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9/26/2018 Hawai‘i Craftsmen - NEWSLETTER June 2017

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June 2017

A SOLEMN SALUTE TO CAPT. JEROMER. HECK



It is with great sadness that we bid farewell to Captain Jerome R. Heck, a long time Hawaii Craftsmen member and friend to theHawaii art community. Jerome, who passed away on May 7, 2017, was an American studio ceramist living and working in the hills ofPupukea near Waimea Bay on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. He was greatly admired by his peers and art lovers everywhere forhis hand built and wheel thrown functional and nonfunctional sculptural ceramics. At times rakufired, at time gasfired, his workconveyed a sense of timelessness in its form, unique colorations, and textured surfaces.

Jerome was honored with multiple purchase awards by the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and won numerousawards in juried exhibitions throughout his art career. His work has been published in RAKU A Review of Contemporary Work(1994) and Raku second edition (2005).

Jerome grew up in rural South Dakota and received his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Arts at Northern State University, Aberdeen,South Dakota. During his years as a career Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer he earned a Master of Science degree inOceanography at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California. Shortly before his retirement from active duty, Jerome startedtaking wheel classes from Sally Fletcher Murchison at Hickam AFB. He was a quick study. Out of curiosity, he attended a RakuHoolaulea event in 1990, and that was it for him.

In Jerome’s own words, from his feature in the book Raku: A Review of Contemporary Work, by Tim Andrews, he said:

“I like to think about Japanese raku by making tea bowls, but my work does not reflect their traditions. Clay allows me to dosomething that is truly my own expression, and reap the pleasure when others enjoy the work. For me, raku was an awakening ofa spirit inside, something unexplainable.”

This does indeed reflect the inimitable spirit that infused his work and his life. It was a privilege to know him and to work with him,and the universe is poorer for his passing. He will be greatly missed by his friends, family, and the Oahu art community at large.

Message from the Acting PresidentAloha Hawaii Craftsmen members. I suspect many of us take for granted the well-established programs offered by ourorganization - including the Annual Statewide Juried Exhibition, Aha Hana Lima Artists Workshops, Raku Hoòlauleà,and the biennial Fiber Show - but the fact is, these flagship events don’t just happen. Each one of them involves carefulplanning and skilled execution by HC board members and other member volunteers. Several years ago, former boardpresident Kay Mura wrote in this space, “It would be unfortunate to see Hawaii Craftsmen disappear but it’s a definite



possibility if more of the membership doesn’t step up to help. We need new people to provide the leadership that keepsHawaii Craftsmen a force in the community.” What Kay expressed then still very much applies. Our organization, whichhas nurtured and promoted Hawaii’s diverse craft community in good times and bad over the course of 50 years,absolutely depends on its members’ skill sets, enthusiasm, and commitment to continue producing quality programs andservices.

The HC Board of Directors currently has several openings and we are seeking nominations for new board members. Perhaps you have had questions about how the organization conducts it business, or suggestions on ways it can improveits offerings. Well, now is the time to step up and get involved in the governance of HC. Remember, HC is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization. No one can do this but ourselves and in Kay’s words, “…it will only happen if you sayyes…”

We will present a slate of board officers and other board nominees at the next annual meeting. Please consider “throwingyour hat in the ring” - or suggest names of potential candidates who may not be HC members - by contacting me, otherboard members, or [email protected] as soon as possible.

Mahalo,

Terry Savage

Acting President

2017 RAKU HOÒLAULEÀ

The 41st annual Raku Ho‘olaule‘a ceramics workshop, firing and campout was recentlyheld in a beautiful beach side setting at Camp Mokule‘ia, and will be followed by a juriedexhibit of art works created at the event.

The Exhibition:

Selected works from the campout in traditional andcontemporary Raku categories will be on display at GalleryÌolani, Windward Community College. Distinguished artistand educator Shigeru Miyamoto will serve as the contemporaryRaku juror, Marilyn Tamoe Naka will serve as the traditionaljuror.

