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In 2024 Michigan State Representative Penelope Tsernoglou honored and recognized us with her district's Business of the Month Award. |
Claire brought us this inherited wall hanging mounted to a damaged and distracting water-stained backing. We made it look like new for her! |
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Delighted to have framed this very large Yaacov Agam serigraph for Michael. We used a UV-filtering reduced-reflection shatterproof Museum acrylic to preserve and protect it always! |
Our happy client, Jackson, just picked up his unique 15th century Gregorian Chant that we float-framed for him. Instead of using adhesives, we used Mylar strips and UV-filtering Museum Glass to preserve for the next 600 years. |
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Cornelia brought us this fabulous ink drawing she created. We perfectly matted and framed it for an undergraduate exhibition at Michigan State University. Outstanding artist and a delight to have assisted her! |
Eric selected this joyful watercolor by Dutch-born Tunis Ponsen and he just picked it up after we double mat framed it with an inner gold fillet to match the frame. No reflection as we used Museum Glass. |
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Lars brought us this joyful photo by long-time National Geographic photographer Michael Nichols showing primatologist Jane Goodall with chimpanzee Jou Jou. We custom matted and framed it in a textured mist-green-over-silver frame with reduced-reflection Museum Glass. Turned out perfectly with the photo! |
Joshua brought us this Cleon Peterson screen print for custom framing. Selected a deep black frame with thin red line to match the lines in the print. Floated on black with reduced-reflection Museum Glass and deep spacer to keep the glass off the art. Stunning presentation! |
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Beth is delighted picking up the float framing we did of her watercolor of a woman peering through flowers. The frame was hand-finished in Italy and matches the colors in the artwork! We used non-reflective Museum Glass that appears invisible! |
A delight to have welcomed and presented a program and tour to the Michigan State University Community Club Visual Arts Interest Group! |
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In celebration of their second wedding anniversary, Cassy and Derrick selected this David Herzig watercolor (among other artworks) to add to their collection! Art is the best gift to select and share forever together! |
Phillip brought us an original painting by fantasy artist Joe Jusko that was used for a collectible Topps trading card. We float-framed the card and painting in the perfect frame with reduced-reflection Museum Glass! |
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For years Christina wanted to own Stratosphere by British artist Frederick Phillips. We found it for her, framed it and now she and Jonathan have what they dreamed of owning long ago! What may we find for you?! |
To celebrate his son's state championship win with the Okemos High School soccer team, Howard had us shadow-box (in a leather frame with nearly invisible glass) Charlie's jersey, letters, and medals to commemorate the achievement! |
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Kristin and her daughters picked up framing of a couple artworks they selected here. It was a delight to have the girls be a part of the art and frame selection process and share the joy of picking up the framed artworks to surprise dad! |
A client brought us a large box with 50 pounds of broken ceramic shards. Erin successfully repaired, filled in, cleaned, touched-up, and reassembled the sculpture. Task was like putting together and restoring a 3-D jigsaw puzzle! |
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We just framed this amazing collection of butterflies that Jamie inherited from her great uncle who collected them over 80 years ago. We love preserving memories for today as they often become heirlooms for future generations. What may be frame for you?! |
Madi and mom Kathryn brought us these two silkscreen prints that they acquired in Haines, Alaska during a family cruise. So delighted to have matted and framed the prints for them! We love preserving memories of happy occasions! (Check out the no-reflection Museum Glass!) |
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We just double matted and float framed this unique pointillist drawing by Mary Ann Lawson for joyful Greg and Tim. Amazing clarity and no reflection because we used Museum Glass! |
Delighted to have welcomed Michigan State University Art History Association members for a gallery visit and tour December 2022! |
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Zachary came to us from Owosso (Michigan) to have us mat and frame his heirloom 19th century Michigan map with Museum Glass and a period correct frame. Turned out perfectly! |
Tomohiro and family drove 9 hours from Nashville, Tennessee to East Lansing, Michigan to select linocuts by artist William Hays whose impressive prints are inspired by Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints. |
