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08/07/10 – Meet the Artist / Book Signing – Frenz Coffee

StacyN — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:30:43 +0000

Meet Rockford photographer Stacy Niedzwiecki and check out her work in two new amazing photo books: Healing Images – A Selection from the Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion and Pure Michigan: Abundant Natural Beauty, Authentic Destinations, Unique Experiences: Spring

Books will be offered for purchase and will be personally signed by the artist. Pick up one for yourself – or a friend – the books are great gift ideas for those who love Michigan!

Event	Meet the Artist / Book Signing
When	Saturday, August 7, 2010 9:00am - All Ages
Where	Frenz Coffee (map) 10 E Bridge Street Rockford, Michigan, United States 49341 Frenz Coffee House is a locally owned and operated business established in 2005 by two long time "frenz". Their goal is to provide customers with a unique setting where they can sit and relax. While there, they can enjoy a healthy selection of food or beverage choices, get onto the Internet, take in the local artists' goods or meet with a small group of clients or friends.

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06/26/10 – Wine Tasting / Book Signing

StacyN — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:22:39 +0000

During this very special event – enjoy complimentary wine tasting while you get your books signed! Your complimentary tasting includes a taste of six different wines – and a souvenir wine glass. (No purchase required for complimentary tasting.) Bring your wine glass back to Robinette’s on a future visit and your tastings will again be free of charge!

Event	Wine Tasting / Book Signing
When	Saturday, June 26, 2010 1:00pm - All Ages
Where	Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery (map) 3142 4 Mile Rd. NE Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States 49525 Souvenir Wine Glass & Tasting Sampler - Includes a Taste of Six Wines $3 per person or $5 per couple (- FREE DURING THIS EVENT ONLY -) While enjoying your wine samples, stroll through the working Art Gallery. The Gallery features beautiful work from several award-winning local artists - to suit every decor and price range. The popular Apple Haus for is a great place for lunch. Every morning, Robinette's bakers fill the air with the wonderful aromas of breads, donuts, pastries and pies. Come and enjoy the good food with a cup of coffee. At lunch, you can indulge in soups and sandwiches. More than just a winery, Robinette’s is a true family destination where you can also enjoy seasonal events, take a walk or go mountain biking on the trails.

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06/12/10 – NCCA Fine Art Festival

StacyN — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 05:08:17 +0000

Books will be offered for purchase and will be personally signed by the artist. Pick up one for yourself – or a friend – the books are great gift ideas for those who love Michigan! Matted photo prints, cards and canvas prints may be purchased as well.

The Fine Art Festival is open from 9am to 4pm.

NOTE - The original date for this book signing was Saturday, May 12. It has been changed to coincide with this Festival Fine art, great food, excellent entertainment, fast cars and cool bikes. All in the Marketplace Pavilion directly behind NCCA Artsplace!

For details: NCCA-Artsplace, 231-924-4022

Event	NCCA Fine Art Festival
When	Saturday, June 12, 2010 9:00am - All Ages
Where	NCCA Artsplace (map) 13 East Main Street Fremont, Michigan 49412

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04/22/10 – Meet the Artist / Book Signing – Reds on the River

StacyN — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:10:14 +0000

Books will be offered for purchase and will be personally signed by the artist. Pick up one for yourself – or a friend – the books are great gift ideas for those who love Michigan!

Event	Meet the Artist / Book Signing
When	Thursday, April 22, 2010 6:30pm - 21+
Where	Reds on the River (map) 2 E. Bridge St. Rockford, Michigan, United States 49341

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My First (and Second) Published Book(s)!

StacyN — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:40:21 +0000

Healing Images - A Selection from the Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion

What a thrill! My first published book “Healing Images – A Selection from the Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion” – arrived yesterday!

And within a day, the “Pure Michigan – Spring Scenic Places” book arrived as well. I have approximately 12 pages in this book (along with a cover photo), created with images captured during the Pure Michigan Pro Photo Contest.

Pure Michigan - Spring

What a very exciting moment for me! The “Healing Images“ book – from the initial concept – to its layout (which I did myself) – to its final creation – has been approximately a two-year project. It brings me much joy to know the books will touch those who need some peace and serenity in their lives.

The Pure Michigan book represents four months of some of the most challenging photo sessions I’ve ever encountered. It’s wonderful to have my work featured alongside that of other top photographers. To represent Michigan in this beautiful publication is a great honor. And yes, I’ll admit it… doing so as the only female photographer is AWESOME!

Healing Images Book: ISBN:978-0-9843746-0-1
112 pages | 10″ x 7″ | hardcover | full color dust jacket | Retail: $35.00
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Pure Michigan Book: ISBN:978-1-59193-245-1
128 pages | 12″ x 9″ | hardcover | full color dust jacket | Retail: $19.95
Order Pure Michigan – Spring Places only

Combined Sale Price: $55.00 + free shipping

Purchase them TOGETHER using the link below – you will receive free shipping! SAVE $10.95

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Healing Images Book Pre-Sale – EXTENDED

StacyN — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:53:05 +0000

I’m excited to announce my first book – Healing Images – A Selection from the Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion – is currently under production! The book is expected to be available in early February 2010.

For a limited time (through February 14, 2010) take advantage of a VERY SPECIAL PRE-SALE OFFER. Not only will you receive $5.00 off the book’s suggested retail value – but it will arrive personally signed – and shipped FREE to your doorstep!

