"Registration for International Jewellery London is now open.
You have been pre-qualified for FAST TRACK registration. A fast track pass gives you access to the International Jewellery London Trade Exhibition from 1- 4 September 2013.
We look…"
crafthaus
PARTICIPATORY SPORT FOR CRAFT ARTISTS
-
Brigitte Martin
- Pittsburgh, PA
- United States
- Blog Posts (515)
- Events (4)
- Groups (116)
- Photos (37)
- Photo Albums (3)
- Videos (94)
Brigitte Martin's Groups
The arts are not for the privileged few, but for the many. -John D. Rockefeller III
Brigitte Martin
Crafthaus Editor
Professional Affiliation:
SNAG Board of Directors, 2012-2016
--SNAG Community Liaison--
Proud team member of SNAG's PDS (Professional Development Seminar Committee) since 2010 (with Andy Cooperman and Harriete Estel Berman)
Member American Craft Council
Named one of the 5 "Best Art Curators In Pittsburgh" by CBS !
September 2012
Named one of "9 People to watch in 2013" by The Crafts Report!
March 2013
Author:
Published April 28, 2012
- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Foreword by Andrew Wagner.
Essays:
Gail M. Brown: "You must be kidding...",
Garth Johnson: "Funk's Not Dead",
Kathryn A. Lichti-Harriman: "Taking the Piss: Mistakes and Irony in Scottish Craft Groups",
Marjorie Simon: "Wandering Thoughts: What's so funny?"
The Humor book has its own website listing author engagements (book signings, public appearances etc.) as well as reviews, interviews and exhibitions.
Creator & Organizer: Craft Think Tank
- June 2012, Pittsburgh PA
- October 2013, Asheville, NC
Bringing together leaders of American craft organizations, makers from all fields, business and marketing executives and other creative minds for in-depth discussions about the future of craft.
SPEAKER
2013
Craft Forward-ing: Conversations on Innovation and Entrepreneurship,
California College of the Arts, Oakland, CA.
Symposium Speaker and Panelist.
In collaboration with the American Craft Council, March 2, 2013
2012
"What do we laugh at?" - Artist Talk and Book Signing
With special guest Rob Rogers, Pittsburgh Post Gazette Editorial Cartoonist.
Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA, Sep. 22, 2012
"Forging Entrepreneurs: Tools and Skills For Business Success"
SNAG's inaugural business symposium for independent jewelers and metalsmiths running small businesses. Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA. August 26, 2012
Artist Talk and Book Signing "Humor in Craft"
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston, TX, July 14, 2012
2011
"Forging Communities", Symposium
What does Success Look Like in the Jewelry World? (Panelist.)
Symposium sponsored by the Metal Arts Guild of San Francisco, CA
November 12, 2011
2010
"Communities: Hybrid and Hyphenated", Symposium , Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh PA
JUROR:
2012
“FERROUS” - A cooperative exhibition between Velvet da Vinci Gallery and crafthaus
SNAG/crafthaus scholarship
crafthaus project grant
crafthaus scholarship
2011
SNAG/crafthaus scholarship
crafthaus project grant
crafthaus scholarship
2010
"Co:Operation Tableware" (Group Show, Fancy Gallery Seattle, 2011)
Craft Boston 2011 (Spring and Winter Shows)
AltCraft San Francisco (American Craft Council Show)
2009
"No Boundaries" SNAG Student Exhibition, Houston Conference
EXHIBITIONS
2013
Ferrous A Cooperative Exhibition between Velvet da Vinci Gallery and crafthaus
Velvet da Vinci Gallery, San Francisco, March/April
18 Karat, Toronto, Canada, April/May
2012
Humor in Metal, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, AZ
Humor in Craft, Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA
2011
"Cooperation Tableware", Fancy Gallery, Seattle WA (collaboration with Sarah Abramson) An exhibition of collaboratively created tableware by craft artists who typically work in different media.
