The King Street Art Collective presents Forma Cava, an exhibition of work by Richard Elaver and Wayne Sutton. Their artwork is inspired by shapes and patterns in nature, transformed into sculptural and functional objects. Join the opening reception July 2, 5-7pm. The exhibition will run until August 14. About the work: While the artists use distinct materials and techniques—including wood carving, metal fabrication, and 3D printing—both Wayne and Richard create biomorphic forms. Richard’s work involves cellular patterns, creating voids and crevices that invite the viewer through the object. Wayne’s work merges clean lines with organic complexity, reflecting the tension between man and the environment. The exhibition features previous and new work by both artists, as well as recent collaborative works. Show Info: Location: King Street Art Collective, 585 West King Street, Boone NC. Dates: July 2 – August 14 Opening Reception: July 2, 5-7pm, during the First Friday Art Crawl in downtown Boone. Artist Talk: Saturday, July 31 5pm Background: Wayne and Richard met at the University of Wisconsin Madison 25 years ago, where they both studied metalsmithing. Richard was an undergraduate, and Wayne an MFA student. About Richard: Following his MFA from the Cranbrook Academy of Art, Richard completed a Fullbright Fellowship in the Netherlands where he worked with Droog Design. His nationally- and internationally-exhibited work has centered around digital fabrication and computer-aided-design. He is currently an Associate Professor of Industrial Design at Appalachian State University. Richard will be teaching a workshop on how to design and create eyeglasses, entitled ‘Making a Spectacle’ at Penland School of Craft this summer. About Wayne: Following his graduate training, Wayne lived for many years in the San Francisco Bay Area where he worked as an art conservator for museums, galleries, and private collectors, followed by a career in the tech industry. Presently, Wayne is a studio artist in British Columbia, Canada. His work has become more focused on wood and sculpture, having previously created functional metal objects (e.g. teapots and utensils), and reflects his observations on how humans affect the environment.
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With its galleries opening again and in-person activities returning, the Turchin Center is offering events for everybody to enjoy this summer! Click on the event titles in blue to learn more about each event and find registration options. Art Galleries: March 5 - August 7: Cheryl Prisco Prisco uniquely uses wood elements in place of brush and paint. March 5 - August 7: Rowhouse Workshop: Brian Phillips - ISA This interactive exhibit features Philadelphia rowhouse blocks. June 4 - November 6: Wendy Babcox: Every Olive Tree in the Garden of Gethsemane The Garden of Gethsemane is known as the garden when Jesus Christ prayed the night before His crucifixion. In this gallery, Babcox displays images of each of the 23 olive trees in the garden. June 4 - November 6: Where are the Birds? Retracing Audobon: Artwork by Krista Elrick This exhibit reexamines John James Audobon's journey and production of Birds of America. The gallery also features modern photographs taken by Krista Elrick of the landscapes Audobon traveled 200 years ago. July 2, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Summer Exhibition Celebration Come join the Turchin Center in celebrating their summer exhibits! July 2 - December 11: ERRATIC: Hoss Haley Haley uniquely combines raw nature with human intervention. His gallery allows viewers to forget the traditional rules of art. July 2 - February 5, 2022: 98.6: A Creative Commonality This exhibit features paintings done by chimpanzees! The gallery aims to display how much chimps actually have in common with humans. Sculpture Events: July 10, 10:00 AM: 35th Annual Rosen Sculpture Walk with the Juror The Rosen Sculpture Competition and Exhibition is a national juried competition presented annually by An Appalachian Summer Festival and the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. Since its establishment by Martin and Doris Rosen in 1987, the Rosen Competition continues a tradition of showcasing contemporary American sculpture in outdoor settings across the beautiful campus of Appalachian State University. Lunch and Learn: July 12, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Where are the Birds? Retracing Audobon: Artwork by Krista Elrick This exhibit reexamines John James Audobon's journey and production of Birds of America. The gallery also features modern photographs taken by Krista Elrick of the landscapes Audobon traveled 200 years ago. July 19, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Dulatown: Documentary Film Screening and Panel Discussion Dulatown, located in Lenoir, North Carolina, is a community settled in 1855 and populated mostly by African Americans who share a kinship and the last name of Dula. The two branches of the family started in 1846 when a woman named Harriet Harshaw was sold to “Squire” Alfred Dula, who fathered eight of her 12 children. Alfred Dula provided for Harriet and her children through the gifting of land before his death and in his will thus establishing Dulatown. Dulatown embraces its history at a bi-annual reunion where in recent years both Black and white Dula relatives come together around their shared history and genealogy to publicly acknowledge they share more than just a surname. Filmmaker Beth Davison explores this story in this documentary, Dulatown. July 22, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Testimony- Indonesian Lullaby: Surviving the Shoah in the Netherlands, Dr. Alfred Münzer Dr. Al Münzer, who was born to a Jewish family in the Netherlands during World War II, will give testimony about his survival during the German occupation. When his father was ordered to report to a German labor camp in 1942, the entire family went into hiding, sending the children to various neighbors and rescuers. A Dutch-Indonesian family hid Al(fred) in The Hague. His sisters stayed elsewhere, until they were betrayed and deported to Auschwitz where they were murdered. Al came to the United States in 1958 with his mother, who had survived several camps and death marches. A short documentary on the rescue that Dr. Weiman helped to produce will be made available for asynchronous viewing ahead of this program. July 26, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Ruminations: Cheryl Prisco- From Studio to Gallery Join Prisco as she explores her process and practice — from her studio to the gallery. Youth programs resume
