Downtown Artist Series

The Northville Art House partners with community organizations and businesses to promote the appreciation of the arts, arts education, and local artists. The Downtown Artist Series has a rotating presentation of work by established and emerging artists inside the  Tuscan Café, located at 141 E Main St. in Downtown Northville. Featured work will be on view in tri-monthly exhibitions and available for purchase through the Northville Art House online Artisan Store.

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August 8 – October 16: Barbara Baker – West Bloomfield, MI

After a 40-year career in business and finance, Barbara decided to pursue a practice she had always loved – watercolor painting. There are so many surprises with this medium! Sometimes it has a mind of its own (for better or worse), and Barbara finds that embracing this quality leads to more satisfying results. Whether a summer landscape painted en plein air or a portrait capturing the strength of a woman, she loves the beauty and freshness that can be captured with watercolor – especially the variations of color in light and shadow.

A lifelong Michigander – Barbara is a West Bloomfield resident. Her award-winning work has been displayed throughout Michigan.  Her website is https://www.barbarabakersartstudio.com.

“Fresh air demands a spontaneous approach, and watercolor is the perfect medium for this endeavor. It’s impossible to improve on the majesty of nature.  Instead, I attempt to record my feelings about the scene.  This is reflected in the calmness of the water, contrast of architecture in the landscape and stately grandeur of the reigning trees.  The desire to perfectly capture the shapes and crevices conflicts with the magic of the flow of water and paint. Resolving this conflict is a consummate and exhilarating challenge.” – Barbara Baker

Now – November 6: Stacy Kathryn Art – Northville, Ml

Stacy Kathryn Pearson began her art career as a scientific illustrator drawing foranatomy and physiology texts, magazines, and teaching manuals utilized at theUniversity of Michigan, physician offices, and in first responder training materials.Branching into botanical illustration she broadened her scope as a professional artist embracing commission-based art. Stacy has owned a private gallery in Grand Haven participated in numerous Grand Rapids Art Prize events and continues to produce art for clients around the world utilized in public and private settings as wellas advertising and print.

Currently accepting commissions through the end of 2024. Please contact the Northville Art House to connect with Stacy today.

 

2024 EXHIBITION CALENDAR – TUSCAN CAFÉ

 FRONT WALL

  • October 12 – January 10: Laura Fawaz
  • January 11 – March 13: Pat Vartanian 
  • March 14 – May 22: Carol Welsch
  • May 23 – August 7: Laura Cavanaugh
  • August 8 – October 16: Barbara Baker
  • October 17 – January 8: Peggy Kerwan

SIDE WALLS

  • October 24 – January 24: Dale Alcocer
  • January 25 – March 27: Danna Bowersox 
  • March 28 – June 5: Maria Latour & Shadia Derbyshire
  • June 6 – August 21: Gayle Sanchirico & KK Sparks
  • August 22 – November 6: Stacy Kathryn Pearson & Barbara Baker
  • November 7 – January 22: Brant MacLean

Thank you to our 2024 Venue Sponsor!