Congratulations Scholarship Winners

Big congratulations go out to the winners of the Lake County Art League's $500 Scholarships!

Justin Hay 
"Moon Socket Jar" Stoneware

and

Richard Ryndak
"Badlands" B/W photograph

OUTPOUR EXHIBITION

The Artcetera Gallery at the College of Lake County is proud to present installation views of the OUTPOUR 2013 exhibition. The opening reception of this invitational exhibition was a great success. Several pieces were purchased for the private collections of gallery patrons. Please view the full catalog and inventory on the OUTPOUR page, and direct inquiries to gallery staff via email or phone: 847-543-2405 

Back to Front: Lou Pierozzi and Chris Campbell

Left: Ewers by Adam Field      Right: Pourer by Charity Davis-Woodward

L to R: Deb Schwartzkopf, Brad Schweiger, Adam Field, Gwendolyn Yoppolo

L to R on middle shelf: Jane Shellenbarger, Liz Lurie, Charity Davis-Woodward

L to R: Lorna Meaden, Jayson Lawfer, Matt Kelleher

L to R: Simon Levin, Gertrude Smith (x2), Brian R. Jones, Bob Archembeau, Paul Dresang

Bob Archembeau, Paul Dresang, John Click, Josh DeWeese, Brad Schweiger, Linda Christensen, Ron Meyers

Left: Neal Ted, Bede Clarke     Right: Kent McGlaughlin, Tara Wilson

 

L to R: Ben Bates and Sake Sets by Chuck Hindes

Left: Teapots by Liz Lurie  Right:Teapot by Jane Shellenbarger

L to R: Chuck Hindes, Steven Hill and Dan Anderson

 Left: Sauceboat by Ben Bates   Right: Feeders by Gwendolyn Yoppolo

L to R: Deb Schwartzkopf, Brad Schwieger, Adam Field, Gwendolyn Yoppolo,
Doug Jeppesen, David Bolton and Ben Bates

OUTPOUR 2013

An Invitational Exhibition of Works by Established Contemporary Ceramic Artists
Curated by Ben Bates / Exhibition March 1 – April 17, 2013

Opening Reception Friday, March 1, 7:00 - 9:00p.m.

Showing in conjunction with FUSEDChicago: A Group Encaustic Exhibition in the Wright Gallery

Please view the catalogue of works on view here.

Works by: Dan Anderson, Bob Archambeau, Ben Bates, Joe Bennion, Margaret Bohls, David Bolton, Chris Campbell,Linda Christensen, Sam Chung, Bede Clark, Charity Davis-Woodard, Josh DeWeese, Paul Dresang, Neil Estrick, Adam Field, Julia Galloway, John Glick, Steven Hill, Chuck Hindes, Cathi Jefferson, Doug Jeppesen, Brian R. Jones, Matt Kelleher, Ben Krupka, Jayson Lawfer, Simon Levin, Suze Lindsay, Liz Lurie, Kent McLaughlin, Lorna Meaden, Jenny Mendes, Ron Meyers, Ted Neal, John Neely, Lou Pierozzi, Adam Posnak, Deb Schwartzkopf, Brad Schwieger, Jane Shellenbarger, Linda Sikora, Gertrude Smith, Tara Wilson, Gwendolyn Yoppolo

CLC Ceramic Sale

It's time for the 6th Annual Fall Ceramic Sale presented by the CLC Community Clay Association. 

Sale Dates:

Monday November 7th 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Tuesday November 8th 7:00 am - 7 pm

Location:

Learning Resource Center Atrium

See you there!

