SUMMER 2012 • JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER

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2012:

A Year of Sculpture

SUMMER 2012 • www.kRASL.oRG

www.krasl.org707 Lake BoulevardSt. Joseph, MI 49085269.983.0271

MUSEUM & ShoP hoURS:Monday - Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm

Thursday:

10 am - 9 pm

Sunday: 1 pm - 4 pm

Exhibitions at the Krasl Art Center are free of charge. Donations are welcome.

Cover Image:Beacon Gold ChandelierDale Chihuly2000Glass

Location: Krasl Art Center entrance

Chihuly Renewal Project The Beacon Gold Chandelier, by world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly, is one of only 10 Chihuly sculptures in the state of Michigan, and features 200 signature glass shapes including the horn, split leaf and Venetian leaf in bumblebee yellow.

The Krasl Art Center dedicated the Beacon Gold Chandelier in 2000 to local resident Ed Conrad. As a highly distinguished banker and community leader, Ed served the Krasl Art Center for more than 25 years. Today, his commitment to the community continues to be a celebrated example of selfless service.

In 2010, the lights illuminating the artwork began burning out with increasing frequency. It soon became clear that the lighting system had fulfilled its lifespan and needed to be upgraded in order to illuminate this magnificent sculpture for our community.

Restoring the Beacon Gold Chandelier includes:• Deinstallation of the intricate sculpture by a team of Chihuly-certified

art handlers• Installation of a new energy-efficient and long-lasting lighting system

under the leadership of a lighting designer• Inspection of the rigging which secures the sculpture in place• Cleaning of each of the 200 individually blown glass shapes prior to

its reinstallation

This extensive process will take three weeks, during which time the Krasl Art Center must close its doors to the public from September 3 – 21, 2012

Together we will raise $50,000 in support of the Beacon Gold Chandelier. Your tax-deductible donation will bring this sculpture back to life and enable the Krasl Art Center to shine its light on the community. You can make a contribution by calling 269.983.0271 or simply mail a check or money order to the Krasl Art Center.

Make a contribution of $250 or more and receive two tickets to an exclusive party on September 20, 2012 to celebrate the relighting of the Beacon Gold Chandelier.

Julia GourleyExecutive Director

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MESSAGE fRoM ThE DIRECToR

Photo credit: John Madill

On Friday, May 11, the Krasl Art Center successfully and enthusiastically kicked off the collaborative Biennial Sculpture exhibition with our partners, the cities of Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, New Territory Arts Association and Box Factory for the Arts. The expanded sculpture party hosted over 700 individuals in one delightful evening. Tim Sizer of Timothy’s Restaurant both sponsored the exhibition and provided the exquisite food for the opening party. This year’s indoor exhibition is the ideal complement to the outdoor sculpture placement with preparatory drawings and maquettes on view in the galleries.

You will not want to miss this year’s Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff. With record numbers of artists applying (900 artists from around the country) and the ranking of #24 in the nation, the Art Fair continues to be a key cultural and arts event in Southwest Michigan. Moreover, the Krasl Art Fair is estimated to attract 70,000 visitors to the region in a single weekend. Back by popular demand, the Friday Night Kick Off Party is our thank you to our local community for years of support. Interested in getting involved and joining the fun and excitement? Contact Sarah Eisele, Volunteer Coordinator at the KAC.

Thank you to everyone who has generously contributed to the Chihuly Renewal Project. I am excited to announce that we have already raised half of the funds necessary for this unique project. When the new lights are turned on in September, the Beacon Gold Chandelier and the KAC will glow with the pride of knowing that our community supports this world class work of art.

When you visit the KAC this summer you are sure to enjoy the lively voices of the KAC’s youngest visitors who are participating in classes and camps. It is our goal to go beyond simply providing studio art experiences for these students; we strive to engage them in critical thinking about the artwork on view and the creative process. You are sure to be inspired by the energy and spirit present among young art enthusiasts. For a quieter gallery, visit us on Thursday evenings or on the weekend.

We look forward to welcoming you and your guests this summer.

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2012 Biennial Sculpture InvitationalIndoor Exhibition: Through July 22, 2012Outdoor Exhibition: Through August 31, 2013

On May 11th the Krasl Art Center celebrated the opening of the 2012 Biennial Sculpture Invitational. This exhibition series has been a proud part of our history since its inception in 1996. New in 2012, the exhibition expanded; 26 new sculptures were placed on the KAC grounds, at the Margaret B. Upton Arboretum along the St. Joseph River, at Lookout Park along Red Arrow Highway just south of Hilltop Road, in the Arts District of Benton Harbor and outside the Box Factory for the Arts on Broad Street in St. Joseph.

