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SOFA Chicago photos « Lark Crafts Lark Crafts

2011-11-07T20:55:00.002-05:00

SOFA Chicago photos « Lark Crafts Lark Crafts
You may have seen my previous posting of photos from SOFA Chicago. Well, I have oodles more to share with you. Posting these reminds me that ohmygosh, I saw so much incredible art work and heard some great lectures and met really amazing people! Thanks, Lark, for sending me to this fantastic expo?.....

The Commonwealth: Review 3 | Candy Depew

2011-03-13T00:40:00.003-05:00

Although the December weather outside was a bit frightful, the lecture inside, ‘Departures from Craft’, the third installment in The Commonwealth lecture series at the Philadelphia Art Alliance, included the bright, colorful, and fantastical work of local artist Candy Depew. A self-described cultural entrepreneur, Depew is a multifaceted artist whose work fuses the 2D (silk-screening and cut vinyl) with the 3D (ceramic and fabric) to produce suites of objects, imagery, and ‘interventions’ that find their place within the decorative arts...Read more.

THE COMMONWEALTH:Adelaide Paul | Artist as Scientist, Scientist as Artist?

2011-03-12T12:31:00.001-05:00

THE COMMONWEALTH:
Speaker: Adelaide Paul
Topic: Artist as Scientist, Scientist as Artist?

Admission $5
PAA Members and Students (w/ID) FREE

Buy Tickets Online, Click Here!

On Thursday, April 14th, PAA will host Philadelphia sculptor Adelaide Paul for a lecture entitled “Artist as Scientist, Scientist as Artist?” Ms. Paul's challenging body of work, mainly focused on the anatomy of animals, has garnered her national attention, including multiple fellowships and awards. Her presentation will highlight selections from her portfolio and examine how the boundaries between art and science are becoming increasingly blurry through the use of new materials and by reappropriating traditional craft techniques.

The Commonwealth: Review 2 | Svenja John

2011-03-12T12:26:00.001-05:00

The topic for the second lecture in the Commonwealth Series, held on 11 November 2010 was ‘Globalization in the Craft Movement’. Svenja John, a German jewelry maker was invited to present her ideas on the subject. The confluence of John’s artist residency at the University of the Arts as well as the participation of a group of German guest artists at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Women’s Committee Craft Show, made her contribution to the series possible and timely. John’s presentation of her own experience... Read more.

The Commonwealth: Review 1 | David McFadden

2011-03-09T08:07:00.006-05:00

Review, by Erin Colleen Williams

The Commonwealth Series of Lectures at the Philadelphia Art Alliance provides a thoughtful perspective on the current and future states of art, craft, and design. Who more appropriate to speak on these topics than David McFadden, the head curator of the Museum of Art and Design (formerly the American Craft Museum,
controversially renamed in 2002). His lecture, entitled ‘The Blur Zone’, discussed the exciting but also perplexing state of contemporary craft where the traditional disciplines of sculpture, painting, design and craft media have merged to create a new, unified field. Read More

Image: Geoffrey Mann, Attracted to Light (Long Exposure series), Mfr. Rp Nylon, 35 x 40 x 42 cm, edition of 5 plus AP. Photo: Sylvain Deleu

THE COMMONWEALTH: Judith Schaechter Topic: Blurred Horizons: Fine Art vs. Craft by Judith Schaechter

2011-03-08T20:21:00.005-05:00

Thursday, March 10th, 2011 at 7pm

The Philadelphia Art Alliance is pleased to present the next installment in our new flagship lecture series, The Commonwealth. On Thursday, March 10th, PAA will host Philadelphia artist and educator Judith Schaechter for a lecture entitled “Blurred Horizons: Fine Art vs. Craft”. Ms. Schaechter, a distinguished artist who has received multiple fellowships from prestigious foundations such as The National Endowment for the Arts, PEW Trust and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, will speak about the inspiration for her modern stained glass work and examine the trajectory of craftspeople who have sought to position themselves as fine artists over the last half-century.

Checkout Judith's blog:
http://judithschaechterglass.blogspot.com/2011/03/blurred-horizons.html

Admission $5
PAA Members FREE
Students FREE w/ID

The Philadelphia Art Alliance
251 South 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 545-4302

Tram: 19th St Trolley Station
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The Commonwealth - Reviewed

2011-03-07T11:24:00.007-05:00

Over the next week the AJF blog is going to feature a series of reviews related to ‘The Commonwealth: A series of lectures and panel discussions exploring issues relating to the modern craft movement.’

