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Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition...
Treasures from Taiwan - a crafthaus online exhibition shows contemporary metal art and jewelry from 11 Taiwanese contemporary emerging artists. Treasures from Taiwan will be highlighted on Crafthaus as an online exhibition from May 8 to June 7, 2013.
Featured Crafthaus Members [All the Colors of the Rainbow]!
Born and raised in Gary, Indiana, the Jackson brothers (Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon & Michael) were born into a family in which their father, Joseph Jackson, a former musician, earned an income by working as a steel mill crane operator while their mother, Katherine Jackson, stayed home to raise the kids. Tito recalled playing around with his father's guitar one night while Joseph was away working in the steel mills and he broke one of the strings by mistake. Initially upset with his son playing the instrument behind his back, Joseph quickly recognized his boys' musical potential and started to encourage them to perform together. Showing extraordinary talent at a very young age, Michael began demonstrating his dance moves and singing ability at the age of five. His rendition of "Climb Every Mountain" sang at his kindergarten talent show earned him a place in his brothers' group. Before his eighth birthday, Michael was allowed to perform his song-and-dance routine at a talent contest held at Jackie's High School, helping his brothers win a competition. Tito's junior high school orchestra teacher Shirley Cartman began mentoring the budding group from that point on and - as they say - the rest is colorful history.
Heidemarie Herb, Italy & Germany
Jill Foote-Hutton, Red Lodge, MT
Ford/Forlano Art Jewelry, Santa Fe & Philadelphia
For the musical greeting this week I chose a song about true color.
Enjoy and have a great week!
Blog Posts
Down to the Waterline – “Stain-Less” in Sheffield
Posted by Poppy Porter on May 22, 2013 at 6:21am 2 Comments 0 Likes
They like their fountains in Sheffield. The first thing that greets you on leaving the railway station is a wonderful cascade of water. I walked across the city centre to my hotel and the peace gardens had fabulous fountains and children leaping around them, it seemed every courtyard was running water for the newly warming Springtime.…
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New book on enameling in the making! CALL for Artists !
Posted by Brigitte Martin on May 21, 2013 at 3:32pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
My name is Magdalena Urbanova, I currently work on a book about enameling in Czech language. The…
Continue Yeonmi Kang - Jewelry
Posted by Brigitte Martin on May 21, 2013 at 12:17pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Artist Statement:
I like to transform personal experience, dreams related to human condition in to three- dimensional object jewelry. I question the inevitable fate of human being by exploiting symbolism. Through the everyday journey of transforming questions into…
Continue Heather Nichols - In the Trenches (Sound Installation)
Posted by Brigitte Martin on May 21, 2013 at 9:36am 0 Comments 0 Likes
In The Trenches
audio installation
This site-specific installation was created for an unusual, narrow, dark and dead-ended space in the basement of a decommissioned school. It imagined an intense, archaic lesson, in which the willing and innocent voice of a girl learning to…
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Poppy Porter commented on Poppy Porter's blog post Down to the Waterline – “Stain-Less” in Sheffield"They are pretty massive :-) and include a frankly insanity inducing number of tube rivets! There is a good photo of his rings in the catalogue which I think you get a copy of as an exhibitor. Unfortunately I didn't take my big camera only…"
The Justified Sinner commented on Poppy Porter's blog post Down to the Waterline – “Stain-Less” in Sheffield"Thanks for sharing that, Poppy! I hadn't quite appreciated the scale of your pieces! Did you get any photographs of Chris Boland's pieces, which I also love."
Poppy Porter commented on Vicky Saragouda's blog post Contemporary Jewellery @ COLLECT 2013"Was very disappointed not to make it this year! Fabulous pieces, particularly that headpiece."
Poppy Porter posted a blog postDown to the Waterline – “Stain-Less” in Sheffield
They like their fountains in Sheffield. The first thing that greets you on leaving the railway station is a wonderful cascade of water. I walked across the city centre to my hotel and the peace gardens had fabulous fountains and children leaping around them, it seemed every courtyard was running water for the newly warming Springtime.…See More
Inspired Social Media
Using social media effectively can make a world of difference in growing and maintaining your creative business. While signing up for accounts may be easy, mastering their use takes time and effort! Whether you're new to the world of social media or a die-hard tweetaholic, there's always something new to learn and share. Jump in and be inspired! See More
Treasures from Taiwan
Treasures from Taiwan shows contemporary metal art and jewelry from 11 Taiwanese contemporary emerging artists. Treasures from Taiwan will be highlighted on Crafthaus as an online exhibition from May 8 to June 7, 2013.Curator: Heng LeeSee More
The Steel Road to Touchstone
Thoughts, contemplations, and excitement about the upcoming "Jewelry Fabrication in Steel" course with Sharon Massey at Touchstone Center for Crafts.See More
John Lunn replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 3 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"I think I burned out early. I'm not used to being in a crowd scene that much and snuck away when I needed a break. We'll all meet up again, though, I'm sure!"
New blog ...
Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
- by Rebecca Rose. 2013, SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient
For the next 13 months we'll discuss the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of exhibiting in art shows as emerging artists and established artists. Exhibition coverage will be balanced with tips on how to strategically build a legacy over a length of time, in a way that makes sense to your individual goals as an artist and maker.
Join us each month! There will be surprises around every corner, with photos, videos, SNAG conference coverage, and occasional interviews by rising artists!
Videos
2nd Book Award for Humor in Craft !
Happy to report that "Humor in Craft" has just won a 2nd book award: GOLD MEDAL at the 2013 Independent Publisher Book Awards!
The book was a FINALIST last year at the 2012 USA Best Book Awards! Many crafthaus makers are featured!
Cover images: Jason Kishell with "Smug Mug. Top l-r: Alice Simpson, Magda Gluszek, Aram Moon, Judith Schaechter, Jim Kransberger, Rachel Rader.
Book website with all the trimmings: http://www.humorincraft.com/
Get the book via Amazon or at your local book seller and please leave a comment about the book as well! Thank you.
Groups
Events
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Study Jewelry in Cortona Italy
January 14, 2013 at 6pm to August 5, 2013 at 7pm – Cotona Italy
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Wayne Art Center, Craft Forms 2013
March 1, 2013 to January 25, 2014 – Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA
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Raw Brisbane: Expressions
May 13, 2013 at 6pm to May 31, 2013 at 7:30pm – The Arena, 210 Brunswick st, Fortitude valley, Brisbane
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COATED: An Innovative Jewelry and Nail Exhibition
May 17, 2013 at 7pm to May 24, 2013 at 7pm – COATED Opening will be May 17th, 2013 at The Studio in Brooklyn, NY.
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