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Colors of Celebration at The Art Williamston Gallery

Colors of Celebration An Artistic Tribute to Global Holidays Image Created by Marmalade McDonald

‘Colors of Celebration – An Artistic Tribute to Global Holidays’ is an exhibit honoring world cultures and the wide-ranging holidays observed around the globe. It is an eclectic mix of mediums and art styles that illustrate our meaningful family traditions. It’s also the 1 year anniversary of ART Williamston gallery!

The show opened November 18th and will remain hung through January 27th 2024.

Our household is making this exhibit a family affaire. I have a few pieces from my ‘Leaf Lace Collection.’   Marc Leigh, my husband, has his acrylic on canvas painting titled ‘That Free Jazz Thing’ included. Dax Leigh, our son, also has his graphite and colored pencil piece titled ‘Christmas Creeper’ inspired by Minecraft.

The Art Williamston Gallery is located inside the Williamston branch of the Capitol Area District Library.  If you are nearby please do see the show! The artwork will remain hung through January 27th!

Follow this link for more about the gallery and the event:

Participating artists in alphabetical order:
Christine Beals
Lauren Clarke
Amy Cogswell
Dave Fellows
Bobbi Kilty
Meagan Kubu
Carol Lacca
Matt Mulford
Wendy Poth
Dennis Preston
Jane Reiter
Anita Saviko
Wendy Shaft
Kate Wilcox-Leigh

The gallery is located inside the Williamston branch of the Capitol Area District Library
https://www.cadl.org/about/our-locations/williamston
3845 Vanneter Road
Willimaston, MI 48895

Open during library hours:
Monday – Thursday 10am – 7pm
Friday 10am – 6pm
Saturday 10am – 2pm
Sunday 12pm-4pm
*Closed Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day

Are you interested in participating in future shows? Go to the gallery website and get on the mailing list for updates. Are you interested in participating in future shows?

Follow Art Williamston on Facebook and Instagram too!
https://artwilliamston.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ArtWilliamston/
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Please to check out my other work while you’re here by clicking on my shop page. Would you like to be the first to know what I’m up to next? Join my list (I don’t spam my followers:)

Glad you stopped by!

XO Kate

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Autumn Gothic at Art Williamston Gallery

Autumn Gothic Image ©2023 Matt Mulford for Art Williamston Gallery Show

I am pleased to announce three of my more unique pieces are included in Autumn Gothic at Art Williamston Gallery located inside the Williamston branch of the Capitol Area District Library. One of the pieces is my award winning Sterling Silver Vegetable Tanned Leather Trillion with Hand Crafted Chain. The opening Reception was August 5 but even If you missed it, please do see the show! The artwork will remain hung through Halloween!

‘Autumn Gothic: Slip Into the Underworld’ is lurking on the horizon.  Join us for an exhibit infused with autumn, mystery, and the macabre.  A wide variety of mediums, styles, and moods will be on display through Halloween at ART Williamston Gallery’

Participating artists in alphabetical order:
Christine Beals
Lauren Clarke
Amy Cogswell
Dave Fellows
Bobbi Kilty
Meagan Kubu
Carol Lacca
Matt Mulford
Wendy Poth
Dennis Preston
Jane Reiter
Anita Saviko
Wendy Shaft
Kate Wilcox-Leigh

The gallery is located inside the Williamston branch of the Capitol Area District Library
https://www.cadl.org/about/our-locations/williamston
3845 Vanneter Road
Williamston, MI 48895
Open during library hours:
Monday – Thursday 10am – 7pm
Friday 10am – 6pm
Saturday 10am – 2pm
Sunday 12pm-4pm
*Closed Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day

Are you interested in participating in future shows? Check out the gallery website and get on the mailing list for updates.

Follow Art Williamston on Facebook and Instagram too!
https://artwilliamston.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ArtWilliamston/
https://www.instagram.com/artwilliamston/

Please to check out my other work while you’re here by clicking on my shop page. Would you like to be the first to know what I’m up to next? Join my list (I don’t spam my followers:)

Glad you stopped by!

XO Kate

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A Ring for Mom

The last finished piece that left my bench was possibly the last piece of jewelry that I will create for my mom. I hope I’m wrong but I feel the need to consider this as a possibility. My parents have lived in an assisted living facility for the past year and I have become increasingly protective of how they and their belongings are cared for. An emerald earring from a pair I had made for my mother recently disappeared.  Is it so wrong for me to want her to have nice things?  The thought of her engagement ring, a family heirloom, going missing is heartbreaking. On the other hand it is her ring and she should be able to wear it unconditionally, if it turns up missing so be it?  The three of us discussed it and decided that I would store her ring in a safely and create a ring for her to wear in its place.

Kate Wilcox-Leigh Mom's Ring Finished 7

Not being allowed to visit them since March 12th , my only opportunity to get the switch done was on March 24th. This was the day my sister was allowed to be present while mom was evaluated for hospice.

Kate Wilcox-Leigh Mom's Ring Parts on Bench 1

So I set up making the replica out of gold filled half round wire, a sterling silver setting and a CZ. It was my first time working with gold filled metal so that was a little bit of a different process.  The outcome was an almost perfect replica of her heirloom ring. I did leave some blemishes on it so as not to polish through the layer of gold.

The swap went smoothly. Mom’s wearing her beautiful ring and our family has one less thing to worry about. 

Jewelry holds so much meaning to me. Each day I select pieces to wear based on whom or what I feel my attention needs to be focused on. 

Kate Wilcox-Leigh Mom's Ring Progress 4

Jewelry has a unique power to symbolize a meaningful occasion, life event or a significant person in our lives. We choose what we wear on our body. It touches us in ways both emotional and physical. This is why I share this with you today, not to say oh woe is me, I’m going through a difficult time now.  Making this piece is my way to show love and honor to my parents, the two most important people in my life.  The two people who gave me life and molded me into the person I am today.

I love you Mom and Dad XO  

I would love to hear a story about a cherished piece of jewelry in your collection.  Comment below or direct message me if you’d like to share.  Enjoyed what you’ve read here today? I invite to you to the sign up for the newsletter here.  I aim for at least one email a month highlighting what I’ve been up to at the bench, future shows and events I’ll be participating in and information I think would interest you.