The opening party was a great success with artists, entertainment, food and spirits at three differnt locations throughout the twin cities.

THANK YOU to the cities of St. Joseph and Benton Harbor, the New Territory Arts Association and the Box Factory for the Arts for your partnership and support of this exhibition!

Visit the Krasl Art Center galleries before July 22nd to view the indoor component of our Biennial Sculpture

Invitational including preliminary drawings, models, photographs and footage illustrating the artist’s working processes.

Thank you to Timothy’s Restaurant for generously sponsoring the Biennial Sculpture Invitational.

Summer StudioThrough August 25, 2012Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 pmSaturdays, 12:00-2:00 pm

Join local sculptor Dave Wilkinson on the front lawn of the Krasl Art Center to observe an artist at work and possibly even try your hand at sculpture. The Summer Studio is an artist opportunity to work on-site at the Krasl Art Center throughout the summer of 2012; it provides dedicated time to create art and fosters positive networking for both the individual artist and the Krasl Art Center.Dave Wilkinson

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Energy Reboot: The Art of Indira JohnsonJuly 27-September 2, 2012

Opening Reception: Friday, July 27th, 5:30-7:30pm

The topics of peace, personal and social responsibility and the sacredness of everyday life are important themes for artist Indira Johnson. Using a variety of materials, techniques and universal icons such as images of hands and feet, Indira creates sculptures and installations that are approachable and dynamic. Sometimes the works are playful or humorous, other times they are introspective; sometimes they are all three.

Indira enjoys working with discarded objects and believes each object carries with it traces of its former identity. This former identity is transformed through the creation of the new artwork and takes on new life through its display.

Born in Mumbai, India, Indira is the second of six girls. Her father was an artist who chronicled the work of Mahatma Gandhi and her mother was a social worker who assisted Mother Teresa in helping the poor. In fact, it was Mother Teresa who helped Indira leave her native India for higher education in the United States.

Art and activism continue to weave throughout Indira’s life today. She is currently part of the Chicago-based multi platform public art and peace project titled Ten Thousand Ripples with the organization Changing Worlds and several other art, education, social and community organizations. Additionally, Indira is the founding director of the Shanti Foundation, an organization that teaches non-violent decision-making skills through art.

Indira received her MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where she met her husband, Karl. Early on, the two lived in various places, including India, Sweden and Colorado. Today, they live in Evanston, Illinois with a second home in Buchanan, Michigan.

“For me, peace is a process, as alive as any plant, growing rationally and emotionally in our minds and hearts. Can we grow peace? Can we cultivate it in our children, nurture it in our youth?” Indira Johnson

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“We stand and walk with our feet, which gives us stability and grounds us to the earth. Energy pathways are said to exist throughout our body beginning and ending at our hands and feet. Beside all these wonderful associations, the foot for me has always represented the path one takes towards spiritual growth.” ~Indira Johnson

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Sculpture here:The krasl Art Center Permanent CollectionSeptember 21-November 4, 2012Opening Reception: Friday, September 21

In 2012 we are celebrating sculpture at the Krasl Art Center and the key to this focus is our permanent collection. Through the creative foresight and benefaction of the KAC’s founders, we have collected sculpture for thirty years. Today, we have 37 sculptures in our collection on view between New Buffalo to South Haven. Learn about the individual artworks, the artists who made them and how they came to be in your backyard in this fascinating exhibition.

walking SculpToursMay 12 – September 29, 2012

Learn about the art in your community – including monuments along the bluff, sculpture in the KAC’s permanent collection and special biennial sculptures on view for a limited time only. Tours will begin at the stairs at Lake Bluff Park (intersection of Broad Street and Lake Boulevard) each Saturday at 2:00 pm. Tours last approximately 1 hour and will follow the bluff to the KAC. $3.00 suggested donation.

Guests of the Michigan Museums Association’s Spring Gathering pose for a photo with Lotus after going on a SculpTourr.

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artlab is a venue for all artists who are pushing the boundaries of medium and form.

artlab is a gallery space dedicated to installation, time-based media, sound and light.

artlab is not afraid to showcase the fruit of visual experimentation; it does not require a ‘finished product’ or an ‘established artist.’

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notional by Annicca Cuppetelli and Cristobal MendozaThrough July 22, 2012

Get your exercise in the artlab! Artists Annicca Cuppetelli and Cristobal Mendoza have created a fun and highly interactive light installation. Your movement activates the art. Dance, run, twirl and jump to make it come to life!

