OPEN STUDIOS & SUMMER GALLERY
Ferrin Contemporary will present works from recent projects in the summer gallery.
Featured will be work by resident artists Kadri Pärnamets and Sergei Isupov as well as visiting artist Paul Scott.
Paul Scott
Sergei Isupov
Kadri Pärnamets
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GrowlerFest 2018 Invited Artists
Nicole Aquillano, Amanda Barr, Jessica Brandl, Tom Budzak, Ben Carter, Adriana Christianson, Blair Clemo, Carole Epp, Adam Field, Chase Gamblin, Ayers Design: Meredith Host & Alex Watson, Lorna Meaden, Didem Mert, Steve Theberge, Kyla Toomey, Justin Rothshank, Liz Quackenbush, & Gwendolyn Yoppolo
GrowlerFest 2018 Juried Artists
Michael Bishop, Paul Blais, Mike Bowen, Kathryn Davis, John Domenico, Ashley Gauntt, Brenna Gerlach, Jim Gottuso, Kyle Guymon & Melissa Yungbluth, Kevin Kowalski, Alex & Lisa LaPella, Ryana Lawson, Kristin Lemieux, Jenifer Levine, Mac McCusker, William Mueller, Sarah Newberry, Ashlyn Pope, John Reinking, Emma Rimi, Erin Robison, Alexandra Saunders, Jay Schmidt, David Smith, Katie Susko, Andrew Tarrant, Clive Tucker, & Adam Yungbluth
March 2 – 29, 2018
The Brew House Association, along with project coordinators Alexandra Jelleberg and Bradley Klem, are hosting GrowlerFest in Pittsburgh, PA. The NCECA Venue Originated Exhibition is comprised of an exhibition of beer growlers, jugs, and other containers used for storing or serving beer. The invited artists’ pieces will be complemented by juried selections through an open call. The Exhibition is free and open to the public.
A Special Reception & Beer Mixer will happen at the Brew House Association during the NCECA conference on Friday, March 16th 6-10pm. The exhibition entry is free and VIP tickets are $25 at the door, $20 in advance and includes a select draft pour & bar snacks, a special VIP tour of “The SpeakEasy Loft” with views of the Pittsburgh skyline, access to “The Distillery” with resident artist studios, & a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of several prizes. All proceeds from the event go towards supporting Brew House Association arts programming.
2018 Sponsors
GrowlerFest is generously supported by The Brew House Association, Bloom Brew, Ferrin Contemporary, Knurd Brewing Company, Musing About Mud, Pittsburgh Glass Center, Project Art 01026, Revival Print Co, Rivers of Steel, Contemporary Craft, Standard Ceramic Supply Company, Studio Potter, & Tales of a Red Clay Rambler.
About GrowlerFest At The Brew House Association
GrowlerFest at the Brew House Association, connects artists to the craft beer movement, showcasing ties between food, beer and ceramics. It’s goal is to link craft breweries and the vitality of handmade pottery. GrowlerFest 2018 pairs invited Artists with an Open Call for beer growlers, jugs, and other containers used for storing or serving beer. Curated by Alexandra Jelleberg & Bradley Klem, the exhibition will be on view March 2-29, 2018 in the Brew House Association’s Gallery.
GrowlerFest Concept
GrowlerFest connects artists to the craft beer movement by showcasing the ties between local food, craft beer, and ceramics. It’s goal is to create a “cross current” link between the craft brewery movement and the vitality of handmade pottery. Through the intersection of collaboration and individual aesthetic, we hope to spark investment in handmade objects among a group of people who share a common interest. The enjoyment of food and drink can be greatly enriched by the experience of using the beautiful work artists so thoughtfully produce.GrowlerFest is partnering with the Brew House Association (BHA), which provides a wide range collaborative spaces, programs, and people in order to encourage the pursuit of artistic excellence. The BHA has emerged as a place where code writers mix with sculptors, artists evolve into entrepreneurs, and citizens from Pittsburgh’s South Side, Hilltop, and Mon Valley come to be creative. A former brewery located near Pittsburgh’s cultural district, it presents the perfect location for an exhibition centering on its historical purpose and contemporary identity.The exhibition will be comprised of two components, one being juried growlers from artists who answer an open call for entry, and another being growlers made by an invited list of artists. We will pair these two components in order to create a multi-faceted exhibition which fosters a particular aesthetic while sparking interest in the growler as a form. The events will feature beer tasting and local food and will be free and open to the public during the NCECA Conference.The public is invited to an exhibition and social gatherings centering on the beer growler.
