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Melissa Walter added 2 discussions to the group Artist Interviews-Where are you going? Where have you been? How did you get there?Melissa Walter joined Stephanie Voegele's group
COATED: An Innovative Jewelry and Nail Exhibition
An Innovative Jewelry and Nail Exhibition COATED is a juried exhibition for emerging and seasoned jewelry and nail artists to interpret and demonstrate variety of techniques that “coat” or “cover” the surface of their jewelry or nails in exciting and innovative ways.See More
Emily Watson joined Melissa Walter's group
Artist Interviews-Where are you going? Where have you been? How did you get there?
About this blog--As a recent graduate and currently in a one-year residency the question of what’s next and how to get there is always on my mind. For this blog I will be interviewing artists who have taken varying paths and pursued different careers in or out of the arts to see what they are doing now and the steps they took to get there. Special Note--I want this to be a way to share how we are all trying to figure out the paths to what’s next and where to go, not answers or things to do, but…See More
Melissa Walter added a discussion to the group Artist Interviews-Where are you going? Where have you been? How did you get there?Interview #10 - Brian Weissman
Brian Weissman is a metalsmith, educator, and technician for the Fashion Institute of Technology Jewelry Design department living and working in Brooklyn, New York. Brian holds an MFA from SUNY New Paltz. He has extensive experience in technical theater, electrical work, working for other artists, and as a studio technician, this experience helped him form Brooklyn Metal Works- a metal arts studio that offers studio rental space, classes, lectures, and has a gallery to promote artists- that he…See More
Michelle Pujol joined Melissa Walter's groupArtist Interviews-Where are you going? Where have you been? How did you get there?
About this blog--As a recent graduate and currently in a one-year residency the question of what’s next and how to get there is always on my mind. For this blog I will be interviewing artists who have taken varying paths and pursued different careers in or out of the arts to see what they are doing now and the steps they took to get there. Special Note--I want this to be a way to share how we are all trying to figure out the paths to what’s next and where to go, not answers or things to do, but…See More
SIENNA GALLERY joined Melissa Walter's groupArtist Interviews-Where are you going? Where have you been? How did you get there?
About this blog--As a recent graduate and currently in a one-year residency the question of what’s next and how to get there is always on my mind. For this blog I will be interviewing artists who have taken varying paths and pursued different careers in or out of the arts to see what they are doing now and the steps they took to get there. Special Note--I want this to be a way to share how we are all trying to figure out the paths to what’s next and where to go, not answers or things to do, but…See More
Marilyn Davenport joined Melissa Walter's groupArtist Interviews-Where are you going? Where have you been? How did you get there?
About this blog--As a recent graduate and currently in a one-year residency the question of what’s next and how to get there is always on my mind. For this blog I will be interviewing artists who have taken varying paths and pursued different careers in or out of the arts to see what they are doing now and the steps they took to get there. Special Note--I want this to be a way to share how we are all trying to figure out the paths to what’s next and where to go, not answers or things to do, but…See More
Wendy Gingell joined Melissa Walter's groupArtist Interviews-Where are you going? Where have you been? How did you get there?
About this blog--As a recent graduate and currently in a one-year residency the question of what’s next and how to get there is always on my mind. For this blog I will be interviewing artists who have taken varying paths and pursued different careers in or out of the arts to see what they are doing now and the steps they took to get there. Special Note--I want this to be a way to share how we are all trying to figure out the paths to what’s next and where to go, not answers or things to do, but…See More
Melissa Walter added a discussion to the group Artist Interviews-Where are you going? Where have you been? How did you get there?Interview #9 - Aaron McIntosh
Aaron McIntosh is an fiber artist and professor at Maryland Institute College of Art’s (MICA). He received a BFA from the Appalachian Center for Craft an MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University. Aaron was one of first ten recipients of the Windgate Undergraduate Fellowship in 2006. His extensive experience as a professor and artist and has exhibited both nationally and internationally.Please give a short bio of the path you have taken to your current state in life through education,…See More
Artist Interviews-Where are you going? Where have you been? How did you get there?
About this blog--As a recent graduate and currently in a one-year residency the question of what’s next and how to get there is always on my mind. For this blog I will be interviewing artists who have taken varying paths and pursued different careers in or out of the arts to see what they are doing now and the steps they took to get there. Special Note--I want this to be a way to share how we are all trying to figure out the paths to what’s next and where to go, not answers or things to do, but…See More
Satomi Kawai joined Melissa Walter's groupArtist Interviews-Where are you going? Where have you been? How did you get there?
About this blog--As a recent graduate and currently in a one-year residency the question of what’s next and how to get there is always on my mind. For this blog I will be interviewing artists who have taken varying paths and pursued different careers in or out of the arts to see what they are doing now and the steps they took to get there. Special Note--I want this to be a way to share how we are all trying to figure out the paths to what’s next and where to go, not answers or things to do, but…See More
Tom Supensky replied to Melissa Walter's discussion Interview #8- Lynette Andreasen in the group Artist Interviews-Where are you going? Where have you been? How did you get there?"Pots to Fence Posts: An Eye-Opening Event
I went off to the University of Southern California to study architecture. I needed an elective course, and while standing in line to register someone suggested ceramics. Why not?
