Film Screening on October 30 2PM

Saturday Oct. 30, 2010

2 PM

Free- (but donations are welcome)

Introduction and Discussion led by

Reed Hessler

Radio announcer and avid film collector

Kwaidan is a 1964 Japanese portmanteau film directed by Masaki Kobayashi; the title means “ghost story”. It is based on stories from Lafcadio Hearn’s collections of Japanese folk tales. The film consists of four separate and unrelated stories. It won the Special Jury Prize at the 1965 Cannes Film Festival and an Academy Award nomination.

Do Your Holiday Shopping at the Hamilton Gallery!

Consider skipping the big box stores this season and do your shopping at the Hamilton Gallery. The Gallery has many affordable gift options made by our local artists. Support local artists and the local economy! Gallery hours will be extended for holiday shopping starting the day after Thanksgiving. Stay tuned for details!

image: Hamilton gallery artist Cathy Leaycraft

Gimme Shelter presents: WARTIME PRAYERS at the Hamilton Gallery on Saturday, October 23 7:30 PM

Celebrating the release of "POEMS AGAINST WAR' international  anthology! Poets from all over the world are included in this 125 page collection, including local Baltimore poets who will read that evening:   Ron Williams Alan Barysh Karen Elliot    Gregg Mosson Marcus Colasurdo  $5 admission

This is a "Winter in America" benefit to aid homeless children in Baltimore City... donations of warm kids clothes      (especially socks, gloves, hats) GLADLY ACCEPTED!   "POEMS AGAINST WAR" anthology will be on sale that evening at the Gallery

Hamilton Quilt Circle Meets Every Wednesday!

The Hamilton Quilt Circle meets every Wednesday at the

Hamilton Gallery from 6:30PM-9PM. If you just want to

hang out and learn to quilt and meet some nice people,

come on down! No matter what you skill level, age,

gender, or shoe size you are welcome to participate.

If you are able to thread a needle and make a stitch,

you meet the requirements. The Hamilton Quilt Circle

is currently working on quilts that will be raffled off

in December as fundraisers to benefit the Hamilton

Gallery and Hamilton-Lauraville Main Street.

Wine and Cheese and Buy a Book Please

Friday November 12th at 7:00pm

Various art books for sale.

The wine and cheese is on us.

Kids Got Poetry: October 7

Kids Got Poetry:

Thursday, October 7 6-8PM

Hosted by Sophia Matricciani and

Julie Fisher of poetryonbaltimore.com

The event is a workshop designed by a kid for

kids to learn and practice how to write poetry.

Everyone will get a chance to read their poems.

$5 per person 5 or older accompanied an adult.

443-418-4762 or julie@poetryinbaltimore.com

Papermaking Classes with Nan Thompson THIS SATURDAY

Hamilton Gallery: Papermaking Workshop with October Guest Artist Nan...: "October guest artist Nan Thompson will be conducting papermaking classes here at the Hamilton Gallery. The three sessions will take place o..."

Masquerade Ball: October 22 7:30 PM

Music by The Bobwhites

Friday October 22nd @7:30

$5.00 in advance $7.00 at the door
Prizes for best Costume
Hosted by Julie Fisher of PoetryInBaltimore.com and Lawrence Leaf
Masquerade Ball Poets: Alex Alexander, Chris " Batworth" Ciattei, Jenny Keith, M.S.Sanders

Learn basic embroidery, applique & beading techniques to make your clothes fabulous!

P'zzazz your clothes! Join Jude Asher for a 3 week quick course in embellishing clothing. Learn basic embroidery, applique & beading techniques to make your clothes fabulous. Students will need to supply an item of clothing, ( or tote bag, hat, whatever), supplies such as needles, thread, pins, beads and some fabric will be supplied. There will be a continuing fabric swap during the workshop.

At the end of the workshop, participants will be invited to display their results in the December Gallery show. Classes begin Sun 10/24 and continue over the next 2 Sundays (10/24, 10/31, and 11/7), from 2:30-4:00 pm. Cost is $30 per person for the session. all skill levels welcome. Please register at the gallery or contact Jude directly: tonto321@juno.com

First Friday at the Gallery a Smashing Success!

Thanks to all who came out. We raised money for the Gallery, had a large crowd, and it appears that a good time was had by all! The work of our guest artist, Nan Thompson (www.nansalchemy.com) and our featured artist, Brandy Baker, will be on display throughout the month October as well as the works of our member artists.

Come out on our NEXT first Friday on November 5 from 5-9 PM! Our guest artist will be painter Jeanette Ortt (http://jeannetteortt.com/home.html)