Current Exhibit:
On view: June 2 - September 2, 2017
Tie Up, Draw Down explores weaving as a source for
experimentation across media, genres, concept, and scale. Of the fifteen
contemporary artists included in this exhibition, many hybridize
weaving technologies, weave "the wrong way," or adapt and innovate
weaving processes to encompass new media. Others do not weave at all,
but find a rich avenue of inquiry within aspects or stages of weaving's
complex field.
Artists include: Polly Apfelbaum, Joell Baxter, Jen Bervin, Francesca Capone, Liz Collins, Marianne Fairbanks, Del Harrow, Sheila Hicks, LoVid, John Paul Morabito, Danielle Mysliwiec, Meghan Price, Molly Smith, Laurel Sparks, and Margo Wolowiec.
On view at Blue Spiral 1 (38 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801)
June 29 - August 25, 2017
Forging Futures surveys 24 emerging and established
artists shaping the future of studio craft in this region. Their work
represents the range of forms, techniques and materials employed to
create handmade works of art, including functional and sculptural works
in wood, metal, clay, glass, and fiber.
Forging Futures was
curated and organized by Blue Spiral 1 and The Center for Craft,
Creativity & Design on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Pursuing Excellence, the first survey documenting the rise and prominence of studio craft in the region.
Artists include: Dean Allison, Alex Bernstein, Brian Boggs, Elizabeth Brim, Lisa Clague, Josh Copus, Heather Mae Erickson, Dustin Farnsworth, Jessica Green, Hoss Haley, Andrew Hayes, Eric Knoche, Stoney Lamar, Rachel Meginnes, Jaydan Moore, Zack Noble, Mark Peiser, George Peterson, Amy Putansu, Michael Sherrill, Tom Shields, Pablo Soto, Kathy Triplett, Hayden Wilson
10% of artwork sales will be donated to CCCD
Upcoming Events:
Free and open to the public, unless noted. $3-5 suggested donation.
Spectacular Failure Panel Discussion
Thursday, June 29, 4 - 5 pm
Fine Arts Theatre
36 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
36 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
Free and open to the public
Three successful, highly regarded artists
tell us about their biggest failures and how they use these setbacks as a
tool to continue their work. Lisa Clague, Andrew Hayes, and Jaydan Moore provide information and inspiration for creative types everywhere. Exhibition opening reception to follow from 5-8 pm at Blue Spiral 1, 38 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC.
Why Craft, Why WNC? Lecture with Anna Fariello
Thursday, July 20, 6:30 pm
Blue Spiral 1
38 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
38 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
Anna Fariello, Research Associate Professor at Hunter Library at Western North Carolina University and Craft Revival Project Director, will reveal why craft has thrived in our region.
Teaching Craft Panel Discussion
Thursday, August 17, 6:30 pm
Blue Spiral 1
38 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
38 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
Free and open to the public
Michael Sherrill will
discuss the various methods of teaching a craft - from the classroom to
the craft school to apprenticeships and DIY - and the pros and cons of
each approach.
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