Artists Compound and Launch Workplaces are proud to present an interactive artists reception featuring 3 talented members of Artists Compound. Inspiration: Bringing Art to Life is a FREE reception featuring works of art by Benjamin Jancewicz, Lorraine Imwold, and Jerome Chester. The event will take place at Launch Workplaces (Gaithersburg) on January 26th from 6pm to 9pm.
Along with the wonderful art being presented at this reception, there will be a free informational workshops intended to help the artist achieve success as an entrepreneur. You will also learn a new skill for use in the growth of your business as an artist, Workshop 1: “ART AS BUSINESS – Getting Started” hosted by Benjamin Jancewicz. The event will also feature an optional $20 workshop that includes the price of materials for “Printmaking” hosted by Lorraine Imwold.
Fine Art Techniques: Printmaking Basics – “Printmaking can be divided into four basic categories: relief, intaglio, planographic, and stencil. Relief printmaking is one of the simplest types of printmaking, in which material is carved or taken away from around the protruding design that is to be printed so that only the design appears.”www.barcodesinc.com
Lorriane Imwold will teach you how to make your own prints along side with a live painting presentation by Jerome Chester. There will also be a special happy hour for attendees and live music TBA.
To reserve a seat for the workshops, go to www.arttolife.eventbrite.com
The Facebook event page is www.facebook.com/events/1854769314810093/
THE WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP 1: ART AS BUSINESS – Getting Started
Learn the process of idea to successful business from Benjamin Jancewicz, “Young Savage” and owner of Zerflin a design company that believes in honing their skills to do good deeds. “We’re a design agency, and we design stuff. We champion underdog clients and believe running a company without being evil is paramount. We’re reputable, honest and complete geeks about design and making things look good.” This workshop is FREE to the public. You can follow Ben Jancewicz at www.facebook.com/Zerflin and also check out his work on www.zerflin.com
WORKSHOP 2: Printmaking
Original printmaker, Lorraine Imwold, is offering a hands on interactive “Pub & Paint” style workshop. Create your own printing block; to learn how to create your own masterpiece that can be used repeatedly to make note cards, t-shirts, postcards, posters, etc. This event is $20 for material included and is optional workshop for attendees. This workshop is highly recommended, as it allows attendees to broaden their artistic horizons. You can follow Lorraine Imwold at www.facebook.com/lorraineimwoldarts/ and also check her work out on https://lorraineimwoldart.com/
LIVE PAINTING PRESENTATION:
Jerome Chester will be taking viewers on journey from canvas to concept, to artwork, while he creates a piece of art live.
You can follow Jerome Chester at www.facebook.com/alleykidart/ and also check his work out at www.alleykidart.bigcartel.com/
ABOUT ARTISTS COMPOUND
Artists Compound is… a central booking organization, for connecting artists to opportunities with organizations through our virtual & venue locations, for ALL of Baltimore artists. In our Baltimore Artists Directory, we make it easy for artists to be discovered by people who might be seeking specific types of creative talent.
We offer a collection of services to assist artists in becoming more self-reliant such as:
- Events, Galleries & Showcases
- Educational Workshops
- Artist Development, Booking & Promotion
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Artists Compound is an organization committed to artistic advocacy. Our mission is to champion artists of diverse art forms through collaboration and event planning with venues and communities. We strive to foster inspiration and the creative freedom of expression. Artist Compound incorporates innovation and imagination to serve artists with promotional and educational opportunities.
“Other people’s dreams are our passions.” Chastity Sollmer, CEO of Artists Compound
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Chastity Sollmer, Main Brain (CEO)
Phone: (301) 639-0453
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.artistscompound.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Artistscomp/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ArtistsCompound
Instagram: www.instagram.com/artistscompound
