Art Matters
Magazine of the Western Colorado Center for the Arts
Volume 4, Issue 2 Spring 2019
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Director’s Letter
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About The Art Center
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Development
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Announcements
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Exhibitions National Collage Society Rockies West National Altrusa Art Fair CMU Student Show
Events Fifth Reel Celtic Concert Paint the Town: An Art Center Benefit – and All That Jazz
Youth Education Youth Programs
Adult Education
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How To Enroll
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Extras
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Workshops 2D Classes Ceramics
On The Cover: Nancy Sotka, In the Heart of Darkness Art Matters Spring 2019 gjartcenter.org
CONTENTS
Art Matters
WELCOME
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Happy New Year and welcome to 2019! The Art Center had a fantastic 2018 thanks to our members and supporters! And, our end-of-year donors helped us reach our fundraising goal, positioning us for a strong start to the year. See the list of those who made it possible on page 6. With this support, we’re looking forward to an even better 2019. The Art Center’s class, exhibition, and program offerings continue to grow as we work harder each year to bring the arts, of all types, to more and more people in our community. Last year, we introduced a few new programs, including the Art and Home Tour that we held last April. This members-only event was very well attended, and we plan to offer one again soon. Another new event was the Grand Valley Open Studios tour that was a collaborative effort with Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture, Palisade Art Vision, and the Fruita Arts and Culture Board. It was so popular and such a great success that we’re doing it again this October, and expanding it to three days! For 2019, we’re introducing more fun and exciting programming, including the Family Saturday Activity Series, sponsored by Alpine Bank. These special Saturday morning events will be held around holidays such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Winter Solstice and more. It’s a chance for families to come to The Art Center and create something fun together. We’re really excited about this program and hope to be able to introduce many new families to The Art Center. Another new offering is a season of live theatre in cooperation with a local nonprofit group, The Theatre Project. Theatre was a huge part of The Art Center from the very beginning but nearly disappeared in the early 2000s, so we’re bringing it back! The season kicked off in February with “Love Letters,” and will offer a different show each month throughout the year. This collaborative effort will also offer theatre for children one or two Saturday mornings a month, starting in the very near future. There are so many new programs in the works that I don’t have room to list them all here. But we’ll be letting you know about them as we roll them out! Another event on the horizon is our new and improved, better than ever annual Art Center Benefit (formerly The USBank Fine Art Auction). This year’s theme is a roaring 20s, prohibition era party called “Paint the Town: An Art Center Benefit – and All That Jazz!” The entire experience will be different and guaranteed to be better than ever by including live performances of show tunes during the live auction portion of the evening. More details will be offered in the coming months, so keep an eye out for more news about the benefit. Come and celebrate the arts with us on Saturday, May 4, to support YOUR Art Center. It’s going to be a blast – and all that jazz!
Lee Borden, Executive Director
Board of Trustees
Art Center Staff
Lancer Livermont – President Jeremy R Franklin – 1st Vice President Ronya Anna – 2nd Vice President Chris Briardy – Treasurer Anita Pisciotte – Secretary Kay Ambrose Kirk Granum Jack Griggs Kari Henning Kendra McDaniel Dr. Michael Neste Mykan White Cathy Zippert
Lee Borden
Executive Director
Jennifer Clark
Director of Development
Matt Jones
Curator, Programs & Exhibitions
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
Milo Cameron
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.
