After conducting a thorough and deliberate search for an individual to handle the administrative responsibilities of the Clay Center, Sarah and K emerged as the most qualified candidates at this juncture. Proposing to split the responsibilities between the two of them based upon their expertise and qualifications dove-tailed into what the board was looking for in a new administration. As former board members both Sarah and K have been acting in a voluntary capacity until a search could be conducted. Both are ceramic artists and have been passionate and dedicated supporters of the Carbondale Clay Center as well as other valley organizations. Sarah brings a strong business background and will become the Administrative Director responsible for the financial and operational aspects of the center. K has an MFA in ceramics and extensive background as an artist, curator and educator. Her role will be that of Artist Director responsible for administrating the ceramics courses and visiting artist workshops as well as curatorial duties for the CCC gallery and artist exhibitions at the Clay Center
An Exciting Season of Transition for CCC's Artists-in-Residence We wish our exiting Nine Month Residents all the best as they embark on their next endeavors. Mark Harro will maintain his studio here in Carbondale, as will Alex Watson who has accepted a space at SAW. Lauren Mabry will be pursuing an MFA at University of Nebraska-Lincoln beginning in August 2009. Kelly McKibben will be continuing in her current position as CCC's Resident Artist & Studio Technician. We thank you all for sharing your positive energy and creative focus with CCC!
September 2009, CCC welcomes its next group of residents: Elliot Marquet has begun work in the CCC studio, fresh from his post-baccalaureate studies at University of Florida-Gainsville. Holly Curco and Mark Harro will also be joining CCC for the 2009-2010 residency. Please join CCC on Wednesday, November 4th 2009 for a special potluck and slide lecture, featuring the work of CCC's artists-in-residence. [Photo L to R: Harro, McKibben, Curco, Marquet]
A Great Evening for a Great Cause Our annual, spring fundraising extravaganza was a success, thanks to your help and support. Thank you to the local artists & designers who donated beautiful, handmade cups specifically for La Dolce Vita 2009.
Special thanks goes to Carlos Herrera, Aspen Cool Ice, A-1 Traffic Control, Rhino Liquors, 'Mustang Molly' Irwin, and Town of Carbondale Board of Trustees, Chef Jimmy Nadell, Sheryl Gordon & the crew from Bravo Catering.
Thank you to the CCC Board of Directors for their help, every step of the way! Doug Casebeer, K Cesark, Sherry Cromwell-Lacy, Lynn Kirchner, Sunni McBride, Sarah Moore, Brad Reed Nelson, Rick Parsons, Susan Proctor, Kate Ramirez, James Surls, Will Young
Thank you, La Dolce Vita Sponsors Alpine Bank, Amore Realty, Anonymous, Sarabeth Berk, Carrie & Keith Brand, James Lacy & Sherry Cromwell-Lacy, Larry & Kathleen Gottlieb, Sam Harvey, Katherine Hubbard, Cynthia Kahn, Katie Kitchen, Sue Knable, Larry & Catherine Leonaitis,Morris & Fyrwald Real Estate, Kristin Skilton, Robert Naegele, David Nickamin, Debra Paparo, Sol & Renee Paparo, Rick Parsons, Debbie & Ron Rader, The Skilton Family, Randi Lowenthal, Joseph & Sandra McMullen, Morris & Fyrwald Real Estate, Kristin Skilton, Robert Naegele, David Nickamin, Debra Paparo, Sol & Renee Paparo, Rick Parsons, Debbie & Ron Rader, The Skilton Family
Thank You, Volunteers Lois Alvarez, Adriana Brown, Seth Brown, Doug Casebeer, Elizabeth Collier, Adam Coyne, Ben Cromwell, Betty Farson, Josh Fogg, Sandie Gardner, Holly Gingles, Louise Glaser, Rich Glaser, Sheryl Gordon, Penny Greenwell, Mark Harro, Sam Harvey, Sarah Henrikson, Carlos Herrera, Donie Hubbard, 'Mustang Molly' Irwin, Katie Kitchen, Carol Klein, Lauren Mabry, Peg Malloy, Frank McGuirk, Kelly McKibben, Andrea Morales, Sarah Murray, Clare Pace, Rick Parsons, Olivia Pevec, Gail Price, Davie Roach, Joy Rosenberg, Lynn Ruoff, Terry Sano, Ralph Scala, Clay Schiflet, Joann Teeple, Lea Tyler
Thank you, Cup Artists Eric Allen, Mary Balou, Ginny Beesley, Doug Casebeer, Betty Farson, Sandie Gardner, Anne Goldberg, Angus Graham, Penny Greenwell, Mark Harro, Sam Harvey, Donie Hubbard, Lauren Kearns, Katie Kitchen, Lauren Mabry, Peg Malloy, Sunni McBride, Frank McGuirk, Kelly McKibben, Susan Muenchen, Rick Parsons, Gail Price, Annette Roberts-Gray, Ralph Scala, Lea Tyler, Bradley Walters, Alex Watson, Will Young
Thank You, Auction Donors Chloe Brand, Natasha Brand, Marianne Breed-Wilson, Niko Cesark, Owen Cesark, Kaylee Fagan, Sandie Gardner, Penny Greenwell, Jackson Hollins, Donie Hubbard, Lauren Kearns, Lynn Kirchner, Sue Kolbe, Hyko Laeyendecker, Lauren Mabry, Peg Malloy, The McBride Family, Maggie McGuire, Kelly McKibben, Frank Norwood, Grace Palomino, Matthew Palomino, Rick Parsons, Logan Piccolo, Bernard Poncelet, Gail Price, Kate Ramirez, Erin Rigney, Ralph Scala, Doug Self, Steve Skinner, Stacy Stein, Sustainable Settings, Craig Wheeless, Will Young, Youth Recovery Center, Michael Wisner, Pam Zentmyer, and many more!
CCC Gallery hosts opening receptions & events on the First Friday of every month. We invite you to take a stroll to 135 Main Street while enjoying a night on the town. To receive a monthly e-newsletter of gallery & other events, email info@carbondaleclay.org.