This is big -- kind of huge for me! Psyched to be heading to Los Angeles!
Next weekend, January 30-31, several of my prints will be at Classic Photographs Los Angeles, thanks to Catherine Couturier of Catherine Couturier Gallery, who will be exhibiting there with other top photography dealers.
Where: Bonhams, 7601 W. Sunset Blvd. More info: classicphotographsla.com
After that, I’ll be in LA for the April 1 opening of a group photography exhibition – photos of vintage neon signs – at the new Museum of Neon Art (MONA). Thrilled that three photos of mine were selected for the MONA exhibition, which will be on the museum’s walls for a couple of months.
If you’ll be in LA next weekend: Come to Bonhams – there’ll be lots of incredible photos there to see (and to purchase)!
And on Friday, April 1: Come to MONA in Glendale – see me, this photography exhibition, and more at the museum!
This is the first that some of you are hearing that I’ll be in LA in late March and early April. Looking forward to seeing many of you during that trip!
MARCH 2015 UPDATE: My upcoming market & gallery exhibition dates & more info!
[A.K.A. Where my (Molly Block) art work & creative-reuse work can be found in person in the coming months, in addition to being found online on Etsy in the Molly Block Finds shop here, & on Facebook here.]
MARKETS:
Saturday, March 7 – The Dallas Flea, 2900 Bataan St. at Trinity Groves, in Dallas – I’m psyched about being a first-time vendor at The Dallas Flea, an upscale, curated, indoor market that’s been in existence since 2009. Everything from clothing, jewelry, furniture, food, home decor, and art items – including prints of my photos and pieces of my upcycled film jewelry – to items for children and pets, and more, can be found at the 90 or so booths here. (Unframed and framed prints, including some canvas wraps, like this one, of all my Dallas-Fort Worth-area vintage neon sign photos shown in the collage above, plus others, will be available.) For details, check out the Web site:
http://thedallasflea.com
Sat., March 21, and maybe Sat., April 11 – Rice Village Flea in Houston – I had such a great time in February as a first-time vendor at the Rice Village Flea that I’m signing up for future RVF markets, where I’ll be selling prints of my photos and pieces of my upcycled vintage-film jewelry. The mix of local artisans/makers who participate in the RVF varies a bit from month to month, so it’ll be fun to see who’s here in March and beyond!
http://ricevillageflea.com/new-events-1
Friday & Saturday, May 8-9 – Vintage Market Days in McKinney, Texas – A variety of vintage-y things, including some antiques, furnishings, decorative items, and wearable objects – plus good things to eat, can be found at this indoor market, which is held over 2-3 days in various cities. McKinney in May will be my first Vintage Market Days market! (My photos and vintage film jewelry will be for sale.) 80+ vendors. Check out the VMD info for McKinney and other cities throughout Texas and in Oklahoma:
http://dallas-mckinney.vintagemarketdays.com/
GALLERIES:
Opening this week:
Fri., March 6 - Sun., April 12 – Affaire D'Art Gallery on Postoffice St. in Galveston – Two of my framed prints will be for sale in this great gallery in Galveston. Opening reception: March 6, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
http://affairedart.com/
Ongoing:
Now through Sat., March 7 – West 46 (project space for photography) in Vienna, Austria – The work of two sign geek friends, Achim Gauger and Steve Spiegel, is featured, and they’ve included some small prints from some of us other sign geeks from around the world.
http://west46.at
Now through Sat., March 14 – The Gallery at Round Top in Round Top, Texas – Three of my prints (+ unframed prints) are for sale in this juried exhibition, along with some really great pieces by other artists.
http://thegalleryatroundtop.com/Exhibitions.html
Now through Fri., March 27 – 40 West Arts in Lakewood, CO – A framed print and a canvas print (+ unframed prints) of two of my Denver-area photos are for sale in 40 West Arts’ juried exhibition, “The Four Seasons of Colfax: A Year in the Life,” at 40 West Gallery, 1560 Teller Street, in Lakewood.
http://40westarts.org/Exhibitions.html
OTHER EXCITING NEWS:
Psyched to say that a bunch of my ready-to-hang prints will be hung in the Dining/Event Hall at Night Bird Ranch – a fab event center and B&B in Ledbetter, Texas. (Near the towns of Round Top, Warrenton, Giddings, Brenham; a little over an hour away from Houston and Austin.) A batch of my ready-to-be-framed prints will be for sale here, too. All thanks to owner Kiki Teague. [Thank you!]
Dates: Before Antique Week: mid-March -?
http://nightbirdranch.com/
More to come!
P.S. My house is *still* outfitted with a sophisticated security system that includes security cameras and other motion-detection gear and alarms, plus a strong man who’s very adept at using guns, in addition to a large, loud, easily angered dog, plus very watchful neighbors who keep an eye on everything happening nearby. So burglars: Stay away!
UPDATE: Upcoming gallery exhibitions & market dates & info!
[A.K.A. Where my (Molly Block) art work and creative-reuse work can be found in person in the coming months, in addition to being found online on Etsy in the Molly Block Finds shop here, and on Facebook here.]
