New Sculpture by Lu Heintz

New show at KMOCA

Molting: New sculpture by Lu Heintz

Opening reception
Saturday, June 6, 5-7pm

Lu Heintz's latest show, Molting, presents a collection of sculpture combining the strength of her metalwork with more delicate materials culled from her personal life. The contrast helps to suggest a subtle dialogue between toughness and femininity, between builder and dreamer.

The metal portions are heated in a coal forge and hand-fashioned on an anvil, traditional blacksmithing techniques that require a lot of strength. The softer aspects of the work include such materials as wool from sheep Heintz helped raise, fur from her pet dog, and hair from her own brush. These elements speak to a molting process (hence the show's title) through which we shed the old and make space for the new.

Lu Heintz grew up in a remote portion of north central Vermont. She spent most of her childhood outside, and the landscapes of the natural world are a constant feature in her work. She began metalsmithing at age 15 and has steadily produced sculptural and architectural commissions since graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2001.

Heintz has received grants from both the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York State Council on the Arts. Her work has been featured in numerous trade magazines and group shows. Her first solo show was in Providence, RI, in 2006. This is her second solo show.

Molting continues at KMOCA through June 27.

Regular hours are Saturdays 12 - 4, or by appointment.

Kingston Museum of Contemporary Arts
103 Abeel Street, Kingston.


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Looking for glass and acrylic ...

Hey Yardies,
We are looking for sheet glass and acrylic, 1/8" - 1/4" thick to replace windows in our studio. The smallest size is about 10" x 14", but we can cut down anything larger to fit.
A group of volunteers will be here the week of June 15th to help with the project.
If you have any material to spare, please contact Jackson.

Steel Yard featured on BSR!

Brown Student Radio (BSR) recently did a piece on the Steel Yard. It consists of compiled interviews from our students. The full episode aired last week, but you can listen to the archive here.

Read the full post here.

Open call for printmakers and non-printmakers.

http://forthestate.com/opencall

Clay-Doh & Bowl Sale 2009

Announcing our Works in Progress 2009 event: Clay-Doh & Bowl Sale

Remember how fun it was to play with clay? Relive the magic! Learn to throw, build, and roll while enjoying wine, beer, soda and great music.

Friday, June 5th
6:30—10:00pm

Admission: $20
Children under 12 years of age: $10
Price of admission includes one drink and all-you-can-eat snacks.

This event is one of many that are part of our "Works in Progress" fundraiser. Stay tuned for more events!

Bowl sale: Purchase pottery hand-crafted by Steelyard Ceramics Cooperative Residents

Call or e-mail us with any questions: 401-273-7101 or contact@thesteelyard.org

Time of the Signs!

There will be an opening for Time of the Signs, a solo show of Rhode Island artist Nate Nadeau's sculpture, at 28 Wolcott St. on May 14th. Time of the Signs will feature Nadeau's original hand-fabricated metal sculpture inspired by, and riffing on, retro American roadside signs. Each wall-mounted sign blends Nadeau's text-based interest in graffitti writing and pop culture stylings with the craftsmanship honed through years of his work as a metal fabricator and teacher. The show is from 6-10pm and is free and open to the public.


Bio:
Nate Nadeau received a BFA in sculpture from Rhode Island College and is the proprietor of Iron Oragami, a metal design and fabrication business located in Providence, RI. Nadeau trained and taught at the The Steel Yard, Providence's industrial arts facility and non-profit, and has shown his work at RISD Woods Gerry gallery, Red Rum, and CBGB’s. Time of the Signs is his debut solo show.

Steel Yard VISTA: the search is on!

The Steel Yard is looking for our next full-time Americorps VISTA to join our team!

Apply Before May 29th!

Start Date: August 27th

Description:
The Steel Yard is looking for a VISTA who will assist with the organization's programming, outreach, and resource development. Specifically, the VISTA will work with staff members to increase outreach to local schools and youth partners, increase our volunteer capacity, and research both grant and workforce development opportunities. Duties will also include managing course registrations and assisting with Steel Yard public programs. We are looking for someone with a strong interest in the intersection of arts and community development and a desire to learn more about the inner workings of a nonprofit organization. An ability to speak Spanish is helpful but not required.

Benefits
Living Allowance, Health Coverage, Training, and a choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend.

Applications Due by May 29th!
See the full description of service and apply through Americorps on-line.
For more information, e-mail us at contact@thesteelyard.org

Ollneyville Shines

April 25th @ 9:00 help beautify the Woonie Greenway!
For more information contact Samantha at SSteinberg08@cityyear.org or 808-2290.

Providence Art Festival : Call to Artists

From our friend Joanna at the Providence Art Festival writes:

I am working with the organizers of the Providence Art Festival in Downcity. The festival is shaping up to be a large scale event, and we are currently taking applications from artists for individual booths. The date is Saturday, June 13th. I've attached a copy of the application that you can print and mail, or our digital application is available online at here. We are trying to reach as many local artists and artisans as possible to support our local community here in New England. The application deadline is May 1st, 2009.

If you have any questions for me, feel free to be in touch either via email or my office phone is (401)421-0254. To get a better sense of what we do you can check out our neighborhood marketing page: www.shopdowncity.com .

New Urban Arts Openings

New Urban Arts has openings next year for paid fellowship for artists/educators. See below for details. If you know of anyone that may be interested, please spread the word to them about the upcoming RFP deadline May 1.

We appreciate your help in connecting us with people who will be a great addition to our studio community. We've been excited by the interest already generated, but could really use your help extending the word outside our network.
Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks!

Sarah Meyer
New Urban Arts
Program Director
sarah@newurbanarts.org
401-751-4556


New Urban Arts awards fellowships annually to two established artists and educators in a yearlong position to (1) support artist mentors who volunteer to mentor high school students in the arts; (2) share publicly artwork or ideas about community arts practice reflective of New Urban Arts pedagogy, and (3) be an active presence in the New Urban Arts Studio.
Fellows publicly share knowledge, ideas and artwork about community arts practice and convene public conversations on sustaining lifelong creative practice. During school vacation weeks, Fellows work with youth as week-long artists in residence.

Fellows receive a financial stipend ($10,000/yr), studio space, and the opportunity to investigate and explore the intersection of creative practice and community practice within a nationally recognized interdisciplinary art studio. It is a year-long commitment approximately 15-20 hours per week, with a flexible schedule including many afternoons and evenings, from October 1, 2009 through June 1, 2010. There is opportunity for a second year renewal.

Available on our website, www.newurbanarts.org , is the RFP and a job description with further details on roles and responsibilities the position.
The RFP is due May 1, 2009.