susan sogaro

RELOCATING TO ROME

2010-03-21T04:35:00.000-07:00

Sadly, for health reasons, we will be relocating to Rome, Italy.
Our address is:
Mario & Susan Sogaro
Via Castelleone di Suasa 34
00132 Giardini di Corcolle (RM)
Italy.
E-mail contacts will remain the same.

from Yahoo Groups

2010-01-04T07:34:00.000-08:00

To: ChristmasMangerScenes@yahoogroups.com

People don't pay money for classes to build a Christmas
decoration that they buy off the shelf at Walmart. They
don't know it's something that can be built (unless they
read the recent story about Don Haas). The Art League of
Daytona Beach offered a crèche building course. Three
people signed up. Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Daytona
Beach offered a crèche building course. Three people
signed up.

Until people learn about crèche artists/builders, they
won't view it as art and they see it as a Christmas
decoration that is put out when you decorate the tree.

That's why it's so important to get stories in the media
about builders who are ARTISTS -- not people making pipe
cleaner or button figures. It needs to be viewed as an art
form that has master crèche builders like Celso, Luigi, and
Ruben. Notice that they're all outside the United States.
We need media stories about people like Susan Sogaro,
a Maestro Presepista, trained in Italy but creating in the
United States. http://www.shsartandgift.com/

We need media stories about people like you, Larry, who can
create a fantastic setting for purchased figures. Something
that wows the neighbors. We need media stories that show
Ada and Pepe making a huge display in their home. People need
to see that a manger scene is more than a Christmas decoration.

People don't know that they can do that. People take their
Walmart or family-heirloom Woolworth's figures and put them
on a shelf as a Christmas decoration.

Bill (Egan)

From todays' AP Buzz

2009-10-04T08:39:00.000-07:00

"Recession-stung stores plan old-fashioned holidays
..
Buzz up!50 votes Send
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO, AP Retail Writer Anne D'innocenzio, Ap Retail Writer – Sun Oct 4, 7:02 am ET
NEW YORK – Stores are turning back the clock, conjuring images of hearth and home as they stock their holiday merchandise.

Retailers hope embracing holiday traditions from cozier times will tempt recession-weary consumers to open their wallets in a season expected to show flat sales at best.
..
"It's old-fashioned and traditional, and therefore much more in vogue," said Jim McCann, 1-800 Flowers president.

_Saks Fifth Avenue developed a store-brand line of traditional ornaments costing $8 to $32. That compares with the $50 average price for well-known designer brand and key Saks supplier Christopher Radko.

Ostentatious outdoor displays are also getting the boot.

HSN is moving away from holiday lawn decor to interior decorations, including adding nativity scenes. That means fewer of the big inflatable lawn decorations that have dominated suburban yards in recent years.

"People are spending more time inside. They are doing less of the showoff" on the lawn, Nicola said.

...."
Friends,
this is great news for Artists like me...I make Nativity Sets, or better said, Artistic Nativity Dioramas!

Italian Style Exhibition 25 to 27 September '09

2009-10-01T05:18:00.000-07:00

This event was our best ever!
Attendance for the 3 days is estimated at 40,000 people.
At times we were not even able to assist customers, they took items off the shelves themselves!

His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo at exhibit

2009-09-13T12:12:00.000-07:00

Saturday September 12th. we were graced with the visit of Cardinal DiNardo who was kind enough to Bless us and our works.
Here he is admiring one of my most eloquent 'Roman School' pieces, La Torre.

Sacred Art Exhibit

2009-09-07T19:52:00.000-07:00

A Call to Holiness - 11 & 12 September '09
George R. Brown Convention Center,
BOOTH 118

This event is sponsored by the Arcdiocese of Galveston Houston, and it is a great honor for me to have been called as a member of the Sacred Art Directory of Austin to exhibit my Roman School Dioramas.

For more information and to register please review:
www.cth2009.org

La Teca Diorama bound for Austin

2009-08-17T06:31:00.001-07:00

This week I will be consigning my smallest Diorama, the Neapolitan scene called 'La Teca', to the Pastoral center, Diocesan Fine Arts Council of Austin.
Contact Information:
Contact: Mark Landers
Location: Landers Studio
500 West St. Elmo Road
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 472-9663

This second exhibit in the Sacred Art Gallery will last from August 21, 2009 until February 19, 2010 and will consist of 56 pieces of artwork by 30 different artists.
We hope to see you there!

2009-07-05T20:16:00.000-07:00

July 10 & 11
Come and see the latest Dioramas, (one is 18th. Century Neapolitan in Glass casing), and do your early Christmas shopping at the Clear Lake Park on Nasa Parkway!

We are in:
BAY AREA COMMUNITY CENTER
5002 Nasa Parkway, Seabrook, TX
(inside Clear Lake Park)

Hours are Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday 9 am to 3 pm.

See ya!

ITALYEXPO

2009-05-28T05:29:00.000-07:00

This September 25 to 27 we will be present at this first time ever show at the George R. Brown Convention center on Italian Style.
It is organized by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Texas (IACC), and showcases the excellence of Italian products to the general public and businesses (including distributors, importers, business operators, and buyers). Featured at Italian Style are: luxury automobiles, fashion shows, fine jewelry displays, restaurants and cafes, food and wine tastings, travel agents and tourism information, educational seminars and workshops, fencing matches, flea market, ceramics, art, musical entertainment, and more!
For more information see the Houston page on: www.italianexpo.us

Take a look at the booth pics of yesterday

2009-04-26T13:54:00.000-07:00

The event was a huge success, despite the rain late afternoon.