Inside, you will also discover a unique bonus gift – a beautiful lustre-finished 5×7 photo greeting card, very suitable for framing. The greeting card will only be offered inside the pre-sale books, so consider picking up your copy in advance.

Come take a relaxing journey through some of the most beautiful locations I have ever photographed. The images featured in the book represent a portion carefully selected to be included in the permanent artwork collection of the Spectrum Health Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The use of artwork and photography throughout the building helps to create an environment that is therapeutic, supportive and restorative for patients and their families, as well as their caregivers.

General info: Hard cover, heirloom-quality sewn binding
Trim size: 10 inches by 7 inches
Inside pages: 112 full-color pages, printed on Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified text stock, 55 images
Cover: 100% natural cotton cloth cover with a dust jacket

Retail price: Retail – $40.00
Pre-sale price: $35.00 – and FREE SHIPPING – and the bonus 5×7 photo greeting card inside!

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Very Touched

StacyN — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:43:23 +0000

I received such an amazing letter yesterday – I just had to share it. Having my photo images at the Lemmen-Holton – has really changed my own life in many ways over the past year and a half. I could have never anticipated the cards, letters, and works of encouragement, such as what was written below.

“Hello Stacy,

I am so amazed at your beautiful pictures of God’s AWESOME creation all around us. God has truly blessed you with some incredible talent! We have never met, but after the holidays I do look forward to meeting you in person. I have enjoyed and have bought many of your cards from the Lemmen Holton gift shop as I was waiting for my husband during his cancer treatment.

On January 15th he died and I so very much appreciate the beautiful picture you sent me as a celebration of his eternal and glorious home he entered.

Photography is very therapeutic and healing to so many. You truly have no idea how powerful your ministry of photography has been, touching so many lives. Keep up the GREAT work that God has blessed you with!

Blessings to You,
JB”

About 2 months ago, another woman had come into my booth at an outdoor art show. After a few minutes of looking around, I noticed she began was sobbing, loudly. I had no idea what was wrong, but I just had to ask. It turned out – her mother had been receiving treatment at Lemmen-Holton, and they would spend a lot of time wandering about the building, enjoying the artwork (there is a LOT of beautiful artwork in the facility). Her mother had since passed away, and she recognized my photos. She was so wraught with emotion, she couldn’t even talk. The best I could do was give her a hug…

Admittedly, I wasn’t prepared for these situations. I wish I knew more what to say beyond a simple “thank you”. It doesn’t seem nearly enough when I receive letters like this? It’s not easy to say the right thing during someone’s immediate grief. I was never “trained” for this. I can only let the images speak for me.

It makes me really realize what caregivers (doctors, nurses, hospice, etc.) must go through each day. It’s all very humbling.

~ Stacy

PS – The woman who wrote the wonderful note above – also ask I share some information with my readers. She would like you to know about the Living Well as One Workshop. This was put together from a dream and goal that she had from her experience of being widowed 12 years ago – and again just this past January.

As a single person – widowed or divorced – there are so many things to learn as one adjusts to their new roles. This workshop event is designed to equip and encourage anyone who is single – or single again. The author wished there had only been a workshop like this to attend when she was widowed for the first time – raising 4 young children, running a house hold, trying to do the best she could as a single mom, and still trying to learn how to care for herself.

The Living Well as One Workshop will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2009 and Scott Reyburn will be one of the presenters at this event. He is speaking on Remarriage and the Eight Steps of a Healthy Blended Families.

Please try to spread the word of this event if you know folks who have become single through death or divorce. Thank you!

Featured at RiverBend Pavilion

StacyN — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:35:00 +0000

Today, I was again happy to learn another image will lend itself towards creating a soothing environment for those in need of medical care.

My image simply titled Viceroy will be sent this week to hang in the RiverBend Medical Pavilion in Eugene, Oregon.

I hope to continue along this line of photography work, as I find it very personally satisfying to be involved in helping others while promoting beautiful images created from nature at the same time.

This image was taken at Grand River Park in Ottawa County.

Lemmen-Holton Open House

StacyN — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:20:00 +0000

If you live in the Grand Rapids area, you may have seen large billboards simply stating “www.june30.org“. This website showcases the opening of new Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion – one of the most advanced cancer facilities in the Midwest.

On Sunday, June 22, 2008 – there is a public Open House with self-guided tours throughout the building from 1 pm to 5 pm. There will be much to see, in addition to the beautiful new facility – as there are 286 pieces of framed art and 6 sculptures representing about 100 artists. Approximately 50% of the artists are from Michigan.

On that Sunday afternoon, my family members will come to see my 46 photo images that were chosen to hang in the permanent collection. I’d love to see a few other familiar faces there too – please contact me if you think you may attend. The Open House is from 1 – 5 pm, and is not a “formal” affair. Please come say hello and enjoy the afternoon!

Visit my online bookstore to purchase your own copy of my first book – The Healing Collection. The book features almost all of the images used for the Lemmen-Holton project. The book is a relaxing journey through many beautiful locations I “discovered along the way…”.

If you are coming by my booth at Festival 2008 this weekend – I will have a very limited quantity of the soft cover books available. Hard cover books may be ordered as well, and shipped directly to you. I’m in booth #20 of the Art Sales tents on Calder Plaza. Click HERE for a PDF map of the whole Festival area. Hope to see you there!