Gallery Opening Todd Volz – Santa Fe Clay Studio Manager
Friday, June 22, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
at New Mexico Museum of Art
Alcove 12.3 is the third rotation in a series of nine exhibitions that highlight artists working in New Mexico today. Each exhibition will feature the work of five outstanding New Mexico artists.
Artists Susan Dopp (Roswell), Mike Edge (Abiquiu), Miguel Gandert (Albuquerque), Rebekah Potter (Albuquerque), and Todd Volz (Santa Fe) are all exhibiting in Alcove 12.3 at the New Mexico Museum of Art. This exciting exhibition includes painting, ceramic, textile and photography.
Storyteller ceramicist Tim Taunton will give a slide lecture focused on his process and artwork. Join us for an evening of entertainment and a better understanding of Tim’s work.
Tim Taunton is a Professor of Ceramics and Sculpture at LaGrange College, in LaGrange, Georgia. He joins Santa Fe Clay for a week long workshop June 25 – 29.
“Just Work is an
innovative social enterprise that employs individuals who need flexible
hours and special working conditions that most traditional jobs cannot
offer. Throughout our various ventures, we employ individuals who have
various barriers to employment: drug/alcohol addiction, mental health
challenges, physical limitations, and new immigrants to the country.”
Read the full interview and see the gorgeous pots here.
June 23 and 24, 12noon-6pm At the School of Art and Craft, 457 Rt 123, Sharon, NH
A two-day celebration of clay featuring live demos, hands-on activities
for both children and adults, food, music, works for sale by Master
Artisans, and bonfire fun. Learn about the Anagama Kiln Project, how it will benefit the local arts community, and how artists and the public can get involved.
**SPECIAL EVENT** Sayon Camara Drumming Performance and Dance! 4-6pm on saturday, the 23rd
Portrait of an Ocean: A Body of Words is an exhibition of sculptural vessels and written word. Rachelle’s sculptural work is informed by the physical nature and emotional effects of the ocean environment. A chapbook of poetry and photography will accompany the exhibition.
Where: Campbell River Art Gallery, Vancouver Island, BC When: July 6 – August 17, 2012 Sponsored by the Hornby Island Arts Council
Workshop:
The workshop will will run for two days at the Campbell River Community Center (July 7 & 8 from 10 – 4) and will include demonstrations as well as hands-on work. ”Finding an Aesthetic” is the topic and will involve a little expressive writing, a lot of talk about clay, and much more hands on clay. There will be a slide show and, if there’s time, a short tour of the show, which is a block away from the community center hosting the workshop. To register, call: 250-286-1161
