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January 15, 2013 by kelly

Third Friday-January 18th, 2013

Welcome New Artist
Anna Dale Sircar and Focsi, LabourLove Collective

Anna Dale Sircar

Anna Dale Sircar
Anna earned a B.F.A. from UNC-Chapel Hill, where she studied painting with Marvin Saltzman and Richard Kinnaird. Her work is largely abstract, but informed by nature.
She recently returned to North Carolina from Denver, Co., and paints at Golden Belt studios.While she works in a range of media, she is currently painting with oils and oil pastels.

Anna’s Website: www.goldenbeltarts.com/AnnaSircar.shtml

Focsi (pronounced Fox-cee) is comprised of J. Phillip & Erika Smith, a husband and wife team with a slightly nomadic history, who like to challenge and display traditional standards of beauty and feminine strength/power with a twist in an unexpected, thoughtful, and celebratory way via fine art prints, canvas, or portraits. Empowering women with the message: You Are Beautiful Just As You Are (YABJAYA!)! We do commission pieces by request.

Collaboratively, we started Focsi (pronounced Foxy), and turned that into an art and apparel business. Our images are placed on t-shirts and other items. We participated in various art shows, gallery showings, Artomatic, as well as live art demonstrations for various events.

J. Phillip Smith has been creating art since birth, and has a BFA in Illustration from Syracuse University. Mr. Smith has worked on Illustrations, apparel design, participated in various art shows, and completed a multitude of commission pieces. While Erika Parker-Smith is a spoken word artist, an avid self taught crafter, and “glitterati”, cuz everything needs some sparkle with an eye for fashion and great design.

Third Friday:
Reception from 6pm-9m for new artists, Anna and Fosci! All events for third Friday are free and open to the public.

Happenings at Golden Belt
Welcome New Neighbors, Salutations, to Golden Belt

Salutations at Golden Belt

Salutations opens shop at Golden Belt!
LabourLove Gallery is happy to welcome new neighbor, Salutations to Golden Belt!

Come out this Third Friday from 6pm-9pm and check out their beautiful new location. Here is a little bit about the move from the Salutations blog:

We have some big news! The Salutations boutique in Chapel Hill will be relocating to Golden Belt in Durham as of January 2, 2013.
After ten years in Meadowmont Village in Chapel Hill, we are looking forward to this next chapter in the evolution of our business and to providing an even more exceptional experience for our customers.

In addition to the change in location, the boutique will have a somewhat different feel as well. In its new space, Salutations will be primarily focused on custom wedding invitations, event invitations and personalized stationery, as well as select personalized gifts. Items carried on hand will be refined to a carefully curated selection of note cards, greeting cards, gift wrap, gift books and calendars that represent the “best of the best” offered by exclusive designers.

For more information about the move, read Durham Magazine’s article.

Artists at Golden Belt: Third Friday Event
Artists at Golden Belt

All events for Third Friday are from 6pm-9pm and are free and open to the public.

Join the Collective
LLG is looking for new artists in February! Apply today!

LaoburLove Gallery
Join the Collective
LabourLove is currently looking for more artists! If you are interested in becoming apart of the collective, you can find out more here. We will have spaces opening up in February, so send in your application soon!
information about joining

Love is in the air!
Gearing up for Valentines Day with local jewelers and artists!

LabourLove gallery

Shop LabourLove this Valentines!

Valentines Day is just around the corner and LabourLove Collective has great gift ideas for your special someone.  Here are some examples of the work from our local jewelers.

LabourLove has a great selection of cards, prints of original works, clothing and small paintings that will sure to please and prove to be a unique gift this Valentines Day!

Here is a list of all our artists. Many of the artists are bringing in new works that are inspired by things for your special someone. After all…. we are LabourLove!

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December 4, 2012 by kelly

December Third Friday-December 21st, 6pm-9pm

LabourLove’s BIG Holiday Sale!

30% off Sale

Click here to see a list of all the participating artists!

Going on Now! Sale ends December 21st at 9pm!
Over 30 artists are participating in this sale. This is a great time to do some holiday shopping! Buy local, buy unique gifts and support artists.

LabourLove’s Holiday hours:
LabourLove will be closed December 23rd through Jan.1st. We will re-open on Wednesday, Jan. 2nd. We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!

Holiday Crafts this Third Friday at LabourLove!
Third Friday events are from 6pm-9pm and are Free and Open to the public

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our friends at Bull City Craft will have a holiday craft table set up during this coming third Friday, December 21st. There will be a variety of holiday themed crafts for you to choose from, so you can make an ornament or a holiday card for that special loved one. This is the perfect activity for all you last minute shoppers! Handmade gifts are the best!

