Robert Sperry, Bright Abyss Exhibition

 

Robert Sperry, Bright Abyss
August 30th – November 8th, 2008

Reception, Saturday, September 13^th, 6-9pm

 

This retrospective exhibition showcases over 90 ceramic works by multi-talented artist and innovative ceramist, Robert Sperry (1927-1998). For over 40 years Sperry, a figure of the post World War II American Studio Ceramics movement in the Pacific Northwest, was a professor at the University of Washington. In addition to being a great contributor to the advancement of ceramic art, particularly in the formulation of slips and glazes, Sperry is remembered for further developing an excellent ceramics department at the University’s and birthing a long line of ceramic instructors.

 

A full color 271 page book titled Robert Sperry, Bright Abyss covering the lifetime achievements of Sperry, published by AMOCA with text by Matthew Kangas will accompany this exhibition. Hard cover $69.50, soft cover $49.50.

 

Special Events:  

A Night at the Movies, featuring the Village Potters of Onda

A 27 minute documentary film by Robert Sperry

Saturday, October 11^th, 4-6pm

Refreshments will be served

Free with admission

 

Books, DVD’s and original ceramic artwork will be available for sale in our museum store.

 

American Museum of Ceramic Art

340 S. Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91766

Open: Wed.-Sat., 12-5 pm & 2^nd Saturday of the month, 12-9 pm, or by appointment.

Admission: Adults $3; Seniors & Students $2, Members & Children 12 yrs. or under are free.

Phone (909)865-3146 / Fax (909) 629-1067

E-mail: frontdesk@ceramicmuseum.org

Web site: http://www.ceramicmuseum.org

Contact Info : American Museum of Ceramic Art 340 S. Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91766 Phone (909)865-3146 / Fax (909) 629-1067 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://www.ceramicmuseum.org

Call For Entries 'Endangered?' Exhibition (8:00AM)

Call for Entries for the ‘Endangered?' Exhibition at Gloria Kennedy Gallery.

Endangered?  Something important may become extinct.  Could it be an ideal, a people, an animal, a plant, a way of life, a view, an ethic, a form of art...? The ‘Endangered?' exhibition is open to ceramic artists worldwide. The work can stand, sit or hang. It can be functional, sculptural or both. It must be ceramic and any exterior treatment may be applied. The application deadline is December 15, 2008. Exhibition Dates: January 14 2009 until February 28, 2008.  There is a fee of $35.00 for three entries. For an online application please click here . For a paper application send a SASE to Gloria Kennedy Gallery 111 Front Street Gallery 222, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Contact Info : Gloria KENNEDY Gallery 111 Front Street Gallery 222 DUMBO,Brooklyn, NY 11201 718.858.5254 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://GKGArt.com

Kente Exhibition By Gloria Kennedy (8:00AM)

'Kente' by Gloria Kennedy 
November 6 - December 20, 2008

This exhibition represents a body of work inspired by Kente cloth. Kente is a native Ghanaian fabric made of interwoven cloth strips sewn together. It was first developed in the 12th century and was the cloth of  the Asante kings. Although commonly used today, it is still highly esteemed by the Akan family and the entire country of Ghana.

My ceramic interpretation of the ‘Kente strip' is represented by 2' x 2' squares of ceramic tiles. Each strip is comprised of 60 to 180 individual tiles.

The exhibition also includes other interpretations of African motifs and symbols.

Contact Info : Gloria KENNEDY Gallery 111 Front Street Gallery 222 DUMBO,Brooklyn, NY 11201 718.858.5254 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://GKGArt.com

10th Gala Contemporary Clay Fair (4:00PM)

Sculpture, functional and whimsical pottery are all part of the experience at the Contemporary Clay Fair in Santa Fe on Nov 14, 15 and 16, 2008.  The New Mexico Potters & Clay Artists (NMPCA) Association will sponsor the 10^th Gala Clay Fair Celebration held at the Santa Fe Women's Club. The thirty potters participating comprise an ever-changing group who offer high quality ceramic work.  Locals know this is one fair that shouldn’t be missed and note it on their calendars months in advance.   Tourists who visit this artistic capitol city in mid-November will discover the delights of porcelain, terracotta, and stoneware one-of-a-kind pieces while meeting the artists who made them.  It’s a ceramic tour of New Mexico under one roof.    

 

The NMPCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to education and promotion of the ceramic arts in New Mexico.  The group raises funds for the Bill Armstrong Grant, which provides monies to support ceramic arts in public schools.

 

The Gala Opening Night is Friday, Nov 14, 4-7p.m.; Saturday, Nov 15 and Sunday, Nov 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at The Santa Fe Women’s Club, 1616 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, New Mexico.  Free Admission.  See www.contemporaryclayfair.com for more details.

 

Contact Info : Frank Lux 505-466-2121 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://www.contemporaryclayfair.com

Opening Reception Kente By Gloria Kennedy At Gloria Kennedy Gallery (2:00PM - 5:00PM)

Please join us for the opening reception of         KENTE by Gloria Kennedy Saturday November 15, 2008 from 2-5 PM. This exhibition represents a body of work inspired by Kente cloth, a native Ghanaian fabric that was the cloth of the Ashanti royalty. The exhibition also includes other interpretations of African motifs and symbols.  Please click here for a preview .