Author Archives: Chemers Gallery

Save the Date! The 2021 Holiday Artisan Faire is jingling on its way!

Click the artisans’ name for some of their handicraft!

Michelene Berkey  |  Krista Bermeo Joanna Craft  Deanna Deeds
Mary Hammond | Beth Marx | Lisa Mertins  |  Elizabeth Nadler
 Monique Berman Selwitz  |  Janet Seward  | Jerry Sawitz |
Karen Nan Jonathan Weaver

Gourmet goodies from
Nuvo Olive Oil  |  Harris Family Apiaries Collery Cookie Company

Join us! On Saturday, December 4th and Sunday, December 5th, 12pm-5pm for our 8th Annual Holiday Artisan Faire featuring handcrafted jewelry, wearable fiber, ceramics, turned wood, glass and gourmet treats from 15 artisans. Make a purchase and win a raffle prize from drawings held throughout the weekend.

Holiday gifts galore, all handcrafted… no supply chain shortages here! Discover jewelry in sterling silver, gold, mixed metals, crystal and precious & semi-precious gemstones from jewelry designers Joanna Craft, Michelene Berkey, Krista Bermeo, Elizabeth Nadler, Monique Berman Selwitz, and Janet Seward. Delight in wearable fiber such as scarves, shawls, purses, hats, household soft goods and more from Deanna Deeds, Mary Hammond and Beth Marx. Enjoy contemporary ceramics with a twist from Lisa Mertins. Adore unique hand-turned wood bowls from Jonathan Weaver and glass creations from Karen Varela.

In the tent, we are happy to welcome back Nuvo Olive Oil for a tasty selection of olive oils & balsamic vinegars and Harris Family Apiaries best ever local honey. Introducing, the delicious baked treats of Collery Cookie Company. All enticing for your holiday table and hostess gifts.

 

New Art November 2021

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New ART

Marie Tippets

Pastel Still Lifes

Patricia Prescott Sueme

Pastel Landscapes

Linda Karagozian

Wildlife Oils

New CRAFT

Houston Llew

Spiritiles

Lisa Mertins

Contemporary Ceramics

Tom Borusky

Wood & Stone Pens and Vessels 

James Minidis

Mixed Media Music Boxes

 

NEW Jewelry

Krista Bermeo

Lampwork Glass

Yed Omi

Silver, Gold and Gemstones

 

Book Signing with Illustrators Robin Preiss Glasser & Raúl Colón

Saturday, October 16th 1:00-4:30pm all the fun happens here at Chemers Gallery!

It has been a long 8 years since our last illustrator book signing! We know you have missed it as much as us and we can’t wait to bring back this popular event! Meet the minds behind the imagery that has brought color and wonder to so many families.

Robin Preiss Glasser will be signing her yet to be released ballet book, “Grand Jeté and Me”. These will be first edition copies not available anywhere else! Not to mention, she will also be signing your favorites from the Fancy Nancy collection!

Raúl Colón will be signing his newest releases, “Already a Butterfly”, and “Child of the Universe”, as well as other popular titles. Fresh off of his award for the 2021 Carle Museum Lifetime Achievement and Innovation Award, you won’t want to miss your chance to take home signed copies of Raúl’s wonderful books.

Original illustrations and limited edition prints will also be available on October 16th and as always at Chemers Gallery.

This event will take place indoors and outdoors. Masks will be required when inside the gallery as well as when visiting the illustrator’s tables.

More updates to come! Join the Facebook Event here

 

New Art October 2021

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New ART

Robin Preiss Glasser

Robin Preiss Glasser Fancy Nancy Grand jete and me

Children’s Book Illustrations
Illustrator of Fancy Nancy Books

Marilee Nielsen

Watercolor Collage

Janine Salzman

Contemporary Impressionist Oils 

Ebrahim Amin

Traditional Landscape Oils

New CRAFT

Houston Llew

houston llew spiritiles adiamio

Spiritiles

Maria Counts

maria counts butterfly ceramics

Imaginative Ceramics

NEW Jewelry

Ceci Rincon

Geometric Colorful Enamel

Ayala Bar

Black eyes Ayala Bar necklace

Israeli Jewelry Designer

 

New Art September 2021

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New ART

Kay Flierl 

Contemporary Landscape & Abstract Oils

Marilee Nielsen

Watercolor Collage

Kristina Swarner

Mixed Media Children’s Book Illustrations

Nancy Goldman

Encaustic Abstract & Landscape

   

New CRAFT

Robert Held

Glass Hearts & Paperweights

Maria Counts

Imaginative Ceramics

Karen Liba

Eclectic Ceramics

Emily Rosenfeld

Pewter Mezuzot

   

NEW Jewelry

Ashka Dymel

Geometric Sterling Silver & Gemstones

Jessica & Ian Gibson

Contemporary Mixed Metal

 

New Art August 2021

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New ART

Nancy Goldman

Encaustic Abstract & Landscape

Pete Roberts

Watercolor Landscape & Still life

Geoffrey Krueger

Photorealistic Urban & Natural Landscapes

Gerald Schwartz

Oil Landscapes

Amy Hernandez Hay

Fine Art Printmaking

New CRAFT

Seeka

Colorful Mezuzot 

Ayala Bar

Israeli Jewelry Designer

Jerry Sawitz

Crystaline Glaze Ceramics

Scott Garrelts

Murrine & Cane Handblown Glass

James Minidis 

Handcrafted Music Boxes

 

 

 

NEW Jewelry

Krista Bermeo

 

Multi-color Lampwork Glass

Hedda Schnur

24k Gold Plated & Sterling Sliver Beaded

Joanna Craft

Sterling Silver & Enamel

 

The heART of OC Artist Demos, August 7th 11am – 4pm

Art in Action!

Join us and 20+ artists from The heART of Orange County All Media 2021 Juried exhibition as they share their magic creating with paint, pencils, pastels, beading and more!

Spend your Saturday afternoon by strolling the sidewalks and watching art come to life! Snacks will be provided when you need to recharge! No masks required outside, but we request you wear them inside the gallery.

The heARTistry happens on August 7th from 11am – 4pm at Chemers Gallery. Connect with your favorite artists and see the unique techniques that result in the works you love. What a wonderful way to celebrate the finale of our juried exhibition!

20 artists confirmed so far!

Cindy Beatteay, Steve Bjorkman – watercolor, Kara Bullock – acrylic, Sarah Ciavarella – oil, Kevin Davidson – watercolor, Dori Dewberry – pastel, Linda Karagozian – oil, Steve Kell – oil, Prerana Kulkarni – watercolor, Julie Leah – hot wax, Jason Li – watercolor, Lisa Mistiuk – oil, Ian Montelongo – acrylic, Sandra Morrison – watercolor, Pete Roberts – watercolor, Marilee Nielsen – watercolor, Karen Neal – oil, Patricia Prescott Sueme – pastel, Ziba Safavian – watercolor, Hedda Schnur – beadwork, Ashley Tallichet, Kim VanDerHoek – oil