Carriage Factory Art Gallery

Plein Air Workshop with Jeffery Sparks
2020-10-10 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP

Painting and sketching outdoors is an essential practice for every artist and the best path toward stronger and more captivating paintings. In this one-day workshop, artist Jeffery Sparks will equip each student with the fundamentals of painting and sketching outdoors.
The morning half of this workshop will take place indoors and will cover the keys to working quickly and well outdoors. After lunch, we’ll go outside to paint and practice what we’ve learned. If time permits, at the end of the day we’ll head back indoors to cap off the day with final thoughts, questions, and encouragement.
We will concentrate most of our learning on understanding the important keys of plein air painting and how these can be applied in reasonable process each time you paint.
Instructor:
With a teacher’s gift and a storyteller’s heart, Artist Jeffery Sparks is excited to share the joy of painting with you. He has been a plein air and studio painter for many years. He is the co-founder of the Missouri Valley Impressionist Society), has written for Fine Art Connoisseur, and has his work in collections throughout the United States. Recently, his solo exhibition, “The Painting Pastor” at the Carriage Factory Gallery demonstrated the excitement about plein air painting from both artists and collectors. It is a perfect time to paint outdoors!

Supplies:
This workshop is open to artists working in pretty much any painting medium. When it comes to supplies for this workshop, think “light weight and portable.” As a rule of thumb, you should be able to leave your car with everything you need without making a second trip.
BASIC ITEMS:

Viewfinder
Small Sketchbook
Pencil and Eraser
Portable Easel or Pochade or French Easel.
Palette (if not built into your easel or pochade)
Paper Towels (1 roll at least)
Trash Bag you can secure with a clip
Cleaning Solution
Palette Scraper
Three (3) Canvases (no smaller than 8×10, but no larger than 12×16)
Cleaning Solutions (Odorless mineral spirits or water)
Brushes (bring the best you have, #10-16 is usually a good size, but the numbers are not standard; mainly, avoid small brushes).

PAINTS
If you are using oils, acrylics, or gauche I would recommend a white and a warm and cool version of each color. Here is what I often use in an outdoor palette (8 colors plus white):

White
Warm Blue (Ultramarine Blue)
Cool Blue (Cobalt Blue)
Warm Yellow (Cadmium Yellow Medium)
Cool Yellow (Lemon Yellow)
Warm Red (Cad. Red, Winsor Red, etc.)
Cool Red (Alizarin Crimson)
Viridian Green (additional color)
Transparent Earth or Transparent Oxide Red (additional color)

If I want a simpler setup, I reduce colors to the essentials (4 colors plus white):

White
Cadmium Yellow
Red
Ultramarine Blue
Alizarin Crimson

Special note: I have an iPhone and there is a wonderful app called “See Value”. Another is “Art Tools”. I encourage to search one or both of these apps as they are good tools in the field. For Android users, if these are not available, you might try searching for a value finder for photographers, as these are often built for them.

12x12 Exhibit Entries being accepted
2020-10-01 08:00 - 2020-11-07 17:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
The Carriage Factory Art Gallery will host the third annual 12×12 Small Works art competition. Entries will be accepted through Nov. 7, 2020. Entry fee is $12/piece with a max of three entries. See entry form for further details. Click link below.
2020 12×12 entry form

Shell Art Workshop
2020-09-26 10:00 - 12:30 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States

A Marriage of Mediums
2020-09-17 - 2020-11-13 | KS

Colorful Clam Shells
2020-09-12 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
A take-n-make online class with Mary Goering. $10
Colorful Clam Shells
Create colorful clam shells with colored markers.
You will receive 6 lovely shells and a variety of markers. Use your imagination to decorate these shells using the natural shape and grooves on the shells. This is a fun activity for kids and adults.
Reserve your spot by Sept. 5, 2020. Pick up kits Sept. 7-11 at the gallery. Link to instructional video sent on Sept. 12, 2020 to your email.

