Events

Check our Events Page frequently for upcoming events, as well as photos and updates from past events!

Holiday Shopping in December 2011:
Special hours and holiday pricing — 5 days only! Shop Dec. 2nd or 3rd; or Dec. 7th, 8th, or 9th from 11-5 and save up to 50% on select artists. Save 25% on all items!

Friday and Saturday in November 2010:
November 2010-Artist Reception and wine tasting on Friday from 5-7 and Open House on Saturday from noon to 6:00pm. Meet featured artist Amy Odom and view her temporary exhibit of African paintings and prints, plus a small selection of limited edition, African-inspired glass pendants. Taste African wines from WineTime and olive oils and vinegars from The Olive Twist at Covington Plaza - plus French-cafe inspired sweets from Madeleines Bakehouse.

Official Re-opening in October 2010
October 2010-gallery8010 will officially re-open this week for the rest of this year! Beginning Thurs., Oct. 14, we will be open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday through November, and then every day in December.

On Friday, Oct. 15th, join us for an opening reception from 5-7pm and on Saturday, Oct. 16th, for a Featured Artists Open House from noon-6:00pm. This month's featured artists include many who are "green" or use recycled or used materials as part of their art. Stop in and check out jewelry, bags, decorative art, home decor, and more from these featured artists going "green"!

gallery8010 at 2010 Taste of the Arts
Who: Taste of the Arts Fort Wayne
What: FREE downtown festival featuring food, arts, entertainment and fun!
Where: Four-block area between Arts United Plaza, Freimann Square, Berry, and Clay Streets
When: Saturday, August 28, 2010, noon-7pm; DESSERT after 6-10pm
Why: Beautiful weather predicted, 20 restaurants, 40 participating organizations — and it's THE place to be in downtown Fort Wayne!


gallery8010 Holiday Open House Events
December 2008-It might have been cold outside but it was warm at the gallery with our featured artists and holiday open house events. Shelley Galbreath, author of "Discouraged Moms' Devotions to Go" was on hand to autograph copies of her devotional book - the perfect gift for any mother. Local artist Suzi Emley, Collem Designs, was also there with new jewelry, purses, and pillows made from wonderful fabrics from Paris. Other highlights included hand-crafted jewelry, multi-media pieces, glass, metal, functional dinnerware; plus holiday goodies, wine, and mulled cider. Thank you to everyone who stopped by!



gallery8010 visits Twisted Sister artists in Nashville, Tennessee
October 2008-Twisted Sisters Art, of Nashville, Tennessee, creates original artistic lighting and metal sculptures using copper, steel, cast iron, glass and found treasures. 

Linda Hobdy, the creative mind of Twisted Sisters Art and Lindatwist Jewelry, uses metals, wood, glass and found treasures to create her unique and whimsical pieces, borrowing from the past to proceed into the future. Looking at each item in a new light motivates her creativity and allows her to be totally free in adapting any idea into a functioning piece of art. She has been profiled by the local PBS station and written up in Southern Living magazine. 

Dennis and Donna Emley, co-owners of gallery8010, had a chance to visit the Twisted Sisters gallery on a recent trip to Nashville to pick up a custom piece. That's Donna (center) with Linda (left) and her sister outside the studio with some of the larger pieces. What an inspiring environment...(and yes, the piece we're holidng did make it home with us)!

gallery8010 featured at Fort Wayne Museum of Art "Cocktails and Culture" Event
January 2008-The Fort Wayne Museum of Art loves to start the weekend off right with new art, great food, generous sponsors, and a warm place to mingle in the winter months. gallery8010 was thrilled to be ask to participate in the FWMoA's "Cocktails and Culture" series. We had great support from gallery8010 friends and made lots of new friends. Thank you to the museum, our featured artists who participated, and to all who attended for your support!

Actress Patty Duke presented with Glass Café Candy Pendant at "Tapestry: A Day for Women" Scholarship Fundraiser
April 2007 - gallery8010 was an event sponsor for “Tapestry: A Day for Women”, an event designed to help raise scholarship funds for women interested in attending Indiana-University/Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
A record-breaking 750 women attended the all-day event, which included keynote speaker Patty Duke, motivational singer/songwriter Jana Stanfield, breakout sessions, and a boutique and trade show venue.

“We were thrilled to have the opportunity to spend time with both Patty Duke and Jana Stanfield,” said Donna Emley, co-owner of gallery8010. “Having Chicago glass jewelry artist Amy Odom on hand to make a special presentation to them both with us at the sponsorship reception the evening before AND have dinner with them was magical.”

