Photos from the event...
MEET THE ARTIST!
Tuesday July 1, 2008
6-8pm
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Photos from Our June Designer Lunch
Donna Bennett (Decorator), Jackie Myers (seamstress), and Darin Kimbrough (Benjamin Moore) Presented to our clients and guests...
Monday, June 23, 2008
Join Average To Art at the Black Arts Festival
19th Annual June Black Arts Festival on the campus of Alabama A&M University
June 28th & 29th.
For more information http://www.103weup.com/
June 28th & 29th.
For more information http://www.103weup.com/
Two Gorgeous Upholstered Chairs from Patrick's Upholstery Shop
You really have to see them in person!
The chairs are GORGEOUS and for SALE at Average To Art.
Patrick's Upholstery Shop256-298-1900
961 Snow Point Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
Monday, June 16, 2008
Huntsville Murals
NEW site coming soon to promote Exterior Murals in Huntsville.
www.HuntsvilleMurals.com
If you have murals pictures or project ideas to contribute, please contact Alissa http://www.averagetoart.com/contact.php
www.HuntsvilleMurals.com
If you have murals pictures or project ideas to contribute, please contact Alissa http://www.averagetoart.com/contact.php
Friday, June 13, 2008
June's Meet the Artist Party- Melanie & Bobby Laten
- 1st collaborative show
Opening 6-8 p.m. Friday June 13th
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In the Average to Art Gallery
905 Meridian Street N.
Huntsville, AL 35801
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Melanie & Bobby Laten's Collaborative Art Show
June 13, 2008- June 30, 2008
Average To Art open Saturdays 10am-4pm or by appointment.
If you see the van, come on in!
Huntsville Times' Madison Spirit Article: Average To Art Bettering the Community
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
By GREGG L. PARKER For the Madison Spirit Huntsville Times
Alissa Murnane opens studio on Meridian Street
Alissa Murnane's new studio is anything but run-of-the-mill. She has opened Average To Art Studio and Showroom at 905 Meridian St. N. in Huntsville.
Average To Art turns average walls into art with decorative and faux finishes and custom murals for commercial and residential clients in the Tennessee Valley.
In 2003, Murnane organized her business in a one-bedroom apartment, then two rooms in a three-bedroom house, which her work quickly outgrew. She moved to a larger property in Madison and has operated the business there for two years.
"Average To Art now has an exclusive studio and showroom open to the public in Huntsville," she said. The studio's central location allows easy access for Murnane's existing and potential clients. She enjoys the flowers and greenery across the street at Summer Classics and the murals she finds inspirational at nearby Garden Cove. "These remind us how blessed we are to live our dreams as artists."
Some "tender loving care" was needed to convert the 1926 house to a studio. The 1,200 square-foot building "has lots of charm. We chose to accentuate the character and simply freshen it by turning the average walls into art."
At the showroom's entrance, an art gallery features an artist each month. The showroom has wall finish samples and a murals gallery. Murnane now has an office, kitchen and working studio for preparing samples and sketches and conducting individual classes to homeowners.
The Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville-Madison County recognized Murnane as a finalist for 2006 Young Professional of the Year and 2007 Small Business of the Year. She was chosen as July 2007 Artisan of the Month by the Chicago Institute of Fine Finishes and received the Torch Award for marketplace ethics from the Better Business Bureau of Northern Alabama. Murnane earned certification four times as a professional decorative finisher.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, Murnane grew up in numerous cities as a "marine brat." She received a bachelor's degree in international studies from Ohio State University and has more than 180 hours of decorative finish training. Her husband Austin Ramsay helps with the business and works as a bookkeeper for All Star Group.
Average To Art hosts networking meetings for business professionals on Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and monthly events, like "Lunch with an Interior Designer" and "Meet the Artist" parties. "We're excited to inform and show the people of Madison County how wall finishes and murals can create ambiance at home and work, both interior and exterior," she said.
Murnane invites people to stop in for a cup of coffee or espresso while touring the gallery. "Our beans come from Rwanda and help the surviving families of the genocide get back on their feet," she said. "Everything we do here at Average To Art is focused on bettering our community both locally and worldwide.
For more information, call 658-0657 or visitaveragetoart.com or averagetoart.blogspot.com.
By GREGG L. PARKER For the Madison Spirit Huntsville Times
Alissa Murnane opens studio on Meridian Street
Alissa Murnane's new studio is anything but run-of-the-mill. She has opened Average To Art Studio and Showroom at 905 Meridian St. N. in Huntsville.
