Join us and meet curator Dick Walters and adviser Gene Kangas who organized Hooked on Wood. Hear overviews on the history of and contemporary trends associated with making and collecting fish decoys. Artist Merryll Saylan of California and exhibiting in Life Aquatic, discusses how artists assimilate inspirations, and design and make works that focus on specific themes.
Before the opening reception of Hooked on Wood and Life Aquatic, we have appraisals with Dick Walters and Gene Kangas. Experts tell you what your fish or duck decoy is worth. $5 donation for each appraisal. RSVP by May 16th by calling (215) 923-8000.
Artist Jack Larimore and gallerist Rick Snyderman lead a discussion on studio furniture as a longtime component of the Craft Art movement, concurrent with Jack’s exhibition at Snyderman-Works Galleries. Jack’s furniture designs and materials evolve at lightning speed with his imagination and fine craftsmanship always present. Rick has decades of experience representing artists in all […]
A Conversation with Gerard Brown and Michelle Holzapfel. We are pleased to present a special event to punctuate the conclusion of the exhibit which has inaugurated our new space in Old City. We will welcome two speakers on April 21st who will lead a public conversation focused on contemporary studio art. Gerard Brown, professor at Tyler School of Art at Temple […]
Bob Aibel of Moderne Gallery and Lew Wexler of Wexler Gallery provide insight on how contemporary studio wood art fits into the larger studio art scene.