Friday September 8 to Sunday October 8

Gallery 'Iolani 45-720 Kea'ahala Rd. Kaneohe, HI 96744

HAWAII CRAFTSMEN 50TH ANNUAL

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STATEWIDE JURIED EXHIBITIONHonolulu Museum of Art School October 25-November 10, 2017

CALL TO ARTISTS

Artwork by Harue McVay and photography by Jon Rawlings

Registration open on www.callforentry.org Sept. 1 - Oct. 1, 2017

Prospectus forthcoming

https://www.callforentry.org/



Molokaʻi & Lanaʻi: Online jurying only

Hawaiʻi Is.: Oct. 16 Intake, jurying & juror lecture

Maui: Oct. 17 Intake, jurying & juror lecture

Kauaʻi: Oct. 18 Intake, jurying & juror lecture

Oʻahu: Oct. 18 Intake, Oct. 19: Jurying

MAGDALENE ODUNDO Juror Lecture

Oct. 20, 5:30-6:30 pm

Honolulu Museum of Art Doris Duke Theater 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96814 Sponsored by The Honolulu Museum of Art

HAWAII CRAFTSMEN 50TH ANNUALSTATEWIDE JURIED EXHIBITION Exhibition Opening & Awards Ceremony

Oct. 24, 6:30-8:30 pm Honolulu Museum of Art School 1111 Victoria St., Honolulu, HI 96814

IMMERSIVE MASTER CLASSES WITHMAGDALENE ODUNDO



CALL TO ARTISTS FOR A JURIEDSELECTION OF PARTICIPANTS HAWAIʻI CRAFTSMEN 50THANNIVERSARY PROGRAM

Cultural Crossroads & the Urban Environment

October 2-6, 2017 Oʻahu, Hawaii

Nature & Geographies

October 10-14, 2017 Big Island, Hawaii

Image courtesy of Magdalene Odundo and Ben Boswell.

Applications accepted on www.callforentry.org

July 1-31, 2017

Notifications to participate: August 15, 2017

WET CLAY DEMO BY MAGDALENEODUNDOOctober 1, 2017 Oʻahu, Hawaii

October 9, 2017 Big Island, Hawaii

Free and open to the public

ANNUAL MEETING

http://www.callforentry.org/



The annual meeting at which board members and officers will be elected for the coming year is scheduled Friday, July7, 5-7pm at Hawaii Craftsmen’s office at 1110 Nuuanu AVe. Honolulu, Hawaii. The meeting is open to all HawaiiCraftsmen members and details will be posted on the website shortly.

SUPPORT HAWAIʻI CRAFTSMENTODAYFor 50 years, Hawaiʻi Craftsmen has relied on the generosity of members, supporters, and volunteers like you, who havehelped us accomplish our mission to serve as an integral part of the fine craft community, promote fine crafts throughoutthe state, and support our community of member artists. Help Hawaiʻi Craftsmen continue the sustainability and growthof its programs and events today by making a tax-deductible monetary contribution—however large or small— bysending us a check or contributing online.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONSThe board is currently seeking nominations for the executive position of President and Treasurer of the Board ofDirectors. The President is the principle executive officer of the organization; presides at all meetings of the members andof the Board of Directors; is primary signatory to contracts and documents; and, in general, supervises the activities andoperations of Hawaiʻi Craftsmen. The Treasurer oversees the financial operations of the organization. These positionsrequire excellent leadership, organizational and people skills, as well as a strong understanding of fine craft arts.

Please send your recommendations/nominations (self-nominations acceptable) and brief biographical information ofpotential candidates to Terry Savage, Acting President, at [email protected]

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

As a volunteer organization, Hawaiʻi Craftsmen relies on the active participation of its members in volunteering for awide range of tasks that help us deliver our programs to members and the community. Please consider volunteering as acoordinator or member on one of the following committees. To sign up to volunteer, please visit our volunteer web page.