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DEVELOPMENT
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End of Year Donors Wendy & Roger Bain Marcia Bilbao Tilman Bishop Art & Marcia Blom Debra Bonzek Paul Chernoff Pamela & Malcolm Childers Gaynell & Doug Colaric Richard & Helen Colby Randall Cupp Kate Denning Steve & Sibylle Doyle Ed Forsman/FCI Constructors Randy Fay & Nancy Lewis Jane Foster Jeremy R Franklin Jack & Babette Furchak Michael & Georgette Gerlach Carolyn Gillett Jack Griggs Barbie Hartshorn Karin Hayes Sherron Helms Karoline Henning Kate Holmes Shelly Hyde Doug & Ruth Johnson Ken Johnson Phil & Melissa Jones Sandra June Gregg & Kristine Kampf Virginia Keller Darrel & Janet Mattivi Bruce & MaryAnn McBride Marilyn McCurdy Kendra & Chuck McDaniel Jean McIntyre Janet McRae
Michael & Blakely Mechau Robert Meisner Anson & Joy Metzger Don Meyers H. Dale & Sandra Moore Ellen Moore & Ellsworth LeBeau Carole Moritz Georgia Munro Barbara Neal Michael Neste Jerry & Susan Norton The O'Rourke Family Verda Patterson Bob & Sharyl Peterson Anita Pisciotte Joanie & Charlie Post Brooks & Benson Powell Delores Prinster Tony & Sally Prinster Wanda Putnam Sara Ransford Charles & Cheryl Roy Tim & Allison Sarmo Dick & Sharon Scariano Jon Schler Verne & Diana Smith Rick & Deanna Taggart Paul & Bonnie Van Camp Judy Vanderleest Susan & Alan Wallace Margie & Richard Webb Joe & Del Wharton Sylvia Wilhelm Nina Williams & Jim Sebela Wilson Family Foundation Mary & Hugh Wise Katherine Zartman
If you see your name missing and know you made an end of year contribution, please contact Jennifer at 243-7337 ext. 9 or jclark@gjartcenter.org. Did you know you can leave YOUR legacy through supporting The Art Center? Contact Jennifer at 970.243.7337 ext. 9 to learn about the many ways you can leave your legacy through planned giving.
We are pleased to announce that The Art Center has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Rocky Mountain Health Foundation. These funds will support the Artability: Arts for All program that serves 250 adults with disabilities and special needs each month. This funding makes it possible to provide art instruction and hands-on creative experiences to more individuals with disabilities living in the Grand Valley. This program serves adults and youth with disabilities receiving direct services from partner organizations including STRIVE, Ariel Services, Hilltop Community Resources, and other providers throughout the region. Artability: Arts for All art education activities include the creation of art based on skill levels of the specific class of students and their needs. Mediums used include painting, drawing, clay, and 3-dimensional projects. For over 10 years, Artability: Arts for All program has been serving our community's mentally and physically challenged adults living in Mesa County. This program began in 2008 with 9 students and today supports over 100 youth and 250 special needs individuals each month. To support this program through making a tax-deductible financial contribution, contact Jennifer Clark, Director of Development, at 970-243-7337 ext. 9.
Alpine Bank Sponsors new 2019 Family Activities Initiative The Art Center thanks Alpine Bank for supporting our NEW Saturday Family Activities Series as a Champion Sponsor in 2019. This series will offer families the opportunity to make gifts and crafts together on the Saturdays closest to various holidays including Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Winter Solstice and more! We thank Alpine Bank for their generous investment in this new initiative.
EXHIBITIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Art Center receives grant from Rocky Mountain Health Foundation for $15,000
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EXHIBITIONS
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Images left to right: Anne LaFever, Landscape Architect; Ann Bellinger Hartley, Circle Up; Nancy Sotka, In the Heart of Darkness
Small Format Exhibition March 1 – April 13 Opening Reception March 1, 6:30-9pm Julia Crocetto, Juror Appreciate the little things in life with the National Collage Society’s Small Format Exhibition. The exhibit features artists from 40 states and 6 countries, all of whom are active members of the National Collage Society. All the works within the exhibit are 4"x 6"; however, each piece commands the space it inhabits and draws the viewer in to the little details provided in these extravagant works of art. Just like a postcard, the works carry with them the experience of the artist including their travels, emotions, and conceptions. They’re adorned with all manner of materials, some abstract and others thematic, some ornate, and others simple.
The exhibition is well-traveled and Center members "Just because it's and patrons to view has been featured in New York, small doesn't mean this collective body Washington, Ohio, work in one it's not important." of and numerous location. With more other locations than 90 expected throughout North America. This entries, this exhibit has something is a unique opportunity for Art for everyone. Gayle Gerson, an exhibiting artist in the Small Format Exhibition, states “it is as difficult to do a small piece as it is to do a large one, or maybe more difficult. Just because it’s small doesn’t means it’s not important.” The juror for this exhibition is mixed media and fiber artist Julia Crocetto. Crocetto received her MFA from the Oregon College of Art and Craft. She is currently an instructor at Colorado Mesa University, the Artist-in-Residence for 970West Studio, and a drawing and fiber arts instructor for The Art Center. Her ability to work with a variety of materials and styles, as well as her knowledge of the arts, makes her an ideal juror for this exhibit.
