Jennifer on Fox 5 News about Art in the Park this Weekend

Local Artist Jennifer Main stops by to talk about Art in the Park.

Click this link to watch now! Art in the Park this Weekend.

Jennifer was honored to be the featured artist at the 49th annual Art In The Park in Boulder City this past weekend.  The event was held October 1 and 2 from 9-5pm and brought out more than 100,00 people and all of the money raised from the event supports their local hospital which is privately funded! Pretty cool!! It’s held on their beautiful grassy green park gounds showing off a juried selection of artisans from around the country.

Being the feautured artist was exciting because Jennifer’s work was on all of the show programs, t-shirts, and posters which were seen in every local business’ storefronts!  It was quite a sight to see hundreds of volunteers and many others who were working at the show wear shirts that prominently displayed Jennifer’s painting called “The Piano Man” printed right on the front. She was presented with an award yesterday afternoon which she was proud to display at her booth.

We will be sure to add some photos from the event very soon!

See you there next year!

To Follow My Heart

I have always been a big believer in living life by following your heart….listening deep down to that inner voice that leads you into new things, new adventures, to make some changes. You may get a glimpse of what’s next and it brings you great joy and peace to envision it. To achieve this new desire often times presents challenges, obstacles, fearless faith, and determination to do whatever it takes to get there and I am always up for the challenge! Many big decisions in my life have been made this way and I’ve never been steered wrong. As I trust in God he reveals the steps I need to take next and I know I will never feel fulfilled unless I do. I will have this moment where what normally fulfills and excites me suddenly becomes dull, empty, and dies in a way. I then know it’s time to move on and I anxiously look for where my heart is pointing me next.

About 5 months ago I was in Los Angeles with my husband. We were in need of a break from the daily routine and took a spontaneous drive headed south on I-15 deciding to stay in Hermosa Beach for a few days.

We brought our bicycles in the back of our painted ‘hippie’ van and were ready to enjoy life and relax! …and we did….we road our bikes up and down the coast stopping to get some fresh seafood at the Redondo fish market (where we even tried some little steamed snails), walked through the sandy beaches and listened to the waves. We walked through Venice Beach enjoying the eclectic mix of people.

We explored Melrose on the bikes as well, has some great coffee and fresh juice at the very popular Urth Cafe and stopped by Kat Von Dee’s tattoo shop where she let me hold her new hairless cat and then came across the Melrose Trading Post where people sell all sorts of cool things. At night we stopped by some places with live music and enjoyed the cool California breeze as we road our bikes home. I felt energized being able to explore new streets, new shops, and new people. It was absolutely great and I didn’t want to go home yet.

My husband’s best friend Chuck is a director in Studio City and he invited us to come by his place on the way back so we stopped by and he was getting ready to go to his Bikram yoga class. If you’re unfamiliar with this it’s a 90 minute class which is done at 105 degrees in 40% humidity! If you’re not used to this it’s intense!!! We were up for trying new things this weekend so we joined him. We made it through the ‘smelly torture chamber’ and felt great when we were done…funny thing is Kat Von Dee was walking in when were walking out…did she think we were stalking her? (as a side note we have now become big fans of hot yoga and have started going almost every day in Vegas) After a cold smoothie and a quick dip in Chuck’s jacuzzi we were ready to continue our adventure. He persuaded us to stay at his place for the night so we could have more time so we did. We walked over to the metro which I thought was way cool to have available and took it over to Hollywood Blvd where we checked out some of the more touristy stuff then went to a cool unique independent burger place for dinner. (I forget the name) I’m thinking this is great! I can eat at a place that isn’t a chain, has quality food, a unique atmosphere, there’s no gambling, and I didn’t have to drive to get here!!! I guess the simple things make me happy!

Walking home that night from the metro station I thought this really feels like it could be home and that started the little wheels in my head a turnin’. Jason, my husband, has always been a big fan of California as well (he’s originally a Tennessee guy) and we all talked about if it would be possible to move to California some day. We just signed a 2 year lease on our Vegas house so I thought it could possibly work out in a couple of years. Jason says the lease isn’t a big deal, we can work something out and with that my mind and my heart already had us moved. Let’s get moving!!!! NOW!

