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Flash Gallery: A Hothouse of Jewelry Talent

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

Added by Brigitte Martin on May 15, 2013 at 1:38pm — No Comments

Using social bridging to be "for everyone" in a new way

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…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on May 9, 2013 at 9:22am — No Comments

Festival Preview: Galvanize Festival

A photo of a young woman holding her hands over her face
Jewellery by Dorry Hsu Tao forms part of the Stain-Less exhibition at Sheffield Hallam University's SIA Gallery© Dorry Hsu Tao…
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Feathered Morphologies: Kate MccGwire

Caché, 2011, Mixed media with pigeon tail feathers in antique metal trunk, 46 x 26 x 43 cm…

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Derek Reeverts and the Quandary of Quiddity

A Bee in my Bonnet, 10″ x 6″ x 6″, white earthenware/mixed media, 2011

Artist Statement:

The idea of identity…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on May 2, 2013 at 9:30am — No Comments

Canvas Furniture that Hangs on the Wall

Canvas Furniture that Hangs on Your Wall by YOY furniture

Canvas Furniture that Hangs on Your Wall by YOY furniture

Canvas Furniture that Hangs on Your Wall by YOY furniture

Canvas Furniture that Hangs on Your Wall by YOY furniture

Canvas Furniture that Hangs on Your Wall by YOY furniture

Canvas Furniture that Hangs on Your Wall by YOY furniture

Canvas Furniture that Hangs on Your Wall by YOY furniture

Unveiled at Salon Satellite at the Milan Design Week 2013, Canvas is a set of two-dimensional, lightweight furniture pieces made of wood, aluminum and stretched elastic canvas that can be hung flat…

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MJ Wood Short-Term Residency Fund

Support ceramic artists who wish to develop a body of work with a socially-conscious spirit, a sense of community engagement, and with the intent to DO GOOD.

Who is…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on April 25, 2013 at 2:36pm — No Comments

Call: The LEAP Award

Lydon Emerging Artist Program 2013

The LEAP Award was established in the fall of…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on April 25, 2013 at 9:16am — No Comments

Call for Publication "A History and Survey of American Metalwork 1940 to the Present"

Metalsmiths, listen up:

Call from Andrea Kennington and Alison Greer pack:

We invite you to submit materials for possible inclusion in the upcoming publication A History and Survey of American Metalwork 1940 to the Present. Selection decisions will be made based on the positive and lasting impact that individuals have…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on April 25, 2013 at 8:54am — No Comments

Call to Ceramicists: 2013 Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder's Prize

Announcement from the Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh:

In mid-February we announced our call for entries for the 2013…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on April 24, 2013 at 1:21pm — No Comments

Life is full of surprises: The Kai Table

The Kai table, designed by Japanese artists…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on April 24, 2013 at 11:40am — No Comments

Call For Exhibitors: Peters Valley Fine Craft Fair

Call For Exhibitors

Peters Valley Fine…
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Added by Brigitte Martin on April 22, 2013 at 2:38pm — No Comments

JON ERIC RIIS - TAPESTRY ARTIST

Five Poisons

Outer Stripes are embroidered with applique black seed beads. Interior depicts the tiger with the five poisons. 42" x 22"

Jon Eric Riis is an internationally…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on April 22, 2013 at 10:01am — 2 Comments

Eliza Au: Slipcasting the Sacred

Axis, 2011, ceramic, 3'x3'x3'

I am interested in how systems work and how they relate to symmetry, repetition and scale. My work is about using modules based on polygon forms to form a whole.  The…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on April 19, 2013 at 3:19pm — No Comments

Jaeuk Jung: Amber Chair

Amber Chair - Preserving Immortal Memories

Milano Design Week 2010…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on April 19, 2013 at 2:31pm — 1 Comment

Kumeko: Felt Furniture

Not a chair, but you can sit in it… not a floor cushion, but it’s comfortable… not a throw, but it keeps you warm..…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on April 19, 2013 at 2:09pm — 1 Comment

Levi van Veluw: Landscapes on the Body

Levi van Veluw´s photo series are self-portraits, drawn and photographed by himself: a one-man-process. His works constitute elemental transfers; modifying the face as object; combining it with other stylistic elements to create a third visual object of great visual…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on April 19, 2013 at 1:36pm — No Comments

Is this the future of handcrafted? Fabsie: Reinventing Furniture

Furniture makers (and other makers for that matter): Your opinion, please. Is this the future of furniture making? Let's keep an open mind towards the possibilities.…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on April 19, 2013 at 1:30pm — 3 Comments

To the Needlepoint: Frédérique Morrel

{Frédérique Morrell / Aaron Levin}



Frédérique Morrel is the marriage (in both the proper and the figurative sense) between two artists who met while jumping on neighboring beds…

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Added by Brigitte Martin on April 18, 2013 at 8:55am — No Comments

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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.

Curator: Heng Lee

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290° - 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
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I keep trying to write this blog and get it posted but I seem to run into self inflicted road blocks. I was hoping to have something running by Wednesday. First, I have 2 computers and Ive done bits and pieces on them both. Second, I cant seem to find a wifi hook up when I need it or when I have the draft I want to post. On top of that, there's been very little time away from the conference or visiting family for me to go onkine. Finally, when I was going to post this afternoon, the battery…See More
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Hot Rocks and Heavy Metal - an invitation to celebrate jewelry and design in NYC

As part of NYCxDesign, the NYCEDC is sponsoring this fab event. All those interested in design and jewelry are welcome Please join us on May 21st - 7-9pm...Consumers, designers and jewelers from all over the world flock to 47th Street -the “Diamond District”- to find stone dealers, casting houses, raw materials, and inspiration. Join the New York City Economic Development Corporation, the 47th Street BID and CJ Recht for Hot Rocks and Heavy Metal, an evening of presentations and cocktails at…See More
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Hot Rocks and Heavy Metal: A celebration of jewelry design in NYC at Diamond Dealer's Club

May 21, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm
Consumers, designers and jewelers from all over the world flock to 47th Street -the “Diamond District”- to find stone dealers, casting houses, raw materials, and inspiration. Join the New York City Economic Development Corporation, the 47th Street BID and CJ Recht for Hot Rocks and Heavy Metal, an evening of presentations and cocktails at the Diamond Dealer’s Club, an institution at the heart of the City’s jewelry industry. Since its founding in 1931, the Diamond Dealer’s Club (DDC) has grown…See More
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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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