ARTique
         artists open critique

a monthly forum for artists to participate in an open critique discussion for artistic growth and development.

Second Tuesday of each month 
6:30 to 8:30 PM 

Admission:  FREE
RSVP REQUIRED: sharon@reavesgallery.com

Whether you have questions about pricing, presentation, framing, how to create a thematic exhibition, or simply honest feedback on style or voice, this event is for you. Artists of all levels and media are invited to bring up to 3 pieces of artwork and specific questions for discussion in this open forum. 

The Artists Open Critique provides a forum for artists from emerging to professional, to participate in a constructive critique session and is moderated by owner, sharon reaves.

Artists sign up at the beginning of the event and bring pieces of their artwork to present to the group and ask specific questions concerning technique, design, composition, and presentation. Artists Open Critique participants should please be prepared with: 

--  up to three pieces of artwork to show
--  a brief statement of intent for your artwork 
--  a brief explanation of the medium that you utilize
-- one to three specific questions to present to the attendees

WINE EDUCATION

Third Tuesdays are  Wine Tuesdays Join our resident wine expert/merchant/blogger, Dave Chambers, for our monthly wine education class.   Cost is $49 per session. Must be 21. To Purchase Tickets -- LOCAL WINE EVENTS  Tuesday, September 16th 6:30 to 8:30pm The Blender's Art Learn about regions best known for blending -- Bordeaux and the Rhone Valley. Taste samples of unblended wines, then create your own blend style of a well-known wine of your choice.  One of our most popular classes! Tuesday, October 21st 6:30 to 8:30pm The Three Faces of Pinot Pinot Noir is one of today's most popular varietals, but few know of its many incarnations.  We'll taste a variety of styles of pinot noir, then explore two mutations of the grape that resulted in white wine grapes -- Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Tuesday, November 18th 6:30 to 8:30pm Holiday Bubbly!!! (Sharon's Favorite ;-) Nothing says "let's celebrate" quite like sparkling wine.  And few products enjoy a more romantic and interesting history!  We'll intersperse historical anecdotes with tastings from some of the worlds finest regions.