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Studio Open House: Art Week 2019

3/13/2019

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Much-Anticipated Event on June 21, 2019

Studio Holland Art will be open from 6:00 to 9:00 pm on June 21, 2019 during the biannual Fitch Open House located at 304 15th St., Des Moines, IA 50309.  

Fitch Studios in the West End of Des Moines has provided a home for countless artists to make and sell their work. My studio has been here since 2005.  The anticipated Bi-Annual Open House welcomes the public to explore the historic landmark, meet creatives and see our latest works of art. This year, the Open House extends into the surrounding streets offering a walkable evening of art, food and discovery throughout the West End Art District. Start at the Fitch to grab a complete program of the evening’s festivities. ​
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It was a great time to get to visit with Brent, visualize his workspace and walk away with a special piece for my home. - Liz Percheron

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COMMUNITY THRIVES...

1/18/2019

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WHEN ARTISTS THRIVE. 
That was one consensus among participants at the round table discussion.  We participated in a workshop on Dec 1st as stakeholders of the arts in Iowa with the goal of improving conditions so that all artists thrive . 

The event was hosted by Des Moines Arts Festival and Bravo Greater Des Moines.  Our moderator was artist and arts and business strategist, Chris Dahlquist.  She presented a framework for what it takes for an artist of any discipline to have a thriving art practice, and the components necessary to grow the artist ecosystem, furthering both the artist's individual practice as well as the artist's contribution to the economic and cultural vitality of our region. 
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Community ©2018 Brent Holland
Giclée for $24.  Check it out here.

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Exhibition Coming Dec 2019

1/12/2019

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New works show

Olson-Larsen Galleries, West Des Moines, IA
December 2019 - January 2020
​Brent A. Holland, Artist
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Newsletter: Inside look at a busy autumn

12/17/2018

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  • HOW IT'S MADE studio plants in 2.5D
  • BEYOND THE STUDIO: building a thriving art practice and artist ecosystem
  • ANNUAL GIVING: making every purchase count for art
  • GRAND OPENING of print shop on etsy 
  • EVENT RECAP art biz 2.0 
  • TO CHINA or not to china
  • SOMETHING NEW is coming​
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Grand Opening Print Shop

12/7/2018

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I’ve chosen specific artworks from my studio to be produced as open edition prints. Grand opening at print shop!  Free shipping only until Dec 31st to celebrate this milestone! Thanks for checking me out!
Archival Giclée Starting at $19
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Monumental 36"x36" $39 (other sizes available upon request)
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To China or Not to China

12/7/2018

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I was on the verge of packing my bags for China.  Guangxi Arts University extended an invitation to me to teach a 10-day intensive drawing course in December.  The only hang-ups were that I had just five weeks to square up the work visa and I had to find a replacement to provide critiques for my students at Iowa State University.  Alas, Erica and I decided there wasn't enough time to maximize the benefits of the opportunity this year, but I'm looking forward to the raincheck in May 2019!  ​
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Jenny pencil on paper ©2012 Ling Zhang
It's a drawing course series.  A friend, Ling Zhang, brought the opportunity to me.  She's an accomplished drawer and instructor herself.  She'll be joining Iowa State University faculty next fall! 
Guangxi Province China
Guangxi Province, China

BRENT A. HOLLAND
brent@studiohollandart.com
ARTIST + OWNER
STUDIO HOLLAND ART
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MAKE EVERY PURCHASE COUNT FOR ART

12/6/2018

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PictureSelf Portrait XIII ©2009 Brent Holland, oil on wood panel 11"x9"
Did you know every time you make a purchase with us, you are helping people prosper and grow in the arts? 

Studio Holland Art donates 2% of annual sales to art nonprofits who serve consumers with art programming that enriches lives.  We've got a challenge to increase our annual donation!  So here's a deal to make every purchase count through Dec 31st.

Part of this year's contributions were donated on Giving Tuesday to Community Support Advocates' MOMENTUM program.  The remainder of our donation will benefit The Des Moines Art Center School Tours Fund.

We've got a challenge to increase our annual donation! 
​So here's a deal >>

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Art Biz: Event Promotions

11/16/2018

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Before hosting an event, I always get nervous.  But when Brent and I meet with visitors at his open studio for the bi-annual Fitch Open House event, I only feel happy.  Much to my relief, I genuinely enjoy talking with visitors who are familiar and some are new faces.  The studio isn't mine, it's Brent's, and I wouldn't be able to work in a space like his.  I think that might just be the secret to why I don't freak out before activities at the studio.  I can just let go of that control and enjoy that it's a unique place of creativity which is my pleasure to live in vicariously (and briefly) through Brent.
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Meeting in Studio Holland Art on open studio night

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Studio Sale

11/12/2018

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Contact me if you'd like to set a time to visit the studio in person to view it. (515) 289-6265, brent@studiohollandart.com
I've reorganized and tidied the studio, yet I need more space!  So, please help me make this shift to a clean studio by taking an artwork at a deep, deep discount. 

I’m thrilled to be working on my next project with the financial support from a recently awarded $10,000 grant from The State of Iowa Arts Council.  I MUST make room in the studio for the new body of work. This sale runs through Dec 31st.

see the sale collection
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How It's Made: Studio Plants in 2.5D

11/5/2018

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​What I have a passion for is the pursuit of intelligently-informed Art that pushes boundaries. Studio Plants was one of the first artworks I completed in the direction of multi-dimensional drawing. 

​Check out what I just referred to by viewing the artwork below and keep reading this article.  It's my wife's favorite piece to date, and I hope you'll like it, too. 

Welcome to the second article in the series 
How It's Made!
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