Art Matters
Current and upcoming exhibitions Classes and workshops Art Center news
Magazine of the Western Colorado Center for the Arts
Volume 3, Issue 1 Winter 2018
First Fridays Presented by
Dr. Michael Neste, MD Chief of Medical Staff at Colorado Canyons Hospital & Medical Center
Our Mission: Family Health West is a Fruita-based, non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate, cost-effective, high-value health care which enhances the quality of life for our community.
Art Matters Contents
Director’s Letter
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About The Art Center
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Exhibitions Emergence and Erosion Relatively co2 International Poster Biennial
Calls for Artists Annual Members’ Exhibition Contemporary Clay 2018
Events
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Upcoming Lectures Piano Salon Trilogy
Education
How To Enroll
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Auction Announcement
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Youth Programs Adult Classes Workshops Ceramics
On The Cover: Terry Shepherd, Hourglass Vessel, 2017
Art Matters Winter 2018 gjartcenter.org
WELCOME
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Happy holidays! It’s the season of giving. Now more than any other time of year, we’re all reminded of that by the nonprofits we support. I’m sure you’re just like me and you receive a great many letters and emails in November and December asking for your financial support from several worthwhile charitable organizations. And I’m sure, just like me, you give as much as you can because you believe in what these nonprofit groups do for our community. I recently attended the Colorado Nonprofit Association’s Fall Conference in Denver where I talked with staff members and volunteers of nonprofits from across the state. I was amazed at the scope of services that the nonprofit sector offers to make our state, our country, and our world a better place. There are more than 20,000 charitable nonprofits in Colorado providing services that enhance our quality of life. I went to numerous seminars concerning the management of all the moving parts of a nonprofit organization. Many of those seminars addressed fundraising, which is often the issue most pressing to the staff and board of any nonprofit. During one seminar, someone said something that really made me think. It was in a breakout session about – you guessed it – fundraising. A woman who works for a drug and alcohol treatment facility on the Front Range said “Sometimes it seems like we spend more time fundraising than we do focusing on our missions.” And it occurred to me that that may very well be a common misperception. Yes, we do spend a lot of time trying to raise funds. But the reason nonprofits like The Art Center spend so much time fundraising is so that we CAN accomplish our missions. The Art Center’s staff, board, and volunteers believe that the arts play a vital role in each of our lives, whether we realize it or not. We know that the arts help make life worthwhile. The arts enrich our lives, open our minds, help us to move beyond the mundane, and to express ourselves. The arts are also a vital part of our economy, creating jobs, revenue, tourism, etc. But in order to accomplish that mission, we have to fundraise; it’s a fact of life in the nonprofit world. Our focus is our mission, to improve quality of life by promoting the enjoyment and understanding of the arts. But the reality is, nonprofits have to pay the bills, just like everyone else. And one of the most important ways we’re able to do that is through the support of the community we serve. That community is you. You are the recipient of our mission. Watch for an email announcing Colorado Gives day which will be Dec. 5th and click on the link, or visit gjartcenter/wp/support. Your support makes it possible for us to continue to enrich the lives of everyone in our community. Thank you for your continued support, and thank you for allowing us to serve you and the rest of our community.
Lee Borden, Executive Director
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Board of Trustees
Robbie Breaux (President) Rob Jenkins (Vice President) Anita Pisciotte (Secretary) Chris Briardy (Treasurer) Jeremy Franklin Kirk Granum Lancer Livermont Michael Neste Kevin Cochrane Dean Harris Cathy Zippert (Art Center Guild Representative) Kay Ambrose (Art Center Foundation President)
Art Center Staff Lee Borden
Executive Director
Avery Glassman Curator
Rachel Egelston
Youth & Special Needs Education Director
Terry Shepherd
Artist-in-Residence, Ceramics Director
Keith Brewer
Membership & Gift Gallery Coordinator
Haley Van Camp
Design and Communications Manager
Steve Morley
Facilities Manager
Art Center Hours
9am to 4pm Tuesday through Saturday Admission $3 (free to members and children under 12) There is no charge to visit the gift gallery Tuesdays are free to everyone thanks to a generous sponsorship by Home Loan & Nationwide Insurance
Operational funding provided in part by
ABOUT US
Our Mission: The Art Center is a community arts organization dedicated to improving quality of life by promoting the enjoyment and understanding of the visual arts and related arts through studio art instruction, educational programs for children and adults, exhibitions, and the acquisition, care and display of a permanent art collection.
