Join Us for "The Language of Nature" Art Exhibit November 18, 2011

Verve Vertu Art Studio Deutsch Institute Presents The Language of Nature November 18, 2011 through January 7, 2012 Opening Reception November 18, 2011 5 pm - 8 pm Second Floor Gallery at Marquis Art & Frame, Wilkes Barre, PA

Brunch at St. Mary's - Sunday, November 13, 2011....

Join us for a Brunch, on Sunday, November 13, 2011, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at St. Mary's in Scranton. We are so please to have one of Verve Vertu's artists, Patrick Cleary, as the Honerary Chairperson. Congratulations Patrick! The theme will be "Winter Wonderland." Adult admission is $25.00, Deutsch participants admission is $20.00. There will be continuous serving from 9 am - 1 pm. Also, a Chinese Auction will be held, and Verve Vertu artwork will be for sale. See you there! For more information please call 570-348-1968

2011 Rhode Island Trip Photos

Josh Schlegel's 26th Birthday Party at Verve Vertu! Happy Birthday Josh!! What a lovely party all had.

Artists Accepted Into the Bryn Mawr Juried Exhibit....

Congratulations to Donna Marinus,"Dragonfly Frolic," Josh Schlegel, "Flight Over Flowers," Billy Sukus, "Sunblock," Erin Dougherty, "Angel Fish," Jeannie Hammerbacker, "Beach Tiles," Patrick Cleary, "God Bless USA" CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR ARTISTS AT VERVE VERTU!! YOU ARE ALL AMAZING!

Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fundraiser

The Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (aka EPCAMR) had a dinner/fundraiser August 4, 2011. Their mission is to reclaim abandoned mines, restore streams impacted by mine drainage, environmental education, capacity building historic preservation projects,and more. The artists at Verve Vertu created artwork using Anthracite as a dye for silk scarves and a beautiful batik art piece which we submitted for the fundraiser. Both pieces sold. Proceeds from the sales of these items benefit both EPCAMR and the Verve Vertu artists. They have asked us to continue to collaborate with them and we will be creating more artwork using anthracite, which is such a gift from the earth to create with. We thank them for this opportunity! Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation websitewww.orangewaternetwork.org Here are some photos of art created with the Anthracite.

Ogunquit, Maine Photos August 2011. What enjoyable trip all had!

More 2011 Ogunquit, Maine Photos....

August 2011 Ogunquit, Maine Trip Photos

Photos of Liz Thomas, Erin Dougherty and Pam Gregory with Tim Janis (composer/musician). The group attended a live concert to see Tim Janis perform with the ocean as a beautiful backdrop to his wonderful music.

A Lovely Day With the Redco Group from Hazleton

The Redco Group from Hazleton visited Verve Vertu on the morning of 7/15. All had a wonderful time creating batik artwork on ricepaper. We also enjoyed lunch together. We welcome another visit!