Local
art is the pulse check of our community.
We support local
artists and are happy to show vibrant work at our cafes for
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Selection
Our shows generally last for three months. To submit your work for consideration:
*Email 15-20 images, including dimensions and medium, artist statement
and resume/bio to: art@flyingstarcafe.com or art@satcoffee.com
We
currently show work at:
Flying Star on Juan Tabo. Flying Star on 8th & Silver.
Flying Star in Bernalillo. Satellite Coffee in Nob Hill.
Satellite Coffee on Central & Harvard.
Satellite in Uptown. Satellite on Montgomery & Wyoming.
Satellite on Alameda.
Our
Local Artist Partners
Once your work is selected, a Flying Star Café/Satellite Coffee representative
will contact you to make arrangements. We reserve the right to choose work
based only on our preference or taste. Content of art must be generally acceptable
for all ages of the public. We do not sell artist work or ask for a commission.
All sales transactions are to be handled through the artist and purchaser.
Flying Star Café/Satellite Coffee proudly promotes our local artist
partners on our website, in addition to our stores.
Installation
Artists must bring the pieces ready to hang; framed and wired including any
preparation that is necessary. Pieces must hang securely so please bring
them properly prepared. Artists also provide copies of any artist information
to make available to our customers and labels that include title, artist
name, contact information, and price. A representative of Flying Star/Satellite
accompanies artists to hang selected pieces. Shows rotate every three months.
We cannot be responsible for theft or damage while art is on display. Artists
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About
Bill Amundson:
Bill
Amundson is a Denver based artist who works in the "Suburban
Regionalist" mode, a style devoted to capturing and
celebrating the true American scene rather than the idealized
version so often pictured in the art of our time. His work
reflects an interest in the contemporary landscape, particularly
as reflected through such distinct American staples as the
subdivision, the chain restaurant, retail franchises, interstate
travel, SUV's and the ubiquitous cell phone. His work has
been described in various publications as "ironic, compulsive,
sweet, irreverent, whimsical, fanatical, hysterical and banal," which
leads one to question the veracity of the publishing world.
In
describing his life's work, Mr. Amundson says; "I'm
a small town Midwestern guy with no cultural upbringing
who's spent too much time in the suburbs. I think that
pretty much explains it."
For
more info visit: www.Amundart.com
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Flying
Star Juan Tabo
Paula Manning-Lewis
Artist
Statement:
Art is my calling. It’s not just what I do, it’s who I am! Through
35 years of ups and downs art has been the one constant in my life. My professional
Art career began in March 1991 shortly after the birth of my second son. My
hope was to earn the part time paycheck I needed to be a stay at home mom.
Fourteen years later, I’ve sold many drawings and paintings and thousands
of prints all over the world! Thanks to all the wonderful people who have supported
and purchased my art, my dream has become a reality! When I began 14 years
ago, all sales happened on the road, there was no internet to connect me to
the world. Although I still show in Galleries and sell prints in shops, most
of my sales happen online. Welcome to the future! The best benefit to this
outlet is that I get the privilege of dealing directly with the people who
hang my art on their walls!
I
live in Albuquerque, New Mexico only a couple
hours from my hometown, Las Cruces. I live with
my husband Aaron, youngest son Nate, middle son
Jeff, and two dogs in a great house about half
a mile from the Rio Grande River. You’ll
find us walking along the Bosque (area of trees
around the river) most sunny afternoons. I spend
my days (and some nights) working in my home
studio, connected to the world by internet. I
am also an active member of the Albuquerque artist
community. In 2004 I co-founded Seventh Mountain
Artists, a group of Albuquerque artists that
originally met as art studio tenants at the Harwood
Art Center.
I
currently work mainly in Water soluble Oils,
but I have worked with a variety of mediums.
I like to paint a fairly large variety of subject
matter but stick mainly to southwest landscapes,
portraits and my newest fascination, abstract
expressionism! Recently, my main theme has been
peace. I hope to make my mark on the world by
spreading my message of Peace on Earth. I truly
believe if everyone did their part, it could
be a peaceful world for our children and grandchildren.