According to Doug Bucci, the organizer: In January of 2010, the Philadelphia Art Alliance (PAA) took a major step to re-brand itself as a pre-eminent presenter of Contemporary Craft and Design. Their new mission stated: ‘The Philadelphia Art Alliance is dedicated to the advancement and appreciation of innovative contemporary craft—works in ceramic, glass, fiber, metal and wood—and to inspiring dynamic interaction between audiences and artists in a setting of historic and aesthetic significance."

Read more...

THE COMMONWEALTH: Departures from Craft by Candy Depew

2010-11-12T21:24:00.005-05:00

The Philadelphia Art Alliance is pleased to welcome Philadelphia artist and Owner of the Candy Coated Center, Candy Depew for a lecture and presentation as part of our new series, The Commonwealth. Ms. Depew, a self-proclaimed "Cultural Entrepreneur", will speak about the changing tradjectory of craft artists, who are exploring new ways to create and connect with a wider general audience.

Continuing with PAA’s mission of the advancement and appreciation of contemporary craft and design, The Commonwealth is a series of lectures that will explore the current issues pertaining to the modern Craft movement, through panel discussions and lectures by artists, academics and curators from the notable craft specific institutions in the city and the larger Northeast Corridor.

Admission $5
PAA Members FREE
Students FREE w/ID

The Philadelphia Art Alliance
251 South 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 545-4302

Tram: 19th St Trolley Station
Get directions - Is this accurate?

UArts ID Junior kick off rotomolding research!

2010-11-10T21:34:00.000-05:00

http://www.flickr.com/photos/55456846@N07/5150891581/

WUNDERWERK: Selected Works from Austria/Germany: 1970-2010

2010-11-09T08:24:00.002-05:00

The Philadelphia Art Alliance is pleased to host a special exhibition, concurrent with the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show (whose theme this year is Germany), on our Third Floor during the entire month of November.

WUNDERWERK, Selected Works from Austria/Germany: 1970-2010, includes over 50 pieces of jewelry by renowned artists such as Claus Bury, Wolfgang Rahs, Peter Skubic, Svenja John and many more. This extensive collection of German and Austrian jewelry was assembled from private and public collections the world over, and was organized by internationally-recognized independent curator Helen Drutt. The exhibition will remain on the Third Floor through November 28, 2010.

Featured Artists: David Bielander, Helen Britton, Claus Bury, Bettina Dittlman, Georg Dobler, Christiane Forster, Karl Fritsch, Toni Goessler-Snyder, Mirjam Hiller, Therese Hilbert, Mari Ishikawa, Svenja John, Hermann Junger, Helfried Kodre, Daniel Kruger, Otto Kunzli, Fritz Maierhofer, Falko Marx, Erico Nagai, Wolfgang Rahs, Gerd Rothmann, Peter Skubic, Caroline von Steinau-Steinruck, Josef Symon, Norman Weber and Petra Zimmerman.

Core 77 asks "Why a jewelry designer?"

2010-11-04T08:07:00.002-04:00

On October 12 the University of the Arts Industrial Design program and Bresslergroup partnered to host the second Philadelphia-based Designer's Accord Town Hall Meeting. This also took place during DesignPhiladelphia, the largest design event of its kind in the nation. Tying in to the DesignPhiladelphia schedule broadened the attendee base, exposing the Designers Accord to a larger audience and widening the discussion through new voices........

Link to the Core 77 Post...

New Work presented at SOFA Chicago, November 5-7, 2010

2010-10-31T21:13:00.008-04:00

SOFA Chicago
November 5-7, 2010,
Festival Hall, Navy Pier
Opening Night Preview: Thursday, Nov. 4
www.sofaexpo.com

New Work Available at Booth 904
Snyderman-Works Galleries

Mellitus:
The new work presented shows how biological processes can be transformed via digital
technology to meaningful, personal, wearable art.

More on Mellitus...

THE COMMONWEALTH: Globalization in the Craft Movement by Svenja John

2010-10-18T22:15:00.006-04:00

Thursday, Nov. 11th, at 7:00pm

Admission $5
PAA Members FREE
Students FREE w/ID

Purchase Tickets Online, Click here!

The Philadelphia Art Alliance is delighted to welcome internationally renowned German jewelry artist Svenja John for a lecture and presentation as part of our new series, The Commonwealth. Ms. John will speak about the inspiration for her ground-breaking jewelry and how globalization is affecting and linking craft artists from all over the world in new ways.

Continuing with PAA’s mission of the advancement and appreciation of contemporary craft and design, The Commonwealth is a series of lectures that will explore the current issues pertaining to the modern Craft movement, through panel discussions and lectures by artists, academics and curators from the notable craft specific institutions in the city and the larger Northeast Corridor.

http://philartalliance.wordpress.com/

PAA Announces New Program Series!

