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| LOUISVILLE'S ORIGINAL CLAY GROUP |
| 1/6/2011 |
| "Louisville's Original Clay Group" has graciously offered me a permanent spot. This group that has been exhibiting in one way or another for over 30 years and has a very established following of pottery lovers. I am deeply honored and humbled by this opportunity. |
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| EMERGING ARTIST |
| 1/1/2012 |
| The Kentucky Arts Council has notified me that I was selected to receive the AL SMITH EMERGING ARTIST AWARD FOR KENTUCKY FOR FY2012 - It is a honor for me! Thanks to the KAC. |
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| WORLD MAP OF WOOD KILNS |
| 1/1/2012 |
| My wood kiln has been added to Simon Levine's World Map of Wood Kilns. This map shows the location, date built, etc., of wood kilns across the United States and world.
ceramicartsdaily.org/ceramics-monthly
simonlevin.com/worldmap |
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| THE MEADOWS POTTERY STUDIO AND GALLERY |
| 1/1/2012 |
| The Meadows Pottery Studio and Gallery is completed along with the bunkhouse to house overnight guests. Please see listing for the next firing. |
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| PURCHASES ON-LINE |
| 1/1/2012 |
| If you would like to purchase or inquire about any piece or pieces of my work, please a-mail me at meadows@bardstowncable.net. or call me at 502-460-0456.
Thanks for your interest. Matt |
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| POTTERY CLASSES |
| 1/21/2012 |
| I will be teaching classes beginning fall 2012 - call to reserve a spot. The class will be a broad overview of the processes associated with developing aline of functional ceramic wares. Dates for the fall class will be posted ASAP. The spring class was a great success and the students will be firing their work the last week of July 2012. |
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| KILN BUILDING BUSINESS |
| 6/1/2012 |
| Building kilns has become a large portion of my business. In 2011, I completed kilns for Circa Restaurant, Suzy Hatcher and Steve Skinner. In May 2012, Dr. Jonas Hurley's wood kiln was completed - please see pictures. In September, I will be building a wood/soda kiln for the new Jeffersonville Community Arts Center. Please give me a call if you are interested in a quote. Check out www.blacktreestudio.com (Steve Skinner) |
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| KENTUCKY CRAFTED RETAIL PROGRAM |
| 6/1/2012 |
| The Kentucky Arts Council has notified me that I have meet the qualifications to receive the Kentucky Crafted Retailer Designation. The goals include the promotion of Kentucky as a leading producer of high quality art. Please see the KAC web directory. |
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| "WOOD FIRED CERAMICS - 100 CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS" |
| 6/18/2012 |
| My work has been selected for publication in an upcoming book "Wood Fired Ceramics - 100 Contemporary Artists". The author is Amedeo Salamoni and the book will be published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd, a leading publisher of art-quality reference, art, and design books. |
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| Governor's School for the Arts |
| 6/27/2012 |
| This year, GSA celebrates their 25th anniversary. I have been commissioned to
create individual gifts for donors. In addition, I will be delivering the key note address to donors, faculty, and staff of GSA on Wednesday June 27th, in Lexington, Kentucky. What a hugh honor!!!! GSA is and will remain a part of me forever. |
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| F I R I N G - WOOD KILN!!!!!! |
| 7/1/2012 |
| The next firing of my wood kiln is scheduled for May 13, 2013. Call if you are interested in firing with us 502-460-0456. |
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| "Louisville Clay's -10th Anniversary Exhibition |
| 10/19/2012 |
| "Breaking the Mold" will focus primarily on Louisville Clay artists, with artists with disabilites represented. The exhibit will be at the Weber Gallery, 1151 South Fourth Street, Louisville October 19-December 31, 2012 |
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| KET Filming |
| 10/22/2012 |
| Matt Grimm, from KET (The Kentucky Network) was here on Monday, October 22nd to film some of the steps involved in firing the wood kiln at The Meadows Pottery. |
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| Bluegrass Bourbon: By the Bottle/By the Ounce |
| 4/5/2013 |
| In celebration of Kentucky's rich bourbon history, and the mark the beginning of Derby season, the KMAC and Louisville Clay present an exhibition of ceramic bourbon bottles and shot glasses designed by artists from around the county. Will be on view through June 16th. I am proud to be part of this exhibition curated by ceramist Matt Long. |
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| TABLETOP EXHIBITION |
| 6/6/2013 |
| Tabletop - June 6 - July 1, 2013 - This national juried exhibit of functional tabletop ceramic ware sponsored by The Art Leqgue, Alexandria, VA.
www.theartleague.org My salad plate trio will be on exhibit and also for sale. Juried by Linda Christianson
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| WOOD FIRED INTERNATIONAL |
| 10/11/2013 |
| I have been invited to participate with some of the world's best wood fired potters at the St. Petersburg Clay Company, St. Petersburg, Florida. The show will run from October 11th through November 30th, 2013. These potters are the real deal. |
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