Exciting news! Autism Speaks gave Art Now for Autism a Community Investor award! Congratulations to all of our 2009 artists and supporters! Here is the award! –>

Don’t forget the Breaking Traditions art quilt exhibit! Organizer Lynn Krawczyk has selected an autism theme for this year’s exhibit and the exhibit will support our fundraising efforts for Autism Speaks. Deadline is August 21, 2010. Visit http://www.fibraartysta.com/breakingtraditionsmain.html for all the details.

Many have asked about the Art Now for Autism 2010 exhibit and fundraiser. After a lot of thought, I have decided not to hold an exhibit this year. A variety of reasons were a part of this decision including the current economy. In the meantime, I am developing a NEW autism awareness project which I will be sure to update you on later this year. And of course, I will contact you with plans for 2011 as it gets closer.

Thank you for your support!
Claudine Intner
Art Now for Autism

The Breaking Traditions Art Quilt Exhibit is an annual exhibit that hangs at The American Sewing Expo in Novi, Michigan. It is an open call exhibit and an excellent show opportunity which includes prizes. Breaking Traditions has become a community effort, helping to support the fundraising projects of fellow fiber/mixed media artists. Past exhibits have supported Bernie Berlin’s A Place to Bark and Virginia Spiegel’s Fiber Art for a Cause. We are honored to be selected by Lynn!

The exhibit theme is “In My Words…” Artists are encouraged to express the ways in which autism has effected their lives by making a 12 x 12 inch art quilt. If you have not been personally touched by autism, you can still participate by making a quilt in support of autism research. $10 of the $15 entry fee will be donated to Autism Speaks through Art Now for Autism. The deadline for participating is August 21, 2010. For all the details, please visit the Breaking Traditions web site.

As a little inspiration, here is my art quilt which I made several years ago for one of the Art Now for Autism exhibits. The piece is called Putting the Pieces Together. I am looking forward to making a new piece (or two!) for Breaking Traditions!

You can still contribute to the cause by making a donation through our Autism Speaks’ donation page or by purchasing t-shirts, hats, and bags in our Cafe Press shop.

I greatly appreciate everyone’s participation, support, publicity help, etc! I could go on and on for quite some time about the long list of people that help me make this happen!

I have sent messages to all of the artists whose work has sold. Everything is in the process of shipping with the exception of three pieces that I am waiting for donors on.  Below is a list of all the art that sold.  If you have any questions about your art, please email me.

That’s all for now! I will let everyone know plans for next year some time in the Spring. I am working with another artist on plans for a second Art Now event… fingers crossed.