EXHIBITIONS
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Emergence and Erosion: Reflections on Fire and Rock Dec. 1, 2017 – Jan. 20, 2018 Sponsored by Chuck and Patti Shear First Friday reception Dec. 1, 7-9pm
Terry Shepherd has led The Art Center’s ceramics studio since 1984. With a career spanning over 40 years, he is a respected ceramic artist and educator, having studied closely under Paul Soldner and others. Each year Shepherd exhibits new work alongside an artist of his choosing. This year he has invited Lynette Jennings, a well-known artist and architectural designer who garnered acclaim around the world for her 18-year Discovery Channel series Lynette Jennings Design. Her series introduced millions of viewers to architecture, interior design, and fine art. Jennings has appeared on The Today Show, Regis and Kathy Lee, Good Morning America, and CBC Newsworld: Canada. For several years in the early 2000s Jennings lived on the Western Slope, where “Glade Park was home.” She recalls, “Driving the Monument was pure joy. Every rock and boulder has, I’m sure, found a way into my work. That creamy gold is a permanent element of my palette, and the view from the top has formed the perspective in many of my pieces.” Jennings has strong ties to The Art Center as well. “Terry Shepherd and clay brought me through cancer and gave me back my confidence in life as well as art,” she says. “And it was Terry who encouraged me to take a workshop from raku artist Jim Romberg. Jim not only helped me take my ceramics to another level, but stole my heart as well. Jim is now my husband, soul mate and muse of 13 years.”
7 EXHIBITIONS Emergence and Erosion features painting by Jennings, a medium she discovered after ceramics but which remains closely linked to her earlier pursuits. “The tactility of my experience working in clay influences how I handle paint. Rarely using a brush, I ‘move’ the paint, carving, scraping, double loading, and mixing wet on wet.” Jennings’ abstracted landscapes are “influenced by ancient cultural interpretations of the immensity of the Earth and evolutionary movement.” While living in Colorado, and later Arizona, the geology of the West impressed upon her that “the Earth has stories to tell and lessons to teach if we would just listen, observe and respect what has gone before.” Her Earth Series “represents a deliberate distinction between our organized and predictable world at the horizon line and the pain of evolution, the movement still alive and deep within our planet’s core.” Shepherd’s work references the geology of the Western Slope as well, through audacious curves and unexpected textures. For his part, the exhibition features a combination of sculptural and functional vessels that incorporate stoneware, porcelain, raku, salt vapor, and saggar firing. Shepherd draws inspiration from Chinese, Japanese, and American stoneware traditions as well as river rock and other land formations shaped by erosion. There is a choreography to kiln firing which he relishes, and in his work, Shepherd employs alternative firing processes to dramatic effect. Vapors from sodium, natural fibers, and metal oxides like copper and iron result in surface embellishments that “only the kiln can produce.” See page 14 for information about Lynette Jennings’ lecture on Jan. 20.