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Jay surprised his wife with this Kathleen Chaney Fritz canvas Sailing Lake Charlevoix (Michigan)" ordered from us before their move from Tennessee to western Michigan. We made the Happy Anniversary sign to greet them both. Sharing the joy of art! |
Delighted to have welcomed Michigan State University teacher prep students October 12, 2022. They each selected a work of art to write a poem (inspired by the artwork) for their Reading, Writing and Teaching Poetry class taught by poet Laura Apol! |
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Just framed for Jon using Museum Glass which appears invisible and provides the best clarity! |
We framed another Michigan State University football bowl win jersey for the team! |
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Ancient copper artifacts, belonging to Anne and Sean, mounted in a leather frame over a map showing where they were unearthed. |
Margaret selected this silk embroidery that we acquired in Suzhou, China and framed for her with invisible Museum Glass! |
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Members of the Jackson (Michigan) Pottery and Clay Guild visited in May 2022 to view the ceramics and other artwork on display here! |
Amanda and Alia from Oakland, California came to East Lansing for spring break and to visit family -- and selected this beautiful cobalt Hebron glass vase to take back home! |
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Carrie and daughter Kate invited Ray to the gallery and surprised him with a card and ribbon bow next to the Kathleen Chaney Fritz canvas they gifted to him! |
Kate created this multi-layered painting depicting the critical final play of the Michigan State University win in the 2014 Rose Bowl. We created a matted shadow box frame to accommodate the painting depth. |
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Honored to have framed the beautiful wedding ketubah for newlyweds Char and Jeff! Mazel tov! |
National Art Honor Society members from Bath (Michigan) High School toured Saper Galleries November 18, 2021. |
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"Sideways", the movie, was advertised with this hanging mobile-like sign that Annette framed for our client John. The deep frame included three wine corks. |
We floated six Hratchya etchings in solid walnut frames for Patty and Ray! |
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Graduating Holt (Michigan) High School Advanced Placement art students visited the gallery for a field trip after a year of being in class online! |
Friend of the gallery, Jackson, delivered a framed self portrait he drew of himself as a gift to Roy Saper. It's now displayed in Roy's office! Thank you, Jackson, for your gift and family's visits! |
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We just custom framed this amazingly detailed beaded cross-stitch for artisan Jennifer who is happy with the velvet, curved-edge, triple matting and two nested gold frames. |
Lansing's poet laureate and Michigan State University College of Education professor Laura Apol's teacher education students visited to write poems based on art they selected on display here. |
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Lance and Liz picked up the Frederick Phillips canvas after we framed it in gold with a black linen liner in January 2020. Perfect frame for beautiful art! |
Roy Saper gave a tour illustrating the power of art in telling stories and evoking emotion to Sparrow Hospital family medicine residents who visited November 5, 2019. |
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Fowlerville (Michigan) High School art students toured Saper Galleries September 25, 2019! |
Saper Galleries hosted an event benefiting the Michigan State University Department of Theater September 10, 2019. |
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East Lansing, Michigan Burcham Hills Retirement Center residents visited for a tour and talk by Roy Saper about the Saper Galleries art collection August 23, 2019! |
Jennifer framed this shovel, hard hat, and photos from a recent hospital ground-breaking ceremony in East Lansing, Michigan. |
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Delighted to have welcomed Michigan State University students from Laura Apol's teacher education class October 25, 2018. Each selected a work of art and will write a poem inspired by viewing the art. |
Michigan Youth Arts visited Saper Galleries for a discovery field trip in April 2018. |
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For Lisa we cleaned, restored, and framed the painting her mother created about 50 years ago. What a beautiful memory. |
Kourtney picking up the framing we completed of her jersey in April 2018. Outer frame is made of real shells and inner frame matches jersey. Reduced-reflection "Museum glass" appears to be without reflection! |
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We were delighted to welcome Lansing area linocut artists who came to visit the William Hays linocut exhibition November 15, 2017. |