2010-10-17T10:42:00.005-04:00

The Philadelphia Art Alliance is thrilled to announce our newest program stream, The Commonwealth! Continuing with PAA’s new mission of the advancement and appreciation of contemporary craft and design, The Commonwealth will explore the current issues pertaining to the modern craft and design movement, through panel discussions and lectures by artists, academics and curators from the notable craft specific institutions in the city and the larger Northeast Corridor. The selection of critically acclaimed speakers represent the next generation of craft artists and curators, who will seek to provide a clearer understanding of the place of craft and design in the larger context of modern fine art. This series is the product of collaborations between PAA and nationally featured artist/educator Doug Bucci, who is serving as Program Curator. The Commonwealth will kick off on October 14th, 2010 with a lecture by David McFadden, Senior Curator of the Museum of Art and Design in New York City, and will continue with subsequent lectures each month (excluding January) until the series wrap-up in May 2011. The dates, times and topics are as follows:

October 14 – 7:00 PM:
Speaker: David McFadden, Chief Curator, Museum of Art and Design, NYC
Topic: The Institutional Joining of Art Craft and Design
November 11 – 7:00 PM:
Speaker: Svenja John, Internationally renowned German jewelry artist
Topic: The Global Craft Movement
December 9 – 7:00 PM
Speaker: Candy Depew, Cultural Entrepreneur and Director, Candy Coated Center, Philadelphia
Topic: Departures from Craft

Spring 2011 Schedule

February 10 – 7:00 PM
Speaker: Melanie Bilenker, Philadelphia jewelry artist
Topic: Objects of Memory
March 10 – 7:00 PM
Speaker: Judith Schaechter, Philadelphia glass artist
Topic: Social Movements
April 14 – 7:00 PM
Speaker: Adelaide Paul
Topic: The Influence of Science and Technology
May 12: 7:00 PM
Wrap Up Panel Discussion with 2010/11 featured lecturers
Moderator: Rama Chorpash, Chair and Assistant Professor, Industrial Design, UArts

PAA announces this new series with great excitement, as we embark on the next chapter of our distinguished history. Having successfully navigated through our transition from a multi-disciplinary art center to one focused on contemporary craft and design, PAA is poised to embrace our new mission, and position our institution as a pre-eminent presenter of thought provoking craft and design exhibitions and programs in the Philadelphia region and beyond. The Commonwealth will solidify this commitment and usher in a new era for PAA and our constituents.

For more information, call 215-545-4302

Arthur Hash....Thank You!!

2009-05-28T20:41:00.000-04:00

SNAG 2009 slide show from arthur hash on Vimeo.

Art in the Age...sponsors SNAG Volunteer Shirts

2009-05-13T01:24:00.004-04:00

Art in the Age...sponsors SNAG Volunteer Shirts

Art in the Age (www.artintheage.com) have created this amazing limited edition collaboration with the Society of North American Goldsmiths inspired by an antique chart of gilding tools.

We are happy to say that all of our Gallery Night Tour & Jewelry In Motion volunteers will be adorned with this fabulous tee.

If you are interested in getting your very own, be sure to volunteer at this years 2009 SNAG Conference in Philadelphia (www.snagmetalsmith.org). Onsite registration opens Wednesday, May 20th, at 9:00, Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 12th & Market Streets.

Already registerd be sure to volunteer for Jewelry In Motion or the Gallery Night Tour!!

See you in Philly!!

Great Instrutables Video - Kiki Brown

2009-03-23T21:44:00.002-04:00

Great video & sweet design! Way to go Kiki!!
Check out...
http://k10brownbear.wordpress.com/

UARTs ID Junior Laser Cut Flateware Frenzy

2009-03-23T21:25:00.005-04:00

Paul Gillespie, UARTs Junior's, YAYAh, featured on the Portfolio section of Coroflot.com!
Great work - Check it out!

This piece was a part of the ID Junior's, Lasercut Flatware Project done through Ponoko.com!

Look forward to more post like this!

Wes Thoma's, Phillyware!! What can I say...really use the material for what they are capable of doing!!

Check out more..
http://wesasaur.wordpress.com/

SNAG 2009: The REVOLUTION will be televised !

2009-03-21T16:17:00.006-04:00

REVOLUTION, the 2009 Society of North American Goldsmiths conference, will take place
May 20-23rd in Philadelphia, birthplace of the American Revolution. Revolution can be
defined in many ways: a sudden change; a movement against a current situation; the
actions of individuals or groups of individuals "revolutionaries." On SNAG's 40th anniversary,this conference will provide the critical context to consider the future of our profession,provide us the opportunity to reflect upon our history, and ultimately celebrate the independent thinkers and decisive movements that ensure change, growth and evolution in our discipline.

