Family Matters - Opening Tonight!

 I know I already told you guys about this show, but I wanted to remind you of the opening reception tonight, and I was excited that my work got featured on the postcard.

Family Matters
June 23- August 25, 2012
Tempe Center for the Arts
Opening Reception Saturday, June 23rd, 6-9pm
Free and open to the public

Hope to see you there.

ASU Metals Alumni Exhibition

Tonight is the opening reception for the ASU Metals Alumni Exhibition.  I have a piece in the show as do many of my friends.  Please make sure to attend the show to see some great metalwork out of the program at ASU!  Also, this show is part of a number of metals exhibitions being held in conjunction with the SNAG conference later this month (you know, that one I've been helping plan for over 2 years now:)  Lets just say I'm excited about everything happening in May but I can't wait for June!!!  See details about the show below!

ASU Metals Alumni Exhibition

NIGHT GALLERY

May 4 - 27, 2012, Tues.-Sun. 6- 9 p.m.

School of Art
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts

Campus: Off-campus           
Opening reception: Friday, May 4, 2012, 6-9p.m.
Cost: Free and open to the public, donations welcome

ASU Alumni artists include recent and not-so recent graduate students and undergraduates in a program that has produced talented, award winning metalsmiths and jewelers.  From one of the best Metals programs in the country, this exhibit showcases the many talents and detailed workmanship of a variety of artists with diverse approaches to working with metal.

Along with the traditional materials and techniques such as blacksmithing, forging and forming, these artists include contemporary practices in enamel, found objects and mixed media.

Some of the artists included in this exhibit are Becky & Tedd McDonah, Deb Lozier, Jessica Calderwood, Lauren McAdams Selden, Eric Burris, Nissa Kubly, Lynette Andreasen, Jill Baker-Gower, Victoria Altepeter, Polly Smith and Dale Wedig.

The Night Gallery at the Tempe Marketplace is an exhibition space for ASU School of Art faculty, graduate students and alumni in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. The gallery is a result of a partnership between the Herberger Institute and Vestar Development Company.

The Night Gallery is located at Tempe Marketplace (intersection of McClintock Rd. and the 202 at 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway) in the District (west end, south side) between Barnes & Noble bookstore and Aeropostale.

The gallery is closed on Monday.

Phoenix Magazine

I'm excited to share with you that I've been featured in the May issue of Phoenix Magazine. Check it out on newsstands now...I'm on page 38!

The feature includes a plug for my upcoming 3 person show at Mesa Art Center. The exhibition is called "eleMEnTAL" and includes the work of Becky McDonah, Tedd McDonah, and myself. See details below.

When: Friday, May 25 - Sunday, August 12, 2012

Where: North Gallery, Mesa Art Center, Mesa, AZ

"This exhibition brings together three Arizona metalsmiths, whose aesthetics complement each other but retain their individual forms of expression. With precious and semiprecious metals and stones, these artists create reliquaries and containers, fishing lures, jewelry and other intimate art objects that beacon closer examination. Beyond the elegant surfaces, the work provides a deeper conversation on relationships, attraction, heritage, status and other implications of society. "

Opening Reception:
Friday, May 25, 2012 (7-10pm)

FREE and Open to the Public

32nd Annual Mesa Contemporary Craft Exhibition

DON'T MISS MESA CONTEMPORARY ARTS' OPENING RECEPTION!

Highlighting the finest in contemporary crafts from across the country, Mesa Contemporary Arts' Annual Contemporary Crafts exhibition has become a benchmark for innovation and quality. Representative of traditional craft mediums including ceramics, fibers, basketry, metals, wood, glass, jewelry, papermaking and book arts, this exhibition showcases 47 artworks by 37 artists, representing 18 states.

Friday, Jan 21, 2011 (6-8pm)
Free and Open to the Public!
- 6:30pm Artist Talk by Stephanie Trenchard
- Musical Entertainment by Tommy Eggleston Trio
Light Refreshments and Cash Bar- Light Refreshments and Cash Bar

Premiering Exhibitions:

32^nd Annual Contemporary Crafts
A national juried exhibition of all craft media
Jan 21-Mar 6

Memory is a Strange Bell--
Stephanie Trenchard
Narratives in Sand Cast Glass
Jan 21-Mar13

Mesa Contemporary Arts at Mesa Arts Center
One East Mesa, Downtown Mesa, Arizona
480-644-6567
MesaArtsCenter.com

My Thesis Exhibition: Invented Heirlooms Part 3

As promised, here are photos (taken by Josh White) of the opening reception of my thesis show, "Invented Heirlooms". Can you tell I was excited?!
I was:)

This is me and one of my bestest bestest buds, Ellie Richards.

