The 29th Annual Art in Pilar’s Garden opens Friday!

We are thrilled to welcome you all back in person for what has become a mainstay of the Utah art scene! What began over 30 years ago when Pilar noticed people peeking in her windows during a garden tour has grown into a three day event featuring nine local artists and Pilar’s original artwork.

This year’s Art in Pilar’s Garden is an opportunity for all to walk through her unique, art-filled home, mingle in the garden, enjoy beautiful art, and support local artists. All pieces will be for sale, and your purchase supports local artists and their craft!

Our fabulous guest artists are:

Anne Albaugh

Marilyn Read

Eruera “Ed” Napia

Rad Cuch

Susan Conrad Risse

Polly Plummer

Sue Martin

Steven K. Sheffield

Randi Lile

To protect our treasure Pilar and our community, attendees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and agree to follow protocols at the event. We realize the pandemic is a changing situation and are monitoring best practices for creating a safe event. Within our discretion or if the CDC calls for it, we may require that attendees wear masks.
 

Friday – Sunday, August 20 – 22, 5 -9 pm
 

$15 Admission, $10 for students and seniors (Pay at the door)

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Join us for the 29th Annual Art in Pilar’s Garden!

Dear Friends and Art Lovers,

I’m so excited to be back in Salt Lake City for “Art in Pilar’s Garden” and exhibiting with the Pilar Pobil Legacy Foundation. After such a long period of distancing and sheltering in place, it will be wonderful to connect in person again! We begin THIS FRIDAY evening from 5-9p.m., and continue both Saturday and Sunday evenings. Come mingle with us in the beauty of Pilar’s magical garden, while enjoying wine and light refreshments and engaging with the art and artists. We look forward to seeing you!

Please spread the word! 

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Mexican Textile & Chocolate Workshop

Join us for this fun & delicious workshop!

 

Limited to 9 students. $40. includes all of your materials, and you will leave with your one-of a-kind bag. Please Venmo @Susan-Risse-3 to save your spot.

 

 

 

 

 

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Open Studio & Holiday Trunk Show

Please join me for my Open Studio & Holiday Trunk Show on Saturday, 12/14 from 2-6pm at Glitter Gypsy Studio 1045 E Emerson Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84105-2415

Drop by and enjoy a glass of wine or sparkling cider, along with some delicious cheeses and chocolates. I will be offering my original artwork, archival prints, and greeting cards, as well as a variety of regional handicrafts from Oaxaca, Mexico. There will truly be something for everyone, regardless of your budget or taste, and whether you’re looking for yourself, or for that special gift for someone else.

Stop by for some holiday cheer, even if you’re not shopping! I hope to see you!

~ Happy Holidays!

 

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Shrine & Memory Box Workshop

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Forbidden Fruit Painting & Chocolate Tasting Workshop

Join me & California artist Jeannine Luke as we partner to offer this juicy workshop together! We will investigate the folklore, mythology, & traditions around the “forbidden fruit.” Release guilt & shame, and embrace pleasure while we explore & score a variety of delicious chocolates- perhaps you will discover a new favorite.

We will create a painting of a piece of fruit on an 8″x10″ stretched canvas. No talent or experience required. $40.00- all inclusive.
To reserve your spot, please Venmo @Susan-Risse-3.

Details: September 8th, 2:30-6:30p.m.

Location: Impressions Art Studio. 1050 East 3300 S. #102, SLC, UT 84106

 

 

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FLASH SALE!! ~ “Mining Your Golden Treasures Within”

FLASH SALE!! ~ 2 for 1 ~ Sign up by tomorrow, August 27th & bring a friend for FREE!! or– just split the cost and pay just $50 each for the 4 week series! Finally- a reward for procrastinating 😉

Please join me for my 4 week painting series ~ “Mining Your Golden Treasures Within”, on Tuesdays, 6-9pm, beginning 8/27 ~ at Impressions Art Studio!

