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Events / Artist Reception for Ellen Altes Gregory
6 Nov 2009 - 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Ultra Studios Luxe Lifestyle + Gallery to Host Artist Reception for Photographer Ellen Altes Gregory on Friday, November 6th, 2009
Featuring beautiful fine art prints and live music by flamenco guitarist Raja Khoury and gypsy violinist Ryan Cockerham
10.22.2009 – On Friday, November 6th, 2009, from 6-9 p.m., Ultra Studios Luxe Lifestyle + Gallery (http://www.ultrastudios.org) at 118 W. South Street in Fayetteville, Arkansas, will host an artist reception for Photographer Ellen Altes Gregory. Flamenco guitarist Raja Khoury and gypsy violinist Ryan Cockerham of the Kahula Gypsy Band will perform live music from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and free of admission.
Photographer Ellen Altes Gregory is from New York City via Los Angeles. At the end of 1990, she roamed the country for two years, searching for a new frontier where she could have a better life and enjoy "fresher air to breathe." When she arrived in Fayetteville, Gregory felt "an overwhelming at-home feeling, like I had been here before." She settled in Fayetteville, enamored with the high quality of life, reasonable cost of living, Walton Arts Center and abundant photographic opportunities.
"I have a unique eye and knew from an early age that the camera and photography would be my art form," admits Gregory. For as long as I can remember I carried a camera in my bag." Gregory is a volunteer photographer for Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) classes and the volunteer event photographer for the Fayetteville Senior Activity Center. Additionally, she has been an active volunteer for the Walton Arts Center since 1993. Her work has been featured at both the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and at the Arts Center of the Ozarks. More information is available at the Ellen Gregory Photography website (http://ellengregoryphotogra...).
Ultra Studios currently is featuring the latest fall styles by local Fashion Designer Brooke Benham, creator of the Native Couture Collection. The retail space carries charming bracelets and necklaces by newcomer Rouse Jewelry, as well as clothing from the Regalia Handmade Clothing label by designer Mark Hughes. Also available are crocheted floral scarflettes by Marlene Guyer, sterling silver jewelry by Eric Kurple of The Silver Hammer, unique pieces from the Vintage Goddess jewelry collection by l : e custom design and beautiful jewelry by The Elegant Vagabond.
Ultra Studios, a member of the Fayetteville Independent Business Alliance (http://www.fayiba.org) is open weekly, Tuesday-Saturday, from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. All clothing and accessories comprising the Native Couture collection are designed and made locally under one roof at Ultra Studios.
For additional information, contact Owner and Designer Brooke Benham at 479.935.4040, or drop by 118 W. South Street during store hours.