Birch Tree forest by katie VotaJuly 27-September 2, 2012

artlab Artist Talk: Thursday, July 26, 2012

Katie Vota wants to bring the outdoors in and create a sensory experience in the artlab that is like walking through a birch tree forest. Ever since she began working in paper as her predominant medium, Katie has been quietly obsessed with the birch tree, also known as the paper birch. After much experimentation, the artist has created her own impression of the tree and its environs through the use of paper that has been cut, rolled and uniquely installed. The addition of light and sound make her project complete and offers visitors to the artlab an immersive experience that is quite meditative if not a little surreal.

Tentacle house by Monica Correia and Terry RathjeSeptember 21-November 4, 2012

artlab Artist Talk: Thursday, October 4, 7:00 pm

Monica Correia and Terry Rathje combine their skills as artists and designers to create a fantastical environment for viewers to tour. Truly a one-of-a-kind sculpture, do not miss Tentacle House this fall.

ARTS EDUCATIon

ThE BIG TsThe capital Ts are vital to the survival of the arts and if you have a Talent you are willing to share there are many Ts that the KAC education department would be Thrilled to receive. Beginning with simple Tasks you can do such as Typing documents, Tracking information, and Tallying totals, all critical to our administrative services. There are also opportunities to Talk about art to those who might be experiencing it for the first time by becoming a presenter for our popular Understanding Art Tours program. This school focused outreach Touches children in profound ways through engaging exposure to the KAC exhibits, paired with a hands-on studio experience that gives expression to ideas. If you are an outgoing and enthusiastic, your Time will be very rewarding as Understanding Art Tour guide or Teacher.

If your gift to the arts comes in the form of Treasure, you can provide an extended educational experience for a deserving Talented future artist by funding a class for our scholarship program. Leah Fisher is a recipient of the Spring Term Scholarship. She is a graduate of the KAC Very Special Arts program, who is now taking an adult ceramics class. On her first day of class she exclaimed, “I’m going to be a potter!” In response, her fellow classmates offered to help her reach her dream in any way they can. By providing a scholarship in the form of a class fee, KAC can expand the outreach of the education department by including more students through scholarships.

PITCh IT oUR wAYYour cast-off recyclables can become art supplies for KAC youth camps. Help us Up-cycle by bringing us your:

• Gently used scrubs for art smocks sizes lg.• Aprons in all sizes• National Geographic Magazines• Unwanted scrapbooking materials• Clear plastic egg cartons• Tools for sculpture studio• All occasion wrapping paper• Clean Styrofoam meat trays

Please bring your clean recyclables to us in a closed cardboardbox. Thanks!

The Fall Schedule of Classes will be mailed on September 1, 2012

KAC Fall Class TermOctober 1-December 20

KAC will be closed September 3-20 for the Chihuly Renewal Project

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Sarah Eisele, Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Eisele joined the Krasl Art Center staff in April as our new Volunteer Coordinator. Sarah loves people, books and the arts, and when not organizing volunteers for the Krasl Art Center, she is a librarian next door at the St. Joseph Public Library. Having attended the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff as a guest, she is familiar with the outpouring of community support present during the event and is excited to be a part of the team. Sarah is available at the Krasl Art Center on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings, please stop by say hello, and find out about becoming one of our valued volunteers.

Jodie Hardy, Education & Interpretation ManagerJodie Hardy joined the Krasl team in late March as the new Education & Interpretation Manager. She is responsible for evaluating, conceptualizing, implementing and managing KAC classes, programs and activities designed to facilitate the understanding of art. She is currently recruiting faculty, art facilitators and volunteers to usher in new Fall programming.

Jodie comes to the KAC with experience as an artist, art educator and former art center director of the SullivanMunce Cultural Center in Zionsville, Indiana. She moved to St. Joseph in 2010 after achieving her Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture from the Herron School of Art & Design in Indianapolis. She has taught university level sculpture, painting and color theory, and believes that an education that includes art coursework provides vital creative problem solving skills to all professional pursuits.

Her artistic practice includes public art sculpture commissions and video installations that investigate advertising culture utilizing signage methods and materials. Her kinetic sculpture Close-up, installed at Community Hospital North of Indianapolis, is a painted steel and wood structure that stands thirty feet wide, fifteen feet tall, and weighs over 2500 pounds. In September of 2011 she was a featured artlab artist, with the installation exhibit Conspicuity that focused on abandoned sign structures in Southwest Michigan.

Jodie Hardy at Close-up installation.