On our way home to Vegas we talked more about this idea of moving to California and how soon it could happen. I was sooooo excited!! I felt newly alive and ready to do whatever is takes. I know I personally need a new challenge such as learning the ins and outs of another city. To have new opportunities as an artist as well as new inspiration. I grew up in Vegas, am 30 years old and have never lived anywhere else so I’m craving some change! We decided that there are some art shows and things with family and his work that needed to be finished up, but that we could be ready to move and have a big moving away holiday party in December, then we would be off to our new adventures in LA at the start of 2012.

….and so that’s what we’ve decided to do! Follow our hearts and make the changes necessary to get there. What is the plan??? Our landlord is allowing us to rent our house, we told our family and they are happy for us though they’re sad we’re moving away, we are planning to find a live/work loft smack dab in the middle of downtown LA. We won’t have much space so we have already begun to sell and give away almost all we own, but the lofts are VERY cool and is the type of place I’ve always dreamt of living in! It will be setup mainly as a gallery and studio which will be open for you to visit and shop!!! We will still be in Vegas often for all the art shows and to see family and friends!!! Being in California will make it possible to branch out into new areas with my artwork and Jason is now available to work full-time with me which is awesome!! It’s just time to grow, try some new things and everything seems to be falling into place. Yes, it’s a little scary, quite risky, and expensive, but exactly what we want and in the midst of the changes I feel deep peace that we’re doing the right thing.

With that being said we invite you to come celebrate with us at the gallery December 10 in Las Vegas. We would love to see you and thank you for all of your support before we head on. (Of course we are only moving, we won’t be strangers!) I will have new work on display and Jason will be showing a collection of his paintings for the first time. Please save the date, it’s going to be great night! We will send out an invitation with all the details as the time gets closer. I hope that you will visit us in LA and continue to follow and support my work. It’s because of you that I am able to continue to live out my dream and I thank you greatly for the art you’ve purchased over the years and for taking time to attend my shows and events. I am forever grateful!

So here’s to following your heart and doing whatever it takes to do so!

————–Where will my artwork be available once we move?————-

• MJ Christensen Diamond Stores in Summerlin and Henderson
• Hands of Comfort at Emergency Arts downtown Las Vegas
• The Crossing in Las Vegas
• Modern Urban Designers (MUD) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
• Aida Jaine Gallery, Collingsworth, New Jersey *coming soon
• always on-line at www.jennifermainshop.com
• At our new LA loft gallery
• Watch for other new editions which will be posted on the website
• …there may even be an arrangement where my current LV gallery stays open, but is run by someone else….will announce as details get worked out

 

 

What’s New in the Main World?

Hello!  It’s Jennifer!