THANK YOU!!!!
- Claudine Intner, Art Now for Autism

http://www.artnowforautism.com

18 by Jacob Intner 37-1
Adventure One by Leslie Pace   56-4
Adventures Under The Sea by Austin Ksiazek  10-4
All Birds Can Sing by Laura Krasinski  53-1
All You Need is Love by Fabio Sassi  31-5
Alternative Relief Therapy by Fabio Sassi 31-4
Antipodes I  by Jean Hearst 40-1
Antipodes II  by Jean Hearst 40-2
Awareness by Tracy McGehee 89-1
Birch Duet by LuEllen Joy Giera  63-2
Brand New Day by Mistie Jordan   72-1
Calla Lily by Ann Mason  6-2
Cheerful Blues Quilt by Jessica McKee  41-1
Chesapeake Bay Bridge At Sunset by Claudine Intner  19-4
Chrysalis by Judi Hurwitt   44-1
Collage Ornaments Set by Claudine Intner 19-6
Contemplation by Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson  28-1
Creation’s Walk by Christian van Bennekom  17-1
CRUX LIGNEUS OBSOLETUS  32-1 by Gail Surya Rains
Cube + 2 by Leslie Pace  56-3
Daffodil by Diana Dean  23-1
Dancing Light IV by Lee Boyce  55-2
Day on the Bay Mirror  by Claudine Intner 19-1
Deep Creek at Sunset  by Claudine Intner 19-5
Dramatic Adventure by Leslie Pace   56-1
Dried Flowers I by Jean Hearst  40-3
Evening Race by Helen Percy Lystra  36-1
Ever Watchful  by Patty VanHuis-Cox 78-1
Every One Fits In by Karen Fridy  45-1
Facets by Leslie Pace  56-2
Ferns by Anne Bodnar  7-2
Floral Celebration Necklace by Orianna Abels 76-1
Free Childhood by Louloupi  62-1
Happy Flowers 2 by Karen Loprete  46-2
Heart Patriotic Earrings/Sunrise Patriotic Earrings by Eileen Doughty 26-1
Heartfelt Halloween by Marie Segal  67-1
His N Hers by Leslie Pace 56-5
Hope by Kristy Christopherson  51-1
Hope by Roberta Schmidt 81-1
Intersecting Lives by Beth Wheeler  12-1
Jars by Mimi Shapiro 71-1
Laser Beak Man – I Went to Catch the Bus by Tim Sharp  88-1
Laser Beak Man – The Honeymoon by Tim Sharp  88-2
Life by Kasia  48-1
Los Primos (The Cousins) by Georgina Diaz  33-1
Lost Ball by A. Carole Grant  1-1
Mama’s Garden by Leah Cottam   54-1
McDowell Mountains by Cyndy Carstens  20-1
Metamorphosis by Susan Strong Muir   85-1
Michelle by Claudine Intner  19-2
Mountain Barrios by Nancy Bell Scott 73-1
Multicolor Puzzle by Mary Lou Holvenstot  70-1
Pattern Face by Gracie Gralike   35-1
Peaceful Presence by Beth Wheeler   12-2
Photography from Yellowstone by Alana ZUppas  3-1
Playing Miniature Golf by Austin Ksiazek  10-2
Puzzled By Dawn Klyczek 22-1
Rainbow #1 by Jacob Intner  37-2
Set of 15 Digital Art Prints by Cecilia Swatton  16-1
Ribbon earrings by James Carrozza   38-1
Royal Plumage by Lisa Mallette  58-2
Sacred Mountains by Diana Dean  23-2
Sidewalk Artist By John DeSoto  42-1
Spiky Murphy Bag  by Kathleen Murphy 49-1
Splash Appaloosa by Karla Smith  47-2
Spooner Lake Aspens #3 by Gerrie Congdon  34-1
Spring Colors by Anne Bodnar  7-1
Star of Autism by Lorraine Dietrich 60-1 (WAITING ON DONOR)
Sur La Mer Mobile By Annette Ringeilesen 8-1
The Box  by Pam Farley77-2
The Flag by Doris Lein  24-2
The Queen by Karen Loprete  46-3
Think by Angela Gasperi   4-1
Tree in Spring Mirror by Claudine Intner 19-3
Untitled #3 by Jasmond Bryant  39-3
Untitled by Ellen Filreis 29-1
Visitors by Ann Mason  6-1
What’s Over There? By Karla Smith  47-1
Wonderfully Made by Carrie Todd  15-1
Zen Rocks by Ren Adams  79-

THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!
THANK YOU!

Art Now for Autism 2009 has come to a close! Saturday was the last day for this year’s exhibit and reverse auction. We have raised over $4,700!

You can still contribute to the cause by making a donation through our Autism Speaks’ donation page or by purchasing t-shirts, hats, and bags in our Cafe Press shop. (The design above can be found there.)

Many thanks to all of our artists and donors! We could not have done this without you! I hope you will participate again next year!

Notes for buyers: Artists will be shipping art directly to the buyers this year. Please allow a little extra time as the art is shipping from around the United States and beyond. Art will not be shipped until Claudine has confirmation of your donation to Autism Speaks – either through their web site or by check. Any orders not paid by October 15th will be cancelled. Please contact Claudine if you have questions.

Please be sure to visit our artists’ web sites and support their art! They are such a gifted group who realize the importance of helping others. Click here to visit the artist link page.

Be sure to stop by the blog of Beth Wheeler, who just released a new book, Next Steps In Altered Photo Artistry. She has posted a padfolio project on her site in celebration. Also – see her video on The Quilt Show with Ricky Tims and Alex Anderon. Congrats to Beth! Can’t wait to see it in my local bookstore!

Red Flowers
Lee Boyce
mixed media
Set of two – 11 x 14 inches; matted

For just $30, you could have this amazing pair of mixed media pieces by Lee Boyce. They are matted already so all you have to do is pop them in a frame! Click here to snatch them up before they are gone.

It is Day 5 of Art Now for Autism’s Reverse Auction! Do you know what that means? All available art is now $30! That is an incredible price for original art. Things are flying out the door quickly so please go look now. To make it easier, I set up a featured products section which includes only art that is still available. GO NOW! BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!

Over $4,200 has been raised so far! Tomorrow is the last day!

