Contemporary craft centers process, materiality, labor, and community, yet it has often lacked inclusion in fine art spaces. This friction arises from a historically drawn line between the value of “craft” and “art”. We propose a squares-and-rectangles approach; maybe they fit within and around each other! We look towards craftspeople such as renowned woodworker James Krenov, who looks for traces of the maker’s voice. He described it as: “The understanding eye sees the maker’s fingerprints. They are evident in every detail... Leave Fingerprints.”
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The show featured a total of of 40 student artists, most of whom are pictured here!
This included:
- Writing a proposal
- Creating itemized budgets
- Applying for grants
- Securing a location
- Physical and digital marketing
- Managing 70+ submissions
- Appointing and leading a jury
- Receiving and keeping inventory of work
- Installation
- Arranging transportation of work and artists
- Providing networking opportunities and tips for artists
- Planning and executing the opening reception
- Deinstallation
We made a variety of posters, postcards, and business cards for our artists and guests.
Check out our instagram for more information on the artists and show!