2009 New Releases
Stankard Exhibit
CONTACT:
Janet
Peterson, Marketing and Public Relations Director
TEL:
(856)
825-6800, Ext. 108
FAX: (856) 825-2410
E-MAIL:
jpeterson@wheatonarts.org
THE
GALLERY OF FINE CRAFT AT WHEATONARTS PRESENTS “PAUL
STANKARD AND STANKARD STUDIO EXHIBITion”
MILLVILLE, NJ – The “Paul
Stankard and Stankard Studio Exhibition” will open in The Gallery of Fine Craft
at WheatonArts on April 25 and continue through May 31.
Paul
Stankard celebrates a 37 year association with Wheaton Arts with this
exhibition of his new work. Stankard is widely recognized and respected as one
of the world’s master glass artists for his floral motifs. These floral motifs
are expressed in his most current Orb and Cloistered forms.
A
pioneer in the studio glass movement, Stankard’s career has spanned more than
four decades. In addition to unveiling his most recent work, the exhibit
features Stankard’s early work from the 1970s and 1980s. The sale of these
beautiful simplistic early floral paperweight designs, directly from Paul’s own
archives, offers a rare opportunity to collectors.
In
addition, the work of Stankard Studio will be exhibited. Stankard Studio is
comprised of Stankard’s three daughters, Katherine Stankard Campbell, Pauline
Stankard Iacovino and Christine Stankard Kressley. Stankard Studio continues
the legacy of glass as well as building on the South Jersey glass tradition
with a new generation of artists.
Stankard
will demonstrate his flameworking techniques in the Glass Studio at WheatonArts
on May 9 at 1:30 p.m. The demonstration is included in the price of admission.
The opening reception for the exhibit follows at 4 p.m. The reception is free and
open to the public. Light refreshments will be available.
Stankard
maintains an active career in his Mantua (Gloucester County), NJ studio, while
teaching at institutions such as Penland School of Crafts, The Studio at The
Corning Museum of Glass and Urban Glass. He also serves as an adjunct
instructor and artist-in-residence at Salem Community College in Carneys Point,
NJ.
The
Gallery of Fine Craft and the other WheatonArts museum stores are open Tuesday
through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is free to shop and stroll at WheatonArts
except during outdoor special events.
WheatonArts
is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. An admission ticket is
required to visit the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center and
Artist Studios.
For
more information about the exhibit call 800-998-4552 or 856-825-6800, extension
155, or visit www.wheatonarts.org/museumstores/gallery.
To learn about WheatonArts visit www.wheatonarts.org.
WheatonArts
strives to make exhibits, events and programs accessible to all visitors.
Provide two weeks notice to accommodate needs. Patrons with hearing and speech
disabilities may contact WheatonArts through the New Jersey Relay Service (TRS)
800-852-7899 or by dialing 711.
Funding
has been made possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a
Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, the Geraldine R. Dodge
Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts. WheatonArts receives
general operating support from the New Jersey Historical Commission, Division
of Cultural Affairs in the New Jersey Department of State and is supported in
part by the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism.
