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Expedition Yuma: A Family for Artists
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Yuma has acted as the “laid back, family-style” conference that offered those in the Southwest, and now artists from across the country, a place to meet and learn about all art forms.
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Crafthaus Scholarship Recipient 2011: Lauren McAdams blogs the Yuma Conference
February 24th - 26th, 2011
A recipient of the crafthaus scholarship 2011, Lauren McAdams will describe the history of the Yuma Symposium while discussing the events of the conference.
Yuma has acted as the “laid back, family-style” conference that offered those in the Southwest, and now artists from across the country, a place to meet when the attendance at other national conferences wasn’t feasible. Yuma provided participants with a place to socialize and learn about all art media.
In 2011, the presenters include artists who work in metal, photography, painting, printmaking, fibers, wood and clay. This diversity is a perfect application for the members of Crafthaus to learn about fellow members as well as finding a new place where they can meet friends for life.
Lauren will interview Yuma veterans and hear about the changes that they have seen. After the conference, the blog will transition into discussions from Crafthaus members about other locations that offer a similar experience for artists. Finally, there will be various features of work from students that attended the conference as well as other attenedees and presenters.
Please join this blog and participate in our experience.
Discussion Forum
Inspired by Yuma
Started by Lauren McAdams Selden Mar 21, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Working full time, I often find it difficult to get my own artwork completed. It is extremely important to me to continue to learn about my voice in the art world and constantly keep my hands, heart…Continue
Yuma in Review- Part 3
Started by Lauren McAdams Selden Mar 8, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
On Saturday morning, February 26, I attended the lecture and demonstration by Michael Dale Bernard. …Continue
Yuma in Review- Part 1
Started by Lauren McAdams Selden Mar 6, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I'd like to step you through my conference experience. I will offer some personal opinion and other reference information so that you can find out about these artists for yourself.On Thursday…Continue
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Comment by Maureen Brusa Zappellini on February 21, 2011 at 1:00pm -
we're all frothy with anticipation! lol
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Comment by Tedd R McDonah on February 21, 2011 at 1:41am -
Time for Yuma. Great time of year to head to that geographic area known as Yuma. The Pin Swap at the Yuma Symposium has allowed me to introduce myself to so many people, I may have otherwise never met. Let's all to Lute's; let's all go to Yuma! Can't wait for an Especial. Also, another great speaker line-up this year!
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Comment by 2Roses on February 21, 2011 at 1:37am -
YeeeeeeeeHaaa!! See Ya'll in Yuma.
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Comment by James Thurman on February 20, 2011 at 10:40pm -
I'll be there along with my installation piece, Ancient Art-i-facts of the Early 21st Century! It will be great to catch up with everyone again.
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Comment by Maureen Brusa Zappellini on February 20, 2011 at 12:26pm
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can't wait! I'm heading there on Thursday- c u there :-)
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Comment by Lauren McAdams Selden on February 20, 2011 at 10:57am -
Fred, I would love to meet with you at the Symposium and chat about your experiences through the years of Yuma. I think it's a wonderful place too.
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Comment by Fred Zweig on February 15, 2011 at 2:24pm -
The Symposium is one of my year's highlights. It is great to meet with friends and make new ones. I higly recommend this to anyone interested in the arts/crafts. See you at Lute's!
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Steve Shelby left a comment for John Lunn"Hi John. I love your flute. I worked at a job for 23 years making keys and the metal parts for contrabassoons. Unfortunately, there was no creativity involved. The upside is that I learned a huge amount about working with metal and making tools."
John Lunn replied to John Lunn's discussion SNAG Toronto part 4 in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"It is a good article. It's a bit disappointing that the 3 artists they interview are men when it was so obvious that 90% of the Trunk Show exhibitors were women. I'd like to do a blog or two on the influence of women in the arts and how it…"
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- 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!
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