During our weekly classes, we’ll be using a variety of mediums and techniques, including acrylic paint, gold mica, gold glitter and more. It’s time to allow your golden essence to shine through! I’ll be guiding you step by step throughout the entire process, so all levels are welcome – beginner to advanced.

Using short meditations & guided visualizations, we’ll delve into our subconscious realm & discover what wants to be revealed, on your canvas, and in your life. Your painting will serve as a portal to, or mirror of your inner terrain as we create, using this fun & dynamic method of art making.

Get ready to have fun & dive deep! All materials and instructions are included in your $100.00 registration fee. To reserve your spot, please Venmo payment to @Susan-Risse-3. Feel free to post or PM any questions you may have.

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New Painting Series ~ “Mining Your Golden Treasures Within”

Please join me for my next 4 week painting series ~ “Mining Your Golden Treasures Within”, on Tuesdays, 6-9pm, beginning 8/27 ~ at Impressions Art Studio!

During our weekly classes, we’ll be using a variety of mediums and techniques, including acrylic paint, gold mica, gold glitter and more. It’s time to allow your golden essence to shine through! I’ll be guiding you step by step throughout the entire process, so all levels are welcome – beginner to advanced.

Using short meditations & guided visualizations, we’ll delve into our subconscious realm & discover what wants to be revealed, on your canvas, and in your life. Your painting will serve as a portal to, or mirror of your inner terrain as we create, using this fun & dynamic method of art making.

Get ready to have fun & dive deep! All materials and instructions are included in your $100.00 registration fee. To reserve your spot, please Venmo payment to @Susan-Risse-3. Feel free to post or PM any questions you may have.

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Glitter Gypsy in Oahu Open Studios~You’re Invited~November 14-15

Aloha, and welcome to another year of Oahu Open Studios, an island-wide *FREE* ART EVENT! Glitter Gypsy is excited to be participating again this year.

What is Oahu Open Studios? Fifty one local artists will be opening their art studios to the public over the next two weekends. Our event kicks off tomorrow evening at First Friday Arts Walk in Chinatown (November 6,2015, 6:00-9:00p.m.) with our Opening Celebration/Preview Exhibition. Meet the artists & preview their artwork, while enjoying refreshments & live music. The art show will remain hanging there in the lobby of “Bishop Place” (1132 Bishop St. at Fort Street Mall-take the escalator up & pass the security guard to the “Main Lobby”) through November 20th.

“Weekend 1” Artist Open Studios (Central, North Shore & Windward Oahu) is November 7th-8th, 11a.m-6p.m., both days.

“Weekend 2” Artist Open Studios~ MY WEEKEND! ~ (Leeward Oahu~ Waianae to Honolulu to HAWAII KAI) is November 14th-15th, 11a.m-6p.m., both days

**FREE GUIDEBOOKS & PRINTABLE MAPS available at http://www.oahuopenstudios.com Go there to grab your copy & beginning planning your art studio tours!

Be sure to stop by Glitter Gypsy Studio (my home/studio) ~Studio #51~ any time November 14th-15th, 11a.m.-6p.m., both days!

What to expect at Glitter Gypsy Studio:

~Open Studio/Art Salon~ View/purchase my original art, as well as archival quality art prints & greeting cards.

~Enjoy complimentary wine, tea & pupus while visiting, visioning, asking questions & talking story.

~Relax on our ocean-view lanais or poolside while visiting the artist & other guests.

~Ask me about upcoming Events, Workshops, Monthly Women’s Creativity Art Circles, Creative Coaching & More!

~BONUS: International Singer/Songwriter & Actress Lucie Lynch will be performing LIVE Saturday afternoon after 4:00!

Mahalo! I’ll see you at Oahu Open Studios! ~Aloha

PS: I’d love it if you’d “Like” me on FB http://www.facebook.com/GlitterGypsy & Susan Conrad Risse (profile page) on Instagram @glittergypsies, LinkedIn: Glitter Gypsy Risse, @SusanRisse + you’ll receive all of the latest updates a lot quicker & easier!