2010
"Vessels and the Art of Containment" (Group Show)
"Hybrids" (Solo Show: Ana Lopez)
"Two of a Kind" (Enamels: Tricia Harding and Michael Romanik)
"Ceramic Expressions", Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh (Diem Chau, Laura Jean McLaughlin, Joseph Gower)
"Pittsburgh Metal" (Group Show)
"Repel-Allure-Adapt" (Solo Show: Christine Bossler)
2009
"Wearable Nostalgia: Deconstructing Barbie and Ken" (Solo Show: Margaux Lange)
"Paper or Plastic?" (Group Show)
"New American Furniture and Tableware" (Solo Show: Brian Ferrell)
"Metal Bloom" (Solo Show: Chihiro Makio)
"Evolution" (Solo Show: Michelle Pajak-Reynolds)
"Fibers Expanded" (Group Show)
"Double Vision" (Group Show)
"Theater of the Mind" (Solo Show: Benedict Oddi)
2008
"Laughingstock: Humor in Art & Craft" (Group Show)
"Lost Spaces" (Solo Show: Artemis Herber)
Brigitte Martin's Photos
Profile Information
- Where do you live ? City, State and Country
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
- crafthaus
- I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
- Crafthaus Creator & Editor
- Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
- http://www.crafthaus.ning.com
- Describe your media/materials you work with
- ceramics, fiber, jewelry, metals, mixed media, paper, plastic, wood, other
- If "other" - what media do you work with?
- I enjoy working with people and value collaborative efforts. In my spare time (ha ha ha), I work with everything that's not securely nailed to the floor.
My inspiration: Architectural Photography. Bridges. Urban Environments. Debris.
Brigitte Martin's Videos
Brigitte Martin's Blog
Flash Gallery: A Hothouse of Jewelry Talent
Posted on May 15, 2013 at 1:38pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
A little-known yet thriving hothouse of creativity, the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) Continuing Education Program in Jewelry fosters a vibrant community of makers from diverse backgrounds, all united by a shared passion for jewelry-making. It’s no wonder this program has launched the careers of so many talented jewelry artists.
What is the MICA Continuing Education Program in Jewelry?
Artist Beverly Tadeu says of this unique program, “it demanded and… Continue
What is the MICA Continuing Education Program in Jewelry?
Artist Beverly Tadeu says of this unique program, “it demanded and… Continue
Using social bridging to be "for everyone" in a new way
Posted on May 9, 2013 at 9:22am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Posted from the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History:
Like a lot of organizations, my museum struggles with two conflicting goals:
1) The museum should be…
UncommonGoods Hosts National Open Call: iPhone Design Challenge
Posted on May 8, 2013 at 3:01pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Festival Preview: Galvanize Festival
Posted on May 2, 2013 at 9:49am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Jewellery by Dorry Hsu Tao forms part of the Stain-Less exhibition at Sheffield Hallam University's SIA Gallery© Dorry Hsu Tao…
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.
Latest Activity
The Justified Sinner posted a blog postWhat Have I Been Up To?
Since returning from Istanbul, it has been non-stop in the workshop, preparing work for orders and making some new pieces too. I've sidelined a number of works-in-progress in order to get on with more pressing issues, so there are no updates on my Chanel-inspired piece or my tribute to Alexander McQueen, though I have progressed apace with my first foray into electronics in jewellery, "14th Century Nightlife" which I hope to finish finally this coming week after it sitting on my bench for…See More
John Lunn added 2 discussions to the group Tapestry of Talents: Bringing Your Whole Voice to Your Craft
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 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
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
© 2013 Created by Brigitte Martin.
Comment Wall (477 comments)
You need to be a member of crafthaus to add comments!
Join crafthaus
Thanks Brigitte...and thank you for the great advice, you are right I am wanting to wake up at 6am to get to work (which is now fun)...you are a wise women...
Congratulations, Brigitte on the book award.
Congratulations on the gold medal for "Humour in Craft"!
I just got back from N. Carolina and saw this wonderful surprise. THANK YOU so much for showing my necklace!!
Looking forward to seeing you again at SNAG.
Andrew
I will :)
x
Hello Brigitte,
Thank you to showing my work, I am very happy to be a part of Crafthaus community.
x
Manolya
Thank you for featuring my work and for the request :D x
Hello Brigitte! I hope this email finds you doing splendidly!
I'm wondering if you would entertain a call regarding the content of my fourth book (second with Lark Jewelry & Beading), (working title) Wired Together. WT is a compilation of wearable jewelry works between myself and over 30 artist collaborators. Lark (Sterling) has just notified me of their intention to cancel the book.
The good news is that much of the content is complete; the better news is that I have some really, really wonderful pieces by the likes of Charles Lewton-Brain, Lorena Angelo, and Ken Bova, to name a few.
I'd love to investigate a possible partnership between myself and my collaborators with Crafthaus. Would you care to dance?
I look forward to hearing from you! Thank you!
oxox!
-b.
(Brenda Schweder)
414.313.0234
Brigitte,
Thank you for featuring my work this week. I am truly honored.
Hi Brigitte, I am wanting to publicize a call for work at the Appalachian Center for Craft (deadline is very soon March 31) The call is for a solo or group show... More information can be found at http://www.tntech.edu/craftcenter/exhibitions/
View All Comments