Sense of Touch: Fiber Arts by Shirley Chambliss

OCAF Art Center 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Sense of Touch: Fiber Arts by Shirley Chambliss Sense of Touch Sense of Fiber Sense of Fun This installation will be an experimental one that opens the minds of viewers to the many ways of fiber and hand woven art. The show will be an experience of the uniqueness of living with fiber-- of the joy that comes from being intentional about what seems ordinary which makes them extraordinary. The focus of the show is the fun of these objects -- loving and living with crafted art forms. Opening Reception: June 7, 6-8pm

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2019 OCAF Members’ Show

OCAF Art Center 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United States

2019 OCAF Members' Show The Members' Show is an annual exhibition showcasing OCAF member artists! Opening Reception: July 26, 6-8 pm OCAF PRESENTS An Evening of Art 2019 Members’ Exhibition  If you are a collector or enjoy great art, this is the event for you. OCAF is proud to present the Members' Exhibition, showcasing original art by its members. OCAF Members from across the county, surrounding areas, and beyond have created 170 works of art ranging from jewelry to ceramics. “OCAF has been building a legacy through the arts for 25 years,” says Executive Director La Ruchala Murphy. “As a volunteer […]

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2019 OCAF Members’ Show Opening Reception

OCAF Art Center 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Friday, July 26th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the galleries of the historic 1902 OCAF Center building. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. Visitors will get the opportunity to see many of the artists whose work will be on display.

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Perspectives, Main Gallery: 2019 Participating Potters

Main Gallery, 1902 Building, OCAF Art Center 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United States

The Main Gallery will display an exhibit of 150 pots, titled “Participating Potters: 2019” consisting of two of the best pots by each of the artists and one piece from their collection. This annual exhibit is considered by many as the finest display of contemporary pottery in the southeast.

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Perspectives 2019, Members Gallery: Pottery of Glenn Dair

Members Gallery, 1902 Building, OCAF Art Center 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Glenn Dair served as the Director of the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Pottery Program and he received his Masters of Fine Arts Degree (Ceramics) from the University of Georgia in 1975. His work is primarily focused on architecturally influenced vessel forms and is included in public, private and corporate collections. He produces work from his studio in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Perspectives 2019, Hall Gallery: The Unique Pottery of Beth Tarkington (Aug. 31 – Sept. 15, 10am – 5pm daily)*

Members Gallery, 1902 Building, OCAF Art Center 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Beth works with terra cotta, earthenware clay because it’s natural, a little raw, and unrefined. Her work is hand built using slab, coil, mold and sculptural techniques. Her surface work is painterly, involving layering of slips, stains, underglazes, oxides and glaze through the processes of wax-resist, texturing, carving, painting, slip trail and brushwork, requiring multiple firings.

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David & Goliath Art Exhibition

Main Gallery, 1902 Building, OCAF Art Center 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Small Works and Their Colossal Counterparts