ON T H E M E SA
FACULTY ART ON DISPLAY
Show organizer Monica Furmanski exhibited her work along with that of her colleagues.
Known for vocal and drama direction, faculty member Jessica Block also works in textiles. Shown here, “Swimming Sisters.”
Art teacher Aspen Golann examines John Swain’s ceramic work with senior Jake Dexter-Meldrum.
Art Department Chair Patrick Collins takes in one of Aspen Golann’s offerings.
The composition of Cate’s fine arts
for observing bold powdered graphite and
and performing arts teaching faculty
charcoal designs by Aspen Golann, a series
has changed significantly over the past
of paintings by Patrick Collins, textiles by
seven years, and making note of that gave
music teacher Jessica Block (including a
photography teacher Monica Furmanski
Harry Potter Hufflepuff knitted scarf), and
an idea. What if she organized an exhibit
several large ceramic vessels by John Swain.
of faculty art for Fall Family Weekend,
Furmanski’s own contributions to the show
showcasing the work of her colleagues?
were large prints in ink on archival paper,
While parents are accustomed to
based on memories of childhood car rides,
viewing the product of their children’s
with their visions of landscapes racing by
efforts, Furmanski set out to give them
the window.
a sense of what their arts teachers create
families’ response to the work, Furmanksi
play into their teaching styles and
says the most gratifying reactions came
understanding of the arts,” she explains.
from students themselves, opening up processes, and types of execution available
from members of the department, adding
to the artist. “We may be teachers in the
space for ceramicist Peter Bonning, who
arts, but I feel it’s important for everyone
teaches in the Outdoor Program and
to be aware of the work we create off the
Human Development Department. For
Mesa and our dedication to the practice of
one month, the Elizabeth Lawton Shreve
creating.”
headphones and listen to the work of music
Zac Towbes ’17 plays an original tune during Carpinteria’s 29th Annual Avocado Festival.
Alex Brown ’16 and Brandon Sugarman ’16 perform a cover by Wiz Khalifa at the 29th Annual Avocado Festival.
another avenue to discuss the ideas,
show consisting entirely of art and music
Hooker Gallery became a place to don
Carpinteria’s annual Avocado Festival is known for its guacamole, avocado ice cream, avocado pancakes, and increasingly, as a place to hear some rockin’ good music. This year, the festival’s 29th, Cate performers took the main stage on the first night, inspiring plenty of dancing in the streets.
While she was pleased with the
professionally, and “how these sensibilities
In October Furmanski mounted a
AVOCADO FEST PERFORMERS
Hannah Jorgensen ‘16 puts on a show at the 29th Annual Avocado Festival.
teacher John Knecht; it was also the site W W W . C A TE . O R G
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