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Greetings!
An extra one week exhibit opening this Friday, a national exhibit of ceramics in May, The Plate Project, readings, concerts....We are just getting started! Your membership is the investment that makes this possible. We look forward to seeing you at the Plate Project and Annual Meeting on May 14th to celebrate the volunteers and artists, members and supporters that nurture this non-profit arts center to bring fresh art and inspiration year-round. Thank you for your support!
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Secrets Under the Skin, a one week exhibit, April 29 - May 4,
Exhibit talk this Friday, April 29th at 7pm
This collaborative project includes video, paintings, illuminated manuscripts, photos and photographic assemblages that trace religious rituals, dances and rhythms linked across continents as a result of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. The installation is based on extensive years of fieldwork in Ghana and Cuba by Dr. Jill Flanders Crosby, Professor of Theatre and Dance, University of Alaska Anchorage. Flanders Crosby's fieldwork. Artists collaborating on this project include Dr. Jill Flanders Crosby, Brian Jeffery, Brandon McElroy and Susan Matthews. Other artists represented through media include Marianne Kim, Melba Núñez Isalbe and Roberto Pedroso García.
The opening reception will be held Friday, April 29th from 5-8pm with the exhibit talk at 7pm. The Homer exhibit follows a premiere showing at Fundación Ludwig in Havana in December, 2010 and an opening at the Kimura Gallery, University of Alaska Anchorage in January. For more see: Secrets under the skin.
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The Language of American Pottery, May 6 - June 1st
First Friday Talk May 6 at 6pm by curators Annette Bellamy and Steve Godfrey
Demonstrating the vibrant tradition of craft and artistic expression in contemporary American ceramics, May's exhibit features the work of 12 internationally recognized American potters. An educational exhibit talk by curators Annette Bellamy and Steve Godfrey opens the show. This national exhibition of functional pots, the first of its kind in Alaska, features outstanding pots by Randy Johnston, Shoko Teruyama, Scott Goldberg, Mary Barringer, Jan McKeachie-Johnston, Mary Louise Carter, Linda Christianson, Jennifer Allen, Ron Meyer, Andy Shaw, Naomi Dalglish and Michael Hunt-- all of whom are among the finest potters alive today.
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Mother's Day: Homer columnist Andrea Van Dinther reads
May 8, 5pm
Mamas, be affirmed, you are not alone. All readers will enjoy an evening listening to writer and mother of three, Andrea Van Dinther press into questions regarding parenting, consumerism, Earth-keeping and more. Humor and a sometimes not-so-gentle look at our world surrounds her search for calm understanding and acceptance while her voice entices listeners to accept their own search. Samantha Bennett, judge for the Alaska Press Club wrote about Andrea's writing, "Warm, down to earth, genuine, with startling flights of lyricism, Andrea's quicksilver reactions to her world find a resonance in each reader's heart."
Reading May 8th at 5 pm. Refreshments will be served and donations gladly accepted.
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Plate Project and Annual Membership meeting May 14, 5-8pm Caressa offers a special concert for members at 7 pm.
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Over sixty artists are celebrated in Bunnell's 2011 Plate Project. Toast the new collection and pick a plate when you become a member (or renew your memebership). Join friends in an potluck membership party open to all at 5 pm on Saturday, May 14. All of the plates are created and donated by Alaskan artists and offered as premiums for membership in this non-profit arts center. A very brief membership meeting will take place at 6 pm, including the election of Board members.
After the festivities enjoy Caressa's music at 7pm, a free concert in Thanks for your support of this non-profit arts center! to all members and plate project artists including those who joined previously or renew at the event. Caressa is a Homer- based singer-songwriter gaining statewide recognition for her innovative music stylings.
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Bunnell Street Arts Center's Visual Arts Exhibition program is sponsored by
The arts center is open Monday through Saturday 12 to 5pm.
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MAY 2011
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COMMON SPACE Community Video Portrait moves to the Pratt May 1. EXHIBIT 4.28-5.3 SECRETS UNDER THE SKIN EXHIBIT 5/6-6/1 THE LANGUAGE OF AMERICAN POTTERY READING 5/8 Columnist Annie VanDinther on Mother's Day PLATE PROJECT OPENING 5/14 5-8pm, with a special concert by Caressa following a brief Annual Meeting SUMMER FIGURE STUDY 4/19-5/17
A 5-week series for drawing, sculpture or painting. A single 15-hour pose is split between five sessions Tuesdays, 6-9 pm at Bunnell. Cost $60 to $85. Sign up with Brianna Allen 299-7403. ARTIST IN SCHOOLS UPDATE
completed:
Eddie Wood at Paul Banks
Eddie Wood at Nikolaevsk
Ahna Iredale at Kachemak Selo
Jack Dalton and Allison Warden at Fireweed Academy
Lynn Naden at Little Fireweed
Brian Hutton at Homer Middle
Linda Lyons at Kachemak Selo
Paul Schweigert and Elizabeth Ware at West Homer
Paul Schweigert and Elizabeth Ware at Chapman
Ahna Iredale at Flex
upcoming:
Eddie Wood at Seldovia for High School Students from Seldovia, Port Graham, Tyonek, Nanwalek, and Hope Bunnell's Artist in Schools program is funded in part by Alaska State Council on the Arts with additional support from Rasmuson Foundation, Homer Foundation, Jazzline and ERA Aviation.
BUNNELL'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President
Rika Mouw
Vice President
Gaye Wolfe
Secretary
Diane McBride
Treasurer
Michele Miller
Directors
Brianna Allan
Sandy Gillespie
Flo Larson
Lee McCartt
Jo Michalski
Art Koeninger
Eva Saulitis
Sam Smith
Amy Sulczynski
Carol Swartz
A-M. Wimmerstedt
staff
Asia Freeman,
Exec./Art. Director
Adele Groning,
Assistant Director
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