Me and my professors, Tedd and Becky McDonah.

I got the vintage earrings and hair bling at an antique shop in Yuma. It made me feel all girly and sparkly (which I am usually not)!

Soooo many people came. It was awesome. I am so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family who support me. Thank you to everyone who came...you guys made my decade!

Me and my professor Becky. I love this woman. Seriously.

Me and Betsy Douglas. Betsy is an ASU alum from way back. She is like the ASU Metals grandma. Love her! Sweetest lady ever.

Me and my best friend of 23 years, Kristin More. I am so lucky to have her as my best friend!This is me and some of my friends from church. Thanks for coming ladies!My aunt, me, and my mama. Yeah, thats a lot of red.

My mom being silly. As always.
My daddy.
Me and my first EVER metals teacher, John Tzelepis.

And last but not least, my loving hubby who stuck with me the whole way through. What a ride! He had NO idea what he was getting into when he married me (even though my dad tried to warn him...) Love you babe.

Thanks for reading. Will post a more detailed statement and a thank you note to all who helped tomorrow. Stay tuned!
Oh, and view more photos of the reception here.

31st Annual Contemporary Crafts Exhibition

I have a piece in the upcoming 31st Annual Contemporary Crafts Exhibition at Mesa Art Center. Here is the info for the show, I'd love to see you all there (the opening is this Friday)!

When:
Jan 22 - Mar 14, 2010

Opening Reception: Fri, Jan 22, 2010 (6-8pm)
Where:
Mesa Contemporary Arts

Free and open to the public

"Highlighting the finest in contemporary crafts from around the country, Mesa Contemporary Arts' Annual Contemporary Crafts exhibition has become a benchmark for innovation and quality. Representative of traditional craft mediums including ceramics, fibers, basketry, metals, wood, glass, jewelry, papermaking and book arts, this exhibition showcases 52 artworks by 42 artists from 18 states.

Guest juror for the 31st Annual Contemporary Crafts exhibition is Jane Sauer, owner of Jane Sauer Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. With over 34 years of experience as an artist and arts activist, Sauer is considered an expert in the craft community. "

Craftsmanship

Just wanted to let you all know about an upcoming show that I will have 4 pieces in. The show is titled, "Craftsmanship" and is a juried exhibition of work by members of the group, Arizona Designer Craftsmen. The show was juried by fiber artist Carol Eckert.

Here are the details:

Show Dates: September 21st-October 2nd, 2009

Opening Reception: Monday, September 21st from 7-9

Awards will be announced during the opening reception at 8pm.

Location: Gallery 100, Tempe Center, Southeast corner of Mill and University, Tempe, AZ

More info here.

And, since my professor is the curator of the exhibition, I got to design the postcard and the poster, so enjoy!

Reclaim Reuse Renew

Just wanted to let you all know that I have 3 pieces in the upcoming exhibition Reclaim, Reuse, Renew at the Atrium Gallery at Ball State University.  The exhibtion will be open to the public from Tuesday, August 25 through Saturday, September 26, 2009.

The opening reception will be Thursday, September 4, 2009 from 4-6 pm.

Atrium Gallery

Ball State University

Art and Journalism Bldg, 101

1101 N. McKinley Ave.

Muncie, IN 47306

 765-285-5916 (Gallery Associate)

Stop by and check it out if you happen to be in Muncie Indiana...and then send me some pictures!

Earrings Galore

My friend Jill was able to go to the opening for the Earrings show at Heidi Lowe Gallery in Rehoboth, Delaware this weekend. She took some pictures, and I loved how Heidi set up the show so much that I wanted to share with you. What a fantastic way to display earrings!!! And thanks to Jill for the photos!

Resurrect: Art of the Reclaimed Object

I almost forgot! This Friday, June 12th from 7-10pm is the opening for a show I have work in!Resurrect: Art of the Reclaimed Object

The exhibition is at Mesa Art Center, feel free to drop by the opening and say hello!

The show runs: June 12 – August 9, 2009

"Resurrect is a national juried exhibition that focuses on art created from found objects, materials or items initially designed for another purpose but fashioned into works of art. The "reclaimed object" serves either as the main focus or as an embellishing feature that is visually present in the work. This exhibition showcases 55 artworks in nontraditional mediums by 51 artists from 18 states."

