10 AM – 12 PM: Family activity “make and take” projects inspired by the exhibition. Free with Museum admission.
4 PM: Panel discussion with featured artists moderated by exhibition juror and glass artist Joe Ivacic. Free with Museum admission.
5 PM – 8 PM:
Summer Artist’s Party
$15 for members of DuMA
$20 for guests
$10 for guests under 21
Free for 1874 Society
Meet the Craft Invitational artists, visit the galleries, enjoy some music, and relish food prepared in the spirit of the exhibition: tradition with a twist.
Join us for a spirited conversation moderated by artist Douglas Ewart featuring Craft Invitational curatorial committee members, Delores Fortuna and Don Friedlich, and exhibiting artist, Kee-Ho Yuen.
The “reasoning” as Ewart calls it, will be a forum to exchange ideas, knowledge and concepts while exploring the role of craft in the art world and in our daily lives.
Topics include: Craft vs. Art, the ecology of traditional ways of fabrication, the intersection of craft with the sciences, and the importance of play.
Following the conversation Douglas Ewart will discuss his multidisciplinary work which weaves together music, art making, and performance.
Mixed media artist Lorraine Reynolds will be harvesting art materials next to her work in the gallery. She will show the process of dissembling garments and making them into the balls that form the exhibition. Lorraine will provide scissors for those who want to join in the harvesting.
Mike Stumbras will demonstrate the construction and ornamentation of fine porcelain vessels on the pottery wheel while speaking about his historical and conceptual interests in craft and studio ceramics.
Toast the beginning of summer with old friends and new artists. Gather in Washington Park for an evening of fashion, craft beer and wine, artful desserts and artist demonstrations inspired by DuMA’s Craft Invitational.
Tickets include Museum admission, all artist talks and demonstrations, music, a Bavarian pretzel from Chew on This food truck, desserts from Pastry by Sandrine, and your choice of a beer flight from Jubeck New World Brewing and Dimensional Brewing, a glass of wine, or a soft drink. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase from local vendors. AMIDST will offer free digital magazine for event attendees.
This event will take place rain or shine.
All sales are final.
Members: $20
Non-members: $25
Under 21: $10
Members under 21: $8
Join us for the first of two Craft virtual talks in the month of September. Darlys Ewoldt, Ali Kauss and Linda Kelen will share their artwork inspirations and insights on working with metal.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
The Dubuque Museum of Art is currently featuring the 2nd Craft Invitational exhibition highlighting fine craft, with an emphasis on traditional materials handled in unexpected and innovative ways.
This exhibition continues through October 11, 2020.
For more information including artist bios/statements, virtual tours and downloadable art activity worksheets, click here.
We would like to thank Premier Bank, Cottingham & Butler, Mosaic Lodge No. 125, Wisconsin Public Radio and Brigadier General USA (Retired) Bob and Nancy Felderman for being generous sponsors of the 2nd Craft Invitational exhibition.
Join us for the second of two Craft virtual talks in the month of September. James Pearce, Andrew Shea & Rich Robertson will share their artwork inspirations and insights on working within their art mediums.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
The Dubuque Museum of Art is currently featuring the 2nd Craft Invitational exhibition highlighting fine craft, with an emphasis on traditional materials handled in unexpected and innovative ways.
This exhibition continues through October 11, 2020.
For more information including artist bios/statments, virtual tours and downloadable art activity worksheets, click here.
We would like to thank Premier Bank, Cottingham & Butler, Mosaic Lodge No. 125, Wisconsin Public Radio and Brigadier General USA (Retired) Bob and Nancy Felderman for being generous sponsors of the 2nd Craft Invitational exhibition.
DuMA 2nd Craft Invitational Featured Artist: Gordon Browning
Gordon Browning is a wood artist working in Viola, Wisconsin.
Browning makes lathe-turned, blind-hollowed vessels. Aesthetically, he favors clean, full-bodied curves that respect the grain and hint at the log beneath.