EXHIBITIONS
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Relatively: Michail Krasnow Retrospective
Dec. 1, 2017 – Jan. 20, 2018 Sponsored by St. Mary’s Hospital, Bank of the West, Betty Bechtel, Lancer Livermont, Ed and Barb Chamberlain, Don Meyers, and Janice Nolan First Friday reception Dec. 1, 7-9pm Born in Germany to Russian parents in 1950, Michail Krasnow immigrated to the United States with his parents and two older sisters in 1951. His green card deems him a “displaced person,” a designation which suits his artistic style. Hyper-realistic in form yet overwhelmingly surrealist in content, the subject matter and symbolism in Krasnow’s work is often rooted in his dual identification with his Russian heritage and his life in the United States. Airbrush was his primary tool. Self-taught, Krasnow used the airbrush not only as an individual tool, but also in conjunction with many other media, from chalk-based pastels to oil paints. After a brief stay in New Orleans, Krasnow’s family settled in the Grand Valley in 1953. He graduated from Grand Junction High School and attended Mesa Junior College. Krasnow worked with Van Deusen Architects from 1969 until 1982, upon concluding that architecture was more like “archi-torture.” He then served as an Associate Lecturer of Airbrush at Mesa State College (now Colorado Mesa University) from 1983 to 1998. Krasnow exhibited his work in shows organized by the college in addition to other regional galleries, where he received numerous awards and acknowledgments. He received fourth place in the Second Annual National Airbrush Excellence Competition and was published in Airbrush Action Magazine. Krasnow also served as an airbrush instructor at the Summer Arts Institute
Guest-curated by Natasha Krasnow, Michail’s daughter, this retrospective is a celebration of his talent, intellect, and (sometimes perplexing) insights. The drawings and paintings on exhibit, collected and lovingly loaned by many of Krasnow’s friends and family, display his undeniable skill and distinct personality. Krasnow was well-known within the Grand Valley artistic community and was no stranger to The Art Center. His art and character are remembered by his classmates, students, colleagues, and friends. When asked, “How are you doing, Misha?” his answer was invariable: “Relatively,” he would reply.
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of Visiting Artists in Gunnison, Colorado. After a two-year battle with cancer, Krasnow passed away on November 15, 2000.
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Dec. 1, 2017 – Jan. 20, 2018 Sponsored by Chuck & Robbie Breaux, Rob & Lou Jenkins, Jeremy R. Franklin, and Lancer Livermont First Friday reception Dec. 1, 6:30pm co2 is the premier poster exhibition on the Western Slope. With the inaugural co2 in 2013, the show’s growth now requires two locations. This year’s exhibition opens simultaneously at 437CO, CMU’s downtown art gallery, and the Western Colorado Center for the Arts on the first Friday in December. The event will include not only a diverse exhibition of graphic design from around the world, but also four internationally known designers: Richard Bailey and Lukas Paltram from London-based design firm Dalton Maag, Christopher Scott from Ecuador, and David Voss from Germany will all make the trek to Grand Junction! The co2 exhibition is possible due to the hard work of MED (Mesa Emerging Designers), the graphic design student group at Colorado Mesa University. Over twenty students reached out directly to designers around the world to announce the open call for submissions. With the global design community being one of support, the response has been superb. Learning from past efforts, MED students were able to double submissions from two years ago! The students work for over a year to bring co2 to fruition, and are enthusiastic about the 2017 exhibition. The show does not have a theme, nor is it juried. From its inception, co2 is a poster show about graphic design for the sake of graphic design. You’ll see political posters, event posters, different languages, styles, and varied schools of thought. Color, letterforms, and hierarchy all tell a bit of the story when it comes to the visual communication that posters perform. Says Eli Marco Hall, faculty advisor for MED, “The most valuable aspect of co2 is the diversity of the posters. It helps all of us become more understanding citizens of the world.” See page 14 for information about David Voss’ lecture on Dec. 1.
Left: David Voss, Theater Leipzig, Season Poster 2017/2018
EXHIBITIONS
co2 International Poster Biennial
CALLS FOR ARTISTS
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Members’ Exhibition February 2-24, 2018 Sponsored by Ron Beckman
Artwork Drop-off: Friday and Saturday, Jan. 26-27, 10am-1pm Opening reception: Friday, Feb. 2, 7-9pm Artwork Pick-up: Sunday, Feb. 25, 10am-4pm February means The Art Center’s annual Members’ Exhibition. With over 250 works of art it has the claim to fame of being our largest exhibition, but it also reflects the geographic and technical diversity of our membership. Media range from collage to clay, and exhibiting members come from all over the Western Slope and beyond. This is an open exhibition; there is no jurying process. The prospectus is available at The Art Center and on our website. The entry fee is $5 per artwork. You’d be hard-pressed to find another exhibition that showcases beginners alongside experts, painters alongside photographers. Our members are distinct in their method of artistic expression but united in their support of The Art Center.
