2019 OCAF Members’ Show
OCAF Art Center 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United States2019 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 […]
2019 OCAF Members’ Show Opening Reception
OCAF Art Center 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesFriday, 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.
Perspectives 2019, Opening Gala, Reception & Preview Sale
OCAF - Rocket Hall 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe opening Gala, Reception and Preview Sale are a pottery collector’s paradise with an extensive selection of hand-made functional pottery with over 6,000 pots to choose from in the Rocket Hall Sales Gallery. Meet and mingle with this year’s participating potters while enjoying a catered buffet and liquid refreshments under the tents adjacent to the 1902 Building. Music will be provided by a jazz group, who perform a unique blend of Jazz standards featuring collective communication and soulful improvisation.
Perspectives, Main Gallery: 2019 Participating Potters
Main Gallery, 1902 Building, OCAF Art Center 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe 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.
Perspectives 2019, Rocket Hall: Gigantic Pottery Sale
OCAF - Rocket Hall 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesRocket Hall will be rocking with more than 6,000 pieces of handmade pottery produced by 50 of Georgia’s finest potters. Most potters will replenish their stock during the event. This 16th annual premium sale of contemporary functional and decorative pottery is one of the largest of its kind in the Southeast.
Perspectives 2019, Members Gallery: Pottery of Glenn Dair
Members Gallery, 1902 Building, OCAF Art Center 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesGlenn 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.
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 StatesBeth 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.
Perspectives 2019 Gallery Talks
OCAF - Rocket Hall 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesExpand your pottery proficiency in a gallery talk through both exhibition galleries. Rob Sutherland of Good Dirt Studios will lead these talks covering pottery styles, clays, glazes, firing techniques and general information about various pieces in the exhibitions.
Perspectives 2019 Gallery Talks
OCAF - Rocket Hall 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesExpand your pottery proficiency in a gallery talk through both exhibition galleries. Rob Sutherland of Good Dirt Studios will lead these talks covering pottery styles, clays, glazes, firing techniques and general information about various pieces in the exhibitions.
Perspectives 2019 Gallery Talks
OCAF - Rocket Hall 34 School Street, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesExpand your pottery proficiency in a gallery talk through both exhibition galleries. Rob Sutherland of Good Dirt Studios will lead these talks covering pottery styles, clays, glazes, firing techniques and general information about various pieces in the exhibitions.