Showing posts with label Charity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Charity. Show all posts

Friday, March 18, 2022

Мир в Україні (Peace In Ukraine)

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


Мир в Україні (Peace In Ukraine)
acrylic paint on canvas panel
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 
202203009
© copyright Mike Kraus Art Inc.

Please help my friends in Ukraine:

Here are ways you can help Ukraine right now:
Razom For Ukraine: https://razomforukraine.org/
International Rescue Committee (IRC): https://www.rescue.org/
SUPPORT THESE UKRAINIAN ARTISTS by following their shops, social media, or purchasing instant downloads (no postal service available due to Russian invasion)  If you use Pinterest, please share your Ukrainian support instant downloads at: https://pin.it/4k1xtYA
list from https://www.etsy.com/jp/shop/UsedRemakeSaiwaiNNJP of Ukrainian shops (translation available but not necessary for list)
 
MAKERS AUCTION TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE RED CROSS OF UKRAINE (https://donate.redcrossredcrescent.org/ua/donate/~my-donation) at: https://www.instagram.com/russelljwest/

 

If you are in the Ukraine right now, please let us know and any ways we can help.  The world is with you!


Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

An Extraordinary Transformation

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


An Extraordinary Transformation
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
202112105
© copyright Mike Kraus
For more information, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/186507940/custom-commission-original-artwork-by

Places are special because of the experiences we've created.  What place is important to you?  And what makes that place unique to you?  

Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold thousands of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Help Cure Pancreatic Cancer

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


This donated piece is available on site at the raffle:
Field of Lavender
acrylic on canvas board
5" x 7" (12.7 cm x 17.8 cm) 
© copyright Mike Kraus
To view similar pieces, please visit: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MikeKrausArt?section_id=17394412

Join us on 
Saturday, November 16th 
for the
10th Annual 
Step It Up! 
Cure Pancreatic Cancer
Indoor 5K and Family Fun Day!

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Gordon Field House and Activities Center
1 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623


Join us in celebrating our 10th Anniversary! This year's walk will have a football theme and we're ready to make a touchdown for pancreatic cancer research. 

We've been preparing our playbook! Our fight song is ready! And now we need our "fans" to cheer us to victory! As our "fans" we encourage you to come wearing your favorite football team (college or professional) apparel - no cleats, though! And shoulder pads aren't necessary, even though pretty cool, but it's a friendly event and there won't be any tackling!

It's an indoor 5K - we're not letting the weather stop us from raising money to support pancreatic cancer research.

LEARN MORE AT: http://www.pcawny.org/
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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

So Much Fun In October!

Brightscapes: The Way To Beauty


There's so much happening in October, it's difficult to know where to start.  

October 12-14, my work will be featured at the Coffee Art Project (http://coffeeartproject.com/About) as a part of the New York Coffee Festival (https://www.newyorkcoffeefestival.com).  The Coffee Art Project supports Project Waterfall, which is committed to bringing clean water to communities which grow coffee.  So far, Project Waterfall has raised more than $1 million and delivered clean water to over 27,000 people in Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Nicaragua in partnership with WaterAid, Charity: Water, and Water for People. 

540WMain Learning Academy ​in celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month presents:The Business of Creating: Making A Career Out Art.  Are you interested in taking your art career from hobby to career? Or maybe you are a graduating art major wondering how you will take your studies to full-time art career?  Join me on Thursday, October 18th for an engaging and informational workshop designed to be part storytelling part informational class on how to launch a successful art career and maintain it.  Information about registraton at: https://www.facebook.com/events/308616739898516 

October 10-14, see my wife, Megan Bell, as Stella Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire.  A play by Tennessee Williams, this renowned drama follows troubled former schoolteacher Blanche DuBois as she leaves small-town Mississippi and moves in with her sister, Stella Kowalski, and her husband, Stanley, in New Orleans. Blanche's flirtatious Southern-belle presence causes problems for Stella and Stanley, who already have a volatile relationship, leading to even greater conflict in the Kowalski household.  Purchase tickets at: https://www.muccc.org/events/screen-plays-presents-a-streetcar-named-desire

In early November, I will be having a show at Books Etc. (https://www.facebook.com/booksetcmacedon/).  Watch for updates soon!

Unfortunately, I was one of the 50+ million victims of the latest Facebook hack and I'm unable to log in to my account.  I apologize if I haven't responded to your messages because of this issue.  If you need anything, please feel free to contact me by email or on another social media platform listed below.

Your Friend,
Mike Kraus
MikeKrausArt.etsy.com

More About Mike Kraus Art
My work featured in The Boston Arts and Culture Weekly Review of Boston Voyager Magazine
http://bostonvoyager.com/2018/08/17/boston-arts-culture-weekly-review-2/#comment-51434

Please support my friend Jen Lunsford for Senate
https://www.facebook.com/VoteJenLunsford

Please listen to my Graphic Ear Interview on WAYO 104.3 FM​ Rochester at:
https://www.mixcloud.com/graphic-ear/070518-graphic-ear-with-mike-kraus/



Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold hundreds of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.
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Tuesday, October 3, 2017

How Do You Feel About Coffee In the Autumn?

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Autumn is the perfect time for a hot cup of coffee. And once again, I'm proud to announce I'll be a part of the Coffee Art Project at the New York Coffee Festival, a program that has raised more than $690,000 and delivered clean water to over 20,000 people in Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Nicaragua. So, as the trees start to change color and the air begins to chill, I grab a cup of joe. With every sip I take, I realize how fortunate I am.