May 11 – June 23, 2018 Sponsored by Sara Ransford Doug Casebeer, Juror
Submissions due February 1, 2018 Contemporary Clay is an international, juried biennial started by The Art Center in 2006. It aims to showcase the latest developments in ceramic art. The exhibition is open to sculptural and functional work and installation art. We also welcome collaborative projects (between two or more artists) and mixed media work that uses clay as its primary material. The submission process for Contemporary Clay is online through The Art Center’s website. CD and handwritten entries will not be accepted. Detailed information, as well as the entry form, can be found in the exhibition prospectus, available at The Art Center and at gjartcenter.org/wp/contemporary-clay-2018.
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Contemporary Clay
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Upcoming Lectures
EVENTS
David Voss
Friday, Dec. 1, 5pm David Voss runs a conceptual design studio in Leipzig, Germany. Together with his team, he creates visual identities, books, magazines, and exhibition design for museums and cultural institutions such as the Museum for Contemporary Art Leipzig and the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation. In this talk he will show his work and give a deeper look in the studio’s process. Voss is one of the graphic designers on exhibit in the co2 International Poster Biennial. His work has been published and exhibited extensively both nationally and internationally and has won several awards, including the Golden Bee Award at the Global Biennale of Graphic Design in Moscow. Voss also teaches at several universities in Germany and gives lectures and workshops at festivals, including the 26th International Biennial of Graphic Design (Brno, Czech Republic) and the Cultural Industries Fair (Shenzhen, China).
Lynette Jennings
Saturday, Jan. 20, 2pm Lynette Jennings’ abstracted landscapes are influenced by ancient cultural interpretations of the immensity of the Earth, geology, and evolutionary movement. She writes, “Surely as a lizard moves a grain of sand, which causes a stone to shift and a boulder to tumble, so the mountain changes before our eyes. This connectedness was understood by the monks of the Sung dynasty, whose silk paintings, with mountains floating in negative space and absent perspective, convey the power of our shifting planet. The monks painted not what they saw, but rather the memory of their emotional response to the view, well after they completed their mountain pilgrimage. I paint from memory, from hikes and road trips, from a response to the power of place or a visceral reaction to the chaos of a raging river at snow melt, the gut-felt thunder of a catastrophic slide, the groan of a mountain shape-shifting.”
Meredith Nemirov
Saturday, Feb. 10, 4:30pm Every year, artist Meredith Nemirov goes to Mallorca, Spain to draw trees. Come find out why at this artist talk.
Visiting Artist Lecture Series is free and open to the public, thanks to our generous sponsors: Sara Ransford, Betty & Joel Bechtel, Chuck & Kendra McDaniel, the Art Center Guild, and
Saturdays at 2pm
Frank French, pianist and composer, returns to The Art Center with his massive repertoire of piano literature, stretching from the 18th century to the present day. This series covers the ascendency of instrumental music, from the early days of the piano, to advances in instrument building, to composers’ demand for greater expression. In addition to performing live, French will also share his knowledge of music theory, composers’ biographies, and cultural events that shaped the sounds of each era, providing the audience with historical context that enriches the listening experience. Composers covered include Gottschalk, Hayden, Chopin, Schumann, Albeniz, and Bach, as well as some of French’s own compositions. Join us and discover the transformation of the piano from an intimate setting instrument to one that would come to dominate the solo performance world.
SCHEDULE & PRICING February 17: Good Music Never Gets Old March 17: The Romantic Spirit April 21: Can You Dance to This? Trilogy tickets (all three performances): $30 Single tickets: $15 Tickets can be purchased over the phone (970-243-7337 x. 2) or in-person, in advance or at the door
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Piano Salon Trilogy
Youth Education
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Holiday Break Day Camp
Ages 5-13 9am-4pm Tuition per day: $20 member / $25 non-member All materials provided. Students are asked to bring lunch, a snack, and a water bottle.