NCECA VENDOR SPONSORED EXHIBITION
During this national ceramics conference, March 14-17th, 2018, GrowlerFest will be at the Brewhouse Association, located at
711 South 21st St., Pittsburgh, PA, 412-381-2000. Open hours will be extended during the conference: Tue-Sat 11am-2pm, Saturdays 11am-2:30pm, or by appointment (10am-5pm).
A Special Reception & Beer Mixer will happen at the Brew House Association during the NCECA conference on Friday, March 16th 6-10pm. The exhibition entry is free and VIP ticketsare $25 at the door, $20 in advance and includes a select draft pour & bar snacks, a special VIP tour of “The SpeakEasy Loft” with views of the Pittsburgh skyline, access to “The Distillery” with resident artist studios, & a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of several prizes. All proceeds from the event go towards supporting Brew House Association arts programming.A Public Reception will be held Friday, Mar 16, from 6-10pm, with local beer & food tasters.
Studio Potter Issue Launch: You’re invited! Join us 5:30 p.m., Friday, March 16th, at the Brew House Association in Pittsburgh to celebrate the launch of our upcoming issue, Volume 46, Number 1, Winter/Spring 2018, “Regional Perspectives and Pottery Tours”! Light refreshments will be provided, non-members can sign-up to receive a free, one-year, digital membership, and all attendees will be entered into a raffle for new SP logo merchandise, our new poster, print issues, and tickets to GrowlerFest (see below). Editor, Elenor Wilson, will speak briefly about new opportunities at Studio Potter, and will be available to answer questions about the organization and the journal.
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Read About GrowlerFest in Ceramics Monthly’s September 2016 Issue
written by participating Artist Amanda Barr
GrowlerFest 2015 East + West is a project that showcased the ties between the local food movement, craft beer, and ceramic art.
• GROWLERFEST 2015 EXHIBITION
14 ceramic artists have collaborated on limited editions of ceramic growlers that was on exhibit at Project Art October 3–December 2. Also on display were vessels by local studio potters. Participating potters included Robbie Heidinger, Tiffany Hilton, Jeffrey Lipton, Maya Machin, Michael McCarthy, Robbie Heidinger, Steve Theberge, & Elenor Wilson.
• EXHIBITION OPENING & BEER TASTING EVENT
A celebration with craft beer tastings, local food, and ceramic art was held on Saturday, October 10.
• ARTIST SALON & BRUNCH
Guests joined us for a potluck brunch and slideshow presentation by artist Bradley Klem. Brad has lived much of his life in Arizona, completing a BA degree with a focus in ceramics at ASU in 2014. Brad has since exhibited his work in several national and international juried exhibitions. Last year, he was featured in Ceramics Monthly in the “Undergraduate Showcase.” Currently he is the artist-in-residence and ceramics studio manager at the Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona. Brad produces pottery influenced by his love of fishing and fueled by his concern for local fisheries.
• GrowlerFest 2015 ARTISTS
Molly Ann Bishop, Jessica Brandl, Chandra Debuse, Carole Epp, Lauren Gallaspy, Kathy King, Bradley Klem, Sergei Isupov, Justin Rothshank, Paul Scott, Vipoo Srivilasa, Mara Superior, Jason Walker, Kurt Weiser
• GrowlerFest 2015 LOCAL POTTERS
Robbie Heidinger, Tiffany Hilton, Jeffrey Lipton, Maya Machin, Michael McCarthy, Steve Theberge, & Elenor Wilson
Project Art (Cummington, MA) is partnering with artist Bradley Klem (Phoenix, AZ),The Eutectic Gallery (Portland, OR) and Portland Growler Company (Portland, OR) to bring GrowlerFest 2015 East + West to the East and West Coasts for the first time. All proceeds go to support resident artist programs at Project Art in Cummington & the Eutectic Gallery.
Project coordinators Alexandra Jelleberg and Bradley Klem’s aim is to create a narrative about the link between the craft brewery movement and the vitality of handmade pottery:
Through the intersection of collaboration and individual aesthetic, we hope to spark investment in handmade objects among a group of people who share a common interest. The enjoyment of food and drink can be greatly enriched by the experience of using the beautiful work artists so thoughtfully produce.
GrowlerFest East + West connects artists working in disparate ways and faraway places to both each other and the craft beer movement by offering the surface of a growler as a way to collaborate with one another, and an exhibition with functional and decorative components to draw parallels and comparisons in form, style, design and philosophy between local and global ceramic artists.
