Expedition Yuma: A Family for Artists

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Expedition Yuma:  A Family for Artists

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.

 

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Inspired by Yuma

Started by Lauren McAdams Selden Mar 20, 2011. 0 Replies

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

Tags: art, for, time

Yuma in Review- Part 3

Started by Lauren McAdams Selden Mar 8, 2011. 0 Replies

On Saturday morning, February 26, I attended the lecture and demonstration by Michael Dale Bernard. …Continue

Yuma in Review- Part 2

Started by Lauren McAdams Selden Mar 6, 2011. 0 Replies

On Friday morning, lectures began at 8:30, but some of the Yuma participants gather at Red’s Bird Cage for Bloody Mary’s in honor of David (Dave) Pimentel. …Continue

Tags: griffin, dave, pimentel, gary, robinson

Yuma in Review- Part 1

Started by Lauren McAdams Selden Mar 6, 2011. 0 Replies

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

Tags: swap, pin, yuma, introductions

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Comment by 2Roses on February 21, 2011 at 12:37am
YeeeeeeeeHaaa!! See Ya'll in Yuma.
Comment by James Thurman on February 20, 2011 at 9:40pm
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.
Comment by Lauren McAdams Selden on February 20, 2011 at 9:57am
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.
Comment by Fred Zweig on February 15, 2011 at 1:24pm

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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