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Past Exhibits & Events




Contemporary Flamework Exhibition
March 28, 2009 - April 19, 2009


The Gallery annually displays works at Salem Community College by the featured artists of the college's International Flameworking Conference.  This exhibit and sale will include works by Shane Fero(Feature Artist), Paul Stankard, Stankard Studio, Robert Mickelsen, Milon Townsend, Caitlin & Marshall Hyde, Emilio Santini, Janis Miltenberger, Elizabeth Mears, Suellen Fowler, Gateson Recko, Bandhu Dunham, and Steve Sizelove.  The work will range from unique goblets and perfume bottles to one-of-a-kind sculptures.

Paul Stankard and Stankard Studio Exhibition
April 25 - May 31, 2009
 
Demonstration by Paul Stankard in the Glass Studio May 9th 1:30 pm, Reception May 9th, 4 to 7 pm

In May, Paul Stankard celebrates a 37 year association with Wheaton Arts.  With this exhibit Paul unveils his most recent work in addition to early work from the 1970's and 1980's.  These earlier works include simplistic floral designs inside clear or transparent color backgrounds. Some earlier pieces are faceted with windows reminiscent of the traditional French style paperweights.  Paul's new work will include exciting new orb designs.

     In addition to Paul Stankard's glass, the work of Stankard Studio will be exhibited.  Stankard Studio continues the Stankard legacy in glass as well as building on the South Jersey glass tradition with a new generation of artists.  Stankard Studio is comprised of his three daughters, Katherine Stankard Campbell, Pauline Stankard Iacovino, Christiine Stankard Kressley. Stankard Studio work. Included in the Stankard Studio collection will be a realistic Poppy paperweight by Christine Stankard Kressley.

"Paul Stankard and Stankard Studio"
Reception Saturday, May 9, 4 - 7 pm.
Paul Stankard will demonstrate in the Glass Studio at 1:30 pm. A Meet-The-Artists Reception will take place in The Gallery of Fine Craft at 4pm.

Form In Motion II

August 15 through October 4, 2009

Featured Artist Rufus Butlker Seder

Eye Think Inc, artist Rufus Butler Seder, LIFETILES Murals and Cine Spinner Suncatchers and Smart Move Greeting Cards

Participating Artists:

Barb Wire, artist Barbara Levy, Glass and Metal Jewelry

Hotchkiss Mobiles, artists Joel and Sandra Hotchkiss, Fabric and Metal Mobiles

Hsu Studios, artists Carol and Jean-Pierre Hsu-, Anodized Aluminum Mobiles and Mobile Earrings

Infinity Art Glass, artist Scott Hartley, Art Glass Sculptures

Meridian Street Art Glass, artist John McDonald, Art Glass Sculptures

Tsunami Glassworks, artists Kriston Gene and Eva Milinkovic, Art Glass Sculptures


Impact: Creative Glass Center Alumni Biennial
Friday, June 26, through Sunday, July 26, 2009
A juried and invitational exhibition of works by past CGCA fellowship recipients featuring comments from the artist on the impact of the WheatonArts program on their lives and careers.

Exhibiting Artists: Vladimir Bachorik, Christine Barney, Marc Barreda, Tina Betz, Jennifer Blazina, Mark Bokesch-Parsons, Jody Bone, Jane Bruce, Patricia Davidson, Stephen Paul Day, Megumi Esaki, Robert Gardner, Sam Geer, James Harmon, Jamie Harris, Mark Kobasz, Lucartha Kohler, David Leppla, Melanie Leppla, John Miller, John Moran, Pat Owens, Bruce Pizzichillo, Jenny Pohlman & Sabrina Knowles, Marie Retpen, Harue Shimomoto, Anjali Srinivasan, Ethan Stern, Matthew Szosz, Pamina Traylor

Visit Leslie Genninger of Genninger Studio, Venice, Italy in The Gallery of  Fine Craft at WheatonArts, Friday, July 17, 11 am - 12 pm, and 3 pm - 5 pm & Saturday, July 18, 11 am - 4 pm. View Leslie’s Newest Designs and her beautiful  assortment of Venetian Glass Jewelry throughout GlassWeekend ‘09.

Form In Motion II
Saturday, August 15 through Sunday, October 4, 2009

Form in Motion II features Artist, Rufus Butler Seder's, Lifetile Series. The Lifetile Series are optical murals that appear to come to life, move, and change when the observer travels by them. These lens-ribbed glass tiles were originated by Rufus and he is the only artist in the world working in the Lifetiles medium.
    The exhibition will also feature mobiles, jewelry and glass sculptures that depict motion.

Rufus Butler Seder, Author of Gallop! and Swing! Meet-the-Artist and Book Signing Event
Saturday, August 15th, 2009, 1:00 to 3:00 pm
The Gallery of Fine Craft, WheatonArts
Published in 2007 Gallop! introduced the amazing technology called Scanimation and took the children's book world by storm. It became an instant bestseller #1 on The New York Times children's list.

The Handcrafted Gift: Annual Holiday Exhibition
Saturday, October 17, through Thursday, December 24, 2009

The Gallery of Fine Craft presents unique handcrafted items in a variety of mediums for your Christmas, Hanakkah and other gift giving needs. “The Handcrafted Gift” will include handcrafted ornaments, made with a variety of materials and techniques. The Gallery will also feature metal wall sculptures, leather, stained glass, jewelry, pottery and contemporary glass.




Highwater Sculpture Invitational
July 19 through September 1, 2008

The Gallery will host guest curators Dave Carrow and Michelle Post for a sculptural exhibition by regional artists.


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Crafts of India - extended through December 24

To coincide with the Down Jersey Folklife Center's exhibition and festival The Gallery will exhibit and sell works crafted in India.
Smart Art - May 31 through July 13
An eco-friendly exhibit with a focus on innovative designs in art created from recycled, repurposed and/or sustainable materials.

Image above is of recycled, re-purposed, sustainable bamboo chopstick baskets(left). The image to the right is sculpture from reclaimed farm machinery.

Contemporary Flamework - April 12 through May 18 The Gallery annually displays works at Salem Community College by the featured artists of the college's International Flameworking Conference. This year we are bringing the artists' works back to our exhibition space and adding some more of your favorite artists' works.

International Flameworking Conference featured artists include: Headline Artist, Carmen Lozar, Suellen Fowler, Margaret Neher, Milon Townsend and Lewis Wilson.

The Handcrafted Gift: 11th Annual Holiday Exhibition November 3 through December 24, 2007. The show features unique, finely crafted gifts and treasures for everyday living.

Paul Stankard and Stankard Studio Exhibition
September 15 to October 21, 2007
The exhibition and sale feature exciting new works by Paul Stankard and Stankard Studio Artists, David Graeber, Katherine Stankard Campbell, Christine Stankard Kressley and Pauline Stankard Iacovino.

Form in Motion
July 28 through September 3, 2007

CGCA Fellowship Alumni
June 1 through July 15, 2007
This juried and invitational exhibit and sale of works by past and current Creative Glass Center of America fellowship recipients coincides with GlassWeekend'07, a bi-annual International Symposium and Exhibition of Contemporary Glass.

CGCA 2007 Fellowship Recipients
April 1 though May 20, 2007
Works by Creative Glass Center of America's 2007 Fellowship Winners
Stine Bidstrup, Moshe Bursuker, Jim Dennison, Sarah R. Gilbert, Valentin Manz, Elaine Miles Kiara Pelissier, Erica  Rosenfeld Maret Sarapu, Atsuko Tajima Leanne Williams


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