CERAMIC WEEK
Some 20 years ago Howard Taylor came to town and we also struck up a great friendship.
Howard, Director of San Angelo Museum of Fine Art, has developed the ceramic show into one
of the premier shows in America. Originally based on a show Martha Whittstruck started at ASU, this annual ceramic event is a wonderful opportunity to share with clay friends.
Come share the CLAY SPIRIT
About 40 years ago I developed a special friendship with Randy Brodnax. He has been a regular for years at ceramic week. The energy he brings is astounding! This year he is coming to build a large fiber, wood fired salt kiln, and the cone 10. Randy's workshops are always fun and informative.
Thank you John and Darlene!
The Williams are very dear friends to SAMFA and especially Roger and the Art Center. We are blessed to know them and appreciate their support.
Ceramic weekend 2008
Dates for the odd year invitational show are
April 17-18-19-21, 2008

SAN ANGELO TEXAS 2008 ANNUAL CERAMIC EVENT

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT… ODD YEAR - EVEN YEAR ?

The national competition is now held every April on the even numbered years and on the odd numbered years an invitational ceramic exhibit is installed.

In April 2008 The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts will host its 17th National Ceramic Competition, continuing a tradition of support and recognition of contemporary ceramic arts. The first competition was held in 1986. It remained an annual exhibit through 1996, when, due to its growing size and popularity, the Museum changed the competition to a biennial event.

Far more than an exhibit, the April ceramics show is a 3-day event which is jointly hosted by San Angelo Fine Arts Museum, Angelo State University and The Old Chicken Farm Art Center. The museum's opening reception of the ceramics exhibit is one of the highlights and is accompanied by a ceramic Symposium at the University and a day long Workshop at The Old Chicken Farm Art Center. There are numerous other gallery openings, a barbecue dinner, and 3 days of ceramic discussions.

BUT…1st THINGS SECONDLY
2008 APRIL 17-18-19-21

This exhibition is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Trinity Ceramic Supply, Inc. in Dallas, Texas, and with the continued and substantial support from Angelo State University, The Old Chicken Farm Art Center, and numerous volunteers.
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Schedule of events:

Dear Ceramic Friends

Below is a schedule of 2008 San Angelo Ceramic Show and cost of some events. Events that cost are marked in red. All other is free. Come enjoy the weekend and good clay friends plus Howard Taylor throws a great party.
Randy Brodnax workshop - 25.00
Saturday workshop with Jack Earl - 45.00
Sat night dinner - 16.00
(not just BBQ but great selection by Kenny Blanek-cater) and of course the dance with the Old Hat Band who has a new C/D out. Tom Thornton is on the move and we're lucky to get them.

It's getting close to time and we're excited about this year's line up.
Advance reservations are appreciated as that helps us plan but come on anyway if you're not able to commit now.
Don't send to Art Center
To make reservations call or email San Angelo Museum Fine Arts or send to:

SAMFA
Attn Ceramic event
1 Love St
San Angelo TX 76903
Phone - 325-653-3333
Email - collections@samfa.org
They can do cerdit card or send check

Hope to see you here April 17-18-19 and that weekend is super busy in San Angelo. Advance hotel reservations would be good!!
Check out www.sanangelo.org http://www.sanangelo.org for maps and lodging.

Thanks,
Roger Allen
Chicken Farm Art Center
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Schedule

April 17 - Thursday

Ceramic Workshop With Randy Brodnax  1:00 -  6:00 pm
($25.00 per person)
Old Chicken Farm Art Center

April 18 - Friday        

Ceramic Workshop with Missy McCormack     8:00  - 10:00 am
Angelo State University Ceramics Facility
at San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts

Twenty Third Annual Ceramic Symposium    1:30 - 4:30 pm
Robert and Nona Carr Education-Fine Arts Building, Angelo State University
Panelists: Juror, Invited Artist.  Moderator: Howard J. Taylor

Opening Reception    4:30 - 6:00 pm
Coffee, Tea, or. . . .#4
Sponsored by the University Center Program Council
Houston Harte Center, Angelo State University

Opening and Awards Reception  6:00 - 9:00 pm        
Seventeenth San Angelo National Ceramic Competition                
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts        
Juror: Anna Harris, Curator, Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, Biloxi, Mississippi        
Invited Artist: Jack Earl, Lakeview, Ohio        

Opening Reception 6:00 - 9:00 pm
George Ohr Rising: The Emergence of an American Master
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts
Curated by Anna Harris
On loan from The Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, Inc.