Artists include:

Christine Alaniz (Sinking Spring, PA)

James White and Joe Milosevich (Crest Hill, IL)

Lynette Andreasen (Mesa, AZ)

Nancy Arthur-McGehee (Sandiego, CA)

Lilyana Bekic (San Diego, CA)

Elyse Pignolet and Sandow Birk (Long Beach, CA)

Jen Blazina (Philadelphia, PA)

Carol Cole (Bala Cynwyd, PA)

Kat Cole (Salem, AL)

Allison Cooke Brown (Yarmouth, ME)

June Corley (Loachapoka, AL)

Emily Dvorin (Kentfield, CA)

Irene Embrey (Anacortes, WA)

Elissa Farrow-Savos (Sterling, VA)

Gayle Friedman (Washington, DC)

Rodgell Helm (Tempe, AZ)

Cindy Imhoff (San Francisco, CA)

Soyeon Kim (Urbana, IL)

Stan Klimek (Aquila, AZ)

Roberta Lavadour (Pendleton, OR)

Denise Laws (San Francisco, CA)

Zeke Leonard (Providence, RI)

Scott Lizama (Gilbert, AZ)

Mary Ann Lomonaco (Larchmont, NY)

Joetta Maue (Brooklyn, NY)

Barbara McLaughlin (Tucson, AZ)

Timothy McMahon (Brooklyn, NY)

Libby and Jim Mijanovich (Marshall, NC)

Justen Morgan (Tempe, AZ)

Joe Muench (Ames, IA)

Armin Mühsam (Maryville, MO)

Rik Nelson (Liberty Lake, WA)

Sue Norton-Scott (Chandler, AZ)

Jacki Orr (Phoenix, AZ)

Laura Prieto-Velasco (Oak Park, IL)

Kiki Revoir (Anguin, CA)

Carol Russell (Prescott, AZ)

Jeffrey Scanlan (New Orleans, LA)

Tom Shields (New Bedford, MA)

Anne Straus (Wyoming, OH)

David Terpening (Charlotte, NC)

Ruth Terrill (La Honda, AZ)

James Thurman (State College, PA)

Marlene True (Sandy Hook, VA)

Francesca Vitali (Rochester, NY)

Margaret Whiting (Waterloo, IA)

Ira Wiesenfeld (Tucson, AZ)

Peggy Wyman (Macomb, MO)

The guest juror for Resurrect was Claire Schneider, Senior Curator of Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Scottsdale, Arizona.

Portrait/Self Portrait Show at Shaw Gallery

This week I am finishing up my work for the Portrait/Self Portrait show at Shaw Gallery. These brooches will go to the show along with some new work. Here is the postcard, my image made the cover (or at least I think its the cover!)

Other Artists in the show include,

Margaux Lange

Robert Ebendorf

Tom Mann

Susan Hoge

If you are in or near Northeast Harbor, Maine on July 9th, head on over to the opening reception from 5-7, or be sure to check out the show, it runs until July 22nd.

Dynamical Balance: MFA Thesis Exhibition by Victoria Altepeter

My very good friend, Victoria Altepeter,will be opening her thesis show on Monday.

The show will run from March 23 - March 27.
The Opening Reception is Monday, March 23 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. In the Harry Wood Art Gallery in The Katherine K Herberger School of Art, Art Building.

Click here for a Map.

If you are local you should definetly come, Victorias metalwork is AMAZING and it is going to be an awesome show!!!

30th Annual Mesa Contemporary Crafts Opening Reception

The opening reception for the Mesa Contemporary Craft Show was on Friday night. The show was really great and a wonderful display of what is going on in the craft world today. I wish a bit more work had been included in the show, I never mind if a gallery is a bit packed (just means more to look at), but the juror did a great job selecting pieces that were very diverse, while also complimenting eachother.
I had so many friends and family come to support me and I appreciate you ALL! Thanks so much to everyone who came. Really. You guys mean a lot to me:) My mom always takes a picture of me by my work. I get really red and embarrassed every single time, but I love her for it. Thanks mom! See, you always said someday I'd thank you:)
Anyway, the show was awesome and you should all go see it if you can. It stays up until March 15th.
Just in case you are curious, here are some of my favorite pieces in the show:

Orange Fruit Bauble by Angela Cunningham.

Vital Entity by Helen Otterson. Booster Series by Natalya Pinchuk.

Stonehenge Bookends by Seth Rolland.

Siren by Lilyana Bekic.