Please help us spread the word about Art Now for Autism by forwarding, tweeting, posting, blogging, and talking about Art Now for Autism! 100% of art sales will go to Autism Speaks through their National Walk Now for Autism Speaks event.

We appreciate your support!

Green Orchids
Beth Parker
acrylic on canvas
two 4 x 12 x 1.5 inch canvases
Click here to purchase Green Orchids.

It’s Day 4 of Art Now for Autism’s reverse auction! All available art is now $60. As of this morning, 42 pieces have sold and $3,480 has been raised. BUT there is still plenty of really amazing art left. Click here to go see the show!

Untitled
Lise Menu Noack
mixed media
18 x 24 cm
Click here to purchase this piece.

The first day of Art Now for Autism’s reverse auction was a whirlwind! 24 pieces sold and over $2,100 was raised. Very exciting! Today is sure to bring lots more sales as buyers have learned not to wait for their favorite piece! Prices will drop tomorrow at 9am to $60.

Please remember if you have purchased art that you need to pay for it via the link to the Autism Speaks donation page or by check. Art will not be shipped until we receive your payment. If you have questions about this, you can email Claudine at artnow@artnowforautism.com.

Today’s featured art is Lise Menu Noack’s Untitled. Lise is one of two French artists participating in Art Now for Autism. The other is Louloupi. We appreciate their reach across the ocean to help with this cause!

Art Now for Autism
October 1-10, 2009

October 5 & 6
Reverse Auction Opens AT 9AM EST.
All Art is $90

October 7 & 8
Unsold art drops to $60 at 9AM EST on Oct. 7.

October 9 & 10
Last two days.
Final price starts at 9AM EST on Oct. 9.
Any remaining art is $30

To receive an email when the reverse auction begins or
to ask questions about Art Now, please click here.

Download the PDF flyer for this year’s exhibit.

Stay in the loop by following us on Facebook and on Twitter. There will be frequent posts and tweets during the exhibit!

October 5 & 6
Reverse Auction Opens AT 9AM EST.
All Art is $90

October 7 & 8
Unsold art drops to $60 at 9AM EST on Oct. 7.

October 9 & 10
Last two days.
Final price starts at 9AM EST on Oct. 9.
Any remaining art is $30.

As of 9:45am – 8 pieces have already sold!

This year’s exhibit includes the work of 90 artists from around the USA, Canada, France, Italy, Australia, Brazil, and the Netherlands. Included in this amazing list of artists are a number of artists with autism spectrum disorders. Over 160 pieces of fine art and craft are included in the exhibit. There is something for everyone!

Please help us spread the word about Art Now for Autism by forwarding, tweeting, posting, blogging, and talking about Art Now for Autism!

100% of art sales will go to Autism Speaks through their National Walk Now for Autism Speaks event.

We appreciate your support! Any questions? Please email Claudine Intner, the organizer of Art Now for Autism at artnow@artnowforautism.com

THANK YOU!

Antipodes I
Jean Hearst
watercolor on paper
21 x 25 inches
Click here to see the piece in the exhibit.

This seemed like the perfect piece for a sunny Sunday morning. This is  Jean’s second year participating in Art Now for Autism. Jean writes, “The painting started with a complexity of colors, shapes and textures. I worked to reduce these elements by eliminating some and selecting others, to create a more dramatic composition.” To see more of her work, please visit www.jeanhearst.com.

Tomorrow is finally the day when the reverse auction begins! All art will be available at 9am for $90. If you need a reminder, please email Claudine.

SPECIAL NOTE: The exhibit will be unavailable starting at 9pm this evening for 1-2 hours while things are set-up for the reverse auction. The reverse auction will start promptly at 9am EST on Monday, October 5th.

Art Now for Autism
October 1-10, 2009

Click here to enter the exhibit.

October 1-4 : Preview of Art.
Opens at 9am EST on October 1.
Art exhibit will be open online at www.artnowforautism.com.
All work will be viewable but not on sale.

October 5 & 6
Reverse Auction Opens AT 9AM EST.
All Art is $90

October 7 & 8
Unsold art drops to $60 at 9AM EST on Oct. 7.

October 9 & 10
Last two days.
Final price starts at 9AM EST on Oct. 9.
Any remaining art is $30

To receive an email when the reverse auction begins or
to ask questions about Art Now, please click here.

Download the PDF flyer for this year’s exhibit.

Stay in the loop by following us on Facebook and on Twitter. There will be frequent posts and tweets during the exhibit!