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OPEN STUDIOS: Tour the studios and see recent works by current studio resident artist Lily Fein, long term resident artists Kadri Pärnamets, Sergei Isupov, and visiting artists Paul Scott and Mara Superior.
SUMMER GALLERY: Visit Ferrin Contemporary seasonal (by appointment) gallery presenting selected works from ongoing projects and highlights from artist archive collections of Michael Simon and Malcolm Wright.
HOPS + POTS: Join the potters from Hilltown6, guests and neighbors on Saturday, July 27th, 5-9pm, for the 3rd annual benefit for Studio Potter hosted by ProjectArt and Hilltown6 – food by Ooma Tesoros, beer by Wandering Star Craft Brewery and music by Lily Fein’s band The Glue.
Featuring a sampling of the work of the Hilltown 6, a group of nationally recognized potters based in the Hilltowns, each summer on the last weekend of July, the artists open their studios for a coordinated tour, inviting neighbors, friends, collectors, and the curious to see their workshops, kilns, showrooms, and new work.
Proceeds from the newly added Hops + Pots celebration event will support the Studio Potter journal.
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Learn more at Hilltown6.com
Join us for a party celebrating the Hilltown6 Pottery Tour and benefiting Studio Potter journal at Project Art, in Cummington, Massachusetts. The evening will showcase local ceramics, food, beverages, and music along the idyllic banks of the Westfield River.
Attendees will be entered into a raffle to win Hilltown6 pottery, enjoy a free beer of your choice! Tickets are limited. Proceeds will benefit the Studio Potter, a 501(c)(3), organization serving the ceramic arts community since 1972.
Non-profit organization celebrating over forty years of commitment to the publication of the Studio Potter journal, published in January & July each year with offices based in Easthampton, MA. Centered in studio practice, SP promotes discussion of technology, criticism, aesthetics, & history within the ceramics community. Learn more at StudioPotter.org.
Hilltown6 is a self-guided, annual pottery tour in Western Massachusetts. Featuring a sampling of the work of the Hilltown 6, a group of nationally recognized potters based in the Hilltowns, each summer on the last weekend of July, the artists open their studios for a coordinated tour, inviting neighbors, friends, collectors, and the curious to see their workshops, kilns, showrooms, and new work.
Proceeds from the newly added Hops + Pots celebration event will support the Studio Potter journal.
Learn more at Hilltown6.com
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OOMA TESORO’S Food: Praised by Mass Appeal, Family Circle & The New York Times, Ooma Tesoro’s marinara sauce is a feature of the Berkshire food scene. Robin & Michael’s recipe is “a generations-old recipe made new. Small batch sauce brimming with fresh ingredients.” Learn more at oomatesoros.com.
WANDERING STAR CRAFT BREWERY Located in the heart of the Berkshires in Pittsfield, Wandering Star Craft Brewery is a 15-barrel production brewery and taproom that creates a wide variety of artisanal ales throughout Berkshire County. Meet the brewer himself, Chris Post, who will feature a small selection of Wandering Star Craft Brewery’s most recent and popular brews during Hops+Pots. Find Wandering Star on Facebook for more.
THE GLUE Boston based, rock and roll Allstars, The Glue will be performing during the event, along with their lead singer and resident artist Lily Fein. Fein will DJ during the event, and the band will jump in with live music as the night progresses. Check out The Glue
Ferrin Contemporary presents ceramic art by mid-career and established artists. The gallery works to promote the ceramics community and in addition to supporting the Hops + Pots event, will have works on view at Project Art from its host of represented artists and recent exhibitions.
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THE EVENT:
Join us in for a party celebrating the Hilltown6 Pottery Tour and benefiting Studio Potter journal at Project Art, in Cummington, Massachusetts. The evening will showcase local ceramics, food, beverages, and music along the idyllic banks of the Westfield River.
THE VENDORS:
OOMA TESORO’S Food: Praised by Mass Appeal, Family Circle and The New York Times, Ooma Tesoro’s marinara sauce is a feature of the Berkshire food scene. Robin and Michael’s recipe is “a generations-old recipe made new. Small batch sauce brimming with fresh ingredients.” Learn more at oomatesoros.com.
WANDERING STAR CRAFT BREWERY Located in the heart of the Berkshires in Pittsfield, Wandering Star Craft Brewery is a 15-barrel production brewery and taproom that creates a wide variety of artisanal ales throughout Berkshire County. Meet the brewer himself, Chris Post, who will feature a small selection of Wandering Star Craft Brewery’s most recent and popular brews during Hops+Pots. Find Wandering Star on Facebook for more.
