It was a good year.

2014 It was a good year. We began our year focusing on studio visits and invited  our clients to join us. We loved sharing the personal side of our artists Seeing the vision first hand, hearing new ideas while  listening to the artists inspirations. We took a trip to Seattle to visit Kristin Nelson  in her ceramic studio.  Portland to visit Ceramic artist Tom Orr Katherine Mead in Lake Oswego We discovered new artists! Zach Hixson, from McMinnville We checked out the materials and tools In May 2014, we mourned the loss of our  good friend/Artist Robert Hess We know that he stands with us as move sculpture  into our downtown. He was an inspiration, our mentor and our friend. Throughout the year, we worked with businesses  who believed that having art in their space  "Is a must" and not just an extra. We visited clients homes and gave them  many choices to choose from. In the Spring... We had a Pop-Up event and it was quite the  undertaking...starting with a vacant space,  we transformed it into an "art happening" Pulse Throughout the year, we invited clients to our "appointment" Gallery where I was able to share the latest work by our artists. We enjoyed having gatherings with our artists. We have continued our partnership with Willamette  University's Hallie Ford Museum of Art Museum Store Welcome 2015 Take a drive to see this special show at the  Dan and Gail Cannon Gallery of Art. Robert Schlegel and Robert Tomlinson January 7th - February 6th, 2015 Reception with the Artists: Wednesday, January 7th, 4:30-6pm Artist Talk: Friday, January 16th, 12-1pm Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5pm Dan and Gail Cannon Gallery of Art Western Oregon University 345 N. Monmouth Avenue Monmouth, Oregon 97361 Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! We will continue to "pop up" and bring you the unexpected. Watch for us. xo, Mary Lou www.zeekgallery.com

Happy Holidays!

I hope your winter and holiday season is warm and pleasurable!  

I would like to thank all of you: friends, artists, collectors, businesses, designers, supporters, for an incredible year at the Mary Lou Zeek Gallery.  

Happy Holidays and may your New Year be fulfilling!  

xo, Mary Lou

Being Different

Being different in a good way   

     

Change is good, but I hear at times...

"I'm sorry you closed your downtown gallery"

To that I say..."I'm still the Mary Lou Zeek Gallery but now am different but in a good way and I'm in a different location".

For some, grasping this type of change of having a retail space open each day vs having an appointment only space causes one to ponder.   

I still represent incredible artists.

                                                                         Bonnie Hull

 Sue-Del McCulloch

                                                                        David Cohen

Nancy Lindburg

 Kim Murton

sandra and dave nichols

                                                     

                                                                        Kristin Kuhns

                                                                

I now have time to visit studios where I can connect the client and the artist.

 I have time to visit clients homes and offices. I'm able to work one on one, helping them find the perfect artwork.  

 I will continue "popping up" with shows in public spaces.

I now have more time to be involved in our community by serving on two boards...Oregon Artists Series Foundation and the Salem Public Arts Commission.  

So I may not be the place where you walk in and browse but I am easy to find.  Visit our website to see our fabulous artists, stay in touch by reading our blog and please don't hesitate to call when you need that perfect piece of art.

If you happen to visit the Willamette University's Hallie Ford Museum of Art, you will find their spectacular Museum Store, there you will find many of our ceramic and mixed media artists.  

Seeing the Hallie Ford Museum of Art is a must, supporting them is even better!  

I like being different in a good way.

New work from Bill Skrips! 

I met Bill many years ago while visiting Philadelphia and we've remained good friends since.  I love his work and wanted to pass on a few of his latest wall sculptures. Available and ready to hang on your wall to give you a smile.

                                                     Tin Chihauhua 12.5" X 9.5" X 2"

                                                           Insectile  12" x 12" x 2" 

                                                          Bully 15" X 12" X 2.5" 

A Studio Visit

Ash Street Project Studios

Thomas Orr and Joanna Bloom at their Ash Street Studio...a must see when you are in Portland.  

http://www.ashstreetproject.com/

See you soon!

Life is good.

Mary Lou