EXHIBITS

Please read below to see all current and upcoming

exhibits & events!

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Now Open through February 21st ~

Cape Fear Studios presents:

2012 North carolina university faculty exhibit

works by the faculties of:

ECU, FSU, FTCC, Meredith college, Methodist University,

UNCP

"Empire" by sean mcdaniel

ftcc

we hope to see you soon!

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Now Closed ~

The 17th Annual National nellie Allen Smith

Commemorative Juried Pottery Competition and Exhibit

a national competition featuring pottery artists from throughout the country

Best in Show ~ Penjing Tea

Elizabeth Keller ~ Conway SC

Awards ~

Functional

First ~ Cream and Sugar

Stephen Heywood ~ Jacksonville FL

 

Second ~ Ritual Bottle

Seth Green ~ Morehead KY

 

Third ~ Angular Vase

Carolyn Huft ~ Edwardsville IL

 

Nonfunctional

First ~ Woodland Pod Quintet

Janis Hughes ~ Alpharetta GA

 

Second ~ Conversation

Carolyn Davis ~ St. Cloud FL

 

Third ~ What next?

Lisa Gluckin ~ Bakersfield NC

 

Click below to see list of entries and Juror's Statement.

2011 Pottery Competition and Exhibit Information

 

Competition & Exhibit sponsored by ~

Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Ellison

&

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Till

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now closed ~

September 23rd, 2011 ~ October 25th, 2011

 

cape fear studios presents ~

abstract art's passionate freedom

a group exhibit by national artists embracing the act of the abstract...

"Abstract art confronts the viewer...has a life of its own...comes from within and without."  (Jackson Pollock)

 

*this exhibit is sponsored by ~

Dr. and Mrs. David D. Stewart

David (Chip) Stewart, Jr.

Sarah F. Stewart

John B. Stewart

Charles S. Stewart

Jane Raissle ~ Glass Artist

Kailua, Hawaii

www.janeraissleglass.com

 

Carol Ann ~ Painter

Tucson, Arizona

www.carolannart.com

 

Constance Pappalardo ~ Painter

Cary, North Carolina

www.constancepappalardo.com

 

Katherine Minott ~ Photographer

Tucson, Arizona

www.photopoetics.vpweb.com

 

Mark Bell, Pottery Artist

Blue Hill, Maine

www.markbellpottery.com

Peter Eisner ~ Sculptures in Steel

Tucson, Arizona

www.eisnersculpt.com

 

Rachel Davis ~ Painter

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cape Fear Studios Member Artist

Sheila Grabarsky ~ Painter

Waretown, New Jersey

www.grabarskystudio.com

 

Sys Oppenlander ~ Painter

Cary, North Carolina

www.sysoppenlander.com

&

Dwight Smith ~ Painter

Fayetteville, North Carolina

www.uncfsu.edu

do not miss this boldly unique exhibit!

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exhibits now closed ~

 

Cape Fear Studios presents

the works of Gertrude Graham Smith

(Gay Smith)

Pottery Artist

www.gertrudegrahamsmith.com

August 26th through September 20th 2011

*this exhibit sponsored by ~

Dr. William H. Kelly

 

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Cape Fear Studios presents

"visionary metal"

an exhibit by regional and national artists

about the versatility, wonder, and art of metalsmithing

July 22nd through August 24th 2011

*this exhibit sponsored by ~

Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Manning

Gillian Manning

Colin Manning

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Douglas E. Wilson ~ D.E. Wilson Forge

creations in iron

www.dewilsonforge.com

Little Deer Isle ME

Julie Brooks ~ Jewelry & Sculpture

www.aesthetic-emotion.com

Raleigh NC

Robin Cust ~ Jewelry Artist

www.turtlegallery.com

Deer Isle ME

Anne Cunningham ~ Metal Artist

www.anne-cunningham.com

Wilmington NC

Betty Helen Longhi ~ Fluid Expressions in Metal

Jeweler & Metalsmith

www.fluidformsinmetal.com

Lexington NC

Peter Eisner ~ Sculptures in Steel

www.eisnersculpt.com

Tucson AZ

Mana Hewitt ~ Metal Artist, Jeweler

www.hewittart.com

Columbia SC

Newmans' Design Mine Jewelry

Ken and Barbara Newman

www.newmansdesign.com

Tucson AZ

 

Sarah Doremus ~ Jewelry & Kinetic Sculpture

www.sarahdoremus.com

Deer Isle ME

Ken Bova ~ Metal Artist & Jeweler

www.kenbova.com

Anaconda MT

&

East Carolina University

Roland Herberg ~ Copper Origami Sculpture

San Diego CA

and

Stephen Yusko ~ Sculpture & Photography

www.stephenyusko.com

Artist in Residence @ Rose Iron Works

Cleveland OH

This is an exhibit about the power and expression possible

in metals...it will transform how we view art.