Linn surprised Mike with a multitude of surprise birthday gifts at Saper Galleries September 2017! |
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Guests from Burcham Hills Retirement Center toured the gallery July 7, 2017. |
East Lansing High School Spanish students selected artworks to write about in Spanish, April 21, 2017. |
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Michigan State University students, following a class lecture, choreographed short dances based on artworks they selected March 27, 2017. |
A Michigan State University class met at Saper Galleries for a writing assignment February 15, 2017. |
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Students from Dansville (Michigan) High School toured Saper Galleries February 10, 2017. |
Students from Dansville (Michigan) Middle School toured Saper Galleries February 10, 2017. |
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Michigan State University students visited Saper Galleries October 13, 2016, and selected artworks to write poems about. |
Stephen proposed to Amanda at Saper Galleries September 23, 2016 -- and she said YES! |
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Our client Gary brought us mementos and memories from a special trip to New York that we framed to keep the memories alive! (August 29, 2016) |
Students from East Lansing (Michigan) High School visited Saper Galleries and prepared assignments in Spanish related to art they saw April 29, 2016. |
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Art students from Williamston Middle School visited Saper Galleries April 15, 2016. |
Laura Apol's Michigan State University poetry students each selected a work of art March 2, 2016 and later wrote poems based on them for the class. |
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Jennifer and Elisa framed this super-large oil painting for a client in December 2016. We can frame anything! |
Students from East Lansing, Michigan's St. Thomas Aquinas learned, wrote about, and discussed the Magic Realism of Rob Gonsalves' art, November 24, 2015. |
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Six year young Morgan from DeWitt, Michigan enjoyed discovering Rob Gonsalves and other art at Saper Galleries with grandmother Susan, November 7, 2015. |
East Lansing's Bill and Judy Webb acquired the Lou Heiser "Fall Just Happens" painting depicted on the large banner, November 5, 2015. |
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A Michigan State University Sociology class visited the gallery to learn about art galleries, museums, politics and building relationships, November 4, 2015. |
Artist John-Mark Gleadow's wife Susan (right) visited Saper Galleries November 2, 2015 and met with Roy and Jennifer from the gallery. |
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Michigan State University teacher education students came to the gallery October 8, 2015 to select works of art to write about using poetry. |
Roy Saper, framing manager Jennifer, and artist Lou Heiser at the opening of Vistas of Michigan: Oil Paintings of Lou Heiser, October 4, 2015 |
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Members of Lansing, Michigan's Congregation Shaarey Zedek enjoyed an Evening With Art (and chocolate and wine) and a special tour of the gallery July 11, 2015. |
Members of the Lansing chapter of BZ PEO (Philanthropic Educational Organization) were given a walking tour of the gallery led by gallery owner Roy Saper, March 16, 2015. |
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Michigan State University teacher education students visited Saper Galleries March 4, 2015 to write poetry after reflecting on works of art they selected. |
Need an award to present to an honoree? We created this one for a Michigan State University presentation October 7, 2014. |
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A gallery guest enjoying the Hebron glass collection August 3, 2014. |
Students from Lansing, Michigan's Educational Child Care Center (EC3) viewing a Victor Vasarely sculpture August 4, 2014. |
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Students from Lansing, Michigan's Educational Child Care Center (EC3) enjoyed the Saper Galleries Dr. Seuss collection August 4, 2014. |
We were delighted to welcome Fowlerville (Michigan) High School art students who toured Saper Galleries April 24, 2014. |
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Bette Ridgeway painting viewed through a James T. Russell stainless steel sculpture in the east gallery April 2, 2014. |
Elisa and Jennifer finished framing this large 40x60" World War I lithographic poster February 14, 2014 for a local client. |
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Students from East Lansing (Michigan) High School studying Spanish visited Saper Galleries November 25, 2013 for a project where they wrote about artworks in Spanish. |
Guests from East Lansing's Prime Time senior program visited the gallery November 4, 2013 to hear Roy Saper talk about discovering art finds during international travels. |