TO BENEFIT:
is a non-profit organization celebrating more than forty years of commitment to the publication of the Studio Potter journal, published in January and July of each year with offices based in Easthampton, Massachusetts. Centered in studio practice, SP promotes discussion of technology, criticism, aesthetics, and history within the ceramics community.
Support from
THE EVENT:
Join us in a party in anticipation of the Hilltown6 Pottery Tour. The evening will focus on ceramics, local food and drink tasters along the idyllic banks of the Westfield River. In addition to getting your fill of hops and pots, participate in the pottery focused podcast, The Jones Cast whose host will be on site and recording during the event, enjoy live music, win one of several raffles, and cozy up to our bonfire as the night closes.
TO BENEFIT:
is a non-profit organization celebrating more than forty years of commitment to the publication of the Studio Potter journal, published in January and July of each year with offices based in Easthampton, Massachusetts. Centered in studio practice, SP promotes discussion of technology, criticism, aesthetics, and history within the ceramics community.
MICHAEL SIMON: An American Master
Michael Simon is offering a select group of cups from his personal collection for the benefit event. This is an outstanding opportunity to purchase cups that Simon considers among the best produced in the span of his career and will only be available as in-person sales during HOPS+POTS and the Summer Open House. Any that remain will be made available in Ferrin Contemporary’s online shop. Click here to inquire about Michael Simon’s legacy collection.
LOCALLY SOURCED FOOD & BEERS:
Support from
BEER TASTINGS:
With GrowlerFest founders Brad Klem and Alexandra Jelleberg
Featuring selected local beers and sponsored by Pop’s Package
On both Saturday and Sunday at 4pm
OPEN STUDIOS:
Guest artists Brad Klem and Brian R. Jones join resident artists Alexandra Jelleberg, Jessica Detweiler, Sergei Isupov, Kadri Pärnamets, and Paul Scott in the studios.
Brian R. Jones, recently moved from Portland, OR to the Albany, NY area. A studio potter who is also well known for his podcast the Jonescast, Brian will be showing recent works from the new studio. Brian will also be recording short interviews with visiting artists, neighbors and pottery collectors. His studio assistant, Aleka Tomlinson, will also be joining the group for the weekend.
Bradley Klem, a former visiting artist returns with hand made growlers and functional ceramics he has been producing while completing his MFA at Penn State University.
Resident Artists Click here to for more.
PROJECT ART supports and promotes local and international ceramic art and artists through artist residencies, studio rentals, events, and exhibitions.
SUMMER GALLERY exhibiting selected works from ongoing projects by represented artists on view throughout the summer and fall.
AMERICAN STUDIO POTTERY from private collections by various artists 1970–2000 are available for sale with a portion of the sales on the night of the HOPS+POTS event going to benefit the Studio Potter. A special selection of cups by Michael Simon are available first come basis.
• Christa Assad
• Kim Dickey
• Jane Hamlyn
• Karen Karnes
• Robbie Lobell
• Warren Mackenzie
• Jim Makins
• Michael McCarthy
• Lorna Meaden
• Jenny Mendes
•Matthew Metz
• Hiroshi Nakayama
• Jeff Oestreich
• Mark Pharis
• Mark Shapiro
• Linda Sikora
• Michael Simon
• Lisa Stinson
• Sam Taylor
• Claire Weissberg
You’re invited to the mill — visit the artists, tour the studios, and stroll through the summer gallery. The studios of current resident artists Paul Scott, Alexandra Jelleberg, and Jess Detweiler will be open to the public.
Small works by Sergei Isupov, Kadri Pärnamets, their daughter, Roosi, as well as the resident artists will be available for sale. Recent consignments from private collections of American Studio Pottery and Ceramic Art 1960–2000 will be available for sale by Ferrin Contemporary in the summer gallery, including works by Karen Karnes, Linda Sikora, Michael Simon, Matthew Metz.
This event is free and open to the public.
Scott’s Cumbrian Blue(s) Flower Pots, Paul Scott, Cut detail from transferware plates with gold lustre, coarse sand and gravel in terracotta pots, 2016
The studios of Sergei Isupov, Kadri Pärnamets and current resident artists Paul Scott, Alexandra Jelleberg and Jess Detweiler will be open to the public. Small works by the artists will be available for sale. Recent consignments from private collections of American Studio Pottery and Ceramic Art 1960 – 2000 will be available for sale by Ferrin Contemporary in the summer gallery, including works by Karen Karnes, Linda Sikora, Michael Simon, Matthew Metz.
This event is free and open to the public.
