I am very happy to say, recently we have been inundated with mental health groups utilizing our facility for various programs. Since we participated in the Empty Bowls Program with United Way, we have had a huge response from the various care facilities under the United Way banner. We are booking different groups who want
There are moments in the history of this organization that were major turning points in the growth and development. Not all the events were outstanding but even little changes in administrative procedure and studio policy have made a huge difference in the forward trajectory of TASI. We have focused on diversity-in art and in people
Juried competitions are a great way to get your artwork into shows in your community. As a working artist, you are generating pieces and they need a venue to show. To advance your name as an artist, you must exhibit work either online and/or in person to verify this work exists. It is
What is most important about your art? Is it the pure satisfaction of doing something well? Being in the present moments as the brush, loaded, delivers the paint to precisely where it needs to be. Your eyes follow the application of paint until the final hair of the brush leaves the canvas, a breath and
The following is a speech givenat the Beaux Arts Ball: Ruby Anniversary on January 21, 2023by TASI Executive Director, Greg Busceme, Sr. During a recent visit from to AMSET to exhibit his work, world renowned ceramic artist James Watkins stated at the end of his discussion, “ART SAVES LIVES”. I think TASI saves lives through
Change is good, or at least inevitable. In the new year we will revamp our administration to continue to serve our community and respond to your needs. We are saying goodbye to Stephanie Orta who has served TASI with dedication and care. Thank you, Stephanie, for your diligence and dedication to our administrative office. In
We learn from our mentors and those lessons become ours and we pass that knowledge on to the next infinitely curious student who wants to find their way in the arts.
The Art Studio, Inc. is celebrating its Ruby Anniversary with a glamorous Beaux Arts Ball on January 21, 2023! We are thrilled to have Jackie Simien as this year’s honorary chairperson.
The Art Studio, Inc. has the distinct honor of participating in a program with United Way to benefit the Food Bank called Empty Bowls. Empty Bowls is a program that began in 1990 at a Michigan high school to draw attention to the plight of the hungry.
The Art Studio will be forty years old in a few months and in forty years so much has changed through technology and social and cultural developments. We work very hard to keep our finger on the pulse of our arts community, but (and this is a good thing) that pulse has grown exponentially. I