EXHIBITIONS
National Collage Society
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Rockies West National
March 1-30 First Friday Opening Reception March 1, 6:30-9pm David Smith, Juror Join The Art Center for the Rockies West National open exhibition brought to you by the Western Colorado Watercolor Society. This exhibit showcases works from across the nation. Come witness the variety of styles and expressions represented in this fluid and colorful medium. The juror for the exhibit is David Smith. Inspired by nature, Smith paints in a lively and free manner, capturing the texture, light and shadow, and energy of the natural world. He enjoys traveling and visiting national parks to explore new sites with his paintbrush. Smith will be giving the artist talk at 6:30pm on March 1. Sign up for Smith’s workshop entitled The Watercolor Journey, February 27 March 1, 9am-4pm. Visit the Western Colorado Watercolor Society’s website to view the prospectus for the exhibit and to sign up for the workshop today.
"Watercolor is an alchemical medium—colors mixing with water, joining with it, being extended by it—creating new life where none had been before." ~ Joseph Raffael
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April 12-27 Opening April 12 Awards ceremony April 13, 11am-3pm The Art Center will line its walls with the next generation of artists such as Degas, Dali, and Da Vinci in the 2019 Altrusa Art Fair. Join us April 12 – 27 as The Art Center welcomes the middle school and high school artists from District 51 to exhibit their artwork in this annual exhibition. This exhibition spans the entire Art Center with over 400 works of art ranging from sculpture, painting, mixed media, photography, graphite, charcoal, and
many more. The artworks can be individual pieces or group works. The pieces will be judged, and a reception and award ceremony will take place on April 13, 11am-3pm.
"Every child is an artist." ~ Pablo Picasso Ann Gaechter, Reflections in Red
EXHIBITIONS
Altrusa Art Fair 2019
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CMU Student Show
March 1 – April 6 First Friday Opening Reception March 1, 6:30-9pm The future of the arts is in the hands of the youth. Their vitality, spirit, and passion reminds us that mystery and discovery are the guiding forces behind the creative process. Colorado Mesa University has a strong Art and Design Department where students engage in critical thinking and experimentation while pursuing a degree in the arts. Guided by a talented and hard-working group of professors, instructors, and mentors, students will showcase their works in this juried exhibition. A wide range of mediums will be represented including ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, graphic design and mixed media. To have work selected in any juried exhibition is an accomplishment in itself, and, for many students, this will be their first time exhibiting. The Art Center is thrilled to have such a strong connection with the University’s staff and students. Our relationship with CMU continues to strengthen our organization and helps create a fusion that results in a thriving Western Colorado Art Community.
The juror for this Exhibition is Alexia Kutzner. Kutzner is a Marriage & Family Therapist and BoardCertified Art Therapist, with a focus on psychodynamic theory. Kutzner lives in Long Beach, California, where she works to enhance the vitality of life for her patients through the expressive nurturing qualities that creating artworks can provide.
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EVENTS
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Fifth Reel has been playing for contra dances, Robert Burns celebrations, weddings, parties, and St. Patrick's Day celebrations since 1996. The band produced a CD in 1999 under its former name "Blarney Pilgrim." Consisting of piano, fiddle, clarinet, saxophone, hammered dulcimer, bodhran and vocals, Fifth Reel plays a variety of music including Irish, Scottish, American Old Time and Jazz.
Available at The Art Center Gift Gallery, 1803 North 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO. (970) 243-7337 ext. 2
Upcoming Theatre at The Art Center a collaboration between The Theatre Project and Art Center Theatre Evening performances: Thursday-Saturday March 21-23, 7pm Evening performances: Friday & Saturday April 12-13, & 19-20, 7pm Matinee performances: Saturday & Sunday April 13-14 and Saturday, April 20, 2pm Tickets available at 970tix.com
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An Art Center Benefit
presented by USBANK
Live Performances Live Auction • Secret Auction • Silent Auction
Saturday, May 4, 2019 Starting at 5pm Tickets: $30 for one, $50 for two
Preview on First Friday, May 3, 6:30-9pm
YOUTH
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Spring Break Day Camp Ages 5-13 March 18-22, 9am-4pm Tuition per day per child: $22 member / $27 non-member All materials provided Don’t forget to bring a snack, a lunch, and a water bottle! March 18: Soft sculpture, art of printmaking, ceramic surface design
March 19: Cool art using condensed milk, colored salt, bouncy balls, baking soda and more.