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Melissa Walter added a discussion to the group Artist Interviews-Where are you going? Where have you been? How did you get there?Interview #8- Lynette Andreasen
Lynette Andreasen is a metalsmith living and working in Mesa, Arizona. She has exhibited in galleries across the United States and is currently an artist-in-residence and instructor at Mesa Art Center, as well as an adjunct faculty member at Central Arizona College. She was also the co-chair of the 2011 Society of North American Goldsmiths conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Please give a short bio of the path you have taken to your current state in life through education, employment, residencies,…See More
Profile Information
- Where do you live ? City, State and Country
- Houston, TX
- Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
- Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston Community College
- I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
- I am currently completing a one-year artist-in-residence position at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft and teaching at Houston Community College.
- Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
- http://www.melissawalter.us
- Describe your media/materials you work with
- fiber, metals, mixed media, plastic, wood, metals, paper, wood, etc.
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 5:04am on January 17, 2013,
Roxy Lentz said… Wow, great work. I pinned as soon as I saw this.
- At 7:41am on December 4, 2012,
Brigitte Martin said… Thank you very much for your support of Crafthaus. Your membership is valid through December 15, 2013.
Enjoy Crafthaus, participate often !
- At 12:53am on April 5, 2011,
Mike Ruta said… - Because it's similar to the piece you did for the 20_3_20 show... and I knew it was Klocke because I know his stance and his V-neck tees. These pieces all look great!
- At 7:35am on December 5, 2010, Brigitte Martin said…
- Welcome to crafthaus, the network for craft artists, and those who support them! I am very glad you joined us !
Please feel free to look around, meet friends, and start adding your thoughts to the groups, blogs and discussion forums that are posted. Of course, if there is something else you'd much rather talk about, please add that to the site so that the rest of us can chime in. Crafthaus is a participatory sport ! The more you put into it, the more you will get out of it, for sure.
Please note that crafthaus is both a fully edited and a member-financed website, meaning that a small annual fee ($20/yr or $35/2yrs) is involved in being a member here. You will find all the necessary information on how to go about this in the FAQs section of the site. Your membership fee is due on or before December 15, 2010 and is payable through paypal (preferred,) US check or credit card.
ALL images sent to the website editor will be vetted to assure some measure of overall quality control. Unlike other image sharing websites, crafthaus is not a "free-for-all". Members present their work in front of an educated and critical audience (their peers,) so the images have to be GREAT. Our goal is to show our members' work in the best possible light, and from the many images received daily, we try to post as many as possible. Crafthaus heartily encourages comments from the membership, however with regard to photos posted or not, we have a strict "NO WHINING" policy in effect ! If your photos do not get posted they are just not as good as they need to be. Yes, it's really that simple. Just reshoot and resubmit ! No harm done.
Finally, if there are ever any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to email me via crafthauseditor@live.com anytime. I will do my best to be of help. I really hope you will enjoy being with this network, and will find the exchanges interesting and fun.
Again: Welcome !
Brigitte Martin
Crafthaus Editor
NEW: 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.
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Anna Sprague joined Heng Lee's group
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
John Lunn added a discussion to the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft
SNAG Toronto 1.0
Okay, I'm better organized now. I'm going to submit a series of blogs over the next few days on the SNAG show. They'll all tie together in the end. The first point for me to make is that Brigitte Martin is a real sweetheart! It was a treat to meet her and catch hold of some of her enthusiasm. If you get a chance to meet her I highly recommend it.Alright, here we go...I was born in Toronto and spent 14 of my first 21 years bere before I moved to New England. I've visited over the years while the…See More
John Lunn replied to John Lunn's discussion Third time's the charm... in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"You got that right p, Jennifer!"
Jennifer Dewey replied to John Lunn's discussion Third time's the charm... in the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft"The computer Gods don't seem to want you to spend too much time blogging... you must be needed elsewhere, with great adventures to be found away from the keyboard! Have fun... hope the weather is fabulous in your former home town. Seems…"
Showing Publicly and Building a Legacy Privately
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!See More
Sandra Murray left a comment for Pat Morrow"Hi Pat, Thank you for your friendship! It's nice to connect with you on Crafthaus. :-)"
Pat Morrow commented on Pat Morrow's group Signature Work"Tom - time to pick one - you have many that would work for Part 2"
The Justified Sinner posted a blog post290° - The first of the Scottish degree shows
It is that time of year again, when the degree shows in Scotland all kick off. As usual, the roll is started by Dundee's Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design - DJCAD for short. Regular readers of my blog will know that Dundee is my favourite Scottish city and has been for many, many years, so it is something of a surprise to realise that until last…See More
Tammy Young Eun Kim left a comment for Casey Sheppard"Dear Casey, thanks for the add and your kind words! I enjoy your work also! Love the scarlet hairdo :)"
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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!
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