September 6-8 saw most of you at work, attending an art fairs somewhere across the country. I'm waiting to hear details, stories, sales figures, weather reports, life on the road.
In the meantime though here are some shows that I've gathered info on:
- The biggie was, of course, in Clayton, MO - the Saint Louis Art Fair. Here are the prizewinners:
First Place Winners:
- Cathy Rose – Mixed Media
- Mary Jackson – Fiber
- Scott Amrhein – Glass
- Justin Teilheit – Ceramics
- William Kidd – Ceramics
- Leon Niehues – Fiber
- Chris Rom/Geoff Buddie – Mixed Media
- Scott Gamble – Glass
- Yu Zhou – Painting
- Gustavo Castillo – Painting
Second Place Winners:
- Steven Olszewski – Sculpture
- Jill Bedford - Photography
- Linda Steinworth – Jewelry
- Andy Rogers – Ceramics
- James Petran – Painting
- Joachim Knill – Painting
- Matthew Cornell – Painting
- Julie Seymour – Jewelry
- Michael Mode - Wood
Other Awards
- Best of Show: Deborah Mae Broad – Printmaking
- Craig Campbell Juror Award: Kelly Marshall – Fiber
- David Pinson Juror Award: Joyce Stratton – Mixed Media
- Shary Brown Juror Award: Michel Delgado – Mixed Media
- Emerging Artists Award: Lisa Hilton -- Sculpture
- Sally Murdaugh Award: Jeffrey Zachmann – Metalwork
Here's a nice intro video on this event: http://fox2now.com/2013/09/06/find-the-countrys-best-artists-at-the-st-louis-art-fair-in-clayton/
- Alexandria, VA - King Street Art Festival. This popular show is held in one of D.C.'s toniest neighborhoods and was the best on the East Coast this last weekend. More info: http://www.alexandrianews.org/11th-annual-king-street-art-festival-attracts-thousands/
- Rochester, MI - Art & Apples. This used to be the best Michigan show and is still very popular with the local art fair lovers. One of the best parts about it is the wonderful apple pies. Here is info on that: http://www.dailytribune.com/article/DT/20130815/LIFE01/130819690
In addition, the show which is run by the Paint Creek Center for the Arts is seeking an Executive Director. A good art job for you? http://www.artservemichigan.org/opportunities/job-postings/paint-creek-center-for-the-arts-is-seeking-an-executive-director/?utm_source=9.10.13+ENEWS&utm_campaign=9.10.13+ENEWS&utm_medium=email
- Interested in reading about an artist's life and sexual adventures? Read on about conceptual artist John Held and how he makes it as an artist: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/thomas-gladysz/life-and-the-sexual-adven_b_3893853.html
Comments
I found an article about the Sausalito show in the Marin County paper written by a person who was on the "Garbage Committee!" Pretty funny. Do you suppose that in their meetings they actually call it the Garbage Committee?
Anyway it is a look back at the show's beginnings, including the reasons for starting the show and its initial success, plus an alternative event going on at the same time a "Voodoo Do", citizens trying to stop development that was threatening their property. Here it is: http://www.marinscope.com/sausalito_marin_scope/lifestyles_entertai...
Alexandria was amazing! It beat out my best show ever by $300. The weather was PERFECT! I am still getting caught up myself so when the dust settles I will do a report.
Jill Bedford won in photography, Robert. Here is Jill's work: http://www.jillbedfordphotography.com/
Love to hear about Penrod.
Oh no, I see I cut Jill's name from the list. It is edited to reflect that right now. Sorry.
Interesting that there weren't any award winners in photography at St. Louis. I'll do a blog on Penrod after I get a couple of pieces finished for shipping. I heard good reports from those around me this year.
Haven't heard from you in a while, Melanie. Hope it was a great show and welcome back!