Opening Reception  6:00 - 9:00  pm
The 6-Pack Show  - Texas Clay Arts Association Members Show         
Coop Gallery, Oakes Street        

Opening Reception  6:00 - 9:00 pm
Transitions of Evolution: Steve Apodaca, Pamela Huffman, Doug Oertli
J. Walker Gallery, 221 S. Chadbourne Street

Opening Reception 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Ryder Jon Piotrs Nomadic Gallery
A 24-foot long Ryder truck converted into a sophisticated traveling gallery space
will be located next to the Art Museum.

Opening 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Texas Mesquite Art Festival - San Angelo
Featuring over 40 leading wood artists working with mesquite
Continues throughout the weekend.
Fort Concho National Historic Monument

Opening Reception 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Art in Uncommon Places
Mosaic Public Art Project and Exhibition
30 West Concho Avenue

Plus ..  . . Downtown shops will stay open till 9 pm with outdoor dancing and music.
Al venues are within walking distance and free transportation by trolley will be available.

April 19 - Saturday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Jack Earl Ceramic Workshop  
($45.00 per person)
Old Chicken Farm Art Center 

2:00 - 7:00 pm      
Openings at the Art Center:
Gecko Gallery - Siegele and Haley
Starkeeper Gallery  - Jim Bob Salazar, Gary Huntoon and Ryan McKerly
Studio One Gallery -  Clay/Fiber - Featuring the work of clay and fiber artists
Vicki Hardin Studio - Clay Exchange …see below        

7:00 pm
Texas Barbeque Dinner ($16.00 per person)   
Old Chicken Farm Art Center

10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Texas Mesquite Art Festival
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark
Also continues on Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm

April 24 - Monday
12:00 noon
Walk-Talk: Roger Allen, Director, Old Chicken Farm Art Center   
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts
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Randy Brodnax workshop has been an informal free session. This year there is a fee and Randy and participants will build a wood fired salt kiln and a Texas Glow Worm fiber kiln. Participants will cut, weld, fabricate, and fire the kilns. Beyond the Thursday session, work will continue on Friday and Saturday will be a kiln opening. You are encouraged to bring bisque work to glaze and fire.

Pottery Exchange is organized by Vicki Hardin. We thought that it would be fun to do a clay exchange during the 2008 Ceramic Weekend. Here's how it works. On Saturday, bring a piece of your work that will fit into a 5 1/4 x 3 1/8 x 10 5/8 paper bag otherwise known as a lunch sack. Your item will be on display until Saturday afternoon when it will be wrapped up for an anonymous exchange that will take place following the invited artist workshop. This is about seeing each others work and making fun connections with other clay artists so participants should in attendance. We hope you will join in the fun.

The Coop Gallery, ITexas Clay Art is pleased to announce the 2008 TCAA Annual Members' Show in San Angelo.You can download a copy of the Call for Entries by visiting www.texasclay.org or for a direct link http://www.texasclay.org/2008sixpackshow.pdf .

Your membership date, 2007 - Expired, must be current (2008 or 2009) to participate in the show.

Once again there is a narrow timetable so please return these call for entries as soon as possible.You will receive a confirmation email after your entry has information has been received.If you have trouble with this document or require a copy via the mail please contact me.
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NOTES
Disclaimer: the above information is not complete and is subject to change.
The Chicken Farm Art Center is proud to be apart of this great ceramic weekend and has many special friends in the clay world. As always, we hope you can attend this wonderful, fun, and informative ceramic weekend in San Angelo. Rooms in town get scarce so get one soon. I have listed some contacts for more information below. We will post more complete information on sites listed below soon as we get it together…and we are.
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For maps and city and hotel info:San Angelo Chamber of Commerce:418 W Ave B, San Angelo, 76903 - (325) 655-4136 www.sanangelo.org http://www.sanangelo.orgSan Angelo Museum of Fine Arts:http://samfa.org/Angelo State University:http://www.angelo.edu/  or Contact Steve Apodaca for info at: steve.apodaca@angelo.edu mailto:steve.apodaca@angelo.eduContact Jim Bob (James Robert) Salazar at:  jsalazar@sulross.edu mailto:jsalazar@sulross.eduPottery exchange:Contact Vicki Hardin at for links to info vicki@vickihardin.com or visit Vicki's great site   www.clayartwebguide.com http://www.clayartwebguide.com    Contact Randy Brodnax at:   rcb3431@dcccd.edu mailto:rcb3431@dcccd.edu
Randy and Jeremy gathered 4 barrels, some fiber and one old kiln wrapper and started the kiln construction...
and with Sweety's help Jeremy was able to get the fire going...
Then it was time to stoke it up so kiln could glow by dark time...and it did!
John said it was time to let things cool down.
Sunday morning we were able to see the results.
GOOD job RANDY and JEREMY and all you stokers.
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