A night's work for Mercantile Home

Here's an assortment of goodies we made for the Farmer's Market booth one evening; journals, pillowcases, laudry bags, notecards, wine totes, gift bags, yarn, heirloom tomato pin-cushions, etc. etc....

Announcing "The Little Apple"

"The Little Apple", the upcoming exhibition at Ken Jones Jr. Fine Art in Easton, Pennsylvania, will have its opening reception on Saturday, October 4th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.

Inspired by the historic connection between Easton and its famous "Big Apple" neighbor, "The Little Apple" will explore the apple as an icon and feature photography, paintings, and works on paper by Charlie Bidwell, Joyce Ely-Walker, Bruce Fackenthal, Josh Goldstein, William Hudders, Kathryn Lynch, Brandon Roosa, Krista Steinke, and Kevin van Aelst. The show will run through November 30th.

In the meantime, the gallery's inaugural exhibit, "Movin' On Up!", has been extended through September 28th. New work by exhibition artists has been added to the show as well as new gallery projects perfectly prepared for the end of summer.

In this month's edition of Lehigh Valley Style, arts columnist Steve Piccione had these kind words to say about Ken Jones Jr. Fine Art:

[Their] ingenious exhibits are quickly making 526 Northampton Street a destination gallery. Wisely, Jones fills the space with art for first time buyers on tight budgets as well as discerning collectors looking for investment purchases from established painters. This is a stimulating, fun environment where rigorous quality control and playful exploration combine to create a highly addictive aesthetic experience. Add this to your reasons to explore the neighborhood this weekend instead of going to Soho or Old City.

The Easton Farmer's Market - Weekend TWO

The Easton Farmer's Market - Weekend ONE

KJJFA's in Print!

Here's our very first review, ever! It came out in today's Morning Call!
Click on the image for a larger, readable version.

The First Gallery Opening

July Garden Update

So the beans are going crazy, the squash is out of control, and the lettuce is on it's last leg thanks to the week of 95 degree weather about three weeks ago that caused it all to bolt to the heavens. We've been eating really well, and I'l looking forward to putting out the last of my seedlings and starting a new crop of radishes, bok choi, and lettuce. Oh, and the tomatoes have out grown their stakes and are starting to climb up the fence.

The gallery's official opening weekend is coming up. The signage, the last piece of the puzzel, arrives Friday, and the party is Saturday. The weather is supposed to be beautiful, and we're inviting the artists and our close friends back to our house for a grill and chill evening in the garden.

Oh, and I had my very first press interview this afternoon with an art's reporter from the Morning Call who stopped by the gallery for about two hours to chat. It looks like we're going to be in this Sunday's Art Section!! The gallery has gotten mentioned in a lot of papers already, but this will be our first article about the space. They're even sending out a photographer Friday to take our pics!

Happy July everyone, and if you're able, please come out this weekend to celebrate the opening of the gallery and enjoy the fruits of the backyard. They're both dreams manifest!

Grocery Shopping in the BackYard

More Gallery Pics

Open for Business!

Sneek Peek at some gallery goodies!

Here's a sneek peek at some of the affordable art we've been working on for the gallery. There are enameled ceramic "Gallery Pets", Crayola Cakes, and a whole bunch more! Stay tuned.

Movin' On Up!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
KEN JONES JR. FINE ART BRINGS PRICE-LESS ART TO DOWNTOWN EASTON

EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA, JUNE 16, 2008 – Ken Jones Jr. Fine Art, an internationally recognized art-consulting firm with projects based primarily in New York City, announces the opening of its first permanent retail gallery space at 526 Northampton Street in Easton, Pennsylvania on July 3, 2008. The gallery's inaugural group exhibition, "Movin' On Up!" opens with a cocktail reception on Saturday, July 12, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm and runs through August 31st, 2008. The exhibition showcases a range of work in a variety of mediums by established, mid-career, and emerging contemporary artists from the United States and abroad.

With a mission centered on an enthusiasm for and accessibility to the visual arts, Ken Jones Jr. Fine Art provides a fun and engaging art viewing space on Northampton Street for the entire community. Presented in a welcoming atmosphere and at a broad range of prices, contemporary art and objects on display at the gallery will range from FREE to upwards of $10,000.00.

"I wanted to create a space that would be a distinguished and viable showplace for thoughtfully curated fine art, yet avoid pretension and remain accessible to everyone," explains Jones who, in order to achieve this, has worked with artists to develop a "Priceless" print series that will be available for FREE exclusively at the Easton gallery. "It is price-less after all!" laughs Jones.

Ken began his one of a kind career in art, design, and commerce while developing and managing the corporate art collection for Polo Ralph Lauren. Since establishing his art advising and consultation firm in 2004, Mr. Jones has worked with a list of highly distinguished private and corporate collections, interior design firms, celebrities and heads of state. Ken, originally from Longview, Texas, is a graduate from the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, holds a Bachelor's degree in Art History from Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, and was named the Smithsonian Presidential Scholar while pursuing graduate coursework at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, New York, NY.

"Movin' On Up!" the inaugural group exhibition at Ken Jones Jr. Fine Art, will feature work by Wendy Edwards, Charo Garaigorta, Jacqueline Gourevitch, Susan Hamburger, Stanford Kay, Erika Koop, Jerry Mischak, Justin Richel, Julia Schwadron, Bruce Stiglich, Diane Stiglich, Lynn Talbot, and Dan Walker. The exhibition will explore the themes of growth, expansion, and change while simultaneously introducing artists whose work will feature heavily in future gallery exhibition programming.

Ken Jones Jr. Fine Art, located at 526 Northampton Street in Easton, is open Thursday to Sunday from 11am – 6pm as well as by fluke or appointment. For information on upcoming exhibitions, events, and new gallery projects, please visit www.kenjonesjr.com.