Ready? Go!
– Friday, Feb. 6 - Fri., Feb. 27 – Fort Worth Community Arts Center – Two of yours truly’s vintage neon sign prints will be in the Arts Center’s “RED, RED, RED” group exhibition. Opening/reception: Feb. 6, 6 p.m - 9 p.m.
http://fwcac.com/?exhibitions/future_exhibition
– Sat., Feb. 14 – Rice Village Flea in Houston – I’ll be selling prints of my photos and pieces of my upcycled vintage-film jewelry here! This will be my first time as a vendor at Rice Village Flea, among local artisans/makers who sell high-quality items; to say I’m excited about participating in this market would be an understatement!
http://ricevillageflea.com/new-events-1
– Sat., Feb. 21 - Sat., March 14 – The Gallery at Round Top in Round Top, Texas – What: Wine (free!) and some of my artwork (not free, but for sale along with some cool pieces by other artists!) at this juried show. Opening/reception: Feb. 21, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Round Top’s only an hour or so from Houston and Austin. Central Texas friends: Let me know if you’ll be coming to this!
http://thegalleryatroundtop.com/Exhibitions.html
[Edited to add] – Tues., Feb 24 - Fri., March 27 – 40 West Arts in Lakewood, CO – A framed print and a canvas print (+ unframed prints) of two of my Denver-area photos will be on view and for sale in 40 West Arts’ juried exhibition, “The Four Seasons of Colfax: A Year in the Life,” at 40 West Gallery, 1560 Teller Street, in Lakewood. Receptions: Weds., Feb 25, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m., and Fri., March 6, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
http://40westarts.org/Exhibitions.html
– Wed., Feb. 25 - Sat., March 7 – West 46 (project space for photography) in Vienna, Austria – The work of two sign geek friends, Achim Gauger and Steve Spiegel, will be featured, and they’re including some small prints from some of us other sign geeks from around the world.
http://west46.at
– Fri., Feb. 27 – The gallery at Williams Tower in Houston – The Assistance League of Houston’s juried show closes.
http://glasstire.com/events/2015/01/07/assistance-league-of-houston-annual-exhibition
– Sat., March 7 – The Dallas Flea (in, um, Dallas!), at Trinity Groves – I’m psyched about being a first-time vendor at The Dallas Flea, an upscale, curated, indoor market that’s been in existence since 2009. Everything from clothing, jewelry, furniture, food, home decor, and art items – including prints of my photos and pieces of my upcycled film jewelry – to items for children and pets, and more, can be found at the 90 or so booths here. For details, see the above image, and/or check out the Web site:
http://thedallasflea.com
– Friday & Saturday, May 8-9 – Vintage Market Days in McKinney, Texas – A variety of vintage-y things, including some antiques, furnishings, decorative items, and wearable objects – plus good things to eat, can be found at this indoor market, which is held over 2-3 days in various cities. McKinney in May will be my first Vintage Market Days market! (My photos and vintage film jewelry will be for sale.) 80+ vendors. Check out the VMD info for McKinney and other cities throughout Texas and in Oklahoma:
http://vintagemarketdays.com
Stay tuned: Additional events and dates TBA!
P.S. My house is outfitted with a sophisticated security system that includes security cameras and other motion-detection gear and alarms, plus a strong man who’s very adept at using guns, in addition to a large, loud, easily angered dog, plus very watchful neighbors who keep an eye on everything happening nearby … so, would-be burglars? Stay away!
[Images courtesy of Rice Village Flea and The Dallas Flea.]
The Dingman Collection
Preview June 8th, Auction June 9th & 10th
Hampton, New HampshireYou guys, I want to buy ALL THE SIGNS. Can someone give me the money and a warehouse to put them in? The first half of this video is Michael Dingman talking a bit about his collection of signs, which are largely transportation related, though they also include motels, gas stations, restaurants, etc. (In the second half he talks about his collection of antique cars.) An incredible, beautiful set of signs. There are over 1,400 for sale. I hope at least a couple end up in a museum or somewhere they can be seen.
Apparently earlier this year more of his signs were sold. So many signs.
PS: When I was looking for info about the sale, I came across this (unrelated) amazing neon-covered truck. Cool!
Neon Museum, Las Vegas
Ever wonder what happens to all those neon signs that line the Las Vegas Strip when they’re taken down? They end up at the Neon Museum! The Neon Museum is a non-profit in Las Vegas dedicating to preserving Las Vegas’s iconic art form, and it’s a must-visit spot for great Instagram photos!
Photos by @logos728, @sv1, @40_in, @karaannbanana, @petitserif, @rockstarmomlv, @labeaufrand, @alphabetarm, @cshimala, @robgwilson, @toomuchfire, @apocryphanow, @mygulrealsun & @li150girl.
Great to see photos of several of my sign-loving Instagram buddies – Sharlynn (@ sv1), Tita (@labeaufrand), and Corey (@toomuchfire) – included here.