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Japanese maple near the burning bushes at the back of the Saper Galleries building in downtown East Lansing, Michigan November 4, 2013. |
Amazingly gifted cellist Elena Korableva performed at Saper Galleries during the November 3, 2013 First Sunday Gallery Walk. |
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Litsa Spanos, owner of Art Design Consultants in Cincinnati and creator of the Art Comes Alive art competition, met with Saper Galleries owner Roy Saper in East Lansing, October 29, 2013. |
Michigan State University students selected works of art at Saper Galleries, October 3, 2013, and wrote poems about their selections for a course in the Department of Teacher Education. |
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Saper Galleries team after receiving gifts from Bailey Child Care Center children who marched past the gallery August 28, 2013 in celebration of the 1963 March on Washington, DC. |
"Forever Friends", 10 women who have known each other since kindergarten in Zeeland, Michigan get together every summer. They celebrated their 70th year at Saper Galleries August 6, 2013. |
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A film crew spent half a day (June 20, 2013) at Saper Galleries (where quality and customer service are the standard) shooting an ad for Lexus car dealers where those standards are also the norm. |
Stop by to welcome Elisa and Amanda who joined the Saper Galleries team June 17, 2013! |
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Framing specialist and gallery assistant Nathalie with her one-week young Rosalie at the gallery June 13, 2013. |
Front of the Saper Galleries building in downtown East Lansing, Michigan May 5, 2013 during the opening day of the Costa Rican Cocobolo (Revisited) exhibition. |
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What a beautiful orchid arrangement delivered to us by Berl and those at the Lansing City Pulse to congratulate us on our 35th anniversary, May 2013! |
In April, 2013 students from Michigan State University used Saper Galleries as the set for a film they are creating. |
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Liz is hand-cutting a 26-opening mat by hand to display a client's school photos from kindergarten through 12th grade. Click photo to see the finished framed mat and photos! |
Front of Saper Galleries and Custom Framing in downtown East Lansing, Michigan this winter. |
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Spanish class students from East Lansing High School visited Saper Galleries February 20-21, 2013 and wrote about artwork they saw and enjoyed in Spanish! We loved having them visit! |
East Lansing, Michigan resident, Meghan, displays framing we did for her of a drawing she created in her youth. The top and left frame segments are red around a black background; the bottom and right frame segments are purple and the matting is almond. We love creative people and their artwork! |
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Prime Time program members from East Lansing, Michigan heard Roy Saper talk about acquiring the Hebron glass collection November 29, 2012 |
Members of the Junior League of Lansing (Michigan) met at Saper Galleries the evening of November 8, 2012. |
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Education students from Michigan State University heard from gallery owner Roy Saper who spoke about art and poetry before they each selected a work of art as inspiration for a poetry writing project October 4, 2012. |
Lansing, Michigan's Foster Swift Collins & Smith law firm enjoyed a recruiting reception at Saper Galleries September 21, 2012. |
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Visitors enjoying the Dr. Seuss art display in the west gallery! |
We recently enjoyed a visit to the Israeli studio of our very popular ceramic tile artist Ruth Faktor. From left are Jay Saper, Nell Kuhnmuench, Shmuel and Ruth Faktor, and Roy Saper, August 2, 2012. |
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A "corn plant" in our center gallery started this stalk of fragrant jasmine-smelling blossoms (May, 17, 2012) that open in late afternoon and fill the gallery with the most beautiful scent. We hope you got to see (and smell!) the very rare display! |
Dan surprised Jen with a work of art by Rob Gonsalves that he ordered for her from Saper Galleries. We displayed it on the wall with the large card for her to discover when they visited on their 8th wedding anniversary, May 8, 2012! |
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East Lansing High School students performed scenes from the musical Hairspray at the East Lansing Education Foundation's Art Endowment kickoff party at Saper Galleries, April 11, 2012. More photos here! |
Boys and Girls Club (Lansing, Michigan) students visited Saper Galleries, April 4, 2012, to learn about Dr. Seuss, his artwork and books, creativity, and the messages learned from the Seuss books. |