Tuesday, Dec. 26: Star Wars to STEAM. Death Star art, morph your drawing, Java rocks, lightsaber sensory bottles, and draw your favorite character
Wednesday, Dec. 27: Soft sculptures, color theory, how to build a painting Thursday, Dec. 28: Watercolor, abstraction, one point perspective, hand printed patterns, oil pastels
Friday, Dec. 29: Lego™ sculpture, how to use markers, artist trading cards Tuesday, Jan. 2: Art from Different Cultures. Worry dolls, Gyotaku, sumi-e
painting, mud painting
Wednesday, Jan. 3: Printmaking with winter themes, make your own
calendar, how to use colored pencils
Thursday, Jan. 4: Open Studio. Students will explore different media of their choosing, with guidance from the instructor.
Friday, Jan. 5:
character
Sponsored by:
Draw your own selfie, zentangles, how to create a cartoon
YOUTH
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Homeschool: Exploration in Art Rachel Egelston Ages 5-13 Thursdays 1-2:30pm, Jan. 4 – Feb. 22 $105 member / $155 non-member
This class is a perfect way to pique your child’s creative interest. Art allows children to express their ideas and concepts visually, and leads to a balance in their development. Children are encouraged to engage in both traditional and non-traditional art projects in a variety of media and fields while exploring their diverse roots and experiences through art. Areas covered are clay, painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture and performance art. Projects will vary from other sessions to accommodate returning students. All materials provided.
After School Program: Elements of Art and Design Rachel Egelston and guest artist Ages 5-13 Fridays 4:30-6pm Tuition per session: $55 member / $70 non-member
Would you like to challenge your children to explore their creativity in a fun and creative environment? Our classes will introduce your children to the principles and elements of color and design while encouraging self-expression and experimentation. Children will build on this knowledge and explore different art media in two different sessions. These art fundamentals are essential in developing observation, spatial skills, and coordination. All materials provided. Session 1, Jan. 5-26: Clay, drawing, acrylic painting on canvas Session 2, Feb. 2-23: Clay, papier-mache sculpture, printmaking
School’s Out Day Camp
Sponsored by:
Ages 5-13 9am-4pm Jan. 8, 15, Feb. 15, 16, 19 Tuition per day: $20 member / $25 non-member Experience an entire day of in-depth art exploration! Projects will vary from drawing, painting, sculpture, process art and more through a hands-on experience. Each day will have a balance of open-ended creative exploration and art instruction. Children will thoroughly enjoy learning, exploring, observing, and creating in an inclusive and inspiring environment. No two days are the same. All materials provided. Students are asked to bring lunch, a snack, and a water bottle.
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YOUTH
Adult Education
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Learning to Sketch
Betsy McLoughlin Tuesdays 9am-12pm, Jan. 9 – Feb. 27 $140 member / $180 non-member Supply list available For beginners and those who already sketch but want to improve or sketch more often. Based on shorter classes Betsy has taught, this class will cover sketching basics in more depth and with more time for individual help. Betsy will address the concern that one’s artwork “isn’t good enough” and the self-consciousness that many feel about sketching in public, help students clarify their goals, give students practical tips (with handouts), and ensure plenty of time to sketch. The class will also cover how sketching and drawing are different, how skills are developed, how to decide what to sketch, and supplies. Learn how just a touch of color can enhance a sketch, and how creating “memories, not masterpieces,” can become a lifetime source of enjoyment. Instructor email: betsywmcl@gmail.com
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Images that Tell Tales Caterina Moretti Saturdays 1-4pm, Jan. 13 – Feb. 24 $123 member / $163 non-member Supply list available
Storytelling is an important part of any art form. Whether comics, games, novels, or sculpture (to name a few), the masters in all of these fields are able to communicate effectively through their medium. In this class we will explore the basics of storytelling used in animation, film, comics, and illustration, and give you tools to help get your message across with your art. We will learn about storyboards, character design, environmental design, and more, going over the how-tos and why these aspects are so important when it comes to expressing ideas visually. You don’t have to be a comics enthusiast to enjoy this class. If you draw or paint, you’ll learn a different approach to composition. If you appreciate the art and entertainment around you, this class can give you a deeper understanding of both. Instructor email: caterina.s.moretti@gmail.com
