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| The Scrap Exchange Gallery |
The Scrap Exchange has an in-house art gallery dedicated to showcasing local artists who are using reclaimed materials in their work. Gallery openings feature complimentary beverages and snacks and free art-making in our open studio room. Openings are held on the third Friday of the month, from 6 to 9pm, in conjunction with Downtown Durham's Third Friday cultural activities.
2008 Schedule of Events Current Show April 18 – May 12Northern High School Art Students Anne Bruton, Northern High School art teacher, has curated this show of her students' work. The exhibit includes “recycled art” projects including assembled art, found object art, hand rolled paper bead mobiles, painted chairs, collage, CD-ROM door hangings, paper towel roll art, painted cowboy boots, altered books, graffiti, paper mache, tool art, soda can flowers, and the list goes on as the students get new ideas. Opening Reception Friday April 18th from 6-9 pm. Celebrity Bartenders in April... City Councilman Mike Woodard and his lovely wife Sarah!
Upcoming Shows May 16 – June 16 Call for Artists Mark Cunningham and Mary Yordy will be curating a show of Artist Journals in the Scrap Exchange’s Gallery May 16 - June 16. The show is called “By and By: A Journal Exhibition.” Here is the call from Mark: Mark will be collecting the artist’s journals. The deadline for submissions is May 9th. He is collecting the journals at his home... please call 919-286-7847 to arrange a drop off time. His disclaimer: “I will not be responsible for damage or loss of artwork. This is a labor of love project, but I’m just one dude trying my best and do not want to get on anyone’s bad side, legal or otherwise. Thanks...” June 20 – July 14 E.K. Poe Elementary School Karima Abdusamed will curate a show of E.K. Poe students. July 18 – August 11 $20 Show Open hanging—all art work will be for sale throughout the month. August 15 – September 15 Found Sound Come and visit this outrageous display of found sounds from fabulous discarded materials. September 19 – October 13 Fundraiser with Special Guest Artist: TBA October 19 – January 2009 CraftLand Handmade goods by local artists from repurposed materials.
Previous Shows Kimberley Pierce Cartwright and Åndria Linn Intersections: A Crossing of Fabric and Paint Artists Kimberley Pierce Cartwright and Åndria Linn explore their connections as artists to the medium from which their art is produced. The artists have brought together their creative talents to blend in unison, while honoring the separate uniqueness that gives birth to their particular way of crafting. March 21 – April 14 OUTSIDE IN: An exhibit by artist Mary Mangum Look on the “out,” then look on the “in” ... Recycle ... Re-purpose ... Re-create Opening reception Third Friday, March 21, from 6-9pm. This month’s Celebrity Bartenders ... Juliet Jensen from Durham Parks and Rec Special Events Department and Bucky the Wonder Dog!! Also Sherri Wood’s Mantra Trailer will be parked outside The Scrap Exchange for Third Friday from 6-9 pm.
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