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Spanish class students from East Lansing (Michigan) High School visited Saper Galleries, March 27, 2012, and selected artwork to write about in Spanish. |
Spanish class students from East Lansing (Michigan) High School visited Saper Galleries, March 28, 2012, and selected artwork to write about in Spanish. |
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Roy Saper visited with one of Saper Galleries' more popular artists, Rob Gonsalves, at the New York International Art Expo March 21, 2012. |
Members of Lansing, Michigan's Congregation Shaarey Zedek visited Saper Galleries for An Evening of Art special event tour led by gallery owner Roy Saper, March 10, 2012. |
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The Lorax Comes to Saper Galleries exhibit opened at Saper Galleries March 3, 2012 and continues through April, 2012. Want a Dr. Seuss work of art for your home or a gift? More Seuss here! |
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine students visited Saper Galleries February 23, 2012 and learned how art, like some music, can be calming in medical facilities -- among other art topics presented by gallery owner Roy Saper. |
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Sparrow Hospital/Michigan State University Family Medicine Residency interns enjoyed an art appreciation excursion at Saper Galleries January 26, 2012. |
Peppermint Creek Theatre performed a preview of its musical The Boy in the Bathroom in the east gallery January 12, 2012. |
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Wow! These blossoms grew super fast from a stalk that magically appeared from one of the "corn plants" in the center gallery in late December, 2011. Some say the blossoms (which open in late afternoon and close after a few hours) appear once every 10 or 20 years and bring luck. This is the first time we've seen this plant flower! The jasmine fragrance is beautiful! |
More than 170 ceramic relief tiles by Israeli artist Ruth Faktor as displayed in the center gallery at the First Sunday Gallery Walk, December 4, 2011. See more here! |
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Visiting Saper Galleries in downtown East Lansing, Michigan? You are welcome to park for free in our lot at the rear of our building whenever you are here. (Saves feeding meters or risking parking tickets!) Our Japanese maple tree glows in November before the leaves fall. |
Poetry students from Michigan State University viewed examples of art and poetry from the Saper Galleries collection and then wrote their own poetry inspired by art they each connected with during their visit October 6, 2011. |
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Amazingly talented Michigan artist Kathleen Chaney Fritz and husband John Fritz admired the display of Kathy's original paintings displayed in the west gallery October 3, 2011. |
Our friends from the East Lansing, Michigan Burcham Retirement community were given a tour and talk by Roy Saper during a visit to the gallery September 20, 2011. |
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Kindergarten and first grade students from the summer Bailey Kids Camp learned about sculpture, mobiles, glass, and other types of art during a visit August 25, 2011. |
Students from the summer Bailey Kids Camp walked to the gallery August 23, 2011 and learned about the many art media on display. |
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Bailey Kids Camp 4th to 6th grade students toured Saper Galleries July 27, 2011 and enjoyed the large collection of Dr. Seuss art displayed in the west gallery. |
Jennifer, Roy, and Autumn at the front entrance of Saper Galleries June 28, 2011 after admiring the new window display of Ruth Faktor ceramics, glass by Rollin Karg and Ioan Nemtoi, and painting by David Eckert. |
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Gallery owner Roy Saper met with artist Ruth Faktor in her Israel studio March 30, 2011 and selected 150 of her ceramic tiles to add to the Saper Galleries collection. If you would like to be contacted when the new ones arrive just let us know! |
Artist Barbara McCleary (right) created for Lori Stewart (left) the summer cottage oil painting so Lori's family could remember their family cottage. The special commission was arranged by Saper Galleries where framing was selected February 10, 2011. |
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Roy Saper presented to Dr. Eleanore Kue of His Healing Hands Health Center the gift of a painting to grace the walls of their new Lansing, Michigan walk-in clinic on January 27, 2011. |
More than a couple dozen drummers filled the gallery with their wonderful rhythms and energy following the Peppermint Creek Theatre preview January 19, 2011. It was a beautiful night of the arts alive at Saper Galleries! |
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Roy Saper and Peppermint Creek Theatre cast and director following their outstanding preview performance of "Ordinary Days" at Saper Galleries January 19, 2011. What amazing talent! |
Students Laura and Annika of the Stepping Stones Montessori School in East Lansing, Michigan along with school principal Meg Thomas and Roy Saper after a couple hours exploring the gallery on December 16, 2010. |