Shell Art Workshop
2020-09-06 10:00 - 12:30 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
SHELL ART WORKSHOP
with
Mary Goering

SATURDAY, September 26, 2020

10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

cost: $25.00

All materials and tools provided. Session includes instruction and time to design and complete your own shell art. This class is suitable for adults and children 10 years and older.
Maximum of 8 Participants
Masks REQUIRED
ADHERENCE TO SANITIZING AND SOCIAL DISTANCING

Q-tip Painting "Celebrate the Seasons" with Mary Goering
2020-08-08 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Take and Make online class.
Q-tip painting with Mary Goering.
August 8, a video link will be sent for the online class.
Reserve a spot by August 1. Register online, by phone, or stop by the gallery. www.carriagefactoryartgallery.com or 316-284-2749.
$10 per student all materials included.
Kits can be picked up August 4 through the August 8 during regular gallery hours.

Stained Glass with Kayann
2020-08-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Join instructor Kayann Ausherman in creating a mixed media “Stained Glass” work of art. All supplies included $65. Limited class size so reserve your spot on or before July 25. Bring a sack lunch. Register online at www.carriagefactoryartgallery, call 316-284-2749, or stop in. Please bring a mask.

Printmaking with Beth Burns
2020-08-01 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Learn about printmaking with Beth Burns. In this class printmaking basics we be covered using: Stamping, Intaglio, and Monoprinting techniques. With these printing techniques make a self portrait, stamped cards and a variety of other projects. In addition to the provided materials you will need: Newspapers/plastic to protect your work surface, painting shirt, pencil, paper towels and water. Additional water based markers are optional.
Class size is limited, sign up to reserve your spot on or before Saturday, July 25.
Kits will be ready for pick up Tuesday, July 28-August 1 during regular gallery hours.

Hard Edge Painting Online Class with Mary Goering
2020-07-25 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Learn the tape-and-paint technique to create one-of-a-kind, hard-edge, geometric designs. This is a “Take and Make” class taught by Gallery Artist Mary Goering. Date: July 25, 2020, video link sent out at 10 a.m. for you to view at any time. Sign up to reserve a kit by July 18, 2020. Kits can be picked up between July 20-25, 2020 from the Carriage Factory Art Gallery at 128 E. 6th St. in Newton. Cost: $10 Sign up by July 18, 2020. Or call us at 316-284-2749. Stay safe and stay creative with Carriage Factory Art Gallery online Take and Make classes.

Kansas Regionalism by Virgil Penner Reception
2020-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | KS

A Burst of Peonies watercolor online class
2020-06-27 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Stay safe and stay creative with online classes from Carriage Factory Art Gallery.
Learn to paint watercolor peonies from the comfort of home with this online class. Students will be sent a link for an online tutorial and be able to pick up a kit with all the materials needed prior to the release date.
Release date: June 27
Register by: June 20
Cost: $40
Kits with supplies can be picked up at the Gallery, 128 E. 6th St. in Newton between June 23-27.
Register at CarriageFactoryArtGallery.com or call (316) 284-2749

Splashy Starfish Online Class
2020-06-20 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Stay safe & stay creative with online art classes from Carriage Factory Art Gallery! Here’s how it works. Sign up for the class by June 13, 2020. Pick up your kit from the gallery at 128 E. 6th St. in Newton between June 16-20, 2020. We email you the link to the online tutorial where Instructor Mary Goering takes you step-by-step through the project. This is a project for ALL AGES, so why not make it a group project? Call for more information (316) 284-2749.

Nugents to the 4th Power Reception
2020-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States

3rd Thursday at CFG - April
2020-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
The public is invited to join us for the April 3rd Thursday at CFG event. Activities include Earth Day, artist Peggy Wambold artist opening, and music In the Heart of Newton.

Easter Pysanky Class CANCELLED
2020-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States

Virgil Penner Kansas Regionalism Exhibit Opening Reception Cancelled
2020-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Opening reception for Virgil Penner’ Kansas Regionalism exhibit in the main gallery.

3rd Thursday CFG - March - Nugent Opening
2020-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Event cancelled. View the Nugents to the Fourth Power show in our video.