Recent Works 2010: Ceramics

David W. Bolton Teapot Wrap wood-fired NFS (left)
Daniel Tybor The Most Dangerous Teapot $500 (right)

Melanie Sherman Vierlanden porcelain NFS (left)
Kevin Foy Liquor Set stoneware $350 (right)

Dale Brandt Nostalgic Gas NFS

Jeff Chiu Teapot  $400
Brian Gravander Time Tested NFS

Pamela Lee Quiet terra cotta $600

Feng-Hua Cheng Erupted NFS

The Recent Works Exhibition continues until November 7, 2010

Linda Zepere: Ceramic Artist - Celebrating Nature

Linda Zepere's Celebrating Nature series - ceramic pendants on sterling silver chains $18 each

Linda Zepere of Grayslake, IL has just brought in these wonderful porcelain pendants.  Her Celebrating Nature series comes in green, purple and blue.  Each pendant is on an 18 inch sterling silver chain.  Adjustable rings are also available for the same price.  I love the delicate simplicity and strength of these pendants - just like nature herself.

Shawn Yomine - Ceramic Artist

Shawn Yomine of Grayslake, IL has created beautiful lidded vessels in his distinctive style. They feel exotic and ancient and would make a nice focal piece in any room. Each sells for $50.

New Pitchers by Feng-Hua Cheng

Feng-Hua Cheng of Gages Lake, IL has brought in some new pitchers! She has been experimenting with new glazes and the results are intriguing. The luminescent blue really catches the eye. The pitcher sells for $65 (SOLD).

Ceramics from the Student Art Competition

Jane Brandt, Woven Patterns, wood fired clay $350 (SOLD)

Melanie Sherman, Aus Der Asche (above), Gastgeber (below), porcelain NFS

Shawn Yomine, hounddawg, wood fired stoneware $2000

(Left) Feng-Hua Cheng, Let's Dance, ceramics $300

(Right) Danielle Brust, Rusted Stripes, clay NFS

(Back) Laura Tumminello, Spine, wood fired stoneware $200

Here are a few of the ceramics that you will find at the 29th Annual Student Art Competition. The show runs until May 15, 2010 in the Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art. All work in this juried exhibit was created by current CLC art students.

2nd Annual Empty Bowls Project: March 2, 2010

Mark your calendars! The 2nd Annual Empty Bowls Project will soon be upon us! On March 2, 2010 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Learning Resource Center Atrium at the College of Lake County over 1000 handmade ceramic bowls created by CLC ceramics students and faculty will be available for a minimum donation of $10 per bowl. Each beautiful bowl comes with a serving of chili generously donated by Crossroads of Ivanhoe. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Last year's inaugural sale was a great success so come early to allow time to admire and pick the perfect bowl!

New Gallery Show: CLC Art Faculty Exhibition

Ceramics

Ben Bates, XXX Biscuit Box, 2008 (clay & high temperature wire) $500

David W. Bolton, Riveted Pitcher and Cups, 2009 (stoneware) $300


Scott Ziegler, Perception Strikes Again, 2009 (porcelain) $1,600

The CLC Art Faculty Exhibition opened on Friday November 6, 2009. We had quite the crowd with 250 in attendance. All facets of the Art Program at CLC are represented with 26 faculty members participating. The show runs through December 13, 2009.

Ceramic Artists: Michele Lyons, Denise Moline and Linda Doyle

Here's a nice little grouping of ceramic pieces all round and pear shaped. The Mermaid Vase by Michele Lyons of Grayslake, IL is $150 (SOLD), the Berry Bowl by Denise Moline of Lake Villa, IL is $30, and the Pear Mosaic by Linda Doyle of Mundelein, IL is $50.

Feng-Hua Cheng - Ceramic Artist

These just came in this morning! The artist is Feng-Hua Cheng of Gages Lake, IL. Our patrons love her whimsical teapots. The Pumpkin Teapot is $95 and the Peach Teapot is $75 (SOLD). Feng-Hua received the Award of Excellence for her Wood-fired Teapot in our Recent Works Juried Exhibition for Lake County Artists. The show runs here at the Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art until November 1, 2009.

Mary Seyfarth - Ceramic Artist

Here are 4 interesting ceramic squares created by Mary Seyfarth of Highland Park, IL. They are sold as a set for $150 (SOLD). Mary calls them Mosaics. They measure around 3 1/2 inches x 4 inches with a depth of 3 inches. You can set them up any way you like: on the wall, on a table or even embedded into some tilework.