Sarah Eisele

kRASL ART CEnTER fRIEnDS

Have you been a member of the Krasl Art Center for 15 years or more? We appreciate and would like to recognize your long standing commitment to the Krasl Art Center. Moving forward the KAC is pleased to recognize its long standing members as Friends of the Krasl. Initially formed as a social group for arts enthusiasts, the Friends provided volunteer service which was instrumental to the successful development and management of the KAC gift shop, HollyMarket fundraiser and overall organizational growth. We are

pleased to continue the legacy of this group by now honoring those Krasl Art Center members who support this organization through membership year after year. Krasl Art Center members who have maintained a membership at any level for 15 years or more will be recognized as Friends of the Krasl and are encouraged to involve their friends and guests. If this sounds like you, please contact the Krasl Art Center at info@krasl.org with your name and contact information so that we may involve you this fall and recognize your commitment.

The outgoing members of the Friends of the Krasl Art Center

Board received flowers for their hard work and support. In this

photo Friend Marilyn Wagner & Executive Director Julia Gourley.

The Friends visited the Fritz Olsen Sculpture Gallery and Gardens in May of this year.

Sculptor Fritz Olsen greeting the guests of the Friends Luncheon.

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kRASL ART fAIR on ThE BLUff

In ThE CoMMUnITY

July 14-15, 2012; Saturday, 10 am-6 pm; Sunday, 10 am-5 pmThis year over 900 artists applied for the Art Fair, which gave our expert jury the chance to select some of the best artists in the nation. We are happy to announce that we have 70 returning artists, 28 artists who reapplied and were accepted, and 118 brand new artists! It is certain to be a gorgeous, memorable and enjoyable show. In 51 years, the Art Fair has grown from a small regional clothesline art fair into an impressive nationally ranked Art Fair with over 200 artists representing 32 states and Canada, and attracting nearly 70,000 visitors to Michigan’s Great Southwest.

The Krasl Art Center wants to thank the volunteers, sponsors, community leaders and members who through their vision, perseverance, creative energy, financial support and hard work are responsible for the success of the Art Fair. Because of their efforts, we have a valued tradition not only recognized in Michigan, but throughout the country. The Krasl Art Fair is rated among the top art fairs in the country; ranked #24 in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine and #32 by the Art Fair Sourcebook.

Friday Night Kick Off Party, July 13, 5 – 10 pmThis event is free and open to the public. The Krasl Art Center celebrates the opening of the Art Fair on the Bluff with the annual Friday Night Kick-Off Party on July 13, from 5-10 pm. The party is a thank you to the community for supporting the Art Fair for 51 years. Entertainment will include live music, a “Sneak Peek” at art by this year’s art fair artists and a Krasl Kids’ Zone which includes free art activities from 5-8 pm. The event also features a wine tasting tent featuring Tabor Hill Winery & White Pine Winery. Food from Timothy’s Restaurant will be available. See you there! Shuttle Buses on Saturday & SundayTwo shuttle buses are available for a $1 donation: One from Renaissance Business Center off M-63 North at Edgewater and the other from Kelly’s Bowl, off Business 94 and Cleveland Ave. Shuttles will run continuously during the Art Fair with drop-off and pick-up at the corner of Broad and State Streets, in downtown St. Joseph. Art Fair volunteers wearing their kiwi colored T-shirts ride free.

Kid’s Zone at the Krasl Art Fair on the BluffFriday, July 13, 5-8 pmSaturday, July 14, 10am-6 pmSunday, July 15, 10am-5 pm

Fine art posters are available in the Krasl Art Center Gift Shop for $5.00 each.

Smooth Jazz at Sunset, Saturday, July 14, 7:30pmSmooth Jazz at Sunset Concert, in partnership with 98.3 The Coast, featuring Nelson Rangell, along with opening act The Three Gringos at the Shadowland Pavilion, Silver Beach, in St. Joseph. Tickets information is available online at www.smoothjazzatsunset.com

Additional Highlights• Check out brand new Art Fair merchandise including

the fine art posters, t-shirts, totes, and kites at one of three locations in the park or at the Krasl Gift Shop.

• Whirlpool “Drink Filtered Water” will be dispensing free water to guests at three locations on Lake Blvd. Reusable water bottles will be available for purchase.

• A great way to receive a free t-shirt is to volunteer! Contact Sarah Eisele at the KAC to learn more.

• A full-color Art Fair Artist Guide will be available soon; pick up a copy at the KAC, online, or look for them at the Art Fair.

