Art Reception for our Look In/ Look Out Exhibit at Montgomery College

Students at Montgomery College in Sally Brucker's Mental health class were treated to the exhibition and shown around by several Studio artists, Claudia and Shannon. It was enlightening and educational and everyone seemed very moved by the work. Good job! !

Claudia and student enjoy their 'look-alike' moment in front of Claudia's piece

 Shannon explains his process

Sally introduces the Show

Students  participate in Make-a-Face

An eager student enjoys the show!

Getting Ready for our Upcoming Show-Look IN/Look OUT

RSVP here or sbrucker2@gmail.com

Make A Face Wall is coming along-Not too late to contribute!

Look In/Look OUt!! Save the Date -June 4th

Studio Downstairs- Portraits of 2 members

Artspring Day was awesome

It was a great day at ArtSpring enjoying the light and ambiance of the store. Thanks to everyone who came over to the table to make portraits with us.
The show looks beautiful and I was told that many folks have been by to compliment us.
Great Job!

We were surprised to get a call from Verizon Cable Channel One today. A cameraperson came to ArtSpring and filmed us for a good while. We'll get the clip (3 minutes, I was told) next week.

So all in all, today was a good one!
Pictures to follow soon.

Come Out and Visit Us tomorrow-March 19th!

 This Friday, March 19^th  12-2 pm at ArtSpring, Silver Spring

Meet the Artists of Studio Downstairs / Create Arts Center

Come make some art work with them and learn all about Studio Downstairs

 Make a portrait with our artists!!  All materials provided.

www.studiodownstairsinsideout.blogspot.com           www.studiodownstairs.org

Open Hours* Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 12-6 Friday 12-8 Saturday 10-8 Sunday 1-4:00

Artspring & Gallery www.artspringsilverspring.com 8519 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910-3402 (301) 495-3425

Our Show is up and ready....come and see us!!!

 ArtSpring Store

8519 Georgia Avenue in SilverSpring MD

Come by and visit us on Friday 12- 2 pm 

We will be in the Store!!

Look In/Look OUt!! March 10, 2010

Please come out and support us!!

Studio Downstairs Exhibit @ ArtSpring

Studio Downstairs is an open art studio at CREATE where adults who have experienced mental illness, addiction, trauma, or loss can meet on a regular basis.  We  will be exhibiting their works at ArtSpring, the Pyramid Atlantic Community Art Store at 8519 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD  March 13-31.  Studio Downstairs members will be at the Store  on Friday, March 19 from 11 am-2 pm. Stop by and visit, make your own artwork, and support Studio Downstairs. Learn more about Studio Downstairs on facebook and read our blog.

Come and Support Studio Downstairs!!!

March 3rd- In the Studio

Studio Downstairs- Portraits February 26,2010

Make a Face

We want you to create a portrait for our wall "Making Faces" to be shown in June 2010 at our exhibit-  

    Look IN.........    Look OUT!-
             Portraits in Process

Submit as many portraits as you want. They must be 5"wide by 7" tall- any medium including collage, drawing,painting, photograph, computer drawn, printed etc. Any style is fine including realistic or abstract. The portrait can be of yourself, someone you know, or someone you imagined. It might even be a portrait of a pet. All ages and all levels of experience are encouraged to apply. There is no entry fee. All submitted portraits are considered donations and become the property of Studio Downstairs. They will be returned in received in Self addressed and stamped return envelope.
You can upload jpeg images here or you can mail them to:
Studio Downstairs C/O Create Arts Center, 816 Thayer Ave, Silver Spring, Maryland.
All submissions will be exhibited at the Richard Dempsey Gallery, Takoma Park Municipal Center, 8600 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland from June 4-June 30, 2010.

Positive Self Portrait by Claudia-February 24, 2010

I had so much fun doing this. I really got into it. It took me almost 3 hours. I like working with lots of colors!! They are the best. The brightness of the colors reflects the brightness of the hope I feel.

send us your portraits

We are making a wall of portraits 5inches x 7 inches--vertically oriented. Please use any media

Studio Downstairs- Portraits February 19,2010

Happy Birthday to Mary, our Intern!!