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE COMMITTEE

Committee members should have interest/experience in membership development and will assist inmembership outreach, building greater active membership, and soliciting updates of member contact andinterests information.

VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE

Committee members should have interest/experience in organizing volunteers; gathering data on volunteerskills, interests, and expertise; and working with program chairs and event coordinators to contact, solicit, andschedule volunteers.

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE




Committee members should have an interest/experience in fundraising, particularly in working with donorsand corporate sponsors. Members will be tasked with developing sponsorship packages, with outreach topotential donors and corporate sponsors, and with soliciting gifts in kind and/or monetary donations forprograms and events.

To sign up to volunteer, please visit our volunteer web page.

REQUEST FOR HAWAII CRAFTSMENHISTORICAL DOCUMENTSDo you have any photographs, newspaper articles, program files, or other information from past Hawaii Craftsmenevents? We would love to centralize our archives and fill in any missing holes in our history. Please contact us atinfo@hawaiicraftsmen or call us at (808) 521-3282.

NEWSLETTER CALL FOR CONTENTIs your work in an upcoming exhibit? Do you know of a lecture or event that might be of interest to our membership?Please let us know by sending an email to [email protected] by June 14th for inclusion in the nextnewsletter.

“Hawaii Craftsmen celebrates fine craft as a vital and enriching part of contemporary life andsupports the creative growth of our member artists and the education of the general public to thevalue of the crafts.”

FIND US ON FACEBOOK ANDPINTEREST

Your HC Social Media team is increasing our presence on the internet!

On Instagram:

www.instagram.com/hawaiicraftsmen

@hawaiicraftsmen #hawaiicraftsmen #hawaiicraftsmenmember

https://www.pinterest.com/hawaiicraftsmen/

https://www.facebook.com/Hawaii-Craftsmen-341885455958491/

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Tag us with your work-in-progress photos, your studio shots, your current shows, your inspirations! We’ll be happy torepost them on the IG page!

Group Page on Facebook:

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Send your request to join in the discussion then,

Post upcoming shows & events you’d like to share, post a view from your studio, post questions for other members, andmake connections :) We’ll help share those posts and get the word out.

Pinterest:


We have that, too!

EXHIBITIONS

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“TREE OF LIFE,” VLADIMIR PUCHKOVSKI, UZBEKISTAN, CONTEMPORARY, BATIK COLLAGE

Tree of Life

On view June 4 - September 10, 2017

East-West Center Gallery, John A. Burns Hall



1601 East-West Road Honolulu, Hawai‘i

This exhibition showcases diverse objects from 20 Asian countries. Although the emphasis is on textiles there are also examples of theTree of Life image in a multitude of media including paintings, ceramics, basketry, metal work, jewelry, lacquer, stone, wood, andleather. The aim of the exhibition is to create awareness about the importance of ecology to stimulate creativity as well as to highlightcultural understanding and sustainability. Free admission, open to the public

Paper Processes, Hawai‘i Crafts I + Garden Reflections

April 13, 2017 - July 21, 2017 First Hawaiian Center

Paper Processes: Works by Denise Karabinus, Paula Nokes, and Nisha Pinjani

Artists Denise Karabinus (HC member), Paula Nokes (HC member), and Nisha Pinjani tackle personal and politicalissues—of suffering and loss, Japanese internment during WWII, and the place of women in society—by transformingthe medium of paper through techniques such as collage, stitching, and stapling.

Denise Karabinus, Tear Mandala: Apricot Paula Nokes, Stained in Blue

Hawai‘i Crafts I: Fiber, Glass, Wood, and Metal from the Collection of Honolulu Museumof ArtComprised of works selected from the museum’s collection by curator of contemporary art Jay Jensen, this exhibitionhighlights some of the best contemporary craft work in Hawai‘i, and is the first in a two-part series highlighting themuseum’s strong collection of craft-based work. These exhibitions acknowledge and celebrate the 50th anniversary of theHawai‘i Craftsmen organization and its commitment to the art and artists of Hawai‘i.

