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| THE MEADOWS POTTERY STUDIO AND GALLERY |
| 12/1/2010 |
| The Meadows Pottery studio is completed!! I started work in my new space the first week of January. It's great on so many levels. |
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| KILN BUILDING BUSINESS |
| 12/1/2010 |
| Building kilns has become a large portion of my business. In 2011, I completed kilns for Circa Restaurant, Suzy Hatcher and Steve Skinner. In February 2012, I will build a kiln for Jonas Hurley, local Nelson County potter; in March, Bruce and Kelly Hoefer will be building a nice kiln on their property and in June 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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| WORLD MAP OF WOOD KILNS |
| 12/12/2010 |
| 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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| LOUISVILLE CLAY |
| 1/1/2011 |
| My term as president of Louisville Clay was a wonderful experience. Thanks to everyone for their help and guidance. LC is an association of regional ceramic artists dedicated to enriching individual creativity through a suportive community of peers. Membership is comprised of 100 active potters. Check our website www.louisvilleclay.com for the latest events. |
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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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| INCENSE STAND |
| 2/1/2011 |
| Artist Bill Stone and I are currently working on a project to create an incense stand for Father Michael Mernagh, Anamchara Faith Community, Louisville, Kentucky. Bill is a sculpture artist and does beautiful work. |
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| 50 YEARS: THE KENTUCKY GUILD OF ARTISTS AND CRAFT |
| 3/1/2011 |
| In 2011, the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. There will be exhibits at several locations around the state showcasing the works of Kentucky artists. My work will be for sale at the exhibits at the Artisan Center in Berea and also The Carnegie in Covington. |
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| EMERGING ARTIST |
| 7/1/2011 |
| 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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| AN ARTFUL ARRAY/BOWLS BY KENTUCKY ARTISANS |
| 8/27/2011 |
| I will be participating in an exhibition entitled "An Artful Array/Bowls by Kentucky Artisans" on display at the Center beginning
August 27, 2011 - February 25, 2012. This exhibition will showcase functional and non-functional interpretations of the bowl form. |
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| F I R I N G - WOOD KILN!!!!!! |
| 11/1/2011 |
| The next firing is scheduled for the first week of February 2012 - Call me at 502-460-0456 if you are interested in coming to the firing. Anyone is welcome to come and observe (and help). |
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| PURCHASES ON-LINE |
| 12/31/2011 |
| 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 spring 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 are as follows: March 10, 17, 24, April 7, 21, and 28 with firing in May. |
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| KENTUCKY CRAFTED: THE MARKET |
| 3/1/2012 |
| Kentucky Crafted: The Market will be held March 3&4, 2012. More details to follow. |
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| INDIANA ARTISAN MARKETPLACE |
| 3/30/2012 |
| The Indiana Artisan Marketplace is scheduled for March 30-April 1, 2012, in
Indianapolis, IN - more details to follow. |
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| ART IN THE GARDENS AT LIBERTY HALL |
| 9/1/2012 |
| The event is the first ever and will be held on Labor Day weekend. This is an invitation only fine art fair and will be in Frankfort at Liberty Hall historic site, 202 Wilkinson Street, in the lush setting laong the Kentucky River. |
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| KENTUCKY BOURBON FESTIVAL |
| 9/14/2012 |
| Participating in the Kentucky Bourbon Festival is a great time. It has been an event that I have been involved in since starting my business in 2004. See www.kybourbonfestival.com |
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