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“Fall for Stickley” Virtual Program Includes Craftsman Gala, A New Exhibit, and New Classes
September 13, 2021by Kate Nixon There’s plenty in store for enthusiasts, supporters, and collectors of all things Stickley – and next month, supporters from all over the country can once again learn, connect and support virtually from anywhere with an internet connection. October of 2021 will kickoff another month of Stickley …
Read More...Festivals, Shows, Museums and Conferences for the Fall Season: A Fall Preview
August 28, 2021by Kate Nixon The return of annual favorite traditions and brand new opportunities are coming in the fall months of a transitional year marked by both hope and concern. On the heels of the announcement that the doors of the Museum of American Arts and Crafts Movement will finally …
Read More...Opening Date for the Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement Announced
August 23, 2021by Kate Nixon Editor’s note: this article has been updated to include newly revealed images of the museum’s interior. At long last, the highly-anticipated Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement in St. Petersburg, Florida has announced the date where the doors will be open to the …
Read More...Roycroft Artists In Spotlight In Summer Symposium
August 16, 2021Roycroft Artisan Summer Symposium Wednesday, Aug. 18th 4:30pm (Mountain Time) On Wednesday, August 18th at 4:30 PM Mountain Time, two Roycroft Renaissance Artisans will tell their story, reveal their processes and answer questions at the Roycroft Artisan Summer Symposium through Zoom– and the symposium is free to attend …
Read More...Newcomb Vase, Tiffany Studios Lamps Highsellers in Treadway Deco Arts Auction
August 8, 2021by Kate Nixon While it’s no surprise that antique works of Tiffany Studios are highsellers, it’s all about the joy of seeing that Newcomb vase accomplish a selling price in the five digits or perhaps wondering how nearly every Fulper vase sailed past the high estimate in final selling …
Read More...Sessions on Art Pottery, Collecting Prints, Historic Sites, Metalware, and More: Arts & Crafts In August
July 31, 2021by Kate Nixon In February of 2021, the National Arts & Crafts Conference & Shows went virtual for one month, offering live Zoom discussion groups, seminars, featured videos, virtual tours, and demonstrations – and now “Arts & Crafts In August” continues that same format this week with 13 new …
Read More...From the International Style to the American Charm of Pewabic Pottery: This Weekend’s Double Header
July 24, 2021by Kate Nixon Only five online classes left for Design & History, the online course presented by the Stickley Museum of Craftsman Farms: styles of Art Deco, Mid-Century and the Black Mountain legacy will be explored Saturdays in August. First, this upcoming Saturday brings a double header from the …
Read More...Philanthropist and Ceramics Collector Bob Ellison Passes Away
July 19, 2021by Kate Nixon The world of art pottery and ceramics collecting lost a generous soul this month. Robert A. Ellison, Jr., philanthropist and a lifelong collector of ceramic works, passed away on July 9th 2021 at the age of 89. Robert, or “Bob” as he was known to his …
Read More...The State of the Show: A Look at the First of the In-Person Shows
July 10, 2021by Kate Nixon In the past few months, there’s been an attempt to recover from the business-crippling Covid-19 restrictions: the opening of businesses, auction houses and notably – the return of in-person shows. With the recent revival of last week’s Pottery Lovers Show in Zanesville, Ohio and last month’s …
Read More...Chicago As an “Arts & Crafts Nexus”: A Conference Returns to the Windy City
July 3, 2021by Kate Nixon Chicago will play host to the 23rd Annual Conference on the Arts & Crafts Movement starting September 23rd through September 26th, organized by Initiatives in Art and Culture, an organization dedicated to educating audiences in visual cultures including fine and decorative arts. Initiatives in Art and …
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