March 20: Sculpting with Legos® and other materials March 21: Super Heros and trading cards
March 22: Earth Hour projects, Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppetry, tea light holders, spring origami, creating watercolor painting with spring theme
School's Out Day Camp Ages 5-13 9am-4pm March 11 and April 29 $22 member / $27 non-member
So your children have the day off of school? Give them something to do! Experience an entire day of in-depth art exploration. Subjects include drawing, painting, sculpture, and more. This is an all-encompassing hands-on learning opportunity. Each day includes some physical activity and balances open-ended creative exploration with art instruction. Students are asked to bring a lunch, snack, and water bottle!
Home School Art
Ages 5-13 Rachel Egelston Thursdays 1-2:30pm, March 28 – May 2 $92 member / $133 non-member All materials provided; need-based scholarships available This session provides an artistic foundation and creative outlet for students to be introduced to different cultural and historical influences in art. Using a variety of materials and their own imagination, students will express themselves artistically through an ever-changing curriculum allowing for input from the class. Projects include working with clay, painting, drawing, carving, and print-making. Participants will have fun while learning essential skills such as problem-solving, creative self-expression, life lessons, and teamwork.
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Ages Pre K-12th grade May 13-17 Ron Cloyd, featured clay sculpture artist Spring Art Week is in its 30th year of providing kiddos and teens the opportunity to observe professional working artists as they create, explain their process, and inspire students. This year’s Spring Art Week will oer 8 stations showcasing individual artist demonstrations in blacksmithing, pastel, spray painting, collage (hands-on), film, clay sculpture, figure drawing (hands-on) and ceramics. All students from public, private, special education, and home schools are invited to participate. One- or two-hour sessions are available. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Rachel Egelston at regelston@gjartcenter.org, or call 970-243-7337 ext. 7.
YOUTH
Spring Art Week
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WORKSHOPS
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Mobiles
Julia Crocetto Saturday & Sunday, April 27-28, 9am-4pm $145 member / $185 non-member $25 material fee paid to instructor Supply list available Mobiles capture the imagination, activate space, and can add color and light to drab spaces. In this 2-day workshop, participants will be introduced to a variety of artists who create kinetic sculpture. On the first day, participants will create components with transparent media to catch the light. The second day, we’ll assemble the components to take advantage of space and air currents. Most materials will be provided. Instructor Julia Crocetto teaches 3-Dimensional Design at Colorado Mesa University and is a 2019 Artist-in-Residence at 970West Studio.
MY WORK IS ABOUT. . . Writing The Artist Statement Lily Cain Saturday & Sunday, June 1-2, 1-4:30pm $123 member / $148 non-member Supply list available
The Artist Statement is the bridge to the content of your practice. Learn how to write and talk freely and confidently about your work in this 2-day workshop. We will be going over how to write an Artist Bio, refine a competitive Artist Statement, and open your practice up to more confidence. Artist Statements can feel intimidating, but you should not be intimidated! No one knows your work better than yourself. Having an amazing Artist Statement sets you apart in an overcrowded competitive market. This is a step to becoming more successful as a Professional Artist and Maker.
Lectures, Tutorials, Workshops – Oh My! 1st Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30pm Free and open to the public
Come get your creative juices flowing! On the 1st Wednesday of every month, CMU Alumni of Art and Design will host the night’s activities. Whether it's lectures, tutorials, or instructional workshops, there is always something new. CMU Night is held from 6:30 to 8:30pm and is free to the public.
Drop-in Figure Drawing 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesdays of every month, 6-9pm $10 member / $15 non-member If you’re a CMU student, flash your CMU ID and receive an instant discount!
On the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesdays of the month The Art Center offers drop-in figure drawing sessions from 6 to 9pm. Come relax and unwind while you draw without the pressure or obligation of the classroom. We currently have 4 models on rotation offering both themed and nude figure drawing sessions.