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How Was Your Summer? Our Champagne Art Salon Was The Perfect Start to Mine…

How was your summer? Mine has been busy, and full of creative adventures! It began in June with the Champagne Art Salon that Lucie Lynch & I co-created, with the theme of “The Voice” emerging. Lucie is a sublime international singer & songwriter that I feel so fortunate to not only to call my friend, but a colleague as well. You’ve just got to check her out on Facebook or at http://www.lucieslighthouse.com. You’re going to love her & her mesmerizing voice & song writing.

So the evening began with an Open Studio Art Salon, mingling & sharing my art with the beautiful group of people that joined us. The champagne was flowing, delicious food was partaken & we all enjoyed the hypnotic views of Koko Head & the endless blue of the Pacific Ocean. What a treat it was! At 7:00pm, we gathered in our living room for an incredible living room concert with Lucie. I unveiled my latest painting, “She Activates Her Voice” & shared my story of her creation with everyone. I explained how this painting literally manifested itself by my using a method known as “Intentional Creativity,” as taught to me by artist & mentor, Shiloh Sophia McCloud. This is a process in which one sets a particular INTENTION for the painting and then intuitively ALLOWS the painting to come into form. A give & take relationship develops between the painting & the artist. Lucie then began the concert by telling us her story about activating her own voice & continued to sing & tell us many more stories through her beautiful music.

I am so grateful to everyone who attended, supported & had fun with us! I am humbly honored to have shared the stage with Lucie. I would also like to thank Leo & Marika Hura of LeoVidPro for filming the event. You can view the synopsis of the evening on their YouTube channel. And a huge shout out to my wonderful husband for helping out in whatever was needed.

I definitely plan to do more events like this, so if this is the kind of thing you enjoy and you live or travel to Oahu, sign up to receive my newsletter. Better yet, friend me on Facebook, Susan Conrad Risse, or follow my Facebook Artist page at http://www.facebook.com/GlitterGypsy  Instagram: @glittergypsies  Twitter: @SusanRisse  LinkedIn: Glitter Gypsy Risse ~ for much QUICKER updates. If you’re interested in corroborating in a creative adventure, please email me. I have a beautiful & inviting space & love to work with other artists & creatives. If you’re interested in art classes or private sessions, ART birthday parties, Ladies’ Night Out Art Parties or Joining me for my upcoming Womens Circles, please leave a comment or send me an email & I’d love to include you.

***And please mark your CALENDARS for the second annual Oahu Open Studios! I’m so excited to be participating in this fantastic island-wide event, with more than 50 local artists on Oahu opening their studios to the public over 2 weekends this November 2015. We kick off the event on November 6th, from 6-9pm in the lobby of Bishop Place, 1132 Bishop St. for an Opening Celebration + Preview Exhibition during “First Friday,” a monthly Art event in Honolulu’s historic Chinatown district. The preview exhibition then continues & runs Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:30pm, November 9-20, 2015. The Artists open their studios the weekend of November 7 + 8 (Central, North Shore & Windward Oahu) & November 14 + 15 (from Mahaka to Hawaii Kai.) Hours run from 11am-6pm, both days per weekend. I am OPEN for WEEKEND 2, NOV 14 & 15, 11am-6pm, ARTIST #51 on the guidebook map. If you’d like your  *free guidebook,* please let me know OR follow Oahu Open Studios on Facebook for guidebooks & timely updates. You may also view the event & print out your free studio tour map at http://www.oahuopenstudios.com. This is a great event for both art lovers & art collectors alike. Last year, I had a fantastic turn out & would love to see you HERE this year! Wine, tea & pupus will be served, so relax & stay a while. In additional to original art for sale, I’ll also have greeting cards & matted prints of various sizes (as well as custom orders) for sale to fit any price point. If you’ve wanted to see my art up close, please come visit!

Aloha & a hui hou,

Susan ~ The Glitter Gypsy

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