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2 Opening Receptions. 2 Towns. Same Night.

OPTION A – New Legacies: Contemporary Art Quilts, Lincoln Center, Ft. Collins, CO. October 7, 5-8pm.

Two of my textile paintings are included in this juried show which is the inaugural exhibit at the newly renovated Lincoln Center. I am excited to see not only the artwork, […]

Along the Way in Deep Spaces

Deep Spaces Show Postcard

One of my textile paintings, Along the Way, is included in the “Deep Spaces” exhibit which opened this week at the Latimer Quilt and Textile Center in Tillamook, OR.

"Along the Way" (detail) ©Ayn Hanna, 45"x18", Textile Painting

The Curator/Juror of the show, Larkin Jean Van Horn, […]

Virtual Tour of my Taft Canyon Art Studio

Thanks to my brother Paul, here is a video virtual tour of my studio as it was set up for the Fort Collins Studio Tour in June:

In the part of the studio where my long arm quilting machine lives, I hung several newly completed textile paintings, including several small kitschy cowgirl pieces on […]

Guess What I’m doing Today?

The Free Fort Collins Studio Tour starts tomorrow. My studio will be open to the public from 10a-5pm both Saturday and Sunday. More info about the event and downloadable tour maps available here.

There is also a “preview” exhibition at ArtLab Fort Collins now through 6/26 with work from all the participating artists on the […]

Giddy Up! Places to see my Artwork now and in the very near Future

"Cowgirl with Polka Dots" ©Ayn Hanna

It’s been a busy month both creating art in the studio and in the planning of several events – shows, workshops, and art fairs. In the swirl of activity and with so many events coming up throughout the rest of 2012, I wanted to take a minute […]

A respite from the wintry blahs: My Work in a Local Show Today and Tomorrow

It’s the wintry blah time and right on schedule, we’ve had some of the coldest – just want to make you curl up in your jammies all day under a blanket by a fire, eating soup and watching movies – weather of the season. I haven’t actually done any of that curling up stuff, I […]

Pass It On! Art Show Opening in Longmont, CO

Quick Announcement! My artwork is included in the Pass It On Art Quilt Show which opens this Friday, 1/14 at the Old Firehouse Art Center in Longmont, CO. The show opens with a reception Friday night and will be up through Feb 18.

I wrote about this invitational challenge and posted my piece that I […]

Hanna-Hooly Studios Open House Photos

Long arm quilting machine with a new quilt top loaded for demo of machine.

Thanks to all our friends, supporters, and colleagues, our Studio Open House event was a big success! While we had a constant flow of visitors all afternoon and evening and enjoyed visiting with friends old and new, we didn’t […]

Hanna-Hooly Studios Holiday Open House Preview

A quick preview of the studio and some of the artwork that will be on view at this Saturday’s Hanna-Hooly Studios Open House Party, 2-7pm:

"Birds on Sleds" – Holiday ornaments © Barbara Gilhooly

"Knitcap-Noggins" – Holiday Ornaments © Barbara Gilhooly

In 2008, the remodel project was completed. The big downstairs […]

We’re having a Party!

After 2+ years of promising many people I would have an open studio show event, it’s finally happening – An Open Studio Show and Party at my new Taft Canyon studio, on Saturday Dec. 11 from 2-7 pm.

My partner Barbara and I are excited to share our new artwork and studio spaces for […]