Average To Art turns average walls into art with decorative and faux finishes and custom murals for commercial and residential clients in the Tennessee Valley.
In 2003, Murnane organized her business in a one-bedroom apartment, then two rooms in a three-bedroom house, which her work quickly outgrew. She moved to a larger property in Madison and has operated the business there for two years.
"Average To Art now has an exclusive studio and showroom open to the public in Huntsville," she said. The studio's central location allows easy access for Murnane's existing and potential clients. She enjoys the flowers and greenery across the street at Summer Classics and the murals she finds inspirational at nearby Garden Cove. "These remind us how blessed we are to live our dreams as artists."
Some "tender loving care" was needed to convert the 1926 house to a studio. The 1,200 square-foot building "has lots of charm. We chose to accentuate the character and simply freshen it by turning the average walls into art."
At the showroom's entrance, an art gallery features an artist each month. The showroom has wall finish samples and a murals gallery. Murnane now has an office, kitchen and working studio for preparing samples and sketches and conducting individual classes to homeowners.
The Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville-Madison County recognized Murnane as a finalist for 2006 Young Professional of the Year and 2007 Small Business of the Year. She was chosen as July 2007 Artisan of the Month by the Chicago Institute of Fine Finishes and received the Torch Award for marketplace ethics from the Better Business Bureau of Northern Alabama. Murnane earned certification four times as a professional decorative finisher.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, Murnane grew up in numerous cities as a "marine brat." She received a bachelor's degree in international studies from Ohio State University and has more than 180 hours of decorative finish training. Her husband Austin Ramsay helps with the business and works as a bookkeeper for All Star Group.
Average To Art hosts networking meetings for business professionals on Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and monthly events, like "Lunch with an Interior Designer" and "Meet the Artist" parties. "We're excited to inform and show the people of Madison County how wall finishes and murals can create ambiance at home and work, both interior and exterior," she said.
Murnane invites people to stop in for a cup of coffee or espresso while touring the gallery. "Our beans come from Rwanda and help the surviving families of the genocide get back on their feet," she said. "Everything we do here at Average To Art is focused on bettering our community both locally and worldwide.
For more information, call 658-0657 or visitaveragetoart.com or averagetoart.blogspot.com.
Thursday, June 05, 2008
"Truly Living" 4'x8' Mural by Alissa Murnane
Drive down Meridian St in Huntsville, and you will see color added to your drive. Fellow artists Michele Lee & John "Jahni" Moore inspired Alissa to paint what inspires her. Alissa thought about it and knew the most inspiring time in her life was her 3 month road trip around the US after 9/11. The mural above is Alissa driving to the Band Lands in South Dakota in her Forest Green Toyota Tacoma, wearing her grey carhartt hat and enjoying the freedom that some tried to take away. Live your dreams and truly live everyday!
Finish of the Month: Shimmer Plaster over Rough Plaster
We will tint the shimmer plaster to match your decor. BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!JUNE EVENTS at Average To Art, Huntsville
ALL EVENTS at Average To Art
905 Meridian St. N
Huntsville, AL 35801
905 Meridian St. N
Huntsville, AL 35801
June 5, 2008 “Coffee & Cards” 7:30am-8:30am Exchange business cards while networking in a relaxing setting. Join local business professionals at Average To Art’s studio every Friday morning to build your business relationships. FREE & pastries provided.
June 10, 2006 Decorative Artist Exchange Meeting 6:30pm-8pm- PROFESSIONAL finishers and muralists meeting
June 13, 2008 “Coffee & Cards” 7:30am-8:30am Exchange business cards while networking in a relaxing setting. FREE & pastries provided.
June 13, 2008 " Meet the Artist" 6pm-8pm Melanie & Bobby Laten showcase their rustic furniture, painted furniture, canvas art and more in the gallery.
June 14, 2008 “Art & Espresso” 10am- 4pm The first 10 visitors to Average to Art’s studio/showroom will receive a free espresso drink (or chai tea). Our beans come from Rwanda and $4 of every bag sold goes back to help the families who are recovering from the Genocide.
Drink Coffee & Do Good.
June 20, 2008 “Coffee & Cards” 7:30am-8:30am Exchange business cards while networking in a relaxing setting. FREE & pastries provided.
June 27, 2008 “Coffee & Cards” 7:30am-8:30am Exchange business cards while networking in a relaxing setting. FREE & pastries provided.
June 24, 2008 “Exterior Mural Presentation” 6pm-8pm. Average To Art and several local artist will be presenting ideas about how to beautify Huntsville/Madison County with exterior murals. Join us for our presentation and discussion on how to add ambiance to our community.
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