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Friends of Kreg Scully
It is with great sadness that we report that Kreg Scully, the noted gem artist, has been diagnosed with advanced melanoma cancer. In addition to his own gem work, Scully has worked to further the gem arts through education and contributions of his own time and energy to many organizations, museums, and other venues that further the public's appreciation of gemstone art. He has been an invaluable member of the gemstone community and has touched all who know him with his passion and sincerity for his art.
Scully has been the sole financial support of his family; currently unable to work, he and his family could use any financial help to cover his extensive medical bills as well as simple living costs. A legal trust has been drawn up; donations will be placed in a bank account and funds will be made available to the family via the trustees. Contributions are made directly to the trustee in the form of a check written to: Kreg Scully and Family Cancer Trust and sent to either 2220 Koppers Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, or 4753 Ardmore Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. The trust has been drawn up in accordance with all pertinent laws and has a Federal Tax ID number; all contributions are tax deductible. To receive a copy of the trust documents themselves, please send a SASE to Arthur Lee Anderson, P.O. Box 8525, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. We at Lapidary Journal send our sincere best wishes to Kreg and his family, and our thanks to our readers for their help.
Winter Classes at Brookfield
The Brookfield Craft Center in Brookfield, Connecticut, will host designer/metalsmith Lee Marshall for an intensive two-day workshop on hydraulic die forming on January 22-23. Participants will have an opportunity to design and make several different kinds of dies, and will be encouraged to adapt and use die-forming techniques in their own work. Topics covered will include: various uses of die forming, examples of dies and what they do, different and interesting applications, achieving special effects, and the use of press accessories. Students will also learn to emboss and texture metal using found materials, make wire forms for imprinting, and make their own tools for the press. Preregistration is required for this workshop.
Other winter jewelry-related workshops include Popular Findings, taught by Anne Marie Ciuffini, January 15; Photographing Jewelry, by Scott Miles, January 23; Texture Torch-Fired Enamel, by Marjorie Simon, January 29-30; Advanced Caning Techniques and Polymer Clay Eggs, both by Steven Ford, February 5 and 6; Lapidary Techniques, by Kurt Patzlaff and Peyote Beading, by Hattie Newman, March 4; Metal Boxes, by Sue Sachs, March 11-12; Stone Carving, by Andy Davis, Traditional Mosaics, by Jeff Havill, and Borosilicate Beads, by Nancy Tobey, March 18-19; Precious Metal Clay, by Linda Kaye-Moses, March 24-25; and Seaform Cabochons, by Wendy Ellsworth, March 25-26. In addition, there will be weekly classes in jewelry, enameling, glass, and beadworking.
Call the Center at (203) 775-4526 or e-mail brkfldcrft@aol.com for complete information on class schedules and registration.
Micromounters Conference
The 28th Annual Atlantic Micromounters Conference, sponsored by the Micromineralogists of the National Capital Area will be held March 31-April 2, 2000 at the University of Maryland. For information, contact Steve Weinberger, Conference Chairman, P.O. Box 302, Glyndon, MD 21071, (410) 833-7926.
Maryland Arts Festival
Entries are now being accepted for the Frederick Festival of Arts, to be held June 3-4, 2000, in Frederick, Maryland. Artists will be chosen by jury; 135 artists will be selected. Deadline for entry is January 31. For an application, or further information, contact Frederick Festival of the Arts, (301) 694-9632; e-mail festarts@fred.net; or send a SASE to FFOTA, P.O. Box 3080, Frederick, MD 21705.
Bead Workshop in Paradise
Beads, F.O.B, Inc. has announced the fourth annual Bead Workshop in Paradise will be held in Sarasota, Florida, February 13-16. The instructors will be Jeannette Cook, Elinor Peace Bailey, Teresa Barrett, and Lisa Niven. Each student will be in a one-day class with each instructor. Their projects are designed to appeal to everyone from beginning beaders to advanced artisans. In addition to the four days of classes, there will be an Open House, an evening dinner, and various extra attractions and events. For information, write to Bead Workshop in Paradise IV, Beads, F.O.B., Inc., 2312 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota, FL 34231, or send e-mail to Beadsfob@aol.com, or leave contact information at (800) 425-8337. Workshop details will also be posted on the internet at www.beadsfob.com.