Duke shared stories of her life, her career, and her struggles with bipolar disorder as keynote speaker on the following day, stopping at the gallery8010 booth on the way to the podium to exchange her Glass Cafe pendant for one in a color to match the outfit she was wearing. 

gallery8010 Part of Outdoor Market for Fort Wayne Woman Magazine Birthday Event
September 2006-Fort Wayne Woman Magazine celebrated its “birthday” with another “Woman’s Night Out” on Sept 14th — this time at the Fort Wayne Botanical Conservatory.

The sellout event included a signature drink, birthday cake, appetizers, and live entertainment for over 1,000 women! Guests also received a goodie bag filled with many lovely items from local businesses and sponsors.

gallery8010 was part of the Outdoor Market, where guests enjoyed browsing and buying from a wonderful selection of offerings from local boutiques, galleries and shops offering unique artwork, clothing, fashion accessories, home decor and more. The evening was perfect for an outdoor venue.

To see more of the offerings from all of the artists represented at gallery8010, see our Featured Collections online at www.gallery8010.com. Visit the gallery at 8010 Illinois Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday, noon until 7:00 p.m., and Saturdays 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, or call for an appointment.

Open House/Artists' Reception at gallery8010
August 2006-gallery8010 recently held an open house reception, featuring three artists — Amy Odom, The Glass Café, Chicago, IL: Suzi Emley, Collem Designs, Fort Wayne, IN; and Gail Plaster, Gail’s Nature Photography, Iron River, WI.

Gallery visitors had an opportunity to meet personally with the artists, browse with works of other artists, and enjoy wine and hors ‘doeuvres from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 25, 2006.

“We’re very pleased with the growing number of artists we’re featuring,” said Donna Emley, co-owner of gallery8010. “This open house reception was a first of hopefully more to come, and was a wonderful opportunity to invite people to spend a summer evening here visiting with three of the artists and learning more about their beautiful pieces and what inspires them.”

Other gallery8010 artists were also on display including watercolors and acrylics by Terry Pulley; handpainted tableware and serveware by Berryware; stretched canvas quotable art by Maggie Lindley; antique button jewelry by My Mothers Buttons; glass vessels by Cal Breed; textile wall art by Holly Berry; metal sculptures and lamps by Twisted Sisters, and others.

gallery8010 Sponsors First Annual "Women's Night Out"
April 2006-Performing Artist Julie Hadaway and Donna Emley, gallery8010, pose in front of the sponsor board at Club Soda during the first annual "Woman's Night Out" presented by Fort Wayne Woman Magazine. The event was designed to pamper and honor the women in our community who work so hard during the day, whether at the office or at home. Along with exclusive access to Club Soda, entertainer Hadaway, special drinks, food, and a raffle, each woman received a Very Bradley goodie bag "tote" filled with an assortment of gifts from local businesses. Julie Hadaway was presented with a custom-designed piece of jewelry from gallery8010 during the evening. It was a special evening celebrating women!

National TV Personality Linda Ellerbee presented with Glass Café Candy Pendant at "Tapestry: A Day for Women" Scholarship Fundraiser
April 2006-gallery8010 was an event sponsor for “Tapestry: A Day for Women”, an event designed to help raise scholarship funds for women interested in attending Indiana-University/Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Nearly 700 women attended the all-day event, which included keynote speaker Linda Ellerbee, breakout sessions, and a boutique and trade show venue.

“We’ve been a proud sponsor of Tapestry for the past three years,” said Donna Emley, co-owner of gallery8010. “When we found out Linda Ellerbee was going to be the keynote speaker, we asked if we could make a special presentation to her at the sponsorship reception to thank her for serving as a role model and inspiration for so many women.”

Ellerbee, author, TV personality, breast cancer survivor, and creator of Nick News, was presented with a Pink Candy Pendant from Emley to honor her as a pioneer, role model, and survivor. The exquisite glass pendant was created by The Glass Café, one of many fine artists featured at gallery8010. Other gallery8010 artists were also on display in the boutique area of Tapestry during the shopping hours, including jewelry, purses, and pillows by Collem Designs; handpainted tableware and serveware by Berryware: stretched canvas quotable art by Maggie Lindley; antique button jewelry by My Mothers Buttons; handmade shell jewelry by Amati; textile wall art by Holly Berry; and others. The lucky raffle winner that day also used their gallery8010 gift certificate to make a purchase on the spot — a Red Candy Swirl Ring from The Glass Café!