Artist Growth
Artist Growth
Purchasing a large kiln to allow artist growth in the field of ceramics
Cheryl Avenel-Navara: education, Worthington Public Arts Commission chair, SW MN Opportunity council; Judy Beckman: vocal music, Big Stone Arts Council, Big Stone County Historical Society, Big Stone Lake Area Chamber of Commerce CEO; Maggie Fuller: visual art, writing; Anna Johannsen: fiber artist, art teacher, Remick Gallery board, president of Windom Women's Investment group, treasurer of Cottonwood County Animal Rescue, officer of Cotton Quilters; David KelseyBassett: visual artist, musician, Hinterland Art Crawl board; Shawn Kinsinger: theater director, actor, musician, Palace Theatre executive director, Green Earth Players vice president, Luverne Street Music board member, Luverne High School Theater artistic director; Erin Kline, visual art, music, writing, education, SMSU Diversity and Inclusion; Darlene Kotelnicki: theater, city council, library board; Jessica Mata: visual art, dance, Kerkhoven Arts Council; Kylie Rieke: ceramics, murals, music, theater, T-Bird Community Arts Board; Ana Serrano: visual art, business; Kristine Shelstad: visual arts, Madison Mercantile art gallery, Madison Arts Council, Lac qui Parle Players; VFW; Gillian Singler, MN West Community and Technical College chair of Humanities and English instructor, Creative Healing Space volunteer, writer, theater director; Erica Volkir: performing arts, Pipestone Performing Arts Center board, Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB director; Mark Wilmes: Tyler Arts Council board president, actor/director, musician, reporter;
Bob Dorlac, visual art, education; Thomas Flynn, writing, photography; M.E. Fuller, writing, visual art, SMAC board; Tamara Isfeld, visual art, education; Jessica Mata, visual art, SMAC board; Georgette Jones, theater, music, education; Eva Margaret Carlson, visual art; Ana Serrano, visual art, SMAC board.
ACHF Arts Access
I will measure my improvement by getting feedback from local potters that I have been working with in the past year. They have been extremely encouraging and helpful in getting me back into ceramics and I have no doubt they will honestly give me their opinions and feedback. I will evaluate the feel of the surface textures along with the specific glaze combinations. I will also use a journal to record my progress and notes throughout the project. I will sketch out ideas and document glaze combinations and firing schedules that I attempt, during the process. Specific changes that I expect as a result of this grant are an artistic style with interesting textures and movement. I would also be creating larger sized pieces and forms, branching out and exploring an added sculpture aspect as well. I will be determining textures and glaze applications that are pleasing to look at and touch. By having my own kiln, I can be bold when experimenting with new glazing options and not worry about pieces breaking in transportation to the kiln I'm currently using. The purchase of my own kiln would propel my artistic career tremendously.
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