Come join us, bring your friends and enjoy an evening of shopping and holiday crafts!

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November 13, 2012 by kelly

Third Friday – November 16th, 6pm-9pm

30% Off Holiday Sale!

November 16th thru December 21st with over 30 artists participating!

30% Off Holiday Sale

LabourLove’s first BIG Holiday Sale!

Click here to see a list of all the participating artists!

Sale begins third Friday, November 16th and ends December 21st at 9pm!
Over 30 artists are participating in this sale. This is a great time to do some holiday shopping! Buy local, buy unique gifts and support artists.

LabourLove’s Holiday hours:
LabourLove will be closed November 22nd and 23rd. We will be open for Small Business Saturday, November 24th from 12pm-7pm.

Welcome New Artist
Karen Archia, Anna Maxfield & Belinda Paige Blakley, LabourLove Collective

Karen Archia
Karen Archia

Karen Archia is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but has firmly planted southern roots, having lived in the Triangle since 1984. She has worked at WUNC-TV as part of the Public Affairs team, and as a public relations professional, most recently at the National Education Association’s state affiliate in North Carolina.

“The “behind-the-scenes” work of TV production was great fun, and working in public relations for a non-profit was very rewarding and offered a creative outlet, but neither left much room for authentic self-expression. “I felt I was losing my own voice and identity since I was constantly writing for and about other people, or seeking to inform or persuade a certain audience for a particular reason not of my own making. After many years of presenting the thoughts, experiences and feelings of others in words and images, I realized I wanted to share my own feelings and ideas in a visually compelling, dynamic and non-objective manner.

“I have been painting for a while as a secret hobby, but have been encouraged by fellow artists to share my work more widely. It’s certainly a struggle to be this vulnerable, but it feels right.”

Girlina by Anna Maxfiled
Girlina by Anna Maxfield

I have always been inspired by iconic women from different genres, decades, and places. I admire the strength, playfulness, individuality, and style of such women as Erika Badu, Missy Elliott, Twiggy, Grace Jones, Adele, Diana Ross, Madonna, and Lucille Ball. I aim to capture this essence in Girlina, my line of jewelry designs. I like mixing soft and hard materials which comes through in my use of fabric, metal, and wood. While I aim for my jewelry to make a bold statement, I pay close attention to comfort and wearability and intentionally pick materials that are extremely lightweight. I love modern, clean lines, with retro and textured patterns. Imperfection is something I genuinely embrace when it comes to women, so my earrings rarely match perfectly and all designs are one-of-a-kind or one of a very limited series. I also like little surprises and I try to pick unexpected colors and textures to back the earrings. Girlina earrings are lightweight, make a statement, and are handmade in Carrboro, North Carolina, by Annie Maxfield.

Belindabilly by Belinda Paige Blakley
Belindabilly

Belinda Paige Blakley graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a concentration in Fashion Design and Fiber and Materials Studies in 2010. As a self-identified feminist, Belinda has always found the feminine form something to be celebrated rather than hidden; this idea is a foundation of her design process, always striving to create interesting clothing for real women that is wearable and flattering. Belinda founded Belindabilly in 2007 as a socially and ecologically responsible company, offering high quality, eco-friendly clothing, and sourcing only fair-trade and organic materials.

Happenings at Golden Belt
Third Friday, 6pm-9pm

Golden Belt Artists Studio's
Golden Belt- Third Friday, October 19th 6pm-9pm
GOLDEN BELT ARTISTS CREATE ART TO BENEFIT KIDZNOTES”Twelve by Twelve” Art Sale & Benefit Concert takes place Thursday and Friday, November 15 & 16Durham, NC — The Artists at Golden Belt in partnership with Liberty Arts and the Cordoba Arts Center will host the second annual “Twelve by Twelve” Art Sale & Benefit Concert at the Golden Belt studios in downtown Durham. The event will be a fundraiser for KidZNotes, a Durham-based musical education non-profit organization that fights poverty and encourages positive decision making by instructing and engaging children in classical orchestral music.

The event starts Thursday, November 15th from 5:30-7:30pm with over 250 works of art for sale and will feature a one-hour performance by KidZNotes students and instructors with special guest, the Eric Hirsh Quartet (http://www.erichirsh.com/). There is a suggested donation of $10 at the door, 100% of which directly benefits KidZNotes. Free food and drink will be provided. Participating artists will donate at least 12% of all proceeds from the show to KidZNotes. ROOM100 exhibition space provided by the Durham Art Guild.The event continues during the regular Third Friday Open Studios on November 16 from 6-9pm. The exhibit and art sale will remain up in ROOM100 Gallery for the month of November. However, the bulk of the displayed artwork will be on sale in the hallways and lobby for the Nov 15 & 16 events only.

