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Weekly Gallery Tour: Erik Wolken and Robb Helmkamp
We're continuing our extended feature of Branching Out: Works in Wood from North Carolina by highlighting exhibiting artist Erik Wolken and his friend and fellow artist, Robb Helmkamp. These furniture makers and sculptors collaborate on a podcast called "Why Make?" and we encourage you to check it out!
Throwback Thursday: Wolf Kahn
Here's a throwback honoring Wolf Kahn, an artist that some of you may remember from the exhibition we had back in 2014. Others may also know him from exhibitions you've seen of his work elsewhere.
Curator's Corner: Lil' Docent Tours featuring Aiden Smith
How cute is this?! Our friend Aiden led a Lil' Docent Tour for us, featuring one of the works from our permanent collection. Aiden picked out "The Orange Sail, Venice" by Jane Peterson. Do you engage your kids with the exhibitions while you're at the museum? What kinds of questions do you ask them?
Weekly Gallery Tour- "Branching Out: Works in Wood from NC" featuring Paul & Kim Fuelling
This week's gallery tour features Paul & Kim Fuelling, a husband and wife team who work in fine woodworking and oil painting from a studio space they call Mabel Studios. Together, they construct a unique, custom built line of furniture, doors, and paintings with an acute attention to detail and craftsmanship. Their aesthetic can be described as rustic with a modern approach to material use and design.
Throwback Thursday: "Modern Visions, Modern Art: The Cone Sisters in North Carolina"
"The Art of Native Plants" was a group exhibition juried by artist Lynn Duryea, who before retiring, taught ceramics for many years in the Art Department at Appalachian State University in Boone.”
Curator's Corner: All About Sir BRAHM
Sir BRAHM is no ordinary puppet... he's part of our Education Collection at the museum! He was created by artist Frank Sherrill and is one of several puppets we have by the artist in our Education Collection.
Weekly Gallery Tour: Interview with Brent Skidmore
This week, we're highlighting exhibiting artist Brent Skidmore. Watch a brief interview and check out his fascinating work.