Crested Butte Arts Update: February 21 – 27, 2013
Performances & Events
Feb 23 Tim O’Brien
In Tim O’Brien’s music, things come together. The uncanny inter-section of traditional and contemporary elements in his songwrit-ing, his tireless dedication to a vast and still-expanding array of instruments, and his ongoing commitment to place himself in as many unique and challenging musical scenarios as possible has made him a key figure in today’s thriving roots music scene – and well beyond it. O’Brien’s presence – be it as a bandleader, song-writer, mentor, instrumentalist, or vocalist – has strongly been strongly felt not only in his own rich music, but in the many re-cordings of his songs by such artists as the Dixie Chicks, Garth Brooks, Dierks Bentley, Nickel Creek, Kathy Mattea, New Grass Revival, the Seldom Scene, and in his recorded collaborations with Steve Martin, the Chieftains, and innumerable others. Most re-cently, O’Brien has been performing before capacity crowds in the band of Mark Knopfler, who described O’Brien as “a master of American folk music, Irish music, Scottish music – it doesn’t mat-ter; a fine songwriter and one of my favorite singers.” 8:00 p.m. $35. Center for the Arts. 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org.
Classes & Workshops
Feb 21 Cocktails & Clay
Get artistic with clay, enjoy a cocktail and meet, mix and mingle! This is an opportunity for a “just for fun” evening in the GAC Clay Center. Learn to create a couple of cocktails and join our profes-sional local potter for a hands-on evening of creating with clay. Art and / or clay experience is not necessary. 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. $35 in-cludes cocktails, professional instruction, and supplies. Gunnison Arts Center, 102 S. Main Street, Gunnison. (970) 641-4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org.
Feb 24 – 25 Full Moon Photographic Workshop
Join local professional photographer, Raynor Czerwinski, on a cross-country ski tour out to the historic town of Gothic and stay the night in the luxurious Maroon Hut. Spend the evening photo-graphing the sunset and the full moon rise over the historic build-ings and dramatic mountainous scenery that Gothic has to offer. The ski is four miles (one way) on moderate terrain to Gothic town site, or roughly 1.5 – 2 hours depending on conditions. We will discuss meals & snacks a few days prior to the class, and a com-munal dinner and breakfast will be arranged. The Maroon Hut has many amenities, so a sleeping bag, change of warm clothes, food, and camera gear are all that are required. 12:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. the following day. $225. The Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044.
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Feb 27 Writers Group
Join an inspiring group of writers at the Gunnison Arts Center the fourth Wednesday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Free. Gunnison Arts Center, 102 S. Main Street, Gunnison. gunnisonartscenter.org.
Paint Your Own Pottery
Yes, you can still paint pottery this winter! The Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, located in downtown Crested Butte, is home to our art classes, workshops, Shared Artist’s Space AND our Pottery Painting Shop. We are open for painting pottery this winter season during our special Pottery Painting Events, scheduled before ma-jor holidays like Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day (see our schedule online). In addition, you can paint with us at any other time by scheduling an appointment with our staff. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org.
Private Art Lessons
In addition to our regularly scheduled programming at The Art Studio of the Center for the Arts, we also offer both pri-vate art lessons for children and adults in a variety of medi-ums. Based on your interests, we will help match you with an experienced and appropriate instructor. You can view our instructors, their bios, photos of their work, and links to their websites on our website. A few options for lessons (not a com-plete list) are to learn to throw on the wheel; get instruction in watercolor, oil, or acrylic painting; learn how to make jewelry; go out in the field with a pro photographer; or learn how to draw! Lessons are scheduled with instructors who are also local Crested Butte artists and who are some of the best in their field. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org.
Art Events and Parties
The Art Studio’s space on Elk avenue is the ideal place for a fun, intimate, and creative party or event. Throw a birthday party for adults or children, host a ladies night, schedule a bridal or baby shower, and get creative! Paint pottery, take a group drawing lesson, learn to work with precious metal clay, or have a crafting night. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org.
Shared Artist’s Space
If you’re looking for an affordable place to work on your art and a community of artists to work with, then become a Mem-ber of the Shared Artist’s Space (SAS). Your SAS Membership includes: access to studio space seven days a week by key code entry; personal storage for art supplies, tools, clay, and works in progress; access to potter’s wheels, slab roller, wedg-ing table, and basic ceramics tools and supplies; use of our kiln; access to a community of artists; and the potential to show and sell your work at ASCA (must apply and be ac-cepted). Although SAS is great for potters, artists working in any medium are welcome. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. www.crestedbuttearts.org.
Gallery Showings
Feb 22 & 23 “Carried by the Wind” Spring Open Art Exhibit Submission Days
Artwork inspired by everything from birds to paper air planes to hot air balloons and anything in between! This art exhibit showing in the Gunnison Arts Center Gallery for the month of March is open to all artists in any medium with the theme “Carried by the Wind.” 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on the 22nd and 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the 23rd. $10 per piece / $8 for GAC members. Gunnison Arts Center, 102 S. Main Street, Gunni-son. (970) 641-4029. www.gunnisonartscenter.org.
Deadline March 18 Call for Entries for Visual Artists
The Visual Arts Program of the Center for the Arts announces two Calls for Entries for visual artists for the Piper Gallery at the Center for the Arts at 6-66th Street and the Art Studio at 111 Elk Avenue, both in Crested Butte. Both spaces are designed to provide inexpensive venues for local and
regional artists to display their work. The current call is for shows that will be displayed from June 13 through October 15. The Piper Gallery is a self-service gallery where one artist’ work is exclusively shown. Shows are typically for one week and require a $75 fee. Art Studio shows take place in an active artistic learning center where space is shared with other artists. The two Art Studio shows are for eight and ten weeks and require a 4-hour shift instead of a fee. The current focus for Art Studio shows is small and affordable local art. Applica-tion guidelines may be found on the Center’s website at www.crestedbuttearts.org under the “Visual Arts” then “Piper Gallery” and “Art Studio” tabs. For more information contact Center for the Arts Visual Arts Program Director Melissa Mason at (970) 596-5497 or melissaneuner@gmail.com.
Through February 27 All Piled Up: An Exhibition of Winter Paintings by Nicholas Reti
Join us to celebrate winter and its effect on our sur-roundings through Reti’s exuberant oil paintings! Oh Be Joyful Gallery, 409 Third Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-5936. www.ohbejoyfulgallery.com.
Through February 28 “Contemporary Clay”
The best contemporary clay artists in the Gunnison Valley unite to bring you this exciting exhibition of their work. Sheila Anderson, Laura Elm, Karen Immerso, Mary Jurisnovic and Donna Rozman will present a diverse collection of pottery and ceramic objects at the Piper Gallery during the month of Feb-ruary. Reception: Tuesday, February 5, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Free. The Piper Gallery of the Center for the Arts. 606 6th Street, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7487. www.crestedbuttearts.org.
Stupendous and Small Art
We like to call it “Gifts You Ain’t Already Got, on a Budget Your Mamma Would Approve.” Our artists create pieces for you that are … made locally, have no calories, don’t cause hangovers, are treasures that your special someone doesn’t already have, are items that everyone has room for in their home, you can pack into your suitcase, are timeless, are original, and are handmade by Crested Butte local artists. Now featured is Garret Bock, Becky Chappell, Suzanne Pierson and Laura Cooper Elm. The Art Studio is open Tuesdays 1– 5 p.m., Wednesdays 1—5 p.m., Fridays 11 a.m.—6 p.m., and Saturdays 1—5 p.m. Art Studio of the Center for the Arts. 111 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte. (970) 349-7044. crestedbuttearts.org.