Golden Belt is located at 807 East Main Street, Building 3, Durham, NC 27701.Get to know the artists, preview the work that will be on sale, and get more information at : http://gbartists.posterous.com/

Outside of LabourLove
Bull City Craft, Durham NC

Bull City Crafts
Bull City Craft

Join us for a special opportunity to have a beautiful silhouette created of you or your child.Silhouette cutting is a rare form of portraiture that is not practiced by many artists today. Zachary Murray has been a professional Silhouette Artist for over eight years and has cut out thousands of memorable portraits for people everywhere. He scissors each original silhouette freehand by simply looking at the subject’s profile or picture. These one of kind portraits can make unique wall art for your home, or a surprising gift for a loved one.Silhouettes are $25 and $10 for each additional copy of the same portrait.Call 919-419-0800 or email info(at)bullcitycraft(dot)com to reserve a time.

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October 22, 2012 by kelly

Golden Belt Fall Festival, Saturday-Oct. 27th, 2012

Come celebrate the changing of seasons with the artists and businesses of Golden Belt! We have an afternoon of activities galore planned for both kids and adults.

Outside wander through the straw bale maze and pumpkin patch, and join in the pumpkin toss all hosted by Blend Café. The Artists of Golden Belt will be setting up a pumpkin decorating station, for an additional $5 you can take home your own pumpkin. Stop by and visit the artists of Dogstar Tattoo at their face painting tent, and bring the kids in costume to enter contests and to trick or treat. Also, bring your pet dressed ready to compete in the Triangle Pet Adoption costume contest. Kids can assemble fall craft projects at the table hosted by LabourLove Gallery. Durham’s Fire Department is bringing a 65 foot ladder truck and giving CPR demonstrations. Kids will also have the opportunity to play on the Shodor Foundation’s “Interactivate” site for exploration in science and mathematics.

Inside Liberty Arts, for a nominal fee, kids can schedule a time slot with George-ann Greth who will assist them in making a small glass pumpkin. Come upstairs in building 2 to The Cotton Room which is providing a delicious cookie decorating station and a trick or treating stop. They’re also providing their DJ “All Around Raleigh” for the event.

We’ve organized this festival to benefit the John Avery Boys and Girls Club. We’re donating 100% of the suggested entry fee set at $5. Help them rebuild after their recent fire!

Keep up to date with details at www.facebook.com/GoldenBeltFallFestival

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October 14, 2012 by kelly

October Third Friday, 2012

Welcome New Artist
Julia Freifeld, LabourLove Collective

Julia Freifeld

Julia Freifeld

I’m an eclectic artist that believes every image is a narrative. Landscapes, abstractions, and portraiture tell a story.

When I paint a portrait, I strive to capture likeness, the spark of personality, and inner and outer beauty, unified by a harmonious composition of color and shape.

My landscapes are painted in oils on canvas or watercolor using nature as a starting point. I may experiment and abstract the image, yet retain the feeling of nature. Other landscapes are more representational.

I’m a classically trained fine artist. My degree is from Boston University, School of Fine Arts in Painting and Printmaking.  Following graduation, I worked as a scenic artist in film, T.V., and Walt Disney studios. I taught art to children in the public schools, was an illustrator of a poetry book called “Lifelines” as well as illustrated a CD called “Rhythms From Another Summer” by Jeremy Lev.

My work focuses on commissioned portraits, landscapes, and abstract design utilizing all water-media and oils.

I grew up in Los Angeles, and moved to Raleigh with my husband Mark and three children in 1996. I have a studio at Blake St Studios in downtown Raleigh.

Julia’s Website: www.juliasfineart.com

Happenings at Golden Belt
Third Friday, 6pm-9pm

Golden Belt- Third Friday, October 19th 6pm-9pmMoshi Moshi
This Third Friday at Golden Belt, Moshi Moshi salon hosts their monthly ArtMart in collaboration with the Dtown Market. From 7-9PM, the salon showcases the wares of several local artists as well as their own new retail items. The dTown artists are local and their artisanal items range from specialty foods to vintage clothing and accessories, furniture, pottery and almost anything else you can think of.
Blend is the place for a great sandwich, frozen yogurt or a nice glass of wine! They have added new yogurt flavors to the menu, a new self-serve yogurt station, a wine menu and of course an ever changing deli case of delicious pastries to pair with your favorite CounterCulture coffee.