Market Street Fine Arts Festival in The Woodlands

2009-04-23T04:58:00.000-07:00

April 25th.from 10 am to 7 pm.

I will have the honor of bringing my Dioramas, at least 5 of them, as well as the latest ceramics and landmark sketches.
My booth number is 35, and I will be on South Market Street near the corner with Pavilion Way, (near Tommy Bahama).

It is thanks to the encouragement of so many of you over this last year that I can make this show and I sincerely thank you.

I look forward to seeing you!

Grogan's Mill Spring Arts & Crafts Fair

2009-04-12T20:17:00.000-07:00

Where:
Grogan’s Mill Shopping Center
2230 Buckthorne
The Woodlands, TX 77380
When:
Saturday, April 18th. 2009
9am - 5pm
Rain or Shine!!

This weekend!

2009-03-26T04:22:00.000-07:00

17th Annual Panther Creek
SPRING ARTS & CRAFTS
FESTIVAL
PANTHER CREEK SHOPPING CENTER
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2009
9:00 ~ 5:00 RAIN OR SHINE
I look forward to seeing you there!!!!

Friendship

2009-03-17T02:49:00.001-07:00

I found this quote yesterday, I share it with all:
"And in the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter and the sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. “ Kahlil Gibran

Time for an update!

2009-02-26T04:30:00.000-08:00

Well friends, its that time of year again.....Market Fairs and Art Shows.
We will be opening the series at the SpringFest, an Art & Wine Festival in Old Town Spring from March 6th to 8th from 10 to 5. Saturday 7th. we will be open till midnight, so be sure to mark your calendars for a fun filled weekend.
For more information please see the press release in the following link: http://www.oldtownspring.com/SpringFest.htm

The next show we have scheduled is for March 28th at Panther Creek from 9 AM to 5 PM. The address is:
Panther Creek Merchants Association,
40 Night Hawk Place,
(the Woodlands) Spring TX, 77380.
For more information please see the following link: http://www.panthercreekmerchants.com/

We look forward to seeing many.

My Roman School "Presepe"

2008-11-22T04:13:00.000-08:00

Upcoming events...

2008-11-15T13:47:00.000-08:00

After a successful Junior League Holiday Market at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott, I am now due for 3 more events:
21-22 Nov. Victorian Christmas Market -Cypress Creek Christian Church
6823 Cypresswood Dr, Spring
9AM to 5PM

5th. Dec. St. Nick's Market -St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School
7901 Bay Branch Dr. - The Woodlands
8AM to 4PM

6th. Dec. Navigator Craft Market - Northgate Crossing Elementary School
23437 Northgate Crossing, Spring
8AM to 3PM

I will ofcourse showcase my unique Nativity Dioramas....did I mention... I am the only 'Italian Presepista' in Houston?!

Hope to see you there!

Sales Event!

2008-11-09T06:14:00.000-08:00

We are present at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott Junior League Holiday Market!
Today, November 9th. we have a special 15% discount on all published prices....Come and see us.

From my office colleagues...after over a year...

2008-10-21T04:02:00.000-07:00

Ci sono momenti nella vita in cui
Qualcuno ti manca cosi tanto.....
che vorresti tirarlo fuori dai tuoi sogni
ed abbracciarlo davero!!

Translates into..

There are times in life when
You miss someone so much
that you would like to take her from your dreams
and really hug her!!

Thank you - you made my day!

Testimonial

2008-10-15T14:44:00.000-07:00

From an e-mail I just received:

I wanted to tell you how pleased I was with your presentation. The students loved every minute. Over the past week I have had several parents come up to me and tell me how thrilled they were to hear from their chidren what you presented. The 8th grade class was very thankful and expressed appreciation for your time with them.

Mark Baker
St. Anne in Tomball

Nasce La Speranza - Hope is Born

2008-10-04T05:03:00.001-07:00

Latest Creation: Mantel Diorama
This Diorama was created in the wake of Hurricane Ike; you can see those familiar circular clouds. It was built in 12 days during which there was no power, cooking ability, pc, internet, telephone or cellular phone connections in the Studio or home. In a time when all people of the Houston-Galveston area were brought to terms with the word HOPE. When real humanity emerged from the rubble of destruction; when we were ‘powerless’ and yet gained so much inner power. It is a tribute to the hope that helped people survive.

Mark your calendars!

2008-09-06T14:51:00.000-07:00

The lemons....

2008-08-31T13:38:00.000-07:00

There really is no boundry in Italy for this theme in wall plate decor.
From North to South, all Italians savor this fruitful art.
I finished this plate 3 weeks ago...and still enjoy looking at it..maybe
I'll make a few more items with the same theme.
I'd love to hear from Hustonians about what you think of my art;
do leave a comment..

2008-08-27T06:40:00.000-07:00

Here is one of my Italian Ceramic plates. As it is inspired by the historic tiles of Sicily I've named it 'La Corda Gialla - Sicilia'.

It is among the latest items I have painted for the Houston market.

Click here to check out my specific pages!

2008-08-26T06:25:00.000-07:00

I've just finished the Mantle piece Dioramas...
Check this up: www.shsartandgift.com and look up the DIORAMAS3 page!

Susan Sogaro in Houston!

2008-08-25T13:40:00.000-07:00

An Italian Diorama Artist has arrived in the Houston Art scene. ...me. Czech born, raised in Ethiopia and having spent 32 of my artistic formative years in the Culture Cradle, that is Italy, I now bring this Historic and Nobel art ' Presepistica' for the enjoyment of Houstonians and non.