Past Events

Aorta Transformata Exhibition at Unity Chicago
April 2 - May 31, 2009

Unity Chicago
1925 West Thome Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660

Opening reception will be on April 5th, 2009 from 1:00-2:30 PM. At this time, the collection will be set to music in sequence. Arianne will be present most other Sundays in April and May to share the work from 10:30-1:30 PM.

Aorta Transformata is a month-long, free exhibition. To enhance your multisensory art experience, feel free to download the iMix that complements the art.

Aorta Transformata Exhibition at Flourish Studios
February 2 - March 31, 2009

Great News: Exhibition Extended Through March 31st, 2009

Flourish Studios
3020 N. Lincoln - Chicago, IL
(773) 281-8140

Aorta Transformata is a month-long, free exhibition. To enhance your multisensory art experience, feel free to download the iMix that complements the art.

Aorta Transformata On Display At
Murphy Hill Gallery for Art Across Cultures



September 30 - November 7, 2009
Reception: Saturday, October 3, 2009 - 6:00 - 10:00pm

Murphy Hill Gallery
Click here for more information, including directions, to Murphy Hill Gallery.

I Am Creating A Meaningful, Spiritual Life.

You are invited to enjoy the art any time Murphy Hill Gallery's doors are open. Remember to download the iMix to create the multisensory experience of the healing heart while exploring on your own.

 

Free Lecture and Workshop
March 21, 2009
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Flourish Studios
3020 N. Lincoln - Chicago, IL
(773) 281-8140

On Saturday, March 21st, come for a Free Lecture and Workshop in the art gallery at Flourish Studios. Learn techinques to embrace your inner artist and hear the stories behind specific pieces of the collection.

Love Ball 2009

February 14, 2009
6:30pm - 10:00pm

Art. Food. Music.

The event will be held at Flourish Studios from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. The art will be set in sequence to music from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. Rounding out the evening will be Chef Dana Cox, Instructor at Kendall College and owner of Old Stove Gourmet, a personal chef ser-vice, providing heartwarming food. Additionally, there will be music throughout the eve-ning furnished by Music By Design, Ltd.

Admission to Love Ball 2009 will be $15. The price includes access to a multi-sensory experience of art, music, and food. Cocktail attire is suggested.

Kendall College - Exhibition Opening

September 5th, 6th, & 8th, 2008 at Kendall College
900 N. North Branch - 3rd Floor, Banquet Room - Chicago, IL 60622

FREE - open to the public

Schedule of Events

Friday, September 5th
  • 6:00 - 9:00 PM -- Opening Celebration
    Culinary Event: Eat Your Heart Out
    Top culinary students symbolically food pair with art
  • 7:00 - 8:15 PM -- Art set to music in sequence
Saturday, September 6th, 2008
  • 6:00 - 9:00 PM -- Refreshments
  • 7:00 - 8:15 PM -- Art set to music in sequence
Monday, September 8th, 2008
  • 5:00 - 8:00 PM -- Refreshments
  • 5:00 - 6:00 PM -- Lecture with Artist, Arianne Vota Smeets
  • 6:30 - 7:45 PM -- Art set to music in sequence

Photos from the Event

 

Announcement from
the Artist

I am happy to announce that Aorta Transformata has now been purchased and placed with its rightful owners. These incredible individuals now make up the now make up the Aorta Family.

The website will reflect the new stories, people and inspiration in the near future. In the meantime, I am creating new art and open to receiving further remarkable commissions.

Blessings to you and enjoy the virtual tour!

Love,
Arianne