Master Valuer in Tucson
Registrations are now being accepted for the Master Valuer program's three-day course in jewelry appraising January 30-Feb 1, 2000, at the Courtyard Marriott (airport) in Tucson, Arizona. The course covers lectures, classroom work, and hands-on appraising. Prior jewelry appraisal experience is not required. Professional appraisal standards, methodology, and jewelry appraisal report writing for insurance, divorce, estates, and damage claims are discussed. For registration or other information, contact Anna M. Miller, International Director, (281) 485-1606, or write to MV Program, P.O. Box 1844, Pearland, TX 77588.
New MJSA HQ to Open
The Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America broke ground for their new headquarters at 45 Royal Little Drive in Providence, Rhode Island, at a ceremony on October 8. The new facility, scheduled to open in the spring of 2000, will have seminar/education rooms and a full reference library for MJSA members. MJSA is a trade association representing jewelry manufacturers and their suppliers. The association seeks to protect and enhance the jewelry industry through education, government affairs, trade shows, and cost-saving programs.
Micromounters Directory Issued
The 18th edition of the International Directory of Micromounters (IDM), issued by the Baltimore Mineral Society, is now available. Send orders to Roy I. Grim, Editor, 9155A Hitching Post Lane, Laurel, MD 20723. The cost for U.S. based collectors is $7, including postage. Rates (including delivery via surface mail) are $7.50 to Canada, $8.50 to all other countries. Rates (including delivery via air mail) are $7.80 to Canada, $10.50 to Western Europe, and $11.75 to Australia and New Zealand. All prices are U.S.$. Payment may be by personal checks or money orders drawn on an American bank, or international money orders made out in U.S.$. The Baltimore Mineral Society is not responsible for money lost or stolen from the mail, so sending cash is discouraged.
Arts Management Conference
This month, the Arts Extension Service (AES), in collaboration with a number of Florida-based arts organizations, will present a three-day educational conference at the University of South Florida in St. Petersburg. The conference, devoted to the continuing education of arts and nonprofit managers, will include workshops, seminars, and presentations to help build arts programs that connect with and benefit their communities. Organizations involved in the conference are the Florida Alliance of Local Arts Agencies, Very Special Arts Florida, Arts for a Complete Education, and the Florida Alliance for Arts Education. For information, or to be put on the mailing list, call AES at (413) 545-2360, fax (413) 545-3351, or e-mail aes@admin.umass.edu.
New Jewelry & Metalsmithing Head for 92nd Street Y
The 92nd St. Y has announced the appointment of Jonathan Wahl as director of its Jewelry & Metalsmithing program. The 92nd St. Y Art Center offers courses in various media to over 4,000 students annually; the jewelry and metalsmithing program provides instruction to more than 700 adults each year. Mr. Wahl spent four years at the New York City's Craft Students League, a nonprofit school providing training in the fine arts and in craftwork. Mr. Wahl served as assistant director of the League and its Elsa Mott Gallery, and directed the League's jewelry and metalsmithing department.
Mr. Wahl holds an MA in Fine Arts from the State University of New York at New Paltz and a BA in Fine Arts from Temple University in Pennsylvania. He has received a New York Foundation for the Arts Artist's Fellowship, a Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation Biennial Award, an Empire State Craft Alliance grant, and an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Pennsylvania Society of Goldsmiths.
For information about classes, call (212) 996-1100 or check out the Web site at www.92ndsty.org.
Applying to Juried Shows
In a previous column (March, 1999), Beth Rosengard discussed the show jurying process, emphasizing the need for excellent slides. Ms. Rosengard has provided additional advice on choosing the four or five slides requested in the typical show application.
Two matters to consider are coherency and a fair representation of your work. Ask yourself: Do the slides complement each other and look good as a group? Are they stylistically compatible rather than appearing to be the output of several different artists?
Then consider whether your slides fairly represent your work. Do they exhibit both the high and low ends of your line, the one-of-a-kind and the production pieces, the geometric goldwork as well as the sculptural silver items? Will your work stand up to an on-site jury test? Some promoters diligently check the work you display against the slides you submitted, and too great a discrepancy can mean future rejections.
Depending on the number and variety of styles and materials you use, you may find these two considerations in some conflict with each other. If this is the case, slide selection will be more difficult. Unfortunately, there are no hard-and-fast rules to follow and you may have to walk a fine line. The best advice is to apply a critical eye as well as your own intuitive preferences and, if you're stuck, get feedback from a craftsperson whose judgment you trust.
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