Monday, October 3, 2016

38th Annual Tri-State Sculpture Conference Schedule of Events



Randolph County, North Carolina
Schedule of Events

Wednesday, October 5, 201610am-4pm:
Installation of sculpture @ Sarah Smith Self Gallery, Asheboro NC
Installation of student sculpture @ Downtown Seagrove Gallery, Conference only
Installation of outdoor sculpture @ CBS Sculpture Park, Conference only unless prearranged

Thursday, October 6, 2016
8am-10am:
Conference Registration Check in @ Carolina Bronze Sculpture (must be registered and checked in to participate in today's events)

9am-1pm:
Behind the scenes tour of the NC Zoo Design Exhibits and fabrication shop and a tour of art in Africa region of the zoo and art in North America region of the Zoo, free but reservation required
10am-12 noon: choose one
Conference Registration Check in @ Carolina Bronze Sculpture
Installation of sculpture @ Sarah Smith Self Gallery, Asheboro NC
Installation of student sculpture @ Bank Vault Gallery, downtown Seagrove, Conference only
Installation of outdoor sculpture @ CBS Sculpture Park, Conference only unless prearranged
1pm-3pm: choose one
Conference Registration Check in @ Carolina Bronze Sculpture
Tour of NC Pottery Center, Seagrove Pottery tour on your own
Installation of sculpture @ Sarah Smith Gallery, Asheboro NC
4pm-6pm:
Walking tour of downtown Seagrove potteries and TSS Student Show
6pm-8pm
Reception @ NC Pottery Center hosted by Seagrove Area Potters Association (SAPA), Heavy hor d'oeurves and wine

Friday, October 7, 2016
8am-10:30pm:
Conference Registration Check in @ STARworks
8:30am-12 noon:
Vendor tables open
Coffee and donuts available
Vendor raffle tickets sold (for vendor gift baskets)
8:30am-9:30am: choose one
Presentation # 1 – STARworks – Joe Grant
Presentation # 2 –ACRATECH, Rigging Large Sculptures, Jerry Klinke and Neil Hayes
This session will introduce the participants to a basic understanding of rigging equipment and techniques used in the handling and lifting of sculptures and artwork. It will include the selection, inspection and usage of rigging equipment as well as case studies of the lifting of various art objects.
Presentation # 3 – Artist Estate Planning, Amy Kincaid, Board Certified Estate Lawyer
9:45am-10:30am: choose one
Presentation # 1 – STARworks Glass Studio, Sculpture building with Thoryn Ziemba
Presentation # 2 – Arts Entrepreneurship at NCSU, Gary Beckman
Presentation # 3 – STARworks Clay Studio, Ceramic Sculpture building with Erin Younge
10:45am-11-30am: choose one
Presentation # 1 – STARworks Glass Studio, Sculpture building with Thoryn Ziemba
Presentation # 2 – STARworks Clay Studio, Ceramic Sculpture building with Erin Younge
Presentation # 3 – Clay Plaque Making From Photos, TJ O’Connor
Presentation # 4 – Applying for Artist Grants, Jeff Pettus, Senior Program Director,NCDCR
11:30am-1pm:
Lunch on own: Food trucks available
1pm-2pm: choose one
Presentation # 1 – STARworks – Ceramic Fire Sculpture, Anne Partna, Blue Hen Pottery
Presentation # 2 – Clay and Steel, Merged and Fired, Mark Gordon
Presentation # 3 – Creating Your Own Plasticine and Other Modeling Materials, Joel Haas
2:15pm-3:30pm:
Roundtable Discussion: Life as an Artist
Share in a discussion with artists Ed Walker, Jim Gallucci, Carl Billingsley, Steve Bickley and David Fernandez who are making a living creating art, teaching art, making art for others, and working in an arts non- profit. How did they get started? What advice can they give you? How do they make time for their own creativity? Join us in a lively question and answer session and bring some questions of your own.
Vendor tables open
Vendor raffle tickets sold
4pm-5pm:
Walking tour of downtown Asheboro Outdoor Sculpture Show
*15 person shuttle bus to go to downtown Asheboro from conference hotel

