Works by Gene Adcock
The Art of Stewardship Exhibition will kick off the celebration of stewardship on November 6-7 at the RiverArts Main Gallery. Seventy-four artworks were juried into this wide-ranging collection depicting each artist’s expression of Stewardship. Marcy Ramsey, an acclaimed painter and president of the Chester River Association, was the curator and juror of the show.
On Thursday, November 6, 6-8pm, RiverArts will host the artists at a Preview Reception and Awards Ceremony. Greg Mort, an internationally renowned artist whose Stewardship series of paintings have been exhibited to much acclaim and Rebecca Hoffberger, founder and director of the American Visionary Art Museum, exhibition judges, will be on hand to present awards, which include a two-person show for two Best in Show prize-winners, thanks to the generosity of Carla Massoni, and 2nd and 3rd place winners. Greg and Rebecca will also speak about the intersection of art and activism in the movement to raise awareness about the importance of caring for the Earth. A silent auction to benefit the Chester River Association is also planned. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. To make reservations you may call 410-778-6300, email [email protected] or go to www.chestertownriverarts.org. To learn more about The Art of Stewardship Project go to www.gregmort.com or www.facebook.com/theartofstewardship
Bowls by Lou Rudinski
The show opens to the public on First Friday, November 7, 5-8pm
Five Maryland woodturners will present a group show, The Five Turners, of turned objects at RiverArts Studio Gallery from November 7 to 22. Their work displays an extensive individuality of styles in a medium that dates back to ancient Egypt and continues to fascinate its practitioners even in this modern day of mostly molded plastic stuff.
Gene Adcock, Chuck Engstrom, Margaret Lospinuso, Lou Rudinski, and Tim Moore all work largely with wood discarded from unstable trees, road and building projects, and even the occasional firewood pile. Many of their objects are indeed useful as bowls, platters, and the like – but they are all objects of beauty and craftsmanship intended to highlight the natural beauty of the wood and the embellishments of their individual imaginations.
RiverArts is located at 315 High Street, Suite 106. Regular hours are Tuesday-Friday, 11-4 and Saturday, 10-4. On First Friday, November 7, the gallery will be open 11-8.
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