MetalWorx Exhibit & Gallery

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MetalWorx Exhibit

Discus by Ralph Berger, Lotus Study Necklace by Beth Lonsinger- 1st place, Salad Servers by Paulette Werger – 2nd place, Golden Confetti Stack Rings by Wendy Thurlow- 3rd place

Kellogg Gallery

On display: February 2, 2023 – February 24, 2023
Opening Reception: February 2, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Herrig Center for the Arts and the West Coast Florida Society of Goldsmiths proudly present this juried metals exhibit that will be complimented with a curated 2D body of metal work by Ralph Berger.

This exhibit will be displayed in our gallery and on our website

1st Pace Beth Lonsinger Lotus Study Necklace
2nd Place Paulette Werger Gleanings Salad Servers
3rd Place Wendy Thurlow Golden Confetti Stack Ring
Honorable Stephanie Savic Polk Precious Found Metal
Mention

Ralph Berger

Many of my pieces are made from found objects which I transform and re-purpose. My metal art explores the beauty of positive and negative space. Lao Tzu speaks eloquently about the importance of
​negative space: 

​”Thirty spokes share the hub of a wheel; yet it is its center that makes it useful. You can mould clay into a vessel; yet, it is its emptiness that makes it useful. Cut doors and windows from the walls of a house; but the ultimate use of the house will depend on that part where nothing exists. Therefore, something is shaped into what is; but its usefulness comes from what it’s not.”

Florida Society of Goldsmiths Gallery
To purchase any of the pieces from the online gallery, please call 941-746-2862.

Ralph Berger Gallery
To purchase any of the pieces from the online gallery, please call 941-746-2862.

International Society of Scratchboard Artists (ISSA)

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On display November 30 – December 30, 2022
Kellogg Gallery

Online Gallery

We end the calendar year with three exhibits, including the exquisite scratchboard work by members of the International Society of Scratchboard Artists (ISSA).

This exhibit will be featured in the December issue of American Art Collector Magazine in an ad and editorial. Cathy Sheeter, MSA, who specializes in wildlife and western art, is the president of the group and one of only 16 living Master Scratchboard Artists in the world.

Scratchboard, often called direct engraving or subtractive art, can be black and white or colored using inks, watercolor, acrylic or markers.

The ISSA has over 110 active members from eight countries. We are pleased to welcome them to our Gallery.

AWARD WINNERS

  • Gold Award: Best in Show: “On the Prowl” by MSA Patrick Hedges
  • Silver Award: “Mighty Contender” by MSA Shalese Sands
  • Bronze Award: “The Gathering” by MSA Linda Lunnon
  • Award of Excellence: “Bond of Affection” by MSA Amy Stauffer
  • Award of Excellence: “Native Elegance” by MSA Diana Höhlig
  • Newcomer Award: “Looking Through You” by SSA Sheryl Unwin
  • International Artist Award: “Masquerade” by MSA Lori Dunn
  • Pushing Boundaries Award: “Standing Above the Others” by SSA Danna Fruetel
  • Ampersand Active Level Award: “On the Bit” by Denise Brown
  • Ampersand Signature Level Award: “The Sea Horse” by SSA Ruth Sanderson
  • Active Level Memorial Award: “With the Leader” by Han Zhang
  • Signature Level Memorial Award: “Charmed” by SSA Sally Terrell

About ISSA

The International Society of Scratchboard Artists (ISSA) was launched in 2011. ISSA is dedicated to the promotion of scratchboard as fine art, providing support to artists, and education to the public about this amazing medium! The organization offers membership levels for all artists from supporters, to beginners, to professionals. It hosts an annual juried Exhibition, and demonstrations, and creates friendships that last a lifetime.

What is Scratchboard?

Scratchboard is a fine art form that uses a surface covered with white clay and then a layer of black India ink. Artists use abrasive tools to remove the black ink to create an image. Artists may choose to keep their boards black and white or proceed to color them with a variety of mediums. Any area that is white will accept color. White boards are also used, in this case, the artists adds ink or color and then uses various tools remove the ink/color. Please visit this page for more information and a demonstration of the process on black scratchboard.

 

International Watercolor Society Florida USA Exhibit

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International Watercolor Society Florida USA
ACM Curated Exhibit

March 9 – April 9, 2021
Kellogg Gallery

An Herrig Center for the Arts curated exhibition featuring master watercolor artists from around the world. The International Watercolor Society has chapters in over 110 countries, and gathers together one of the largest and most diverse group of watercolor artists and art lovers alike. Being of many nations, cultures, and backgrounds, it provides a platform for the continual development, learning, and sharing of the art of watercolor. In addition to the exchange of ideas between artists in the field and industry, it advocates and supports the next generation of artists with the events and exhibitions that are difficult to come by for many.

This is the inaugural exhibition of the recently formed IWS Florida USA Chapter at Herrig Center for the Arts.

Read: ACM Creates IWS Florida Chapter

Artists from the following countries are represented: Albania, Australia, Bulgaria, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, Germany., India, Iran, Japan, Lithuania, Mexico, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Peru, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, Vietnam

We offer a preview below:

Herrig Center for the Arts Creates New IWS Florida Chapter

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Craftsman by Richard Tiegun Chao, Australia

Craftsman by Richard Tiegun Chao, Australia

Herrig Center for the Arts has partnered with the International Watercolor Society (IWS) a non-profit worldwide organization, to create a Florida Chapter, one of only five branches in the United States. We are part of their worldwide network of over 100 branches, galleries, and education centers.

The intent in forming a chapter in Florida is to promote the art of watercolor in our community and the state as a whole. The IWS, founded in 2012, is committed to bringing people together despite differences in race, religion, culture and distance. With over 100 branches worldwide, they promote love, peace and harmony around the world through art, the common language of people throughout the world. Education is of great importance to the IWS. Learning and sharing knowledge and experience of watercolor through exhibits, discussion, seminars, workshops and master classes.

As a new member of IWS, we hope to build a membership within Florida. A number of our members are members of The National Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society.

Herrig Center for the Arts has scheduled the first Florida International Exhibition, inviting international watercolor artists to display their work in the Kellogg Gallery, the largest of our three galleries. The Exhibit will be on display March 9 through April 9, 2021.

International Watercolor Society Florida USA Exhibit

IWSglobe.org for more information.

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