I can't believe that it’s been almost a year since we opened in our new location here at Skyline and Campbell !
I feel really blessed to have such wonderful people to work with in Plaza Colonial. My new neighbors like Massimo ( who's delicious food is to die for... ) at Tavolino’s.
Dara Davis, next door and under the copper dome, one of Tucson's best "really western designer" for home at Sunset Interiors and Walter Gaby, who's fabulous array of fine rugs and carpeting at Rug Resource, have really helped round our our destination "art and design" center .

Friday, August 20th we are celebrating our first year in our new location ,with "A Sizzling Summer Sensational Show"!  From 5-8pm. Several of our artists will be present to meet and greet. We will have wine and food with music by the Kari Sharf Trio. This great little jazz trio will enliven our celebration party.... Please come by and say hello if you are in the neighborhood !

New artist to the gallery is Alice Webb from Taos, NM... Welcome Alice  !

This year has already brought us many new changes and challenges !
Just as I was telling you about our  return to our wonderful former Bisbee location, it seems that it's time was up.
February 1st we closed our Main Street doors there a last time.
Lack of sales was our only motivation.
I have many fond memories of this little artist enclave, the wonderful people there, and the great art community.
I still recommend it as a unique art and historic destination for travelers, but as for me Tucson has given me a full plate !

This winter season has brought us many new collectors and visitors to our fabulous new location here. Just across the street is a magnificent view of the Catalinas. Sometimes you see artists like Mark Daniels setting up their easels for the sunset, or early morning view.

Our "Western Round Up" show opening last February 19th was a great success ! We were happy to see many old friends, some new ones and collectors scooping up the beautiful works of art. Barry Sapp and Susan Evans both were here in attendance.

Not only a new year and decade, but it feels like an exciting time to be alive! Our move to Plaza Colonial from River Road last summer was quite a leap in size and location. Although we're only a mile or two away I feel like I'm in a new city, with lots of parking, lovely courtyards and beautiful views of the mountains...! Many art appreciators and new residents both have come to see us.  We also opened a satellite gallery in Bisbee, Arizona in our former location at 29 Main.

Last May, in one month I moved  into one of Arizona's 1906 tin roofed Woolwoth's in Bisbee, and one of Tucson's newest premier retail destinations. I feel very blessed. My son Joseph now works alongside me in the gallery, so if you stop by on Mondays you will see his smiling face! On Sundays you can meet Sharon who works from noon- 4pm, a new Taos transplant that took to Tucson just last winter. We are happy to have Sharon also bringing her talents and working alongside us.

If we haven't seen you since last winter, or you have never been into our gallery please stop by and say hello!

I hope that your new decade will also begin to be wonderful !
Best Wishes,
 
Jane Hamilton

The newest news is our satellite gallery opened just this week in Bisbee, Arizona ! It seems funny to return to the space from whence I left... The beautiful historic Woolworth building circa 1906 is located at 29 Main Street in the historic district of Old Bisbee. This old mining town turned artist enclave is just a stone's throw from Mexico, but is a truly great example of turn of the century victorian and folk victorian architecture. The Bisbee branch of Jane Hamilton Fine Art will be open Thursday - Sundays. Come by and say hi!

Jane Hamilton Fine Art- Bisbee
29 Main Street
PO Box 1243
Bisbee, Az 85603

phone 520-432-5464

Don Swanson, Tucson's favorite potter, has created a new collection of contemporary pieces in snazzy colors and modern shapes that are in the gallery this summer. It's Christmas in July! Don's pieces make great gifts and display pieces for all kinds of homes. It's hard not to take them all home for myself!

If you've seen Don's traditional pieces, you'll be amazed by the diversity of his new collection! I'm so excited for Don to be trying new things and having fun with his shapes and glazing! His creativity is incredible, and he's one artist that produces so much work, I'm glad he won't get bored by painting flowers all the time!

Come check out the new collection!

Join us for the wine tasting event at Ghini's restaurant.
The public is invited to a special wine tasting event on Tuesday, May 6th from 6-8pm.
For $20, guests will have the opportunity to taste a flight of three of the new wines and
enjoy Ghini's signature appetizers such as tomato bruschetta, Roquefort grapes,
as well as a selection of artisan cheeses and more. Reservations must be made for this
special event – space is limited. To make reservations for the wine tasting event
please call 520-326-9095. or email us at; chefghini@gmail.com

Ghini's French Caffe is located at 1803 E Prince Rd (at Campbell Ave) and is open
Tuesday thru Saturday from 6:30am to 3pm; Sundays 8am-2pm.
For additional information and to view the menus and the wine list please visit
www.ghiniscafe.com.

Artwork by Rose Johnson is on display.

Be sure to attend our 16th anniversary show "Beautiful Bali", featuring artwork by Rose Johnson on March 30 from noon to 4 pm.
Rose recently returned from a trip to Bali and has created a special series of paintings.
Click here for a preview of these wonderful works.

We are very pleased to now represent the work of Stan Goudey. Stay tuned for more of this fine artist's work.

We had a good turnout at our Amy Novelli one woman show. Amy even brought a horse! Slideshow here.

Check out Amy's interview on KUAT TV.

Gallery artist, Amy Novelli will be riding in the Rodeo Parade this year. Please join us for a special reception Sunday, February 17th noon to 4 pm. Amy will be there with new paintings.

Having just reviewed  last year's blessings... I was thinking about how fun it would be to write our own histories. Our own story  that creates the who we are today, from the where we were before.... Sometimes when I look at art with people I see them look for meaning beyond and through the colors they see. Recently, a lady was staring at a great painting by one of my artists Billy Blomquist  called "Pelican" when she said, " neither one is flying, even though they both could move ( or fly or soar). They  both, the Angel and the Pelican are standing still. What do you think ? HAPPY NEW YEAR...


Don Swanson bowl gets shipped to famous restaurant in FRANCE !! Where art reverses life ? Tucson artist Don Swanson's lovely country french  pattern bowl was shipped to France, by a collector of the gallery who wanted to give a gift to a restaurant in Fleurie, France where a great meal was enjoyed.... The  US post office can't be beat for overseas shipping !

Check out Collectors Corner for work by Artists Fritz Scholder and Doel Reed.

This painting by Aln Scott is framed with wood to appear like an actual window sill.



Tom Murray has just brought in the second in a series of larger works. "Monsoon Over Picacho Peak" is a must see!

Greetings friends.
Welcome to my new blog.
I will be checking in regularly to update you on the gallery artists and happenings.
We just had our annual gallery helper breakfast, A good time was had by all including, camera shy artist, Martha Braun.





Jane Hamilton Fine Art is delighted to receive a new delivery of Taos artist, John Suazo's sculpture.
Click here for John's page.

Looking forward to an active 2008.
See you then!