MASTERFUL MINIATURES: TINY WORKS WITH ENORMOUS IDEAS

May 14, 2017 – July 16, 2017

Exhibit Sponsors: Kevin & Cheryl Settle

2016-2017 Gallery Sponsor:

Members’ Preview | Saturday, May 13 | 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Gallery Admission: Free

EXHIBITING ARTISTS:

Pattie Chalmers – Professor of Ceramics SIU-Carbondale – http://www.pattiechalmers.com  

Hunter Creel – Graduate Student at University of Iowa, Iowa City. Former Artist in Residence at Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts and Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design (MVTHS Graduate) – http://www.huntercreel.com  

Larry Stock – folk artist from Centralia, IL – won Best of Show, Shrode Fine Art & Craft Competition 2016  

Michael Terra – professional artist and gallery owner – Terra Cottage, Paducah, KY – http://terracottageceramics.com  

Debbie Wilson – retired high school art educator, SAC art teacher and Cedarhurst volunteer, member Southern Illinois Art Alliance and Independent Artists Group  

Kyra Wilson – self-taught ceramic artist, member of the Southern Illinois Art Alliance and Independent Artists Group  

Sarah Capps – professional artist, works included in Cedarhurst Permanent Collection, was the first artist to exhibit in the new Shrode Art Center, 2008 (solo-show) Founder of Independent Artist Group – http://www.ilikeillinois.com/living/arts-culture/397-illinois-artist-of-the-month-sarah-capps  

These seven, amazing artists were invited by Shrode Art Center Director to be part of the first miniature exhibit to be showcased at the Regenhardt Gallery.  They represent a variety of media including, ceramics, metal-smiting, watercolor, jewelry and mixed media. The only stipulation was that their works must be able to be held in the palm of their hand. Some have created individual works; some have created a collection of miniatures that will be showcased in larger groupings. The diversity of subject matter and exquisite craftsmanship will leave visitors in awe of the tiny artistic wonders.