Philadelphia is not only known for the Declaration of Independence and the first Capitol,but it is also a city of firsts in the Arts; opening the first art school and art museum in America, and the first and oldest Diamond District in the United States. The city continues its revolution in arts education, as Philadelphia contains three major art schools with three historically strong and distinctive metals programs: TheUniversity of the Arts, Tyler School of Art/Temple University, and Moore College of Art & Design.

The conference will take place in the Loews Hotel, a National Historic Landmark which was Howe & Lescaze's 1932 PSFS (Philadelphia Savings Fund Society) building. This building is widely considered the first International Style skyscraper, and is a dramatic setting for our gathering.

From Independence Hall to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia has much to
explore and enjoy, and is the perfect setting for SNAG 2009. We have an exciting program of speakers and exhibitions that investigates and provokes dialogue, surrounding REVOLUTION from both historical and contemporary perspectives. We hope to see you in May 2009.

For more information: www.snagmetalsmith.org

Doug Bucci & Vickie Sedman
SNAG 2009: Philadelphia Conference Co-Chairs
January 2009

ID @ UARTS: CNC Madness

2009-03-21T16:06:00.004-04:00

Kyle Stetz & a group of students at UArts have been mastering a CNC machine. The results are hilarious, but the process is remarkable..

Hats off to you guys!! I am looking forward to see what progresses!

Philadelphia: Craft City

2009-01-31T18:38:00.002-05:00

Philadelphia: Craft City

The birthplace of the United States remains to this day a center for forward thought.

STORY BY Shannon Sharpe
PHOTOGRAPHY BY Adam Wallacavage

In 1990 the jeweler Jan Yager had been working in Philadelphia for seven years and needed a fresh start. She decided that from then on all of her work would be inspired by objects or happenings within two blocks of her Philadelphia studio.

“For years I had cast a blind eye on my daily surroundings,” Yager explains. “I began to understand that as an artist I should speak about my own place and my own... (read more)

http://www.americancraftmag.org/article.php?id=6571

SNAG Professional Development Seminar 2009

2009-01-02T00:55:00.003-05:00

Professional Development Seminar 2009

Information about the SNAG Professional Development Seminar 2009.

Information about the Professional Development Seminar is now available on line. Registration starts January 15, 2009. The Professional Development Seminar will be offering four hours of presentations designed to offer students, emerging artists and established professionals solid information on establishing and maintaining a career in the arts.

For more information:
http://www.snagmetalsmith.org/Events/Professional_Development_Seminar/

SHOP TALK - American Craft magazine

2008-11-30T09:20:00.006-05:00

STORY BY Joyce Lovelace
PHOTOGRAPHY BY Trevor Dixon

Bringing it all Together

Visit: http://www.americancraftmag.org/zoom-entry.php?id=6023

Thank you Sherri & Lewis for the mention!!

Technology Driven Design

2008-11-18T21:41:00.006-05:00

Wexler Gallery presents an exhibition of Technology Driven Design by jewelry artist Doug Bucci and furniture maker Gabriel Romeu. Show runs November 7 – December 27, 2008. An Opening Receptionwill take place on First Friday, November 7th from 5 – 8pm.

Douglas Bucci designs original jewelry pieces using CAD and cutting edge production processes, such as rapid prototyping. A CAD/CAM/RP consultant and designer for several national companies since 1995, Bucci views his process as one that allows for a creative freedom unfound in traditional hand-made jewelry methods.

In addition to CAD work, the artist has spent much of his time teaching Jewelry, Metalsmithing and Industrial Design. Bucci has an MFA from The Tyler School of Art at Temple University in Philadelphia and currently teaches at Tyler School of Art and The University of the Arts in Philadelphia.

Gabriel L. Romeu is a self taught jeweler, painter, stone carver, metalworker and woodworker. Working in industry as a machinist, glazier, mechanic, and carpenter, prepared his later penchant for diverse methods of approaching design problems.

He studied a liberal arts curriculum, with an emphasis in philosophy, at Penn State and Temple University. His formal art education includes intaglio at the Fleisher Art Museum in Philadelphia, photography at the Visual Studies Workshop in Rochester and lampworking at the Experimental Glass Workshop in Brooklyn. Romeu’s has been shown in the United States and Japan and can be found in a number of private and corporate collections.

The Wexler Gallery is located at 201 North Third Street in the historical district of Old City Philadelphia. We invite you to visit our gallery or explore our website at www.wexlergallery.com. For high resolution images or additional information, please contact Sienna@wexlergallery.com or call (215) 923-7030.