Families should take note of the revamped weekly programs of Afternoon Art for ages 6-12 every Tuesday at 3:30, and Doodlebug Club for ages 2-5 Fridays at 9:30. Each program requires online registration up to two weeks in advance. Weekly youth programs are free for BRAHM members at the household level and above, or just $8 per session for the general public. Other youth programs this summer include the new Palette Pals, which is similar to our longstanding Cork & Canvas program, but aimed at child/adult pairs to work side by side on their own paintings. Palette Pals are scheduled for Friday, June 18, Friday, Jul 9, and Friday, Aug 6, 2021 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Cost per pair is $85 general admission per pair or $75 for BRAHM members BRAHM is also hosting the Western North Carolina Sculpture Center for a unique opportunity for community members to try their hand at sculpture. The Scratch Block Iron Poured Tile workshop on Friday, June 4, 2021 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM or 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (cost of $35 per tile General Admission, $30 per tile for BRAHM Members) will allow artists young and old to gently carve a sand block. The blocks will then be taken to the WNC Sculpture Center at the Patterson School site. There, on Saturday, June 12, the community is invited to watch sculptors pour molten iron into the carved blocks to form cast iron tiles. BRAHM is offering two three-day summer camps for ages 7-12 in June and July. The first camp, Perfect Pets, will follow the pet theme with art projects all about dogs, cats, and other household pets. The second camp, Forest Friends: Art Featuring Appalachian Habitats will teach young artists about the plants and animals of our local ecosystems. An animal ambassador from Grandfather Mountain will be just one highlight of the three days! Programs for teens and adults ongoing this summer For a list of all programs, visit https://www.blowingrockmuseum.org/programs Held various Saturdays through the summer, tCrafting with the Guild Series allows teens and adults to try their hand at crafts such as Precious Metal Clay Jewelry, Broom making, and Needle Felted Landscape creation. No experience is necessary and all materials are included in registration. Grab a friend and plan for a fun, creative Saturday learning a new skill and take home a finished piece. The ever popular Cork & Canvas program will continue this summer with paintings inspired by expressionist artist Franz Marc, contemporary artist David Hockney, and post impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh. Cork & Canvas is the perfect Friday night activity to share with a friend or partner. Online registration is required, participants must be 21 to be served alcohol. Complimentary beverages, light snacks are included. All supplies are provided and no experience is necessary. In honor of the Summer Olympics in Japan, local artist Sue Wilders will be leading an introduction to Sumi-e Japanese painting. Saturday, June 26, 2021 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM In preparation for BRAHM’s fourth annual Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival, a two day plein air painting workshop will be led August 16-17th by artist Scott Boyle. List of Summer 2021 Hands on Workshops at BRAHM Weekly Programs for Youth Afternoon Art Ages 7-12 every Tuesday 3:30 - 4:30 PM Doodlebug Club ages 2-5 with an adult every Friday 9:30 - 10:30 AM Family Workshops Cast Iron Tile Sculpture Workshop Friday, June 4, 2021 3:30 PM 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM 6:30 PM $35 per tile General Admission, $30 per tile for BRAHM Members Palette Pals ages 9 & up with an adult $85 general admission per pair | $75 for Museum members
each camp runs W/Th/F 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM $110 General Public / $90 BRAHM members / $60 additional sibling Purrfect Pets Camp Wednesday, June 9 - Friday, June 11, 2021 Forest Friends Camp Wednesday, July 21 - Friday, July 23, 2021 Adult Studio Workshops Learn Sumi-e Japanese painting Saturday, June 26, 2021 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM $70 general public/ $65 BRAHM members Adults and Teens. Instructor: Sue Wilder Plein Air Painting w/ Scott Boyle 2-day workshop Monday, August 16, 2021 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM AND Tuesday, August 17, 2021 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM $210 / $198 members *Supply list and details online Cork & Canvas $45 general public/ $40 BRAHM members
Sinuous Silver Bracelet Saturday, June 5, 2021 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm $135/ $120 Members Teens and Adults. Instructor: Noel Yovovich Intro to Precious Metal Clay Saturday, June 19, 2021 11:00 am - 5:00 pm $120 / $105 members Teens and adults. Instructor: Amy Brandenburg Make your Mark with Stamping on Metal Jewelry Saturday, July 10, 2021 10:00 am - 3:00 pm $120 / $105 members Instructor: Ilene Kay Thread Therapy: exploring fabric collage, hand quilting & slow stitch Saturday, August 7, 2021 10:00 am - 4:00 pm $120 / $105 members Teens and Adults. Instructor: Elizabeth Garlington Beautiful Needle Felted Landscapes Saturday, September 18, 2021 10:00 am - 2:00 pm $120 / $105 members Teens and adults. Instructor: Lorraine Cathey Make a Turkey Wing Broom Saturday, September 25, 2021 12:30 - 4:00 pm $105 / $90 members Ages 14 and up. Instructor: Peter Werner All programs require online registration at www.BlowingRockMuseum.org Email Jennifer@BlowingRockMuseum.org for more information. — — -- Blowing Rock Art & History Museum The High Country Plein Air Painters will be meeting at the Valle Crucis Park for the month of August! Located at 159 Ginny Stevens Lane off of Main Street in downtown Blowing Rock, NC, the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, please call (828) 295 - 9099 or visit www.blowingrockmuseum.org. |
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