Tonya Henderson Rollyson _____ CREATIVE SPIRIT STUDIOS

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Flint Institute Of Arts, Sales & Rental Gallery

Artist Of The Month Exhibition 

This show will run from September 2nd through the end of October.  Artist Opening Reception is Sunday September 12th from 1-3pm. It is open to the public and free to attend. It will included both recent work and some past work, all pieces will be for sale. Contact me for more information.
 Traverse City Arts Council Acrylic WorkshopAcrylic Painting Techniques Workshop - July 23rd through July 25th. Visit the Traverse City Arts Center Webpage for more Info. or send me an email.

Graffia Gallery

"Landscaped"

May 7th-29th 

"Landscaped" Exhibitition at the Graffia Gallery, 215 W. Savidge St. Spring Lake, MI 49456. May 7th opening reception 6:30-8:30pm. Call 616-844-7006 for information.

Shiawasee Arts Center Acrylic WorkshopAcrylic Painting Techniques Workshop - Tuesday Evenings  6:30-9pm, June 29th to July 20th, visit the SAC website for more information. Or send me an email.

The Sketchbook Project 

Art House Co-op

Showing in Brooklyn NY, Boston MA, Los Angeles CA,Saint Louis MO, and Chicago IL.  For art show dates and times follow this link to Art House 
 Prints Now Available  To see Art by Tonya follow this link to Fine Art America

Current Exhibits -

Shiawasee Arts Center

Flint Institute of Art

BEST Project Offices 

 
 See Home page for show locations and times.

Creative Spirit Studios Wednesday Evening Paint Sessions

6-8pm 

Acrylic Painting - Only two spaces available, please call ahead.  Cost is $15.00 per week. Bring acrylic paints (Golden, Liquitex or similar), In black, white, Ultramarine blue, Crimson/red and yellow & yellow ochre plus what colors you may also have and would like in addition. Paint brushes (flat and round), 16 x 20 canvas to paint on. For more info. or to sign up for a class by Tonya go to the Contact Me tab.

Flint Community Schools Community Education Program

Drawing

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction to Drawing

$25 - 2 weeks

Thur. Feb. 11th & 18th - 9:30-12:00pm

Drawing 101

$40 - 4 weeks

Thur. March 4th-25th -9:30-12:00pm

 

Contact: Flint Community Education Program.  

Phone 810.760.1141 for information or to enroll.

Greater Flint Arts Council 2010 All Media Members Exhibit

 Jan. 8th to Feb. 5th 

As a member of GFAC I am exhibiting one piece in this show called "Organizing".  Opening Reception January 8th, 6-8pm during downtown Flint's 2nd Friday Artwalk.  Located on Saginaw St.

 

 


2009

Gift of Art Show & Sale

Sat. Nov. 7, 2009

11:00 - 4:00
 

Members Annual Gift of Art Show & Sale in the Grand Room..Music..Entertainment..Edibles, and Demonstrations throughout the day.  Fenton Community Center, 150 South Leroy Street, Fenton MI

Flint Schools

Drawing Or Painting

 

 

 

Fall enrchment program, Drawing or Painting Workshops & Classes. Contact Flint Community Education Program. 

Phone 810.760.1141 for information or to enroll.

(they are having an issue with the power and keep moving the start date back so there is still time to enroll in this one)

Prints Now Available   Follow this link  Fine Art America

ART AT THE THEATRE

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fenton Village Players and the Fenton Artist Guild present
ART AT THE THEATRE
Art show and Sale
during the Broadway presentation "Harvey"
OCT 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25
Thurs, Fri, & Saturdays: beginning 6:30pm
Sunday Matinees: beginning 1:30
FENTON VILLAGE THEATRE, 14197 Torrey Road, Fenton MI

 One Night Stand Exhibition

September 19th Only

 

 

 

I will be showing four works at this exhibition.  It is an exhibition of the human figure and form being held at Boundless Arts in Grand Blanc, MI Saturday September 19th from 6:00-9:00pm only.  This is a explicit show and may mot be suitable for everyone. Boundless Arts is located at 12235 S. Saginaw St. Grand Blanc, MI 48439.  Call 810-603-0487 for more information

Annual $100
Painting Sale

Thursday September 13th

 


 

Sunday Sept. 13th, noon to 4pm. Come and visit with me at the studio and pick out an original painting for only $100.  This year I will be exhibiting additional work for sale at slightly higher prices but bargins all the same!! I also hope to have a couple of artistic friends join me with some of there works for sale. SEE YOU THEN!!

  Painting Class
Thursday September 3rd

 

 

Two hour session Thursday Sept. 3rd, 1-3pm - $15.00. Bring acrylic paints (Golden, Liquitex or similar), In black, white, blue, red and yellow plus what colors you would like in addition. Paint brushes (flat and round), surfaces to paint on (canvas, canvas panels, etc.), you may also like to bring an easel (optional).
 Drawing Class
Thursday September 3rd and/or 10th
Two hour sessions Thursday Sept. 3rd or Sept. 10th, 10-12pm - $15.00. Bring Newsprint or drawing paper, drawing pencils, kneaded eraser, you may also like to bring an easel (optional).

