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SUMMARY:Surface Wear AJ ZANDT
DESCRIPTION:LOCATED IN THE SMALL WALL GALLERY \nBiography and Artist Statement \nAJ Zandt is an artist and printmaker from Milwaukee\, Wisconsin. Surface Wear is the result of his latest efforts to expand the relationship between the human body and surface through the lens of skin and clothing. Each work in the exhibition is comprised of varied combinations of pressure-printed fabrics and impressions of human skin on paper that take the shape of sewing patterns. AJ tears his prints after the first layers are established and follows the tears with shuffling\, reassembling\, and reprinting before stitching the pieces together. The prints are a reflection on the role of surface as a boundary. They are barriers that capture\, like a fine net or filter\, the actions of the artist at work. The actions themselves permeate the paper\, but the evidence of the experience is registered—or printed—onto the paper’s surface. They are left behind as proof of living. \nAJ received a Master of Fine Arts in Integrated Visual Arts from Iowa State University in 2019 and a Bachelor of Design in Architecture from University of Minnesota in 2011. His printmaking work has been exhibited in numerous national exhibitions\, including the Mid America Print Council Juried Exhibition in Laramie\, Wyoming; the Parkside National Small Print Juried Exhibition in Parkside\, Wisconsin; and the Annual Paper In Particular National Juried Exhibition in Columbia\, Missouri. \nJoin us for an Artist Talk on Thursday\, June 6 at 6pm
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/surface-wear-aj-zandt/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Twenty Years: APRIL KATZ + 29 former printmaking students
DESCRIPTION:LOCATED IN THE MAIN GALLERY \nPrint Retrospective\n  \nArtist Bio: April Katz\nApril Katz received her M.F.A. degree from Arizona State University. She is Morrill Professor at Iowa State University where she has taught printmaking since 1999. For nineteen years she organized the university’s annual international postcard print exchange. From 2004 – 2006 Katz served as president of the Southern Graphics Council. Her prints\, which synthesize digital and traditional printmaking processes\, are in numerous collections and have been exhibited throughout the US and recently in Portugal\, Spain and China. She has presented papers for print\, photographic and visual literacy professional national and international conferences. \nKatz’s primary language and tool is the print whose vocabulary includes transfers\, layers\, seriality and variations on a theme. Death of loved ones\, serious illness and political discord are the forces that have shaken Katz to the core and led her to ask fundamental human questions about herself and her relationship to the world. She searches for connections between disparate elements to understand and convey their impact on current personal and cultural identity. \n 20 Years: April Katz and the Expanded ISU Printmaking Community\nThis 20-year retrospective includes examples from a variety of print series I made while teaching printmaking at Iowa State University. The community I share with my students\, past and present; in my collaborations with JoAnn Boehmer as a member of BOKA; and as a regular participant in national and international dialogues at print conferences nurtures my artistic growth and stimulates my passion for creative inquiry. I am so pleased that former and current ISU printmaking students are willing to share their work with each other and with the Ames community for this exhibition. \nRetrospection\, the action of reviewing the past\, encapsulates the primary focus of my prints. My work asks viewers to consider the role the past plays in shaping current identity. This initially involved personal memory and the recording of the day-to-day details that make up our lives. However\, my investigation expanded to include historical\, cultural and biological factors that shape us as individuals.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/print-retrospective-april-katz/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190714
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SUMMARY:Measured Perceptions APRIL KATZ
DESCRIPTION:LOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY GALLERY \nArtist Statement for Measured Perceptions\nDuring a 2015 trip to Spain\, Katz encountered evidence of La Convivencia (the coexistence of Muslim\, Jewish and Christian populations) in Medieval Spain that provided hope for our current time of vitriolic discourse. Measured Perceptions embraces the similarities and unique contributions of the varied cultures that follow the three Abrahamic religions and combines them with the human languages of arithmetic and geometry to symbolize the universal search for order and understanding. \nThe project includes the series Essential Patterns of Perception a progression of intaglio prints based on one of ten geometric structures that advance from one (a point) through ten (a decagon). The sequence conveys increasingly complex cognitive engagement with the environment. The Contemplation series includes the above plates inset within larger\, mixed media monoprints that provide varied cultural and natural contexts. These prints begin as digital collages that incorporate photographic and drawn imagery. Additional painting\, drawing and collaged paper tesserae create rich visual layering that parallels the overlay of cultural histories found in buildings like the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba or the synagogue in Toledo. These prints invite meditative examination inspired by a wish for a future of peaceful coexistence\, mutual respect and meaningful dialogue. \nArtist Bio\nApril Katz received her M.F.A. degree from Arizona State University. She currently is Morrill Professor at Iowa State University where she has taught printmaking since 1999. For nineteen years she has organized the university’s annual international postcard print exchange. From 2004 – 2006 Katz served as president of the Southern Graphics Council. Her prints\, which synthesize digital and traditional printmaking processes\, are in numerous collections and have been exhibited throughout the US and recently in Portugal\, Spain and China. She has presented papers for print\, photographic and visual literacy professional national and international conferences. \nKatz’s primary language and tool is the print whose vocabulary includes transfers\, layers\, seriality and variations on a theme. Printmaking is a dance whose movements of carving\, scratching\, etching\, wiping and rolling she choreographs through varied thematic and visual lenses. Death of loved ones\, serious illness and political discord are the forces that have shaken Katz to the core and led her to ask fundamental human questions about herself and her relationship to the world. She searches for connections between disparate elements to understand and convey their impact on current personal and cultural identity.