Part of the upcoming Annual Show: Tim Lamey, Prairie School House, 2011, photograph
ART-IN-THE-PARK CELEBRATION to accompany the Opening of the JFAA 48th Annual Show This is a day for the entire family and a very special opportunity to meet artists, make art, see artists at work and view over 100 works of art. This extra special event kicks off the opening of the JFAA Annual Show in its 48th year. The exhibition has shifted from spring to summer and we thought that it would be fun to have a celebratory day that would utilize the Art Park and involve the community.
Join us for this exciting day of art-in-the-park: Saturday, August 4 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm in the Art Park Last summer we had great fun with Days of Culture and this event continues that tradition but focuses on the fine arts with special attention given to ceramics. Last summer people enjoyed watching our resident artist Tammy Jones create rich, earthy surfaces on pottery with a smoke firing demonstration. This summer, in addition to the smoke firing process, visitors will be able to see and participate in Raku firings conducted by Mark J. Lusardi, a dynamic potter from Minneapolis. He will bring two kilns for the raku demonstration. People will be able to glaze a piece and take it home for a small fee. Learn more about Raku: www.palestars.com/directions/index.php?x=raku
The JFFA 48th Annual Show - UPDATE 106 pieces entered, 46 unique artists, 17 different towns opening Saturday, August 4th at 12:00 pm jurors comments and prizes announced at 2:00 pm