Welcome our Fall Artists-in-Residence! Claire Kiester, Andrew Leventis + Cathy McClure.
We are thrilled to introduce the new cohort of artists in residence for the fall season, a diverse group specializing in realism, fiber, and metal materials. Over the next 14 weeks, these talented individuals will immerse themselves in their creative processes, developing innovative projects and pushing the boundaries of their respective mediums. In addition to their studio work, they will host a series of engaging workshops open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to learn from and interact with these skilled artists. Join us in welcoming these inspiring creatives as they embark on their artistic journeys and share their expertise with our community.
In Residence September 17 - December 16, 2024
The Fall 2024 Artist-in-Residence Showcase will be on view on the second floor from September 20 to December 14.
2024 FALL ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE
Claire Kiester
Claire Kiester is a fiber artist, printmaker and installation artist. She uses fiber and crochet techniques to transform and activate interior and exterior space.
Andrew Leventis
Andrew Leventis makes meticulously detailed oil paintings of contemporary vanitas, a motif popularized in early still life in which food, flowers, and other perishable objects represent the fleeting nature of life and the passing of time.
Cathy McClure
Cathy McClure is an anti-disciplinarian artist. "I am infused with boundless curiosity which propels me to explore materials, spaces and processes that push the boundaries of what art can be."
EVENTS
Friday, September 20 - Saturday, December 14, 2024
FALL 2024 ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE SHOWCASE
Fall 2024 Artists-in-Residence Claire Kiester, Andrew Leventis, and Cathy McClure are artists continuously reappraising our everyday cultural objects of both now and then, while repackaging them for reflection on what we truly value.
Saturday, October 19
Unearthed and Reimagined: Creating Art from Discarded Toys with Cathy McClure
Discover the hidden mechanisms within battery-powered stuffed animals and transform them into your own one-of-a-kind kinetic sculptures.
Saturday, November 16
Intro to Book Looms: Weaving Workshop with Claire Kiester
You'll learn the art of weaving while while making a beautiful woven wall hanging for your home. In this class, you will be introduced to the weaving process, a book loom design, and different weaving techniques suitable for any object.
Thursday, December 12
CONTEMPORARY ART + MUSIC: Exploring the Temperaments Through History, Sound, and Sight
The evening will consist of an introduction to the temperaments, a presentation of paintings by Artist-in-Residence Andrew Leventis
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