Adventures in Mixed Media Gayle Gerson Tuesdays 1-4pm, Jan. 9 – Feb. 27 $140 member / $180 non-member Supply list available
This class will explore experimental techniques for making mixed media art, such as collage, painting, and transfer. Students of all skill levels will be able to devote plenty of time to 4 or 5 projects and create works of art that release the sparkle of the artist’s personality. Mini-workshops and art journaling and drawing sessions will also be part of this dynamic class. Instructor email: gaylestarr48@gmail.com
Introduction to Tai Chi
Mark Posey Mondays 12:30-1:30pm, Jan. 8 - March 5, skipping Feb. 26 $110 member / $150 non-member This class is intended for all levels of fitness and body awareness. Tai Chi is a system of movement designed to reduce your stress level, boost your immune system, and promote optimal functioning of your body and mind. Learn valuable methods for aiding in relaxation so that you can enjoy the season, and your life, more. The movements of Tai Chi improve your balance, joint function, and range of motion. They make it easier to move, help prevent and heal injuries, and generally help you to stay active longer and with more comfort and energy. Instructor email: info@coloradotaichi.com
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Figure Drawing Open Studios
No instruction Thursdays 6-9pm, starting Jan. 11 One month (4 sessions): $40 member / $60 non-member Drop-ins: $15 Join us every Thursday night to draw or paint from live models. We work independently, listen to music, and socialize when we feel like it. A relaxed and lighthearted atmosphere is our MO. This is a judgment-free zone open to professionals, hobbyists, and those anywhere in-between. New artists are always welcome. The first half of each class consists of mostly shorter poses, 2 to 20 minutes in length, allowing participants to warm up and practice foundational skills such as gesture and directional strokes. The second half emphasizes honing one’s understanding of such concepts as line quality, proportion, and value. It consists of one, hour-and-a-half-long pose with breaks every 20 minutes. Most sessions feature a nude model, but at least one a month will feature a clothed model, ideal for costume portraiture. Open to all levels and media. Art Center members receive a discount when they enroll in Figure Drawing for a whole month. Check The Art Center’s website for complete dates and pricing.
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Jac Kephart Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 20-21, 9am-4pm $125 member / $165 non-member Supply list available Are you having problems with your painting? Now is your opportunity to get help solving them. Jac has worked professionally for over 40 years and will use his knowledge of different media, techniques, and subject matter to help students in this workshop. All painting media welcome. Jac will demonstrate new ideas, techniques, and materials throughout the workshop. He will also discuss what the art world is up to. He loves to talk art! Bring samples of your work and materials you want to use and he’ll work with you to resolve problems—he’s encountered just about all of them over the years.
Drawing (and Painting) the Journey Meredith Nemirov Saturday, February 10, 10am-4pm $86 members / $126 non-members All materials provided
In this one-day workshop, students will develop a new and exciting way to capture their travel experiences by learning how to observe new environments, examining color, texture, and shape. Students will learn basic drawing and painting methods that will make it easy to create memories and capture scenes from their time away from home. No experience necessary. This is a great class for those who want to maintain a more continuous artistic practice.
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Mary Pat Ettinger Sunday, Feb. 25, 10am-3pm $35 member / $50 non-member All materials provided
Based on Betty Edwards’ classic, “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain,” this one-day workshop unleashes creativity and a new way of seeing. Mary Pat has taught hundreds of people over the years in Grand Junction, Montrose, Craig, and Steamboat Springs. Participants usually start the day convinced they absolutely cannot draw, or cannot draw certain objects. They walk away at the end of the day with amazing drawings and a new sense of confidence and way of seeing. There are 8 exercises in all, including copying a famous drawing by Picasso, two different drawings of the student’s hand, and a negative space drawing. It is a fun-filled, 5-hour intensive.