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Flying
Star Downtown
Alexandra Gjurasic
Artist
Bio:
To call myself a self-taught artist
feels misleading; I was born to make art. My creative
process is intuitive and I can’t imagine
life without it. Creating art brings balance to
my life. I have been a professional
working artist since my first exhibition over 17 years ago.
International
folk art most inspires my work, specifically traditional
Japanese Kokeshi dolls. I have played with the
Kokeshi in my work for over
10 years, incorporating its lively and cheerful
image in endless variety. I constantly find renewed
inspiration from the vibrant and endearing Kokeshi.
These dolls allow me to express my clandestine
inner world by connecting folk influences of the
past and a vivid hope for the future.
For
more information about my art or to contact me
please go to: www.alexandragjurasic.com.
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Flying
Star Bernalillo
Joy Conway
and the
Sandoval Community Arts Organization
Artist
Statement:
This
was a fun and rewarding project for me, as well
as being educational. Most of my work is done
with private homeowners or business owners, and
involves making their imagined designs come to
life, or me
creating a design out of...again...imagination.
The Flying Star Bernalillo project involved over
30 hours
of research, to insure that we had dates, chronological
order and historical details such as clothing style
and design portrayed accurately. Also, most of
my commercial work is with an eye toward the future
and sales. I found this project especially compelling
because we were honoring the past events that had
taken place around a new business site. It makes
me look at Bernalillo with new awe and appreciation. Finally,
the best part about this project were the people
involved, every last one a volunteer. We had
both "real" artists and those who had no
artistic experience work on the mural. It lends a
sense of whimsy and beautiful "not-perfect" results
so when many hands are involved and so many different
styles come together. Everyone had a positive attitude,
even though there was an intense deadline, and I
made several friends of the special women who helped
out. It was especially rewarding to me to realize
that we had people of Mexican, Indian, Irish, Polish,
Russian, English etc., descent working side by side
to get the job done, with respect and cooperation.
Who says we haven't come a long way?
The Flying Star and Satellite restaurants have been
my favorite since moving to the Albuquerque area
eight years ago. I was thrilled to be a part of this
project, and hope to work with the Sandoval Community
Arts again!

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Flying
Star Bernalillo
Paula Manning-Lewis
Artist
Statement:
Art is my calling. It’s not just what I do, it’s who I am! Through
35 years of ups and downs art has been the one constant in my life. My professional
Art career began in March 1991 shortly after the birth of my second son. My
hope was to earn the part time paycheck I needed to be a stay at home mom.
Fourteen years later, I’ve sold many drawings and paintings and thousands
of prints all over the world! Thanks to all the wonderful people who have supported
and purchased my art, my dream has become a reality! When I began 14 years
ago, all sales happened on the road, there was no internet to connect me to
the world. Although I still show in Galleries and sell prints in shops, most
of my sales happen online. Welcome to the future! The best benefit to this
outlet is that I get the privilege of dealing directly with the people who
hang my art on their walls!
I
live in Albuquerque, New Mexico only a couple
hours from my hometown, Las Cruces. I live with
my husband Aaron, youngest son Nate, middle son
Jeff, and two dogs in a great house about half
a mile from the Rio Grande River. You’ll
find us walking along the Bosque (area of trees
around the river) most sunny afternoons. I spend
my days (and some nights) working in my home
studio, connected to the world by internet. I
am also an active member of the Albuquerque artist
community. In 2004 I co-founded Seventh Mountain
Artists, a group of Albuquerque artists that
originally met as art studio tenants at the Harwood
Art Center.
I
currently work mainly in Water soluble Oils,
but I have worked with a variety of mediums.
I like to paint a fairly large variety of subject
matter but stick mainly to southwest landscapes,
portraits and my newest fascination, abstract
expressionism! Recently, my main theme has been
peace. I hope to make my mark on the world by
spreading my message of Peace on Earth. I truly
believe if everyone did their part, it could
be a peaceful world for our children and grandchildren. |
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