I hope you are enjoying your summer and that this finds you doing well!  There’s been a lot going on lately and I would like to tell you about some of it…

~~~Stuff that’s happened, stuff going on now, and what’s coming up~~~

This year has been packed full of fun exciting things and if you want to get up to date on some of it quickly you can check it out here ( Gallery News and Events )

Hearts Raised $60,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Finished with first heart

Getting started on the first heart

Recently I was selected to paint a couple of large heart sculptures to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Each heart was purchased for $20,000 and one was put up for auction and raised an additional $20,000.  I love what art can do!

Other side of second heart

Read below to see what’s coming up!                            

Featured in Soreal Magazine’s Summer Issue “On the Rise”

This brand new article just came out in Soreal Magazine Click the image on the left to read it!

I was asked a variety of questions on all sorts of things…hope you take a moment to check it out!

My art is now at MJ Christensen Diamonds in Las Vegas

Another update is that MJ Christensen Diamonds now carries my work at both of their beautiful stores in Summerlin and Henderson. I am so excited to have it there and think it will be convenient to have artwork available in other parts of town.  They even have the popular hand-made prints that are great for unique gifts along with their large selection of jewelry.  I hope you stop in and check it out!

Heading to the Fringe Festival in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

We (my husband Jason and I) are looking forward to showing at the Fringe International Theatre Festival in Edmonton, Alberta again this year!  Last year we had a blast and can’t wait to be a part of it again!  It was one of our best shows! The show runs from August 11-22 and brings in over 550,000 people from all over the world. We will be packing our big painted van to the brim and heading that way the beginning of August.  Last year we got to stop off at Yellowstone and Jackson Hole which was beautiful.  We’ll see what  happens this trip.  We’ll have our 2 chihuahuas (Pixel and Lautrec) along for the ride this time as well.  We’ll have to remember to get them their doggie passports! LOL!

Beautiful Things Event @ The Crossing September 17th -LAS VEGAS

I hope you can join me for this upcoming event because I think it’s going to be a ton of fun!  There will be music, local artists, and some of Vegas’ most popular tasty food trucks. It’s located on Windmill between Rainbow and Buffalo. Click on the image above to see all the information you need! The event is free to attend and if you would like to see the GUNGOR concert tickets are $10. I hope you’ll join us!

See the NEW on-line gallery store and save 15%

If you haven’t had a chance to check out our new on-line store please take a moment to check it out and save 15% when you enter coupon code ILUVART  It’s still under construction, but it has some great new features the old site did not have and it should make shopping on-line much more convenient. I now have fun new items like purses, business card holders, and  mouse pads!

Check it out now at jennifermainshop.com 

**the photo to the left is a 12×16 Hand made print, $60. Click on it to see it in the store :0)

                               

Featured Artist at Art In The Park, OCT 1&2, Boulder City, NV

I was so excited to find out that I was selected to be the featured artist at this year’s Art In The Park show October 1 &2!  It is their 49th year and brings in over 100,000 people each year. Come enjoy a nice afternoon seeing 100′s of unique artists. I will be at booth #179 and as the featured artist a selected image will be on all of their t-shirts, posters, and promotional material.  Can’t wait to see it! Save the date!

Other events:

• Abbot Kinney festival, Venice Beach, September 25th
• Jennifer Main at Vanguard Lounge, East Fremont, October 27th
• Dia de Los Muertos Event, Springs Preserve, November 5
• Jennifer Main Gallery Annual Holiday Show, December 10th

Well that’s it for now!  Thanks for taking some of your time to see a bit of what’s going on lately and I hope to see you soon at some of the upcoming events!–Jennifer

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Successful show at MJ Christensen Diamonds!

Update—  944 Magazine photos —–click here to see!

March 8th 2011

We had a great show at MJ Christensen Diamonds. Thanks for the great turn out and all the support. It was wonderful to get to meet designer Judith Conway and MJ Christensen even presented her with a Jennifer Main hand made print.

Jennifer Main featured artist at MJ Christensen Diamonds International Women’s Day Event

March 8th Tuesday 6pm to 8pm

Jennifer is honored to be the featured artist at the 100th International Womens day event to be held at MJ Christensen Diamonds 10400 S. Eastern.

Link to full invite here

http://www.mjchristensen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Conway-PR-Final-2.jpg

• RSVP to jennifer@mjcdiamonds.com or call 702-617-8818 for more info.

Haute Living Magazine names Jennifer Main Gallery in top 3 Best Galleries of Las Vegas

With 700,ooo readers and average reader’s net worth at $25.2 million dollars. Haute Living magazine has named Jennifer’s gallery in the top 3 of best galleries in Las Vegas. Wow! With all of the galleries and fine art to be seen here in Las Vegas, Jennifer snags some top honors.

Haute Living magazine says “you can find her mix of paintings and limited-edition prints bubbling over with her visions in vibrant colors and recognizable style.” 5 stars

Thanks for making the gallery a success and for supporting Jennifer’s art. Without the tremendous response of the Vegas community this would not be possible.

To read article please go here:

http://www.hauteliving.com/2011/02/art-on-display-the-top-5-art-galleries-in-las-vegas/

Also keep an eye out for the launch of the NEW Jennifer Main store online!! or shop our current site at jennifermainshop

 

 

Welcome to our new gallery blog!

Thanks for checking out our brand new blog where we will be keeping it updated with all that’s going on at Jennifer Main Gallery from new shows, paintings, limited editions, products and much more!  Please check back often or even better choose to follow our blog to always catch what’s new in the ‘Main World’!

If you are in the las Vegas area and want to stop by the gallery we are open from Monday through Friday from noon-6pm and Saturdays by appointment!  Jennifer Main Gallery is located at 5333 Arville St. suite 206 at Hacienda.  If you are not in Las Vegas please visit our website at www.JenniferMainGallery.com

We hope to see you soon!