There’s no April’s Fool at Poor Richard’s Art, 116 S. First St. in historic downtown Rogers, as you are invited you to share in the celebration of John Murdoch and Sally Bowen as April Artists of the Month.
John takes photography to a whole new level with his “arranged” images that capture the light and beauty of an array of subject matter. With a family of florists, it’s no surprise that he uses natural flowers in many of his images. While he has been creating quite a while, it is just recently that John decided to open his still life work up to the public, hoping that others will see something they like as well as he does. John currently resides in Elkins, coming to northwest Arkansas from Texas.
Potter Sally Bowen moved from Tulsa to Rogers Arkansas in 2000. Sally began taking pottery lessons to make hand formed and thrown pots, after two years she came up with the idea to make special pieces used to create earrings. The earrings soon grew into a necklace and the compliments when wearing her pieces, encouraged her to make more items. She was giving them to friends and family until she decided to take the leap into sales. Sally uses the hand built pottery method, Raku glazes and the ancient art of Raku kiln firing to handcraft elements used in her jewelry. By creating each piece, every necklace is truly unique.
To kick off the gallery season, both Sally and John will be available at Poor Richard’s Art on April 17th, during the gallery walk in downtown Rogers. Along with Poor Richard’s, Julie Wait Studio and Zephyr Blevins Gallery will have extended hours. Please join Sally and John to view their work and explain the processes involved in their creations.
Poor Richard’s Art is a cooperative art gallery dedicated to nurture and present innovative art of uncommon quality in all types of media by regional artists, while preserving the Old Applegate Drug Store building. Hours are 9:30 to 5:00 Monday through Saturday.
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