Kids' Photography Camp!

Studio 36 is excited to announce that we will be hosting a fun, informative and uber artistic day camp for kiddos! Kids will participate in a week long camp ... learning all sorts of fun photography tips and tricks ... going on photo walks in the downtown area ... taking a field trip to the art museum ... and putting together an art exhibit for their parents and friends!

Camp will be 9-1pm daily throughout the week of August 22-26. Child must have a digital camera ... and an interest in artistic photography! (They must also pack a lunch :) Open to ages 6 -18. Kids will break up into seperate groups for some of the instruction (group 1: 6-11 / group 2: 12-18).

2-3 adults will be available at all times ... and we are limiting the class to 10 participants.

Fee is $200 --- all expenses & show included. 50% non-refundable deposit must be made by August 17th.

Please rsvp here or by writing jrenshaw@hotmail.com.

Teachers thus far: Jodi Renshaw (JLR Photography), Tricia Kenny (CK2 Photography).

This is going to be GREAT!

Love,

Jodi & the Gang.

Harry Potter Midnight Premier (Again!) ...

Check out the fun pics from Friday's Midnight Premier of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Click HERE. Want to order a print? Just email jrenshaw@hotmail.com. Prints are just $5. ENJOY!

~ Jodi

New Dates: 2011 Annual Pet Portrait Contest!

Ink the Faith Gallery Show: Art Unleashed!

Studio 36 was the most happening place to be in Bangor, Maine on May 21st, 2011 (or perhaps in all of Maine? all of the US? in all of the Universe!?). That evenings Ink the Faith exhibition was not your average art show!

For starters, the exhibit featured the beyond amazing original art pieces by area artist Rebecca Hickman (aka Bex) ...

Her intricately detailed ... spiritually significant ... ink and paper illustrations are absolutely stunning. To see the work up close is such a visual treat ... and then to hear the significance of the abundant symbolism in her work is nearly mind-blowing.

Wait ... WHAT!? You weren't there!? Well ... please do yourself a favor and visit her website to see most of her work. And if you are in the Bangor area, drop by This Handmade Life to view and perhaps purchase one of her original pieces (some priced ridiculously low) and/or a limited edition print.

Ok ... so if you weren't there ... Bex's art isn't all you missed! But I will fill you in ...

First, you missed the scrumptious cupcake delights of Miss Kathy Flagg ... a local baker who is taking her hobby to a whole new level of yummy goodness ...

She designed her cupcakes to match the ink drawings of the fabulous Miss Bex. And the flavors? She matches those to the events as well. She is A-Mazing! Want to try some of her goodies? Well, then you have yet another reason to drop by This Handmade Life ... as she sells some of her edible delights right in the shop ... and hopes to expand the offerings soon.

Oh ---- and you may (or may not) have totally missed some of the most amazing performance art EVER. No really --- EVER. Many people who attended the event raved that it was some of the most fun they have ever had. Seriously. EVER.

And of course the performance art was raved about! It included the object manipulation trio: Aether Arts ... as well as the belly dance troupe: Paradigm East ... all made-up and outfitted by the phenomenal Ao Arts. (Please do yourself the favor of clicking on all their links - now). Separately, these folks do some amazing work ... together they rock the world ... and must be seen to be believed!

And when you throw Rebecca (Bex) Hickman in the mix ... well ... then you have yourself a powerful evening of art immersion.

So, as you may be able to imagine, the show was amazing ... fun ... interesting ... visually delightful ... yummy ... etc ... etc...

And if you missed it - we are truly sorry ... but do not despair ... there will be loads of opportunities for more of these sorts of events at Studio 36! And we will continue to post about the events of Rebecca Hickman, Kupcake Kuties, Aether Arts, Paradigm East, and Ao Arts. They have all become part of the Studio 36 family ... and we are so excited to see what all of them (collectively and individually) will be up to in Bangor and around the world.

Stay tuned.

And to those who joined us for the Ink the Faith exhibition ... you KNOW how amazing it was ... and thanks for joining us. See you again soon :)

Love,
Jodi & the Studio 36 Crew

PS. Special Thanks goes out to ... School Street Framing (where all the cool kids get framed) ... Eric Robbins and his mead making skills ... and the lovely women of Women With Wings!

2011 Annual Pet Portrait Contest!

Studio 36
170 Park Street
Suite 3
Bangor ME 04401
Phone (207) 299-2869

Press Release
Contact: Jodi Renshaw
Phone: (207) 299-2869

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 25, 2011

2011 Pet Portrait contest to benefit the Bangor Humane Society.

Bangor, ME, April 25, 2011: Studio 36, a photography studio in downtown Bangor, is pleased to announce their second annual Pet Portrait Contest to benefit the Bangor Humane Society. All pets are welcome to participate – from cats and dogs to iguanas and guinea pigs.

To enter the contest, pet owners should make an appointment to have their pet photographed by Studio 36. In lieu of a session fee, participants will be asked to give a donation to the Bangor Humane Society of any amount greater than $5. The pet owner may then choose which picture from their pet portrait session that they would like to enter in to the contest. All portrait sessions must take place before Monday, May 27th. Please call 299-2869 to make an appointment.

The winners will be chosen by public voting via an Internet link as well as a public viewing at the studio. All pet photos will be on display throughout Studio 36 - at 170 Park Street - for public viewing beginning Wednesday, June 22nd through Sunday, June 26th from 12pm – 5pm. Winner will be announced on Sunday, Sunday, June 26th on www.studio36bangor.com. Each vote will cost the voter a .50 cent donation to the Bangor Humane Society. The pet photo with the most votes wins.

First prize is a portrait package from Studio 36 (to be used for people or pets) valued at $150, as well as a front window display dedicated to your pet for the month of July.

Second prize is a $75 Gift Card to Pet Quarters, 744 Stillwater Avenue in Bangor, ME.

Third prize is an original watercolor portrait of your pet by Tricia Kenny of Bangor, ME.

Last year’s contest was a huge success for the Bangor Humane Society. Over $2,000 was raised for the shelter. Studio 36 is hoping to exceed that amount this year.

Pet owners are able to purchase copies of their session photos from Studio 36, with a portion of the sales also going to the Bangor Humane Society. Thanks to all who choose to participate.

http://www.studio36bangor.com/ / 207-299-2869

Picture attached:
Kimbo the Dog
Shaggy the Cat

Lego Mania :)

This past Wednesday the studio held a Lego Party. Some very enthusiastic kids and kids-at-heart enjoyed an afternoon of lego creation with some very interesting results ...

Thanks to all who participated. You rocked the legos! Enjoy the pics :)

Love,

Jodi

P.S. Stay tuned for the next Lego party!

Studio 36 Hosted a Lego Party!

This past Wed ... as part of our "School-Vacation-Art-Creation" series ... we hosted a Lego party for the kiddos (and the kiddos at heart).

Each child was able to make several lego masterpieces ... and have them photographed for sharing online ... and for sending to the lego company.

In this post, we share pics of all the fun ... but in our next post ... we share pics of all the masterpieces made during the party (stay tuned)!

Here are some snapshots of the fun:


Thank you to all who participated. It was great fun ... and we certainly plan to do it again. Please stay tuned for the lego pics ...

... and for more fun @ Studio 36!

Love,
Jodi