The Courtyard Gallery

09/23/2013

New to Courtyard Gallery
Dianne Wallace Soisson

09/23/2013

Brian Cooley

For over 20 years, Brian Cooley’s artwork has been a means to entertain himself, communicate his thoughts and feelings, as well as tell stories from his special perspective.

From this simple beginning his artwork has progressed to a story board style using India ink and oil paint markers. Now with the help of his friends and family, he is able to present, to the public, his sense of humor and unique way of telling stories to the world. It’s a rare look into a very special person and his mind.

Brian’s mother, Margaret, who guides him day to day, and his brother, Bob, a professional photographer in New York, are very influential and encouraging in his endeavor. They have now set up a business for him called “Brian’s Brain.

You see, Brian Cooley has Autism, which is a spectrum disorder. Every autistic person faces different challenges from physical abilities to their IQ level. Brian has a high IQ and has been able to read since he was three. Other skills have to be taught to him because he has minimal instincts. But, that hasn’t stopped this talented man.

He believes, “Things are only unreachable if you don’t reach for them”.

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Want to be pleasantly surprised? Come meet this remarkable man and enjoy his artwork.

The Courtyard Gallery will host a reception for Brian on

Saturday, October 12, 2013

12:00-5:00

Courtyard Gallery is located at 813 E. Buffalo St. (US 12) New Buffalo, Michigan.

We are open Sun. – Sat. 11:00-5:00, Tues. by appointment. For more information about our events call 800-291-9287 or email: [email protected].

08/15/2013

A few new pieces

08/15/2013

Birdie’s collages blend poetic verses along with sheet music from her father, who was the head cellist for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. She has been painting for over 30 years, and is inspired by such greats as, Chagall, Braque, Van Gogh, Matisse and Monet. Birdie was chosen as Women of the Year for the Art, Literature & Culture in South Bend, Indiana in 2004. She has had many one woman shows in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Washington D.C. and the Virgin Islands. Also lending her expertise to this gala weekend, Sherrill Newman will bring a very select grouping of semi-precious gemstone jewelry for your enjoyment. Sherrill has been creating one of a kind gem stone pieces of jewelry since 1987. She began while attending Iowa State University, where she joined a co-op that showed their works at shows nationwide. Her work with all natural gemstones in a dazzling array of colors is delicate and very creative.

Join us at the Courtyard Gallery Saturday August 17th and Sunday August 18th

12:00-5:00 for a weekend of special art, artists and lots of fun.

For more information about this event email the Courtyard Gallery at [email protected] or call
800-291-9287.
Hours for the gallery are Sun. – Sat. 11:00-5:00, Tues. by appointment.
Courtyard Gallery is located at 813 E. Buffalo St. (US 12) New Buffalo, Michigan.

07/16/2013

Mysteries of Raku
July 27th & 28th

On Saturday July 27th and Sunday July 28th, 12:00-5:00 the Courtyard Gallery will present “Mysteries of Raku”, with Colorado artist Bob Smith. Renowned for his quick firing
and cooling methods that make his glazes so spectacular and unique. He brings forth his breath taking raku creations.
He has been a raku artist for over 30 years and has taught raku in colleges throughout Colorado as well as conducting many workshops throughout the country. His works
are in many corporate and private collections around the world.

06/12/2013

04/22/2013

Art Attack, Friday-Sunday, April 26-28, 2013 Join the excitement of the Midwest's most eclectic, interactive celebration of "All that is Art." Enjoy a full palette of colorful activities featuring a weekend showcase of gallery receptions, artist’s demonstrations, exhibiti...