Artist Gyöngy Laky shares her thoughts on art making during the pandemic in Squarecylinder article series, “Shelter-in-Place Chronicles”
Last week, Arrowmont Instructor and celebrated artist Gyöngy Laky detailed the shifts in her practice and approach to work while in quarantine in “Shelter-in-Place Chronicles Part 5: Artists Speak,” an article originally appearing in Squarecylinder, the online visual art magazine serving the San Francisco Bay Area. Two invisible, yet powerful forces, now shape our lives:…
Arrowmont Connections: Barbara Bullard reflects on 50 years in the Arrowmont Community
Arrowmont is a special community full of creative people – a family who know that coming together and making art is important. We talk a lot about the Arrowmont Experience – connecting through craft and community. That connection exists beyond physical proximity. It is in shared memories and new ideas. It lives in the friendships we make…
Arrowmont Craft Conversations: Green Woodworking with Andy McFate and Heather Ashworth
ARROWMONT CRAFT CONVERSATIONS is a video series that highlights artists in the Arrowmont community. Our partnership with Arrowmont faculty and community members has contributed to Arrowmont’s longevity, growth as a school of arts and crafts, and our reputation as an institution that welcomes everyone. The artists who appear in this series exemplify the characteristics that…
Arrowmont Connections: Taylor Mezo takes over the Arrowmont Supply Store Instagram this week
Arrowmont is a special community full of creative people – a family who know that coming together and making art is important. We talk a lot about the Arrowmont Experience – connecting through craft and community. That connection exists beyond physical proximity. It is in shared memories and new ideas. It lives in the friendships we make…
Craft and Culture Fellow Project: John Polly creates Bluebird Nesting Box
Eastern Bluebird Nesting Box By John Polly, 2020 Spring Appalachian Craft and Culture Fellow I had a request to build an eastern bluebird box as a gift. I wanted it to be durable and used some eastern red cedar that was salvaged from a fence removed from a property. This design is a combination of…
Arrowmont Connections: John Cogswell
ARROWMONT CRAFT CONVERSATIONS is a video series that highlights artists in the Arrowmont community. Our partnership with Arrowmont faculty and community members has contributed to Arrowmont’s longevity, growth as a school of arts and crafts, and our reputation as an institution that welcomes everyone. The artists who appear in this series exemplify the characteristics that…
Arrowmont Craft Conversations: Bill Griffith
ARROWMONT CRAFT CONVERSATIONS is a video series that highlights artists in the Arrowmont community. We want more people to learn about Arrowmont and see why it is such a celebrated institution. Our partnership with Arrowmont faculty and community members has contributed to Arrowmont’s outstanding reputation. The artists who appear in this series exemplify the characteristics…
Arrowmont Connections: Maggie Connolly reflects on the past year as an Artist-in-Residence
Arrowmont is a special community full of creative people – a family who know that coming together and making art is important. We talk a lot about the Arrowmont Experience – connecting through craft and community. That connection exists beyond physical proximity. It is in shared memories and new ideas. It lives in the friendships we make…
Potters Favorite Pots: Gail Kendall shares a favorite piece by Sarah Jaeger
One of Arrowmont’s most engaging traditions at the Utilitarian Clay Symposium is the presenters panel, “Potters Favorite Pots.” It’s an opportunity for participants to learn about the functional objects that inspire each presenter – whether it’s process, form, or personal connection with the maker. In a new video series, Arrowmont asks previous presenters to share…
Arrowmont Connections: Magda Gluszek takes over the Arrowmont Supply Store instagram this week
Arrowmont is a special community full of creative people – a family who know that coming together and making art is important. We talk a lot about the Arrowmont Experience – connecting through craft and community. That connection exists beyond physical proximity. It is in shared memories and new ideas. It lives in the friendships we make…