Nugents Four Exhibit
2020-03-19 - 2020-05-18 | KS
The artwork of Wendy Nugent and her sons Rodger, Andy and Robert will be featured in the Susan Koehn Gallery from March 19-July 18, 2020. Reception to be held Thursday, June 18, 2020 from 6-8 p.m.
View a video of the show here.
Art catalog

Jonquil in a Blue Vase workshop with Susan
2020-03-14 09:30 - 12:30 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Jonquil in a Blue Vase -a botanical watercolor workshop with Susan Bartel
Saturday, March 14 — 9:30 am—12:30 pm
$40, all supplies included
Space is limited.
All skill levels welcome.

Colored Pencil Class
2020-03-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Colored Pencil Workshop for Beginners
Supply List
Must Have Supplies
Paper: One 9×12 or smaller pad of Bristol Vellum paper.
Pencils: One 24-pencil set of Prismacolor Premier Soft Core pencils.
Sharpener: Hand-held sharpener, mechanical, or battery-operated sharpener.
Mounting Putty: Used to lift or lighten color. Any brand.
Eraser: Click eraser. They are a pencil-like tool into which you can insert the eraser. They’re great for fine detail erasing as well as general erasing.

Places to Shop
Art supply stores (Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, etc.)
University or college book stores
Office supply stores (Staples, OfficeMax, etc.)
Wal-mart and similar stores
Online: Dick Blick (my preference), Art Supply Warehouse, Jerry’s Artarama, etc

"And All That Jazz" Love Your Gallery Event
2020-02-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States

3rd Thursday CFG - February - Red Beans and Rice, NUTS and a craft
2020-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
The public is invited to join us for the February 3rd Thursday at CFG. Chef Joe will make red beans and rice (donation suggested), the NUTS will perform and we’ll have a special make-n-take craft with a Mardi Gras theme.

CALL FOR ENTRIES 2020 Photography Exhibition “Camera Veritas” People, Places, Spaces and Things
2020-02-13 00:00 - 2020-03-21 00:00 | KS
CALL FOR ENTRIES – CAMERA VERITAS PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
Camera Veritas is a juried photography exhibition coordinated by the Carriage Factory Art Gallery. Rules are listed below and an entry form can be found here.
Important Dates
May 23, 2020 – July 17, 2020. Exhibit Dates
March 21, 2020 – Entry Deadline
April 4, 2019 Notification to Artists of Acceptance
May 12, 2020 – May 16, 2020 – Artwork delivered. Work will not be accepted after May 16.

Juror – John Ellert – Mr. Ellert has participated in numerous exhibitions and his work has been featured in several Midwest galleries and exhibitions and may be found in private collections throughout the United States and Canada. He conducts workshops and leads tours in the United States, Italy, and East Africa. He holds membership in Gallery XII in Wichita, where his work is on permanent display.
He holds memberships in the North American Nature Photography Association, Great Plains Nature Photographers, The Nature Conservancy, and the Sierra Club.
Artwork Requirements: Two dimensional original work that thematically represents people, places, spaces, and things. Two-dimensional work shall not exceed 40×40. Work shall be framed or gallery-wrapped with painted edges and have a wire hanger on the back (no sawtooth or French cleats, please).
Entries: Artists may enter up to three artworks. The entry fee will be $30.00 per artist. Artists may enter more work at $5.00 per entry after the original fee of $30 for three entries. The entry fee is nonrefundable. High-definition digital file of original artwork, waiver, and entry form must be submitted to director@carriagefactoryartgallery.com by March 21, 2020. Artists will be notified through email by April 4, if their work is accepted. Selected work shall be delivered between the dates of May 12 2020 – May 16, 2020. Work delivered after the deadline will not be exhibited. Judging will occur after the exhibit has been installed. Exhibit opening will be May 23, 2020, at 7 p.m., and shall be on display until July 17, 2020. Prizes and awards will be given and announced at the exhibit opening.
Pricing: All work accepted in the exhibition must be for sale. Artists are responsible for pricing and including the commission on the sale price stated on entry form. The Carriage Factory Art Gallery will receive 40% of each sale, artists receive 60% of sale.
Liability and Responsibilities: Artists retain the liability for accepted artwork. Carriage Factory Art Gallery assumes no liability of artwork during housing or transit.
Delivery and Return of Artwork: Artwork shall be delivered to the gallery by May 16, 2020 and shall be picked up July 14, 2020 – July 18, 2020 by appointment. Art may be hand-delivered or shipped. Shipping fees and insurance are the responsibility of the artist. Reusable shipping material and prepaid return shipping labels are required. Unclaimed artwork not picked up within 30 days of exhibit closing will be disposed of in any way that seems fit by the gallery without liability.
Questions: Contact Mary Lee-McDonald, Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Director, at 316-284-2749 or email director@carriagefactoryartgallery.com