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/measured-perceptions-april-katz/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art Camp: Puppets & Masks\, July 8-11
DESCRIPTION:Puppets & Masks\, ages 5.5* – 12 \nJuly 8 – 11 \n9 – 11:30 am \n$140 \nFor celebrating\, playing\, scaring\, hiding and general mischief making\, we will explore the significance of masks\, especially as they relate to a child’s individual self-expression and heritage. A variety of materials will be used to create sturdy\, multi-dimensional masks and puppets. Puppets\, as an art form and instrument of communication will be created simultaneously throughout the week. Children are encouraged to bring special treasures from home to add to their creations. \nClass Limit: 16 \n*Must have completed one year of kindergarten or pre-K program \nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 7/3/19 or when the camp fills. \n\nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/art-camp-puppets-masks-july-8-11/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art Camp: Paint\, Rattle\, and Roll\, July 8-10
DESCRIPTION:Paint\, Rattle\, and Roll\, ages 9 – 12\nJuly 8 – 10 \n1 – 3 pm \n$110\nGroove to your favorite songs as you improve your drawing and painting skills. Play with color\, shape\, and texture and let the music set the mood for your painting. Discover new tunes from British pop to Brazilian bossa nova\, and create a visual melody. \nClass Limit: 12 \nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 7/3/19 or when the camp fills. \n\nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/art-camp-paint-rattle-and-roll-july-8-10/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wheelthrowing: Beginner Bowls (ages 16 +)\, July 8 - July 22
DESCRIPTION:Wheelthrowing: Beginner Bowls\, ages 16 + \nMondays\, 6 – 9 pm \nJuly 8 – 22 (3 weeks) $85 \nCreate beautiful bowls using the potter’s wheel. Price includes 12 lbs of clay\, glazes and firing. \nInstructor: Jackie Comito \nCeramics Studio \nClass Limit: 7 \nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 7/3/19 or when the class fills. \n\nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/wheelthrowing-beginner-bowls-ages-16-july-8-july-22/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Handbuilding with Clay (ages 16+)\, July 11 – July 25
DESCRIPTION:Handbuilding with Clay\, ages 16+ \nThursdays\, 6 – 9 pm \nJuly 11 – 25 (3 weeks) $120 \nLearn key handbuilding techniques including pinch\, coil and slab construction\, plus surface decoration and glazing. Instructor provides individual guidance for all levels of experience with special attention to newcomers. Experienced potters may pursue independent projects. \nInstructor: Jasmine Beul \nCeramics Studio \nClass Limit: 8 \nRegistration closes on at 5pm on 7/8/19 or when the class fills. \n\nTo register: \n\nenter the number of “tickets” you want below (one ticket per student)\nclick “add to cart”  \ncomplete the contact information form that appears after you add a ticket\ncomplete the payment information\ncheck your email for your receipt\n\nPlease contact us with any registration questions or concerns.
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/handbuilding-with-clay-ages-16-july-11-july-25/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190826
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SUMMARY:Hard and Soft: Contrasts in Nature Expressed Through Clay ELIZABETH SHRIVER
DESCRIPTION:LOCATED IN SWEENEY GALLERY \nFrom Elizabeth Shriver:\nI work with clay to create an array of graceful\, organic forms. These pieces are\nconstructed using a combination of hand-building methods such as slab-building\, coiling\,\npinching\, and forming with molds. Rarely relying on glaze\, I use textures\, stains\, and\ncolored clay to add visual and tactile interest. I am drawn toward neutral earth tones\, and\nmy work reflects the natural landscape\, plant\, and undersea life that are my inspiration.\nThe curving lines of nature inherent in my work generate an illusion of movement\, giving\neach piece an almost lifelike quality. A successful piece is one that begs to be touched as\nwell as explored visually. \n\nI am a native Iowan and a 1987 graduate of the University of Iowa. My interest in art\nbegan during my childhood\, when I would often spend my free time painting and\ndrawing. My focus turned to clay in 1985\, when my I took my first course at the University of\nIowa Ceramics Department. I became fascinated with the malleable properties of clay\,\nand the sculptural possibilities inherent in the medium. Though I was majoring in\npsychology rather than art\, my newfound interest led me to continue on through all four\nsemesters of undergraduate studio ceramics. \n\nAs I maintained my interest in ceramics into my adult life\, I set up my own studio where I\ncould hone my skills and experiment with new forms. Over the years\, I have exhibited my\nceramic sculptures in galleries\, and in both solo and group exhibitions throughout the USA.\nMost recently\, I’ve enjoyed participating in juried exhibitions exploring themes of nature or\n“biomorphism.” \nhttps://www.elizabethshriverceramics.com/
URL:https://octagonarts.org/event/hard-and-soft-contrasts-in-nature-expressed-through-clay-elizabeth-shriver/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
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