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Nell Kuhnmuench displays the Athena Award presented to her by the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Son, Adam Saper, and husband, Roy Saper, joined her at the presentation program December 1, 2010. (Thanks to Andrea Kerbuski for the photo!) |
John Fritz, manager of the Kathleen Chaney Fritz studio, was "blown away" by the beautiful display of Kathleen's original oil paintings during his November, 2010 visit to Saper Galleries. We are blown away by what an amazing painter she is! |
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We were pleased to welcome painting students from East Lansing (Michigan) High School who studied impressionist paintings for a class project on October 22, 2010. |
Jared Burkhart, from the office of Michigan Representative Kenneth Kurtz, displays original legislative bills, photos, and bill-signing pen that Jennifer framed with a next-day deadline of August 3, 2010. Saper Galleries frames everything -- on time, with archival-preservation quality materials and for great value! |
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The beautiful, rhythmic sounds of Lansing area's Drum Crazy filled Saper Galleries during their gathering July 29, 2010. |
Engineering students from Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia spent the afternoon of July 20, 2010 visiting Saper Galleries as part of their summer study abroad program. |
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Anne and Edward with their newly acquired extraordinary Ben Shiff painting A Nation of Two in the east gallery, July 7, 2010. |
German students from Kaufmännische Schule Stuttgart-Nord and Lansing Community College Exchange Program enjoyed their visit to Saper Galleries June 16, 2010. |
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Roy Saper was honored to have played a role in placing the bronze sculpture Helping Hand at Ele's Place (center for grieving children) in memory of Kevin Kelly, whose wife Jamie attended the dedication May 24, 2010. |
Framing manager Jennifer met with Michigan artist David Eckert April 30, 2010. David's magnificent, colorful, and large pointillist paintings are now on display! |
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ESL students from Michigan State University gathered at Saper Galleries March 25, 2010 to learn about the Shona sculpture exhibition. They are from Turkey, South Korea, Japan, and Mexico. |
Gallery assistant Nathalie speaks to eighth grade students from East Lansing's St. Thomas, March 26, 2010. |
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Eighth grade students from East Lansing's St. Thomas did a writing project at Saper Galleries based on artwork they studied March 24, 2010. |
Seniors from Congregation Shaarey Zedek and Kehillat Israel visited Saper Galleries March 10, 2010 and received a tour by Roy Saper of the Michigan artist's exhibition. |
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Roy, Jennifer, and Nathalie enjoying dinner February 24, 2010 at the new Enso restaurant (East Lansing) which selected Saper Galleries for matting and framing services. |
Students studying Spanish at East Lansing High School visited the gallery November 24, 2009 for a class project. |
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Roy Saper was the successful bidder on the "Lifesaver Bra" at a November 11, 2009 fund-raiser that will allow more women to have mammograms to detect cancer. See the video here. Want to display the bra in your medical office? Call us! |
"Drum Crazy" returned to Saper Galleries October 22, 2009 for an energetic practice session with a wonderful beat and soothing rhythm that all would enjoy -- as we did! |
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The women of Michigan State University's REAAL group (Radiating Excellence in All Areas of Life) had a silent auction art fund-raiser at Saper Galleries October 15, 2009 to support a mentoring program for Lansing youth. |
You could feel the rhythm and beat from the Drum Crazy ensemble of East Lansing which tested the acoustics at Saper Galleries September 10, 2009. Wonderful sounds that you just didn't want to end! |
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Peggy Lynn Smith's incredible "still life portraits" opened with an opportunity to meet the artist on the First Sunday, September 6, 2009. See the paintings here. |
Lansing State Journal photo of Roy Saper watering the roof top garden. Read the September 5, 2009 LSJ front page story "Rooftop haven - Saper Galleries grows produce for food bank" here. |
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Amazing! Here is the July 26, 2009 first harvest from the garden on the rooftop of Saper Galleries in downtown East Lansing! Drive by and look up to check it out! |
Counselors from Michigan's Springhill Camp visited Saper Galleries on their day off, July 3, 2009. |
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Jay and Roy Saper and the two-dozen vegetables growing on the rooftop garden at Saper Galleries, June 27, 2009! |