Kansas Through the Eyes of an Artist Exhibit opening and Artist Awards
2020-01-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Third Annual Kansas Exhibit “Kansas Through the Eyes of an Artist” opening reception
Music provided by Vada Snider
Artists included in the exhibit are Kayann Ausherman, Susan Bartel, Daniel Branham, Robert (Andy) Brown, Jean Cook, Elizabeth Corbett, David Ediger, Marilyn Friesen, Constance Gehring, Barbara Haynes, Pam Hayes, Jeff Heidel, Bonnie Johnson, Yolanda Kauffman, Kristine A. Luber, Gail Lutsch, John D. Morrison, Kelly Nachtigal, Bob Neace, Darren Parker, Susan Poitevin, Bob Regier, Craig Ridenour, Kathleen Schroeder, Jim Simpson, Kim Taggart, Sean Tomlinson, Kathy Waltner, Jennifer Weigel, Tina Wilcox, and Carol Zerger.
The exhibit will include pastels, oils, watercolors, acrylics, colored pencil, graphite, fiber, photography and mixed media.
The prizes for the top pieces total $700 and were donated by local businesses and individuals. First place winner will be awarded $300, with $200 for second place, $100 for third place and two $50 honorable mentions.
Works featured in the exhibit are priced between $50 and $3,550 and are available for purchase.

Kansas Through the Eyes of an Artist Exhibit
2020-01-25 - 2020-03-20 | KS
In celebration of Kansas Day, Carriage Factory Art Gallery is hosting the third annual juried exhibit, “Kansas Through the Eyes of an Artist.” The exhibit will run Jan. 25 thru March 20, 2020.
Artists included in the exhibit are Kayann Ausherman, Susan Bartel, Daniel Branham, Robert (Andy) Brown, Jean Cook, Elizabeth Corbett, David Ediger, Marilyn Friesen, Constance Gehring, Barbara Haynes, Pam Hayes, Jeff Heidel, Bonnie Johnson, Yolanda Kauffman, Kristine A. Luber, Gail Lutsch, John D. Morrison, Kelly Nachtigal, Bob Neace, Darren Parker, Susan Poitevin, Bob Regier, Craig Ridenour, Kathleen Schroeder, Jim Simpson, Kim Taggart, Sean Tomlinson, Kathy Waltner, Jennifer Weigel, Tina Wilcox, and Carol Zerger.
The exhibit will include pastels, oils, watercolors, acrylics, colored pencil, graphite, fiber, photography and mixed media.
The prizes for the top pieces total $700 and were donated by local businesses and individuals. First place winner will be awarded $300, with $200 for second place, $100 for third place and two $50 honorable mentions.
Works featured in the exhibit are priced between $50 and $3,550 and are available for purchase.

3rd Thursday at CFG - Newton Mural Project exhibit opening
2020-01-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
The January 3rd Thursday event at the gallery will feature works by more than a dozen artists in support of the Newton Mural Project. Artwork panels and windows ranging in size from 2’x2′ to 4’x4′ will be featured in the Susan Koehn Gallery.
Chili, cornbread and hot cocoa available with $5 suggested donation.
Live music provided by Doug Everingham.

3rd Thursday - June
2020-01-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
The public is invited to join us for the June 3rd Thursday at CFG event.

Fused Glass Ornaments with Linda Fern Johnson
2019-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Learn to make fused glass ornaments with Linda Fern Johnson. Birds, stockings and trees! Learn to make three different ornaments to hang on your tree.
Fee: $45, includes all materials
Time 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019

Christmas Pysanky Class
2019-12-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Christmas Pysanky Class with Instructor E.B. Schmidt