5pm-6pm:
Reception for Tri-State Sculptors exhibition @ Sarah Smith Gallery
6pm-7:30pm:
Dinner @ 105 Worth Event Center
7:30-8:30pm:
Keynote Speaker, Noah Scalin, with Coffee and Desert: Open to the public
Lifetime Achievement Award
Vendor Raffle winners – must be present to win
*15 person shuttle bus to return to conference hotel

Saturday, October 8, 2016
8:30am-10:30am:
Conference Registration Check in @ Carolina Bronze Sculpture
Coffee and bagels available
8:30am-9:30am: choose one
Presentation # 1 – Sandcasting Demo by Carolina Bronze Sculpture
Presentation # 2 – Crossing Barrier, a Mixed Material Collaboration, Jim Davies and Rosie
Presentation # 3 – 10 Questions To Start a Conversation, Ed Walker, Carolina Bronze
9:45am-10:30am: choose one
Presentation # 1 – Smooth-On Product Demo, Chris Wooten, Reynolds Advanced Materials
Presentation # 2 – ACRATECH, Rigging Large Sculptures, Jerry Klinke and Neil Hayes
This session will introduce the participants to a basic understanding of rigging equipment and techniques used in the handling and lifting of sculptures and artwork. It will include the selection, inspection and usage of rigging equipment as well as case studies of the lifting of various art objects.
Presentation # 3 - Crossing Barrier, a Mixed Material Collaboration, Jim Davies and Rosie Thompson, continued

10:45am-11-30am: choose one
Presentation # 1 – Patina demo by Carolina Bronze Sculpture
Presentation # 2 – Water-based clay portrait demo, Peter Rubino
Presentation # 3 – Sales Techniques For Artists, Wendy Outland – Art consultant
11:30am-1pm:
Lunch on own: Food trucks available
1pm-2pm: choose one
Presentation # 1 – The Combination and Integration of Metal With Clay, Michael Hough
Presentation # 2 – Computer Not (In) Control, From Digital to Physical, Austin Sheppard
Presentation # 3 – Moldmaking demo by Carolina Bronze Sculpture and Silicones, Inc
2:15pm-3:30pm
Roundtable Discussion: Public Art:
Are public art commissions worth pursuing as part of your artistic career? Artists and an art administrator discuss best practices and share anecdotes about gaining success in the field of public art. Jeff York, Jim Galluchi, Chas Fagan, Michael Waller
1pm-8pm: – open to the public
CBS Sculpture Park – open to the public
Liberty Arts Iron Pour – open to the public, Sundown, approx. 6:30 pm
Don't miss Liberty Arts' Pour Master Tripp Jarvis as he and an amazing team of artists rev up our mobile furnace to 2800 degrees and turn iron into liquid. Create your own scratchblock designs at the afternoon workshop from 2-5 pm, $30 for one, $75 for 3. Watch as the molten metal lights the nighttime sky. It's an event you won't soon forget.
Large onsite clay sculpture firing by Daniel Johnston
Watch as Daniel and his crew fire a large clay sculpture on the grounds of the Carolina Bronze Sculpture Garden. The highlight of the evening is when the kiln is removed to reveal the sculpture in all it’s fiery glory!
6pm-7pm:
BBQ Dinner
Beer and wine supplied by Four Saints Brewery
7pm – 8pm:
Keynote Speaker – Daniel Johnston - open to the public
CBS Sculpture Park Dedication
Bingo Game winner announced
8pm – until:
Tri-State Social
PechaKucha 20x20 by members
Daniel Johnston – Large Ceramic Sculpture Firing
*15 person shuttle bus to return to conference hotel

Sunday, October 9, 2016
9:30-12noon:
Tri-State Sculptors Business Meeting at Carolina Bronze Sculpture. Open to all members
9am-3pm:
Pick up sculptures from Student Show/ CBS Sculpture Park

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