The Grand Art Show
Featuring five West Michigan artists
When: April 13 to 16, 2016
Where: Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Time: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Image: Turquoise Sea, Pamela Alderman, Oil on canvas, 12 x 16 inches, 2016
Bring a friend and enjoy some great art and fellowship with five talented artists. The show will be located on the main floor at the northwest corner of the Amway hotel overlooking the river. All paintings will be for sale, and the artists are also open to custom commissioned paintings.
If you have questions or if you would prefer to come at a time outside of the scheduled show hours, call Marve Veltkamp at 616-299-4537.
The Artists
Frits Hoendervanger will have about a dozen paintings on display including his large 2014 Art Prize landscape painting, a couple of awesome portraits, a 4 ft. x 6 ft acheter synthroid. landscape that he has been spending many hours completing, and several recent paintings, including some small ones that have not been on display before and a few other works from his inventory. Frits is also planning to attend the show.
Jeanne Rockett has been a favorite West Michigan artist for decades. Jeanne is especially known for her Lake Michigan seascapes and other Michigan landscapes. She has received several national awards for her paintings and a series of her paintings adorn many homes and businesses in the great lakes area. We will have approximately a dozen paintings of various sizes on display.
Pamela Alderman is probably best known for her participation in ArtPrize for the past several years where the attendance for her display was phenomenal. She is a very talented watercolor artist and has the unique ability to create awe-inspiring meaning to each of her paintings. Her collection features flowers, birds, children, portraits, memories, and only she knows what else. I can assure you that you will be so pleased to not only admire her work but also to meet her personally.
Kathleen Kalinowski is one of the most talented landscape artists I have ever had the privilege of supporting. She has been working with pastels for decades and her paintings certainly reflect that experience. Her oil paintings are very realistic and colorful. She has the ability to feature elements in a landscape that would likely not even be noticed with the naked eye. Her works have been displayed in exhibits throughout the United States. We are planning to exhibit many of her paintings of various sizes.
Marella Poortenga Morris is a talented young woman and as the former president of the Grand Gallery(s) is very knowledgeable in the art work world. Her passion for animals drove her into her present career working as a Licensed Veterinary Technician in the Grand Rapids area. She recently returned to painting so we anticipate a few smaller paintings to be on display. She would love to meet or reconnect with many of you.
Written by Marve Veltkamp