State Representative Barbara Byrum presented Roy Saper with a special tribute from the Michigan Legislature and Governor recognizing Saper Galleries for its "success as a pillar of culture...for 30 years" May 3, 2009. |
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Jay Saper after positioning the irrigation hoses on our rooftop vegetable garden's four dozen plants on planting day, May 19, 2009. |
The Kathleen Chaney Fritz opening reception with Nell Kuhnmuench, Jay Saper, Roy Saper, Nathalie, Jennifer, artist Kathleen Chaney Fritz and John Fritz, May 3, 2009. |
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Members of the Michigan State University Art History Association toured the gallery and visited with Roy Saper March 20, 2009. |
Dansville (Michigan) FFA students visited Saper Galleries March 11, 2009 while in the area for a convention at Michigan State University. |
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What do Jessica and Dr. Seuss have in common? Both celebrated birthdays on March 2. Jessica celebrates her birthday on the 105th anniversary of Dr. Seuss' birthday. |
Cub Scouts learned about Dr. Seuss during an evening gallery tour February 26, 2009. |
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Children from the Okemos (Michigan) Nursery School learned about Dr. Seuss and toured the exhibition February 6, 2009. |
Michigan State University Alumni Association members from Mid-Michigan gathered at the Seuss exhibition December 23, 2008. |
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Haslett High School Advanced Art Club students learned about the early career of Dr. Seuss that led up to his work in creating children's books when visiting the gallery December 17, 2008. |
Students from Pleasant View Magnet School in Lansing, Michigan gather around the bronze Cat in the Hat December 16, 2008. |
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The attentive first graders from East Lansing's St. Thomas Aquinas school toured the Dr. Seuss exhibition December 2, 2008. |
Wexford Montessori Magnet School students in Lansing spent three hours touring the Dr. Seuss exhibition and writing about selected works of art by the artist December 3, 2008. |
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Art students from Lansing Community College were treated to a tour of the Dr. Seuss exhibition November 24, 2008. |
Students from East Lansing, Michigan's Stepping Stones Montessori elementary program visited the Dr. Seuss exhibition November 20, 2008. What wonderful, thoughtful, observant students! |
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Students from Michigan State University's ANR310, the Bailey Scholars, visited the Dr. Seuss exhibition November 6, 2008. |
East Lansing High School Art Club students visited Saper Galleries after school, November 3, 2008. |
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Saper Galleries hosted members of the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitor's Bureau at its Dr. Seuss exhibition, November 3, 2008. |
Roy Saper thanks East Lansing Pinecrest School principal Cynthia Blakeslee for the magnificent thank you card from the school's 4th graders and art teacher who used mat board supplies contributed by Saper Galleries for a mask project. |
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Girl Scouts from St. Thomas Aquinas Troop 301 visited Saper Galleries October 8, 2008 and had a sneak preview of art that will be displayed at the Dr. Seuss exhibition which opens November 2! |
Students participating in the summer English Language Center program at Michigan State University visited the gallery from Dubai, South Korea, Spain, Libya, and Taiwan July 29, 2008. |
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A second group of visitors studying English at Michigan State University (MSU) toured the gallery from Saudi Arabia, Korea, Taiwan, and United Arab Emirates, also on July 29, 2008. |
The fourth group of students studying the English language at MSU enjoyed visiting the gallery from Thailand, Taiwan, UAE, and Korea. |
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Wow! Even more students visited through the MSU summer program, these from Oman, Japan, Argentina, Taiwan, UAE, and South Korea. What a great group! |
Students from Germany visited Saper Galleries on June 19, 2008. Their trip to Lansing was through the Visiting International Exchange program between KSN Stuttgart and Lansing Community College. |
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Travel writers Sandra, Sabrena, Lauren, and Margot, visited Saper Galleries June 9, 2008 and met with Michigan artists Michael Callihan, Kathleen Chaney-Fritz, Mary Ann Southworth, and Barbara McCleary. Is this a fun group or what?! |
Visiting scholars and professionals from China toured Saper Galleries May 8, 2008. |
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A "Murder Mystery" event was at held at Saper Galleries and neighboring Wild Goose Inn April 12, 2008, with arrangements planned by students from Michigan State University! |