See my work online at:

See my work in person at these locations:
The Coffee Art Project at The New York Coffee Festival
October 13-15, 2017
Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W 18th St, NYC

Havana Night Gala
October 20th, 2017
Baden Street Settlement
Holiday Inn Rochester, NY-Downtown
70 State St, Rochester, NY 14614

Whitman Works Company
1826 Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY 14526

Art Cats Gallery
1845 Lakeshore Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441


About Mike Kraus
Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold hundreds of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog. 

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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Art for a Good Cause

Beaches of Cuba, 2017
acrylic paint on canvas board
8" x 10" (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
201709095
© copyright Michael Kraus

Join the Board of Directors at Baden Street Settlement to enjoy a night of fun, games, auction, music and dancing to raise money for the Mature Adult Resource Center.

In 1997, Baden Street Settlement adopted an agenda that focuses on four areas: Family, Education, Health and Crime and Violence. With empathy and effectiveness, Baden Street Settlement is responding to community needs through the efforts of their nine departments and numerous programs including, Emergency and Family Assistance, Child Development, Education and Development, Activities and Recreation, Chemical Dependency & Case Management Services, Jobs for Youth and Workforce Development. In addition, Baden Street Settlement is the host agency for the Metro Council for Teen Potential.

Baden Street Settlement, of Rochester, Inc. is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization serving people living in northeast Rochester, NY working to improve families, education and health and reducing crime and violence.

For more info and tickets to the Havana Nights gala, please visit: http://badenstreet.org/2017-annual-gala/


Mike Kraus was born on the industrial shoreline of Muskegon, Michigan. After earning his Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he attended Grand Valley State University for his graduate degree. From there, he gained varied experiences from the Chicago Architecture Foundation, Art Institute of Chicago, Hauenstein Center For Presidential Studies, Lollypop Farm Humane Society, and the Children's Memorial Foundation. And every place he worked, he had his sketchbook with him and found ways to be actively creative. In 2014, Kraus became a full-time artist by establishing Mike Kraus Art. Since then, he has sold hundreds of paintings that are displayed in nearly every state and dozens of countries. Currently, Kraus lives in Rochester, New York with his beautiful wife and goofy dog.

For more information or custom order, please visit:


See my work in person at these locations:
Coffee Art Project (http://www.coffeeartproject.com)at the New York Coffee Festival, Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W 18th St, NYC - October 13-15, 2017 - http://www.newyorkcoffeefestival.com

Whitman Works Co. 1826 Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY 14526 (585) 747-9999 https://www.whitmanworks.com/

Art Cats Gallery 1845 Lakeshore Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441 (231) 755-7606 http://artcatsgallery.com/









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Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Lavender Farm In Italy For Greentopia

Lavender Farm In Italy, 2017
acrylic on canvas 
24" x 48" (60.9 cm x 121.9 cm)
201707072
© copyright Mike Kraus

Last night, I was honored to participate in Greentopia's Dinner On the Bridge fundraising gala by donating my Lavender Farm In Italy painting (above) to the silent auction.  Over 275 friends, supporters, and leaders converge on the 100-foot high Pont-de-Rennes bridge in Rochester’s High Falls to participate in this truly unique event.  Greentopia is Rochester's premiere organization moving the city, its citizens and the region towards a more sustainable, resilient future. Greentopia's three primary projects include: The GardenAerial at High Falls – a capital project to build greenway infrastructure, trails and amenities around the rim of the gorge at High Falls; Green Visions: Growing Healthy Futures – a workforce development/phytoremediation flower-growing business in the JOSANA neighborhood of Rochester; and the High Falls EcoDistrict; the creation of New York State's FIRST EcoDistrict – a planning and organizational framework to achieve ambitious environmental goals in the neighborhoods surrounding the High Falls Gorge. 

The High Falls are one of three voluminous waterfalls on the Genesee River, that flow through the city of Rochester in New York. The High Falls are located about 2 miles upstream from the lower falls and act as their source. The High Falls area was the site of much of Rochester's early industrial development, where industry was powered by falling water. Browns race diverts water from above the falls and was used to feed various flour mills and industries, today the water is used to produce hydroelectric power.

The High Falls may be viewed from the Pont De Rennes bridge, a pedestrian bridge that spans the Genesee River a few hundred feet from the base of the falls.

The High Falls was the site of the final jump of "The Yankee Leaper" Sam Patch who died after jumping off of the High Falls in 1829 (from Wikipedia)




Tommy Brunett is a singer/songwriter and showman based out of Upstate NY. He's a craftsman and songsmith mixing old-school country, great story telling and rock and roll. He glides and stomps through his now legendary live performances with true sideshow-carny expertise and is known for his good ol' honest approach to everything he touches.

Tommy's television credits include: The Today Show and Conan O'Brien and he's warmed up the ol' floor boards for such acts as ZZ Top, Kellie Pickler, Charlie Daniels, The Lumineers, Marshall Tucker Band, Shooter Jennings, Courtyard Hounds, Old 97's, Ted Nugent, Cracker and more. Little known fact... he was also the touring guitar player for 80's hit slingers Modern English from the U.K. back in his hired gun days.

Oh yeah and he's got his own brand o' booze with some other fine folks called, Iron Smoke Whiskey. It's apple wood smoked and tasty as all get out!

If you like Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Social Distortion or Evil Knievel, you'll be eating Brunett up with two giant spoons and his live shows with the Tommy Brunett Band are guaranteed to make your socks roll up and down.


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