CLASSES
We got it going on, on Wednesdays
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CLASSES
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Painting 1
Introduction to Painting and Materials Lily Cain Thursdays 6-9pm, March 21– May 9 $110 member / $130 non-member Supply list available This class is an introduction to the dynamics of painting and color theory through gouache. Do you find watercolors intimidating because of their delicacy? Do you love acrylics but they dry too fast? Meet gouache, your new best friend. Gouache is water-based and, like watercolor, uses water to become translucent but can be opaque like acrylic, and is very forgiving. Each week we will build a still life with different textures and colors that challenge our sense of depth and dimension. All levels welcome.
Drawing 1
Rebecca Woods Wednesdays 6-9pm, March 20 – May 8 $110 member / $130 non-member Supply list available Develop your observational drawing skills through individual instruction and hands-on exercises in drawing still life, interiors, and urban landscapes. This class explores basic one-, two-, and three-point perspective used in drawing, as well as using sighting and a "basic unit" for proportions. This class is for artists wishing to improve their observation skills through proportion and perspective. This is not a drafting class, but rather a way for artists to develop problem-solving strategies for when they encounter these common problems in their work.
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Kari Wyman Tuesdays 6:30-8pm, March 19 – May 7 $110 member / $130 non-member
The History of Modern Art is a class study of art from 1750 through the mid-20th century, encompassing the origins and emergence of Modernism. Students will explore the innovative approaches to art that prompted major artistic movements and their influences on culture. Drop-Ins are encouraged: $15 per class
Fiber Forms
Julia Crocetto Tuesdays 5:30-8pm, March 19 – May 7 $110 member / $130 non-member Supply list available Sample a variety of materials and methods to use for contemporary modes of expression. Simple hand stitching techniques pave the way for visible mending such as boro, sashiko, and kantha, where necessity merges with elegance. From there, learn to create your own embroidered designs, using text and personalized mark-making. Three-dimensional volumes will be explored through wet felting and crochet/knitting. Other forms will be incorporated to suit participants’ interests. Each session will be sprinkled with inspiration from contemporary artists. No experience needed; manual dexterity is helpful. Bring your curiosity and ideas!
Adventures in Mixed Media Gayle Gerson Mondays 1-4pm, March 18 – May 6 $127 member / $163 non-member Supply list available
This course will explore experimental techniques with the use of mixed media and covers processes including collage, painting, and transfer. Students of all skill levels will create 4 or 5 projects that will release the sparkle of the artist’s personality. Mini-workshops, art journaling, and drawing sessions will also be part of this dynamic course.
CLASSES
The History of Modern Art Continued
CERAMICS
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Fundamentals in Clay Beginner/Intermediate $223 member / $263 non-member
Robbie Breaux Mondays 6:30-9:30pm, March 18 – May 20, skipping May 13 Tuesdays 1-4pm, March 19 – May 21, skipping May 14 This course is for both beginner and intermediate students. Beginners focus on simple forms (bowls and mugs with handles), glazes, and glazing techniques. Intermediate students 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. Instruction will be tailored towards the students' interests! Instructor email: chuckrobbiebreaux@gmail.com
Gary Andrews Tuesdays 6:30-9:30pm, March 19 – May 21, skipping May 14 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.
Bob Jappe Thursdays 6:30-9:30pm, March 21 – May 23, skipping May 16 Dive into the wonderful world of clay. This wheel throwing class is guided by former educator Bob Jappe. Jappe has a 27-year history working with The Art Center and was a former high school art teacher. His knowledge and passion for the medium creates an ideal environment for you to learn the fundamentals that surround the creative and tactile process.
Terry Shepherd Thursdays 1-4pm, March 21 – May 23, skipping May 16 This course is for entry level beginners and intermediate students with some previous experience in throwing and hand-building. Students will focus on the fundamentals of technique in throwing forms and explore handbuilding skills and surface design including decorative slip techniques and a wide variety of surface design approaches. Instruction in glaze application and material properties of glaze elements and firing process will be studied. Basic vessel forms for mugs, bowls, pitchers, oil bottles, and other forms will be studied in detail. Instruction is tuned to the individual to help students develop confidence in exploring the boundless and curious potential of clay and ceramic process in their pursuit of creative expression! Students will make work for a Raku firing scheduled for the 8th week of class and will engage in constructive critique to challenge themselves to improve their skill level. Notebook and basic pottery tool kit are required. All sessions of Fundamentals include Raku, a fun and quick firing technique.