WORKSHOPS
Painting with Jac
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Printmaking with Collage Mary Robinson Saturday & Sunday, March 3-4, 10am-4pm $194 member / $234 non-member Supply list available Artist lecture Friday, March 2, 5pm
Please join us for a weekend workshop led by University of South Carolina printmaking professor Mary Robinson, exploring the cut-and-paste techniques of collage, collagraphy, chine collÊ, and collage monotype. We will use color, form, materials, tools, intuition, and intention to layer and design unique compositions with surprising results. This workshop is appropriate for those with experience in printmaking as well as complete beginners. On the first day students are introduced to the collagraph process. We’ll view examples, discuss matrix supports and collagraph materials, and learn plate-making techniques. On the second day, students create prints and Mary demonstrates collagraph inking techniques, collage monotype techniques, the chine collÊ process, and experimentation with cutting up and recomposing plates.
Registration is through the Blue Pig Gallery, open Tuesday – Sunday, 10am-5pm in Palisade. Call 970-464-4819. Visit theblupiggallery.com for complete listings.
Introduction to Encaustic Painting Susan Delgalvis Friday and Saturday, Feb. 23-24, 1-5pm $90 tuition; $15 materials fee paid to instructor Introduction to Cold Wax Painting Susan Delgalvis Friday and Saturday, March 23-24, 1-5pm $90 tuition; $15 materials fee paid to instructor Creative Silk Painting Arden Blatter (Palisade Peach Festival Poster Artist) Saturday, Jan. 27 or March 10, 9am-1pm $50 tuition, $25 materials fee paid to instructor Coffee and treat provided
Learn to paint silk with bright fabric dyes defined by gutta resist. Choose fruit or vegetables as your subject matter and leave with a piece ready to hang or quilt.
WORKSHOPS
Cooperative Workshops at the Blue Pig
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CERAMICS
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Fundamentals in Clay $220 member / $260 non-member
All sessions of Fundamentals end with raku, a fun and quick firing technique.
Robbie Breaux Mondays 6:30-9:30pm, Jan. 8 – March 5 Tuesdays 1-4pm, Jan. 9 – March 6 This class is for both beginner and intermediate students. Beginners focus on simple forms—bowls, mugs with handles, glazes, and glazing techniques. Intermediates receive instruction on techniques they want to hone, such as lidded vessels, plates, or stacked forms. Throughout the session, students are introduced to different surface designs to enhance one’s work. Emphasis is on what you want to know more about! Instructor email: chuckrobbiebreaux@gmail.com
Gary Andrews Tuesdays 6:30-9:30pm, Jan. 9 – March 6 Escape into the world of clay. Students learn the basics of hand-building, then dive into the skills needed to throw fundamental forms which have been used through the ages. At times Gary will provide pre-thrown pots for students to practice glazing. Come relax and tap into your right brain.
Terry Shepherd Thursdays 1-4pm, Jan. 11 – March 8 Primarily for true beginners. If you have no previous experience in ceramics, or if it’s been years since you were last in the studio, you’ll fit right in. Intermediate students can expect to work more independently if registered for this section of Fundamentals. We’ll cover the foundational techniques of wheel-throwing and hand-building. Included in every ceramics tuition is one, 25-lb. bag of clay and 3000 cu. in. of glaze firing (firing fee after 3000 cu. in. is 2 cents/cu. in.)
29 Terry Shepherd Wednesdays 9:30am-12:30pm, Jan. 10 – March 7 $220 member / $260 non-member Take this class if you are confident when it comes to wedging and centering, can throw a 6-8” cylinder using 2-3lbs. of clay, and have experience with basic hand tools and slab rollers. Techniques like altered throwing are introduced. Come with an open mind, ready to engage in constructive critique and explore and develop a more in-depth approach to ceramics.
Advanced Ceramics
Terry Shepherd Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm, Jan. 10 – March 7 $220 member / $260 non-member Take this class if you meet the requirements for intermediate ceramics, have confidence when it comes to throwing a 10-14” cylinder using 5-10lbs. of clay, and have a desire and willingness to acquire a deeper understanding of the material properties of different clays (such as cone 10 stoneware and porcelain) and glazes, as well as alternative firing processes. Students engage in constructive critique and challenge themselves in order to improve their skill level.
