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]
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.