The women of Dorcas Circle from East Lansing's People's Church gathered at Saper Galleries March 18, 2008 where Roy Saper provided tips to better understanding issues related to collecting, evaluating and preserving our own collections. |
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Mrs. York's East Lansing High School Spanish class students visited Saper Galleries March 10, 2008 to complete an assignment answering questions about selected works of art in Spanish! |
Artist Michael Callihan and his wife Sue in front of Saper Galleries before the opening of Michigan Impressions: Paintings by Michael Callihan which opened November 4, 2007. |
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Mid-Michigan Art Guild Members met at Saper Galleries November 15, 2007 for a presentation on matting and framing issues presented by Roy Saper. |
East Lansing High School art teachers Cindy, Robin, and Jeanie visited Saper Galleries for a professional enrichment experience October 3, 2007. Advanced East Lansing High School art students visit the gallery as part of their learning experience. |
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Students and faculty from Germany and Austria visited Saper Galleries on June 19, 2007. Their trip to Lansing was through the Visiting International Exchange program between KSN Stuttgart and Lansing Community College. |
International scholars from China, Thailand, and Korea visit Saper Galleries June 4, 2007 through the Visiting International Professional Program at Michigan State University. |
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Friends Kay, Joyce, Lois and Barbara enjoyed their reunion and visit to Saper Galleries from Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Indiana in March, 2007! |
Spartan Child Development Center students studied colors and shapes at Saper Galleries February 2, 2007. |
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On November 30, 2006, Mrs. York's East Lansing High School Spanish Class students visited Saper Galleries for a project requiring them to select a work of art and write about it in Spanish. |
Inforum (the former Women's Economic Club) of Mid-Michigan celebrated the holiday season with a gathering at Saper Galleries November 29, 2006 |
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MSU Evening College students of Roy Saper's class "Art Savvy: Collecting Art for the Beginner and Connoisseur" gather October 4, 2006. |
The Greater Lansing Hadassah group met at Saper Galleries September 13, 2006 to hear Roy Saper speak about a dozen Israeli artists who created works of art in the Gallery's inventory. |
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Bailey Community Center Kids walked to Saper Galleries July 26, 2006 to learn about the various art media that artists are making today! And we enjoyed their enthusiasm and interest! The students are seated in the east gallery in front of the newly arrived paintings by Eric Waugh. The students also enjoyed the magic realism of Rob Gonsalves! |
On July 16, 2006 students from one of the area Montessori schools visited Saper Galleries and created their own drawings after touring the gallery! |
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As part of the First Sunday Gallery Walk Sunday, July 2, 2006 visitors enjoyed a walking tour of the Picasso exhibition. |
Registered dietitians from Sparrow Hospital find food for the soul at Saper Galleries, June 26, 2006 |
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More photos from the Picasso
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The Second Monday Art Group from Williamston, Michigan visited the exhibition, June 22, 2006 |
Our friends from Burcham Hills Retirement Center learned about Picasso, June 14, 2006 |
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Students from the Okemos Montessori Radmoor school added to their knowledge about Picasso, June 7, 2006 |
Supporters celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Greater Lansing Food Bank and Hunger Awareness Day, June 6, 2006. |
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Haslett High School art students with Roy after a tour of the exhibition, May 24, 2006. |
The women of "Spart2zzz" Red Hat Society enjoy the Picasso exhibition May 17, 2006. |
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Book Club gathering at the Picasso exhibition, May 12, 2006. |
Fowlerville High School students at Saper Galleries May 9, 2006. |
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Some of more than 500 who visited during the Picasso exhibition opening, May 7, 2006. |
Roy Saper speaking with Michigan State University Friends of Kresge Art Museum, May 6, 2006. |
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Charlotte High School Art Club Picasso tour May 6, 2006. |
Greater Lansing Convention and Visitor's Bureau Reception, May 5, 2006. |
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Merrill Lynch reception at Saper Galleries, May 4, 2006. |
National City Priority Clients private Picasso reception, May 3, 2006. |
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