WORKSHOP-
Drawing Concepts

Friday August 14th

 


Supplies to bring: Newsprint pad or drawing paper, drawing pencils, kneaded eraser, and a beverage of your choice.  OPTIONAL: You may also enjoy using some charcoal or charcoal pencils, you may also like to have an easel to work on. A light lunch will be served, please bring a beverage of your choice. $45.00, 10am to 3pm.

 

WORKSHOP-
Design Principles Saturday August 7th

 

 

Supplies to bring: Newsprint pad or drawing paper, drawing pencils, kneaded eraser, and if you would like-colored pencils, pastels, oil pastels etc. A light lunch will be served, please bring a beverage of your choice. $45.00, 10am to 3pm.

 

 WORKSHOP-

Acrylic Painting Techniques

July 17th, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies to bring: acrylics paints (Golden, Liqiutex, or similar) in Black, White, Blue, Red and Yellow plus what colors you would like in addition to these.  Paint brushes (ex. Flat & Round).  A variety or combination of the following: paper towels, rags, sponges, plastic knife/comb/toothbrush, bubble wrap and/or plastic wrap, and surfaces to complete several works along with a beverage of your choice. You may want to bring some of each of the following: canvas, canvas boards or several pieces of illustration board. Water container, pallet, paper towels. A light lunch will be servered, bring your own beverage, workshop runs 10am to 3pm, fee is $45.00. Please call or send an email if you have questions.

 

WORKSHOP-

The Art Of Marketing Yourself

Friday July 10th

 

 

 

 

Beginning at 10am this workshop will focus on ways of marketing yourself. Designing business cards, writting a statement, press release, and bio as well as determining your market. Bring any of these materials that you may already have including a resume, note pad and pencil, examples of your work. A light lunch will be served, bring your own beverage, workshop runs till 3pm and the fee is $45.00.

 Shiawassee Arts Council Members Exhibit

May 2009

I am exhibiting a painting entitled "Art Is" this year.  Be sure to get out to the Shiawassee Arts Council Gallery in Owosso MI and vote for the peoples choice award.

 

Fenton Artist Guild Members Exhibit at the Fllint Institute of Arts

May 2009

 

 

Fenton Artist Guild Members who were Juried into a Members Exhibition at the FIA's Sales & Rental Gallery as Featured Artists of the Month are now exhibiting their work through the month of May.  I also have two other pieces in the main part of the Sales and Rental Gallery at FIA.

 

Mobile Easel Exhibition

Sunday April 19th

 

 

In collaboration with Remax-Grande 1:00-4:00pm at 8022 Creekwood Lane, Goodrich Michigan 48438.  Creekwood is off of Irish Rd. just south of Baldwin.

 

 Milford Village Fine Arts Associaton

PAN Exhibit

April 2009

I have won the VFAA PAN Poetry 2009 Award II at the Milford Public Library (Poetry & Art Night) - A reading of the poem will be Saturday April 25th at 7:30pm.  See you there!!

 

 Solo Exhibition

City of Sterlling Heights

April 7th - April 28th

 

Sterling Heights Cultural Commission, Artist of the Month - Lower Level Sterling Heights City Hall, 40555 Utica Road.

 

 

 January 30th -

February 19th, 2009

Exhibition

Interpretative Realms Exhibition at the  New York, New York.  Opening reception February 5th 6-8pm.  You may also see this work onlline at .

 January 9th -

February 6th, 2009

Exhibition

GFAC Annual All Media Membership Exhibition.  Opening reception January 9th, 2009, 6-9pm.

 

 November 21st - December 30th

Exhibition

20th Annual Holiday at the Center Exhibit at the Shiawassee Arts Center in Owosso MI.

 

 


 2008

 October 15th, 2008

Exhibition

 

The Community House in Birmingham, MI.  Opening reception will be 6pm-9pm Oct. 15th.  The show will be open to the public Oct. 16th through the 18th. 

 September 19th, 2008

Exhibition

 

Exhibition of new work at the Owosso Art Walk from 5pm-8pm.  If you can make it out to the Art Walk you can find me at Norm Henry Shoes on Washington Street.

August 2008

Gallery Representation

 

Now being represented by Agora Gallery,

530 West 25th Street, Chelsea, NY 10001

www.Agora-Gallery.com

June 8, 2008

Through July 11,2008

 

 

Exhibition

Saginaw Township, The Arts In Public Places

State Of The Arts Juried Exhibition

Saginaw Township Building, Saginaw MI

January 30, 2008 - March 9, 2008

Exhibition
Shiawasse Arts Gallery
This exhibition will take place at the Curwood Castle while the the Gallery is under construction.