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Intermediate Ceramics
Terry Shepherd Wednesdays 9:30am-12:30pm, March 20 – May 22, skipping May 15 $223 member / $263 non-member Take this course 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. Instructor email: tshepherd@gjartcenter.org
Terry Shepherd Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm, March 20 – May 22, skipping May 15 $223 member / $263 non-member Take this course 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, and alternative firing processes. Students engage in constructive critique and challenge themselves in order to improve their skill level.
CERAMICS
Advanced Ceramics
Instructor email: tshepherd@gjartcenter.org
Sculpting in Clay
Ron Cloyd Fridays 9:30am-12:30pm, March 22 – May 24, skipping May 17 $223 member / $263 non-member Whether you are a novice or seasoned clay artist, this course is one that will help you transform your visions into finished fired forms. With a focus toward whimsy and humor, Ron’s sculpture class will consist of demos and discussions about project inspiration (“where did you come up with that idea?”), use of tools, clay manipulation, firing, and finishing. You will be able to work through instructorguided projects, or immediately begin sculpting from your own ideas. Some tools are available, but students are encouraged to bring their own as well. Instructor email: roncloyd@gmail.com
Combined Sculpture and Hand-building Ron Cloyd Mondays 1-4pm, March 18 – May 20, skipping May 13 $223 member / $263 non-member
In this course students will mix it up by combining sculpture and hand-building techniques to their clay creations. Ron Cloyd is a well known as a ceramic artist whose work is both sophisticated and whimsical. His positive energy and engaging personality makes for a pleasant learning environment where students can feel comfortable taking risks and exploring new territory. 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.)
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The Nitty Gritty Spring registration opens Tuesday, Feb. 19 Students must register three days before the start of a class to secure a spot.
Registration: 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-4pm.
Payment: 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 minus 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!
We love early registration!
Musings CMU Art and Design hosted a Drink and Draw at The Art Center on Wednesday, November 14, that had people dropping their jaws in laughter. Over 30 students, alumni, and community members chose props and costumes then modeled with short poses individually or created a scene with a group. Meanwhile, onlookers attempted to sketch the scene in-between bouts of laughter. Everyone chose a variety of props with hats, scarves, Thor’s hammer, and many more. Mesa Emerging Designers, the Graphic Design Club at CMU, organized the event to encourage a lively community atmosphere and broke the boundaries of traditional figure drawing. ~ Matt Jones
A Word from the Wise “When I was a younger man, art was a lonely thing. No galleries, no collectors, no critics, no money. Yet, it was a golden age, for we all had nothing to lose and a vision to gain. Today it is not quite the same. It is a time of tons of verbiage, activity, consumption. Which condition is better for the world at large I shall not venture to discuss. But I do know that many of those who are driven to this life are desperately searching for those pockets of silence where we CHECK IT AGAIN. can root and grow. We must MAKE SURE THAT EVERYTHING IS all hope we find them.” PERFECT. ~ Mark Rothko
The Art Critic ILLUSTRATED BY MATT JONES
TYPOGRAPHY & DIGITAL COLOR BY HALEY VAN CAMP
THAT SHOULD DO IT.
WHAT AN OUTRAGE!!!
WHAT SEEMS TO BE THE PROBLEM?
CAN’T YOU TELL? YOU HUNG MY PAINTING UPSIDE DOWN.
Mark Rothko emerged as an artist during the 1920s and produced works until his death in 1970 at the age of 66. During his time at the Art Students League in New York, Rothko developed much of his early content while working with mentor Max Weber, particularly in regard to his insights on expressive and religious subject matters. Much of Rothko’s early work is representational and contains figures which were painted in pale tones juxtaposed with strong blocks of pure pigment. The mood of these early paintings is cold and lonely with a somber feeling that accompanies the imagery. As his style matured he eliminated the unnecessary elements and focused on purity through color and content. Painted on a massive scale, Rothko’s works enveloped the viewer. In this sense, the paintings are more like environments than aesthetic wall hangings. The solid blocks of color merge into one another and vibrate off the canvas. This style of painting is known as color fielding.
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