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Cape Fear Studios presents ~

third annual National 2d Competition

a juried competition open to all artists, 18 or older,

in the United States

 

juried by ~

Mr. Ray Hassard

Just a few examples of 2011 entries...

art from all over the United States!

 

 

*this exhibit sponsored by ~

Dr. and Mrs. Taner Esensoy

 

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Below ~

4th Friday May 27th 2011

photos from the opening night reception

for the solo exhibit

of

Erica Stankwytch Bailey

contemporary metalsmith

a grand time was had by all!

Erica Stankwytch Bailey wows the crowd with her exhibit of jewelry and object d'arts.

 

necklace from the Grand Canyon Series

 

*sponsors of Erica's show ~

Dr. Gwenesta Melton

Christine Kastner (aka Executive Director of CFS)

 

brooch from the Grand Canyon Series

 

Saurin Kantesaria plays a little Mozart, a little Joplin, and

a little Cold Play for the audience.

Saurin is a rising sophomore at The Fayetteville Academy,

and a former performing arts student under

Ellen Olson Brooks, CFS Gallery Manager.

Beautiful Erica and her beautiful mother.

 

necklace from the Grand Canyon Series

 

Margaret Dickson shares her purchase of a pair of Erica's earrings with

Ellen Olson Brooks, CFS Gallery Manager.

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Photographs of the

Private Reception for the 2011 Create Exhibit

Create Exhibit Wood Artist Howard A. Schroeder

and his family attended the Reception.

Wood Artists in deep discussion:

(left) Bill White, Cape Fear Studios Member Artist

&

(right) Howard A. Schroeder, Visiting Artist from Chapel Hill

(left) Chris Kastner, Executive Director, shares a smile with Mrs. Schroeder.

The lovely Schroeder daughters enjoy the reception.

 

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March 25th, 2011 ~ April 20th, 2011

Create:  the Mysterious Art of Wood

featuring regional, national, and international artists

 

an exhibit about the patterns and figures, the colors and textures,

and the form, proportion, and spirit that all converge in each wood creation

to tell a unique story

 

Thurya Series with Silver Pewter

and

Twisted Black Wood Finial

Stuart Mortimer

Artist in Wood

Grateley, Hampshire

England

www.stuartmortimer.com

 

from the Artifacts Series

Jacques Vesery

Wood Art & Sculpture

Damariscotta, Maine

www.jacquesvesery.com

 

"Kosmos"

Howard A. Schroeder

Sculptures in Wood

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

www.howardaschroeder.com

 

Box

Larry Favorite

Custom Designs in Ironwood

Mebane, North Carolina

www.favoritedesigns.com

 

Vessel XO (Norfolk Pine)

Floating Bowls Series

Ron Kent

Wood Artist

Kailua, Hawaii

www.ronkent.com

 

Screen

Brian Bortz

Furnituremaker

Durham, North Carolina

www.lostartwoodworks.com

 

"Stem"

Lynne Yamaguchi

Woodturner

Tucson, Arizona

www.lynneyamaguchi.com

 

Diamond Pendant Necklace

Anna Kurtz

Fine Art and Jewelry

Mebane, North Carolina

www.annakurtz.com

 

Maple Vase

Bill White

Woodturner

Vass, North Carolina

Tier Table

Chris Horney

Maker of Things

Greensboro, North Carolina

 

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Nicole Overeem & Dr. David Kishbaugh

&

Dr. and Mrs. John I. Brooks III

 

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a hearty thank you to ~

Rober Levin, Glass Artist

www.robertlevin.com

Exhibit ran ~ Feb. 25th through March 23rd 2011

Thank you for sharing your work with our arts community,

and working with us to create a glorious exhibit of spirit, beauty, and passion.

Robert Levin in his studio.

Pinwheel Bowl

Yellow Urn

 

Vases

Be sure to check out the newest project by Mr. Levin, being created for the Burnsville Town Square in Burnsville, North Carolina ~ www.unitedstatesartists.org

 

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