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2008 Schedule of Events January 18 – February 11Morgan Johnson: An Artist’s Graphical Journal A collection of paintings that reflect both artistic expression and simple decor. Many of the canvases used for Morgan’s paintings were created using materials from The Scrap Exchange. Originally the artist did this to save money, but he soon found that using these materials help feed his creativity and they became their own source of inspiration. February 15 – March 17 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” ... There may be a chance You can use it again! 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. April 18 – May 12 Northern 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!
May 16 – June 16 Local artist Mark Cunningham has curated this show of Artists' Journals, Sketchbooks, Diarists, and fantasy photo shop barbarians. Come and meet the artists at the opening reception May 16, from 6-9. Mary Yordy will also be here showing and selling her wonderful handmade books. Celebrity Bartenders for the May 16 reception are internationally known Durham artists Jacob Cooley (jacobcooley.com) and Bryant Holsenbeck! (bryantholsenbeck.com) June 20 – July 14 Karima Abdusamad and her Saturday Students Karima Abdusamad and her Saturday morning studio students present a show of the work they’ve produced under Karima’s awesome tutelage during their Saturday morning sessions. Opening reception June 20 from 6-9.We also welcome the Glendales playing live music throughout the evening! The Glendales are a musical duo who play electronic woodwinds and gongs ~ they play their own compositions as well as the music of James Tenney and Rocky Erickson. Come check out the show... July 18 – August 11 $20 Show This exhibit will feature the work of many local artists, with each item for sale for a mere $20. (Thank you Mark Cunningham for the inspiration for this show!) Opening reception on July 18th from 6-9 pm. This will be an achohol-free evening. Live music by Kiss the Angel! Don't miss this amazing boy band! They will play two sets between 6:30 and 8:30. Are you an artist who would like to have your work in the show? You can come in and hang your work on July 15, 16, 17 or 18. And since this is a grab-and-go show, we'll have a second hanging August 5, 6, and 7. Bring as much or as little work as you'd like, but please make sure it's made from reclaimed, reused, or reusable materials. August 15 - September 15 Sound from Around Town: Unleashing the Music in Found Objects Sound artists: Cathy Kielar, Blaise Kielar, and Peter Reintjes Opening reception Friday, August 15, 6 -9pm Finally, an exhibit where you can touch the art! In fact you can drum, clang, scrape, jingle, and shake the art. Cathy Kielar says “I see and hear the beautiful musical instrument embedded in everyday objects.” Explore the creation of rhythmic fun with everyday objects found in your kitchen, recycling bin, or even your bedroom. Play creative rhythms on the Kielars’ acoustic instruments. Go wild with Peter Reintjes’s transducer/loudspeaker electronic sounds (a la David Tudor’s Rainforest IV style). Applying his electronic talents, Peter uses found objects as if they were loudspeakers, with each object contributing its own resonant frequency to the sound experience. Cathy Kielar has been the rhythym circle facilitator and found sound artist at Music Explorium since 2003. Her heroes are Auntie Mame and Muhammad Ali. Peter Reintjes works for the Museum of Life and Science and his heroes are Fred G. Sanford and Bob Moog. Blaise Kielar plays improvisational violin and percussion, and runs the world’s only Electric Violin Shop. His heroes are Ludwig van Beethoven and Jalaludin Rumi. For more information about the exhibit, contact Cathy Kielar, Music Explorium, info@musicexplorium.com, 919-544-5451. September 19 - October 14 ReMade in U.S.A. A collection of handmade, one-of-a-kind garments constructed from reclaimed materials. Featuring altered t-shirts and dresses, original screen prints, and accessories. Designs by local artists Nicole Hogan, Rowan Martell, Jason Osborne, Emily Howard, Eli Levene, Ann Woodward, and others. Models walk the runway at 6:30 and 8:00 to the sweet beats of DJ Nacho. Come celebrate DIY style in Durham. Reduce! Reuse! Refashion! October 19 – January 2009 CraftLand Handmade goods by local artists from repurposed materials. Back to Current Year
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