Artists Studio’s
Boomerang: Photography by Courtney Johnson
October 19th 5:30-9PM
Studio 3-111

Boomerang is a series of environmental portraits taken in various towns within Australia. The images feature residents of Australia that are not the typical subjects of photographic portraits.

“I really wanted to focus on the people that are easily and often overlooked in everyday life.  The woman at the coffee shop, the railway worker, the hotel employee – these are the subjects of my photographs, and they truly were some of the most interesting people I met in Australia” said Courtney Johnson.

For more information, contact Courtney Johnson at 919-333-3902 or courtneys.johnson@gmail.com.

Courtney Johnson is a resident of Raleigh, N.C.  She is currently seeking a degree in Mass Communication and a minor in Photography at Meredith College.

Double Exposure: The Photography of Peter Filene and Annalee Harkins
Wednesday October 3rd – Sunday October 28th
Room 100 Gallery
Opening Reception for Third Friday October 19th 6-9PM

The Durham Art Guild is excited to present the photography of member artists Peter Filene and Annalee Harkins at Room 100 Gallery at Goldenbelt.

Peter Filene’s photographs have been exhibited and won awards throughout the Southeast. He’s a member of FRANK Gallery in Chapel Hill. “These double exposures in the camera pair people with paintings or sculptures. By creating sur-real scenes, the images provoke you to invent stories about what is taking place.  For more information on this artist visit: www.peterfilene.com

Chapel Hill based photographer Annalee Harkins pursues projects related to fashion, music, and fine art. She explores mystical realities in her unsettling, dream-like images. For more information on this artist visit: www.crumbleandglow.com

The Scrap Exchange 
The Scrap Exchange presents: “a small and curious nature art by Tamara Galliano Bagnell”
October 19 - November 10
Opening Reception: Friday, October 19 from 6-9 pm

Liberty Arts
Liberty Arts presents: Metal sculptures by Jonathan Bowling, and paintings from Gretchen Morrissey

Friday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (part of Durham Third Friday events)
Liberty Arts studio, 923 Franklin St., Durham

Read more: The Herald-Sun – Artist creates another bull from frame of ‘Major’

The Art of Cool Project
After Hours Concert presents Modus Bone, 9:30pm – midnight

The Art of Cool Project, Modus Bone
Modus Bone
Modus Bone will perform at Third Friday After Hours from 9:45pm to12am. Doors open at 9:30pm. For more information and tickets click here: Tickets
About Modus Bone:
Modus Bone is a 5 piece instrumental jazz, funk, and fusion ensemble consisting of trombone, saxophone, bass, keyboard and drums (vocals as additional option). Their goal is to convey the music of many styles through the jazz idiom. From Duke Ellington to Stevie Wonder and beyond, this collaboration of musicians strives to express the concept of togetherness on the bandstand. Individually, these talented and in demand musicians have performed in many circles and circuits. The band members have achieved many individual accomplishments including commercial recordings, touring dates, international performances, and collaborations with some of the greats in jazz music.

Outside of LabourLove
Bull City Craft, Durham NC

Bull City Crafts

Bull City Craft

Halloween Photo Shoot at Bull City Craft
Saturday, October 27, 10am-4pm
2501 University Dr. Durham
Get your cutest Halloween costumes ready! Professional photographer Elizabeth Galecke will be in the craft lounge shooting mini photo sessions. Each 20 minute session is $60. Call to reserve a spot. 919-419-0800
http://bullcitycraft.com/calendar
http://elizabethgalecke.com/

Fall Festival at Golden Belt
Saturday, October 27th, 11am – 3pm

Golden Belt Fall Festival, Oct. 27th

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October 13, 2012 by kelly

The Art of Cool After Hours presents Modus Bone, October 19th

Modus Bone will perform at Third Friday After Hours from 9:45pm to12am. Doors open at 9:30pm. For more information and tickets click here: Tickets

About Modus Bone:

Modus Bone is a 5 piece instrumental jazz, funk, and fusion ensemble consisting of trombone, saxophone, bass, keyboard and drums (vocals as additional option). Their goal is to convey the music of many styles through the jazz idiom. From Duke Ellington to Stevie Wonder and beyond, this collaboration of musicians strives to express the concept of togetherness on the bandstand.

Individually, these talented and in demand musicians have performed in many circles and circuits. The band members have achieved many individual accomplishments including commercial recordings, touring dates, international performances, and collaborations with some of the greats in jazz music.

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