Shippensburg’s own SHAPE Gallery is throwing its 5th annual “Give the Gift of Art” holiday event. This event allows people to come in and purchase the art created by locals in Shippensburg.
All artwork in the gallery are original pieces of art created by local residents and some SHAPE gallery members. The SHAPE gallery sent out invitations, via social media and mail, in order to get artists to submit work. Artists were allowed to have 2-3 pieces of art ready to submit.
There was a wide variety of artwork in the gallery to be purchased. It is not the average only-paintings gallery. There was photography, print, acrylic, glass, mixed media, digital, watercolor, oil, pastel, fiber, beads, jewelry, digital photo and more. These pieces of art made excellent gifts for family members.
When asked if she drew her cat-based pieces of art from looking at the scene directly or from memory, Roberta Rettew Iula, a local artist and SHAPE Gallery board member, explained she drew from memory. If she likes the posture of an object or person, she’ll draw it out and create a beautiful piece of work.
Other artists include Deborah Ann Bartl, Jean Macaluso, Mike Peluso, H.I. Gates, Dorothy Goldman Preisler and more.
At the opening reception on Saturday, Nov. 8, everyone was welcome to come and get a first look at all the pieces of art. Also, on Friday, Dec. 6, SHAPE will be throwing its holiday party from 6-8 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Proceeds from purchasing the artwork goes to the artist, but the SHAPE Gallery gets a 30 percent commission.
The SHAPE gallery hours are Wednesday-Friday, 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Give the Gift of Art” event will be running from Nov. 8 – Dec. 23.
For more information on the SHAPE gallery, visit www.shapeart.org or call 717-532-2559.
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