News and Upcoming Events

 Jenny Dowd’s workshop was fabulous.  It was such a treat to get to know Jenny better and to understand her process, from the incubation of an idea to its fruition.  She has a very refreshing outlook.  The surface techniques she introduced us to were inspired.  The pieces were made from bisqued tiles that were covered… read more

I have just completed grant writing to bring a very talented ceramic artist to our community for a workshop!  Jenny Dowd will be opening a solo exhibit of her work at the Lander Art Center on April 8.  The show will run through May 13, and the workshop will be conducted on May 14 &… read more

Good news!  I have just received word that I have been accepted onto the 2011-2012 Wyoming Arts Council Artist Roster!   The roster features Wyoming Artists and supports their work financially through Arts Across Wyoming grants to Wyoming non-profit organizations, schools and government agencies.   In other words, there will be grant support available if… read more

  Thank you to Connie Norman for nominating me for the Stylish Blogger Award!  Talk about giving me incentive to keep up!  I am honored that she included me and I will do my best to live up to the moniker.  Is there a Not-So-Stylish Blogger Award?   At any rate, the Stylish Blogger Award requires… read more

The Lander Art Center will host their ever popular Wine and Chocolate fund-raising event on February 12, 2011.   The teapot you see featured at the top of my home page is one of the items that will be sold at their silent auction.  I have been helping to gather donations of some very cool… read more

The last firing went well, although in my excitement I managed to break a hot pot I pulled out of the kiln too quickly and managed to drop.   As it sintered in the snow it developed some interesting textures and colors.  Hmmm . . .  It may be something worth exploring further!      … read more

Having recently participated in Art Fairs in both Dubois and Rawlins, WY, I am now busily preparing new work for Lander’s Art in the Afternoon to be held December 5.  The venue at the old Noble Hotel (now part of the National Outdoor Leadership School’s (NOLS) campus) is a great atmosphere for the art fair.… read more

The Jackson Hole Art Fair is behind me and I am finally finding time to catch up with the website.  Hope you enjoy some of the new work I’ve posted.  I’m very interested to hear your feedback on the new sculptural piece.  It received a lot of attention at the Jackson Hole Art Fair.  I… read more

I’m quite busy in the studio making work for the upcoming Jackson Hole Art Fair which takes place on the weekend of August 20.  I’ve linked up their site on the left that will give all the particulars.   The work is coming along well.  With any luck, I’ll be firing in two weeks.  Stay… read more

Thanks to Robin at Art St. Louis who has supported and promoted my work along with former director Dion Dion.  You guys are the best!  I’m posting a link to Art St. Louis.  Check out all the wonderful things they have going on!