by Carole Epp | Jan 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
An exhibition of work inspired by the garden and its accoutrements
January 31- March 14, 2015
Opening reception: Saturday, January 31, 6-8pm
Gallery talk with the curator 7pm
Participating Artists: Joan Bruneau, Sunshine Cobb, Sally
Aldrich, Keiko Ashida, Posey Bacopoulos, Parviz Batliwala, Deb Bedwell,
Robert Bello, Dalia Berman, Monique Brooks, Cory Brown, Julie Buyon,
Jeanne Carreau, Ben Carter, Rebecca Chappell, Jennifer Cherpock, Blair
Clemo, Jane Cohen, Chandra DeBuse, Susan Dewsnap, Kim Dickey, Kelley
Donahue, Paul Donnelly, Lindsey Francis, Ron Geibel, Carol Gouthro, Mel
Griffin, Ursula Hargens, Robin Henschel, Beth Herod, Debra Holiber,
Rebecca Hutchinson, Reena Kashyap, Sarah Koster, Martina
Lantin, Denis Licul, Loren Maron, Deborah Mawhinney, Leigh Taylor
Mickelson, Lori Mills, Bob Miranti, Rimmie Mosley, Sally Ng, Matt Nolen,
Helen Otterson, Joe Pintz, Brenda Quinn, Don Reynolds, Marilyn
Richeda, Harriet Ross, Lily Schor, Roberta Shapiro, Gabrielle Sia,
Hal Silverman, Tamar Sobol, Hatsumi Suyama, Brian Taylor, Georgia
Tenore, Holly Walker, Adero Willard and Susan Wortman
Clay
Art Center is pleased to present Greenscapes: Of/In/From the Garden, a
national invitational exhibition of functional and sculptural objects of
and for the garden by over 60 artists curated by Caitlin Brown. This
exhibition will highlight the relationship between ceramics and the
garden and will keep the memory of spring alive in the gallery though
temperatures might drop in the snowy northeast.
The
garden draws nature into relationship with people. It is no longer a
wild thing but tamed, nurtured and cultivated for harvest. Just as
ceramics are global, so is agriculture. Agrarian societies and ceramics
share technology, materials and objects, their histories are
intertwined. From agriculture to English gardens to houseplants, artists
will explore nature and its taming. Artists will describe the tenacious
nature of weeds, the implements of urban gardening, food that grows in
gardens and its presentation once harvested, composting, and cut
flowers. This exhibition will feature functional objects by over 60
contemporary ceramic artists with which to display the harvest of
flowers, ceramic garden furniture, fountains, rain barrels, water
filters, bird baths, bird houses, watering cans, buckets, baskets and
things with which to collect the harvest as well as garden sculptures.
Our Saturday Drop-in classes will feature garden themed projects for the duration of the exhibition.
Each
year, CAC hosts a themed national invitational that showcases the
breadth and depth of what is happening in the realm of functional and
decorative ceramics. This year the theme allows for the idea that
sculpture is in and of itself functional in a garden setting. This year
the garden theme expands to include sculptural objects as well, for what
is a garden without the fantasy, whim or the narrative aspects that
representational work can convey? Greenscapes and its concurrent events
combines familiar forms and artistic voices with the results of those
who branched out. Simultaneous events will allow participants and
community members to become immersed in the narrative of the garden.
www.clayartcenter.org
by Carole Epp | Jan 27, 2015 | Uncategorized
The 30th Alabama Clay Conference – February 26-28, 2015 in Birmingham
The Alabama Craft Council is pleased to announce the 30th Alabama
Clay Conference – ALCC 30 to be held in Birmingham February 26-28, 2015
at the Historic Boutwell Auditorium. Our ALCC 30 presenters are Nick Joerling from Penland, North Carolina, Peter Rose from Knoxville, Tennessee, and Patti Warashina from Seattle, Washington.
ALCC 30 is being held in conjunction with the 2nd Bunting
Ceramics Symposium at the Birmingham Museum of Art including ceramic
artist Kathy Butterly, Birmingham clay artist Frank Fleming and speakers Professor Glen R. Brown, Gail Andrews, Dr. Don Wood, and Dr. Graham Boettcher, Rob Hunter, Ellen Denker, and Joey Brackner. For more information about the Ceramic Symposium contact: Anne Forschler or Emily Hanna.
The Alabama Clay Conference – ALCC 30 is
sponsored by the Alabama Craft Council with partial funding from the
Alabama State Council on the Arts. Additional support provided by the
Birmingham Museum of Art, Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors
Bureau, Olympic Kilns, Potters Council, SHIMPO Ceramics, and Royal Cup
Coffee.
Early Registration Extended – Register Now and Save $$$
ends Jan 31 midnight
www.alclayconference.org
If you need more information, contact.
Paula Reynolds
ACC & ALCC 30 Interim Director
Birmingham, Alabama
205-999-1698
by Carole Epp | Jan 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts is a national art education
center. The School offers weekend, one- and two-week workshops for the
beginner to advanced artist, taught by national and international
practicing studio artists and university faculty. Students work and
learn in professionally equipped studios on a 14-acre residential campus
in Gatlinburg, TN. A series of weekly classes are also offered for
residents of the local community. Workshops and classes are offered in
ceramics, fiber, metals/jewelry, painting, drawing, photography, warm
glass, woodturning, woodworking, mixed media, books and paper.
Our Artists-in-Residence Program provides a supportive, stimulating
work and learning environment for five early-career artists during a
year-long residency. Conferences and symposia bring together artists,
art educators, collectors and others to work in the studios, engage in
dialogue about making art and to discuss issues and trends in the field.
The
public is welcome year-round to visit the campus and view artwork by
local, national and international artists in the School’s five
galleries, which offer a full schedule of changing exhibitions, attend
evening presentations, and visit the Artists-in-Residence studios. The
Marian Heard Library and Resource Center includes print and electronic
materials for research, and displays work from the School’s permanent
collection. The Artist Outfitters Store offers tools and supplies for
students on campus and artists in the community, as well as offering for
sale selected artwork from past Artists-in-Residence.
ArtReach, a collaboration with the Sevier County Schools, provides
nearly 1,200 students, grades 4-12, with an in-depth, full day art
workshop at Arrowmont each year.
Early registration ends FEB 1st!
for more info and to apply:
www.arrowmont.org
www.arrowmont.org/workshops-and-classes/workshops
https://arrowmont.slideroom.com/#/login
