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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