sound of Wings: September 30 – October 24, 2011

Group Show September 30 – October 24, 2011
Kim Bruce, Kathryn Manry, Mady Thiel-Kopstein, Claire Uhlick

Artist reception 5 – 7 pm, Saturday, October 1, 2011
with brief presentation at 6 pm

Join us as we welcome these Alberta artists whose paintings include feature beloved birds!  Bluerock Gallery artists Mady Thiel-Kopstein and Kim Bruce are joined by Kathryn Manry and Claire Uhlick who are making their Bluerock Gallery debut.  Hope you can make it to see this show fly!

Claire Uhlick

Mady Thiel-Kopstein

Kathryn Manry

Kim Bruce

Fall Hours Begin TUESDAY, September 6, 2011

Starting Tuesday, September 6th, we will be CLOSED on TUESDAYS, and OPEN from 11 – 5 on all the other days of the week.  We hope to see you soon – and will be sorry to miss you if you come by while we’re closed.  (We’ll announce our extended Holiday hours closer to December 2011.)

To all of you who go out of your way to buy local fine art and fine craft, we and our 100+ local artists say a BIG thank you for your business!

Putting a Spin on What Inspires Us

…with thanks to our guest writer, Brooke Campbell

NOTE:  Bluerock Gallery artist Liz Sullivan will have many more pieces from her ‘Ride for Life’ art series on display at the Sheep River Library in Turner Vallery starting June 17, 2011.

I was in the Bluerock Gallery recently and Karen showed me an art piece by Liz Sullivan. Liz and her husband participated in the 2010 200-plus kilometre Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer, benefiting the Alberta Cancer Foundation. You can see just how inspiring the experience must have been, because her ‘Ride for Life’ series is truly amazing. Read more about her journey.

Liz’s paintings got me thinking about the energy that an event like the Enbridge ride, combined with the natural beauty surrounding cyclists riding through our foothills creates. On a blue sky, no wind (I know those days are rare) summer day, the combination is awe-inspiring.

I always enjoy cycling through Black Diamond and Turner Valley as the summer months roll around, and this year, I was very excited to learn that the Gran Fondo Rockies will be going through Bluerock Gallery’s neck of the woods. The event distances vary from a 60km Piccolo Fondo, all the way up to the 170km Gran Fondo. With the events starting in nearby Nanton, it is sure to be a great weekend! While you are in the area, don’t forget to visit the Bluerock Gallery in Black Diamond, check out the local artists…and get inspired!

OPEN AGAIN – with an all new look!

We hope you’ll be able to stop by soon!  Here’s a short list of some of our NEW ART: paintings by Judy Perrin and Anne Watson; a Blanket Box, Hall Table and Mirror by Mike Mulvey;  Kumihiro (braided beads) necklaces by Deb Turner; jewelry by Linda Catt and Amy Ragsdale.

CLOSED February 15 – March 9, 2010

We’ll be closed for three weeks in order to take a “wee break” as well as tackle some minor renovations and major sprucing up (read: painting).

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.  We want to work with you if you need us, and will be available by appointment if you want to shop for a gift or artwork during that time!  Please don’t hesitate to call us at 403-933-5047.

And watch for our announcement coming soon about the new show that will open March 10th!

Valentine’s Day at Bluerock

Browse through our photo gallery of gift ideas in celebration of love!  You can give to your beloved (ahh, sweetness), or you can give to yourself (sometimes even better!)!  Remember, all of these treasures are “one-of-a-kind” pieces, handmade by local artists and artisans.  Enjoy!

[Show as slideshow]

Show Bluerock Your Love! Post Your Photos to Bluerock Gallery’s Facebook Page and WIN!

Until the end of MARCH 2011  we’ll draw a winner every week!  (Yes, we’ve extended the merriment!)

Here’s what you do:

1. Take a Picture of your Bluerock treasure. Anything goes—books, cards, jewelry, art, framing—If you bought it at Bluerock Gallery, it qualifies!. Have fun!

2. Post your photo to our Bluerock Gallery’s Facebook Page here.

That’s it! You are entered!

You can post as many photos as you like, for as many weeks as you want. The only stipulation is that the photo be of a different treasure every time!

Remember, we close for three weeks starting the day after Valentine’s… February 15th, 2011. We’ll reopen, with a new look, on March 10th, 2011!

(And, we are always be delighted to help you purchase a Bluerock treasure in the good old-fashioned ways: by email or by phone!  store@bluerockgallery.ca or 403-933-5047)