• For the latest Art Fair information, please visit our web site www.krasl.org

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ThAnk YoU ART fAIR SPonSoRS

Supporting Sponsors

Contributing Sponsors

Premier Sponsors

nEw MEMBERSKrasl Art Center Board of DirectorsDonna Moynihan PresidentRick Dyer Vice PresidentPaul Fletcher SecretaryVern Breuker TreasurerSam AdamsSuzanne BerberetLori BoekelooJoen BrambillaJim Hahn Carol HakePatrick SchiavoneSharon WarrenRenee WilliamsMarjorie Zibbel

Staff:Julia Gourley Executive DirectorTami Miller Curator of Exhibitions, Collections and EducationJoshua Nowicki Director of Community RelationsPatrice Rose Director of AdministrationSara Shambarger Director of Art FairsJodie Hardy Education & Interpretation ManagerBrittany Stecker Gift Shop CoordinatorSarah Eisele Volunteer CoordinatorCaryl Meister Office AssistantSylvia Lieberg ReceptionistSusan Peters ReceptionistKelli Glostrick Receptionist

Support provided by:

Newsletter Design and Layout by Michael Johnson

Krasl Art Center Gift ShopThe Gift Shop at the Krasl Art Center is proud to support artists and the arts by carrying a variety of handmade consigned items made both locally and regionally. We also feature handmade and Fair-Trade items from around the world. The KAC is excited to have new merchandise for this year’s Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff. Featured items include fine art posters, totes, water bottles and kites. Stop in today for the perfect gift or souvenir!

BenefactorMr. & Mrs. Robert Havenga

SustainerMs. Lisa A. Corey

SponsorMr. & Mrs. Rick Villa

FamilyMr. & Mrs. Peter ImachMr. & Mrs. Harvey KallbergLily KonaMs. Kathryn VanderArkMr. & Mrs. Fred BreitkreuzMr. & Mrs. Steve KalhounMr. Matthew DawesMr. & Mrs. Ronald Goos

Mr. & Mrs. Marc HardyMrs. Karen HeathEthan JonesMr. Jonathan KwonMr. Jason LeeAdrana PhalenMrs. & Mrs. Joel ZientryShannon BrownCortney Gallagher

SingleMs. Loretta BaileyMs. Julie BenderMs. Kathryn BoguckiMs. Amy EklundMs. Lyn FergusonMs. Virginia HoldenMs. Judith Steffen

Ms. Dee ThorntonKerendra ApplebyMs. Tammy BigelowMs. Kim JenuwineMs. Cynthia McKean

YouthMs. Allison EcksteinMr. Nicholas EstradaMr. Jack HammerschmidtMr. Mitch BliedMs. Serena Shelhart

The KAC extends a warm welcome to its newest members:

Rings by Christina Root. Local Artist & KAC Faculty Member.

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July 4 KAC Closed, Independence Day12 Book Discussion: Auguste Rodin, Ranier Maria Rilke, 7:00 pm13 Friday Night Kick Off Party for the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff 5:00 – 10:00 pm14 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm15 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm22 Indoor Biennial Sculpture Invitational exhibition closes 23-27 Teen Art Camp (TC1), Ages 12-14, Register by July 9 26 artlab artist talk, Birch Tree Forest, 7:00 pm27 Opening Reception: Energy Reboot, 5:30 – 7:30 pm30-8/3 Teen Art Camp (TC2), Ages 15-18, Register by July 16

August6-9 Studio Camps, Ages 4-14, Register by July 246-10 Mini K-Rock Art Camp (MAC 2), Ages 4-6, Register by July 239 Book Discussion: Lust for Life (Vincent Van Gogh), Irving Stone, 7:00 pm

13-17 Mammoth K-Rock Art Camp (SAC 2), Age 6-12, Register by July 3018-19 Gift Shop Summer Sale24 Art Salon: studio visit with Tom Zaroff (carpool from KAC) 6:45 pm20-24 Mammoth K-Rock Art Camp (SAC 3), Age 6-12, Register by August 6

September3 – 21 KAC Closed, Chihuly Renewal Project – see page 220 Exclusive Chihuly Renewal Project Party – see page 221 Opening Reception: Sculpture Here, 5:30 – 7:30 pm

October 1 Fall Class Term Begins4 artlab artist talk, Tentacle House, 7:00 pm

Thank You to The Veranda @ The Whitcomb for generously underwriting this newsletter. For information about underwriting and sponsorship opportunities contact Julia Gourley at 269.983.0271.

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Art InsightPublished QuarterlyVolume 34, Issue Number 3

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Featured SculptureWinds of Change, Rick Ott2010Stainless Steel and AluminumLocation: Jean Klock Park in Benton Harbor,

MichiganWinds of Change is constructed of intertwined freeform shapes and found objects that play together in the wind as if in a synchronized dance. The sculpture is intended to entertain the senses and curiosity of the viewer, and give them pause to anticipate the inevitable change that will occur in the sculpture when the wind blows next.