Craft Alliance - Exhibition Archive

ARCHIVES

	Segmentation: Jiyong Lee Solo Exhibition November 7-December 28, 2008 Jiyong Lee's segmentation series is inspired by his fascination with cell division. He works with glass that has transparency and translucency; two qualities that perfectly represent the metaphorical clarity and mysteries of life science.
	Three Dimensions of Expression: Mind in Clay Matter September 5-October 26, 2008 Jim Tanner, curator This exhibition featured the work of Joe Bova, Victor Spinski and Roy Strassberg. Catalog for purchase
	Emerging Artists: Works from the Studios July 11-August 24, 2008 This biennial exhibition featured work by Craft Alliance's working students and emerging artists who keep our studios alive with creativity.
	Infusion 10x10: 11th Biennial Teapot Exhibition May 2-June 30, 2008 Fong Choo, curator This biennial exhibition examined artists’ interpretations of the teapot form in various media, including clay, fiber and metal. sponsored by Poster for purchase
	Talk to Me: Voices of Kiln-Formed Glass March 7-April 20, 2008 Susan Taylor-Glasgow, curator This exhbition focused on work that has developed beyond the technical challenges of kiln-forming glass, which are many, and which often dominate the purpose of the work. Catalog for purchase
	The Embedded Image: Current Work in Hand Papermaking January 11 - February 24, 2008 Tom Lang, curator This exhbition featured 10 artists who have embraced the inherent qualities of hand papermaking as an integral part of their visual syntax. Catalog for purchase
	Tom Lang: Close Work January 11 - February 24, 2008 Solo exhibition featured artwork by Tom Lang.
	The Goblet Redefined November 9 - December 24, 2007 Goblets are synonymous with celebration, reverence and mystery. Craft Alliance presented an exhibition that explored this historical form in contemporary expression. Included in the exhibit was work by glass artists Sam Stang, Kaeko Maehata and Tony Cray and metal artists John Baltrushunas, Paulette Myers and Michael T. Gleason.
	Mystery Contained: Contemporary Sculptural Basketry September 7 - October 28, 2007 Kate Anderson, curator Part of Innovations in Textiles 7, exhibition presented new forms of basketry using traditional and non-traditional materials. Catalog for purchase
	Intimacy: New Fiber Sculptures September 7 - October 28, 2007 Solo exhibition featured artwork by artist Edna J. Patterson-Petty, who described her exhibit as "... a collection of my sporadic thoughts, ideas, feelings and imagery... The art and designs represent past, present and future thoughts of my life..."
	Crafting-A-Future Exhibition August 28 - September 9, 2007 Exhibition featured select works by the students of Crafting-A-Future, a Craft Alliance pre-professional studio art program for 9-12th graders.
	Craft Alliance Biennial Faculty Exhibition July 13 - August 27, 2007 The faculty come to the studios of Craft Alliance to share their love of teaching art and the joy of creating. This exhibition showcases their extraordinary creativity and skill.
	Trudy Marshall July 13 - August 26, 2007 Solo exhibition featured new artwork by Trudy Marshall, who is "exploring the communion of bronze and fused glass."
	Mapping the Territory May 18 - July 1, 2007 Curated by Luanne Rimel, exhibition featured works examining the idea of mapping, both literally and abstractly. Catalog available for purchase
	Noël Leicht: Mindscapes May 18 - July 1, 2007 Solo exhibition featured new artwork by Noël Leicht.
	Silent Conversations March 16 - May 6, 2007 Juried by Stefanie Kirkland, exhibition featured works that explored the dialog between two or more objects. Catalog available for purchase
	Sarah Shoot March 16 - May 6, 2007 Solo exhibition featured new artwork by Sarah Shoot.
	Matters at Hand: Contemporary Narrative Tapestry January 12 - March 4, 2007 Curated by Deann Rubin, exhibition featured works that reflected a dialog with the human/social condition and blended the traditional technique of tapestry weaving with contemporary ideas. Brochure available for purchase
	Cathy McBride January 12 - March 4, 2007 Solo exhibition featured new artwork by Cathy McBride.
	Silver and Gold: Works from the Society of Midwest Metalsmiths November 10 - December 24, 2006 The Society of Midwest Metalsmiths was invited to submit work that incorporated elements of silver and/or gold.
	Bound Visions: Artists's Books September 15 - November 5, 2006 Curated by Robert Ebendorf and Ken Botnick, exhibition featured contemporary artists' books.
	Robert Longyear September 15 - November 5, 2006 Solo exhibition featured new artwork by Robert Longyear.
	Emerging Artists: Works from the Studios July 21 - August 27, 2006 Juried exhibition showcased art by Craft Alliance’s working students and emerging artists.
	Glass-Wear May 19 - July 9, 2006 Curated by Robert Ebendorf, exhibition featured combinations of metals and glass. Catalog available for purchase
	Wood Now March 17 - May 7, 2006 Curated by Mark Leach, exhibition centered on leading edge expression in wood art. Catalog available for purchase
	Leandra Spangler & Rimas VisGirda March 17 - April 4, 2006 Fiber artist Leandra Spangler and Ceramicist Rimas VisGirda displayed their current artwork.
	The Curious Teapot January 13 - March 5, 2006 Co-curated by David Charak and Julie McClennan, exhibition combined literature and the artwork of surrealism to examine the concept of the “imagination run wild.” Poster available for purchase
	High School Teapot Invitational January 13 - February 5, 2006 Area high school art programs were invited to select the best ceramic teapots made by their students.
	Table Top Metals November 11 - December 24, 2005 Jurored by Boris Bally, this exhibition examined the various creative possibilities for artistic expression within the context of tabletop use and display.
	Innovations in Textiles 6 Fall 2005 A biennial collaborative project that featured contemporary fiber art in the St. Louis Area at sixteen participating galleries and institutions.
	Realities & Illusions September 16 - November 6, 2005 Curated by Barbara Simon, exhibition featured eleven artists whose work transcends the boundaries of traditional textile techniques.
	Craft Alliance Biennial Faculty Invitational August 5 - September 11, 2005 Biennial Faculty Invitational showcased the talent and creative spirit of the artists who teach our classes and workshops in the Craft Alliance studios.
	Material Content: Basketry Sculpture in the 21st Century March 18 - May 15, 2005 Curated by Kate Anderson, exhibition featured the use of unexpected materials combined with traditional basketry techniques.
	Traditions Transformed: Murrini Glass January 7 - March 6, 2005 Curated by Sam Stang, exhibition featured contemporary murrini artwork.
	Material Culture: Craft of Israel (catalog available for purchase) September 9 - October 24, 2004 Curated by Shoshana Dagan, exhibition featured personal expressions of artists of different heritages who communicate with each other in the Hebrew language and in the language of design.
	Teapots: Object to Subject May 28 - July 18, 2004 Curated by Leslie Ferrin, exhibition featured sculptural teapots.