All Levels Hand-building Nina Williams Mondays 1-4pm, Jan. 8 – March 5 $220 member / $260 non-member
Not all beautiful ceramic work is thrown on a wheel! We will join slabs of clay into beautiful works of art using a variety of techniques and surface patterns. We will focus primarily on decorative and ornamental work this session. In addition to slab-built work, there will also be coiling and extrusion projects throughout the class.
Sculpting in Clay
Merri Roderick Fridays 9:30am-12:30pm, Jan. 12 – March 9 $220 member / $260 non-member This class will explore techniques of sculpting your ideas in clay. Bring good reference photos to try your hand at dimensional work. It could include sculpting the head, a favorite pet, a bas relief landscape or any fun idea you have in mind. Basic tools are available for use but if you already have tools, please bring them. Merri will also provide suggestions for where to buy and what tools might best suit your needs. Instructor email: merri.studio@gmail.com
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The Nitty Gritty Winter registration opens Friday, Dec. 8. Students must register three days before the start of a class to secure a spot. Registration and payment: Registration can be completed online at gjartcenter.org, over the phone, or in person at The Art Center. For phone registration, call 970-243-7337, x. 2. To register in person, stop by during gallery hours, Tuesday-Saturday 9am to 4pm. Payment can be made by American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, check, or cash. Class space will not be reserved without full payment. Please be aware that classes require a minimum number of students and are subject to cancellation. The best way to ensure that the class you are interested in does not get canceled is to register early, and don’t forget to urge a friend to sign up! Cancellation Policy: To cancel a class or workshop registration, notify The Art Center at least 14 days before the start of the class or workshop. If given the required 14-day notice, The Art Center will issue class credit in full or will refund your payment less the registration fee ($15 for adults and $5 for children). No refunds or class credit will be issued for cancellations made
within 14 days of the start of the class or workshop. If you register for a class or workshop within the 14-day period, you will receive no refund or class credit for cancellation. Sorry, no refunds or class credits for no-shows. This registration policy helps instructors plan and prepare for upcoming classes, ensuring you receive ample notice if a class has insufficient registration. Art Supplies: Supply lists for each class are available on our website. Unless otherwise specified, the student is responsible for purchasing art supplies. Some supplies are available at The Art Center Gift Gallery. Tuition for ceramics classes includes one, 25-lb. bag of clay and 3000 cu. in. of glaze firing (firing fee after 3000 cu. in. is 2 cents/cu. in.) Ceramics students will need a pottery tool kit, not covered by tuition and available from The Art Center Gift Gallery for $20.99 plus tax. Need-based scholarships are available. Visit our website’s scholarships page for more information!
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An Art Center’s job is never done. Join us on our mission to improve quality of life through the enjoyment and understanding of the visual arts by becoming a supporting member today! The supporter level includes a North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) membership, which offers free admission and/or discounts to over 600 participating museums nationwide. Annual membership levels: $100 Supporter $50 Family $40 Senior Couple $40 Individual $30 Senior Individual $30 Teacher $25 Student
Visitors participate in the “Wall of Gratitude” on Demo Night, Nov. 3, 2017. The First Friday event was a fun-filled success, with over 25 artists interacting with the public.
Auction prospectus is out. It’s time to start thinking about The Art Center’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The 2018 USBANK Fine Art Auction will be held Friday, May 4. Art Center staff and the auction committee are working hard to make the 2018 auction more fun and exciting, and more successful than ever before. This is a perfect opportunity for artists and art collectors to support The Art Center by submitting artwork for the auction. Artists may submit their own work for consideration and may choose to give The Art Center between 40% and 100% of the sale price. Silent auction donations from artists are 100% donations. We ask for 100% donations from collectors for both the live auction and the silent auction. If you’re a collector, and you’re out of space for new art, consider donating a piece you’ve been enjoying for years. That way you have space to put the new artwork you’re going to buy at the auction! The auction has a limited number of lots, so be sure to submit your best work. A lot of art buyers see your work at the auction, and we want everyone to have the best impression of your artwork. Artists can submit artwork online by visiting our website, gjartcenter.org. At the top of the page, click on art auction under the events dropdown menu. Collectors, please contact Haley Van Camp or Lee Borden to talk about donating your artwork. Thanks, and we’ll see you all on May 4th.
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