 2007 marks art gallery and studio Artmongerz third year in downtown Greensboro. Owner and art maker, Frank Russell, attributes his studio’s success to his ‘Fresh Art’ approach. Every Friday, we have a fresh look. New works and often inside events and featured guests on the first Friday of every month allow the studio to continue to evolve and offer something unique to its shoppers. Frank is nationally known for his signature found art, fish sculptures that hang from the walls and ceilings of his studio made of anything from old cans to rusted wire and loose screws, but Artmongerz still continues to grow its stable of artists, keeping the quality of works interesting and unpredictable. We are trying to be better artists creatively and professionally. Artmongerz is also unique in its management style taking no commission from its artist’s sales allowing the gallery to offer quality, original works at reasonable prices.
In honor of its three year anniversary, Artmongerz will host poetry and spoken word readings on the evening of Friday, August 3, 2007 by established local artists. Featured guests include UNCG library science professor, Dr. James Carmichael, Elon University religious studies professor, L.D. Russell (Frank’s brother) and introducing teacher and poet, Clement D. Mallory. Artists will be exhibiting new works in their selected medium in their private studios and throughout the main gallery and refreshments will be served. The event is anticipated to go on past 9pm. First Friday and ART STOP Shop downtown the First Friday of every month, Artmongerz celebrates its three year anniversary on this First Friday, August 3. Frank will be joined by many other downtown retail and art shops that will stay open until 9pm or later through December. Every first Friday of every month check out your favorite shop or discover a new one as they will be open until 9pm or later and will display new merchandise, sales and in-store events. Participating Retailers Anna Marie, 227-A S. Elm Street Area, 515 S. Elm Street East to West Outfitters (open until 11pm) (clearance on clothes, shoes, purses), 631 S. Elm Street Furr-Bulous Pet Boutique (open until 8pm) (10% off non-food items), 354 S. Elm St Glencoe Antiques, 620 S. Elm Street Glitters, 300-A S. Elm Street Just Be, 352 S. Elm Street Lady Marion's Wearable Art, 319 MLK Dr. O’Kennedy’s, 348 S. Elm Street The Tin Rooster, 602 S. Elm Street Thousands O’ Prints, 233 S. Elm Street Participating Galleries Ambleside Gallery, 528 S. Elm Street Artmongerz, 610 S. Elm Street Ellenburg & ShafferGlass Art Studio, 344 S. Elm Street Elsewhere Artist Collaborative, 606-S. Elm Emmett Williams Studio, 620 S. Elm Street, Suite 375 Lyndon Street Artworks, 205 Lyndon St. The Blue Diamond Gallery, 604 S. Elm St. TwoArtChicks, 609 S. Elm Street Winterfire Craft Gallery, 223 S. Elm Street This is an open house opportunity to meet artists and merchants and experience goods and services unique to Greensboro while enjoying a pleasant stroll through downtown. Look for special shopping offers, refreshments and live entertainment. For additional information on Art Stop, please find the following links. Lyndon Street newsletter, TwoArtChicks 48 Hour Film Project, filmmakers from all over the Greensboro area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. The winning film will go up against films from around the world for the title Best 48 Hour Film of 2007. Teams accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information visit www.48hourfilm.com 8-3 Kick off at Rum Runners 8-5 Drop-off deadline at Rum Runners 8-11 Premier at Carolina Theatre. | 