Garden Reflections: Ceramics by Yoko Haar and Licia McDonald



This exhibition presents wall-mounted ceramic works by Honolulu artist Yoko Haar and Kaua‘i artist Licia McDonald.Haar is known for her subtly toned, delicate tiled pieces which incorporate repeated patterns and textures, whileMcDonald’s brightly colored, whimsical works are recognizable for soft white edges and undulating forms that allude topetals, plant life, or fantasy.

HC Strategic Partnership Beneficiary: WailoaCenter, Hawaii Island

Hawaii Craftsmen is pleased to announce a Strategic Partnership Beneficiary - Wailoa Center on Hawaii Island.

-The 2nd Annual Contemporary Craft Juried Exhibition Sept. 2017, facilitated by the Hawaii Island Art Alliance.

-Open to all state residents (s/h paid by each artist to and from Wailoa Center)

-Online submissions at www.artcall.org (prospectus soon) deadline Aug. 18 / jurying notifications Aug. 21

-Entry discount for Hawaii Craftsmen members

-Intake Sunday Sept. 3 on site, shipped submissions arrive between Aug 28 & Sept 1.

-Reception Fri. Sept. 8, 5-7pm

Wailoa Center is a Division of State Parks, Department of Land and Natural Resources. Its circular building is comprisedof two galleries that hold month-long art and cultural exhibits which are free and opened to the public.

http://www.artcall.org/

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Out of the Box! Artist of the Month:Deanna Gabiga

Hawai'i Craftsmen active members can now submit an application to be featured as “Artist of the Month.” For moreinformation email Juvana Soliven at [email protected] .

Out of the Box! - Artist of the Month: Deanna Gabiga

With the renovations at the Arts at Marks, Hawaii Craftsmen no longer has the glassed display box. HC members nowhave a much larger space in which to play! Industrial brick walls, bigger window spaces, high ceilings, and an outdoorspace options. Let’s be creative!

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Deanna Gabiga, StudioDeanna had the inaugural opportunity to hang her hand-crocheted copper wire sculpture piecesat ROC (Real Office Centers) where our board meetings are held & John Friend accomplishes much for our organization.He introduced her to Celine who manages the space for all of the businesses utilizing the ROC.

On a daily basis the ROC space does serve a different customer base than the window box at The Arts at Marks Garage,which can be an advantage. HC members can still reach the First Friday crowds by coordinating openings for yourdisplayed works. Between the inside conference area and the outdoor space, a reasonable Opening Reception could easilybe accomplished. Celine from ROC was very supportive and had suggested this herself. She helped ensure Deanna had agood experience hanging her work. They do have a ladder available on site, also.

There are several box pillars with covers available for more traditional settings. When displaying your work, please berespectful of the space, the paths in which people walk, and leave the space as unmarked as possible for the next artist.

So who’s next? Contact JuvanaSoliven (at) hawaiicraftsmen dot org Real Office Centers (ROC) is located at 1110 Nuuanu Ave.

For Fiber Artists who work with indigoFor Fiber Artists who work with indigo-you might be interested in this study group that is forming:

Many of us have been frustrated by the conflicting and often unreliable information available concerning the growing anduse of Japanese tadeai indigo (Persicaria tinctoria, a.k.a., Polygonum tinctortium ) in North America, so a few of usdecided to band together and try our hand at finding growing methods that work well in different regions of the UnitedSates. Toward this end, we will be making a good-hearted attempt to remove as many variables from the process as weare able in our attempts to gather and standardize the information we plan to present here. In addition, our goal is toperform several experiments with the results of our harvest, and then as a group test the fastness of our colors to repeatedwashings, sun exposure, and crocking.

Whether you are part of the immediate group or not, your suggestions and questions are always welcome, along with anypersonal experiences on the subject you may care to share.

http://johnmarshall.to/TSG/TadeaiStudyGroup.htm

MEMBERS, DO WE HAVE YOURCURRENT INFORMATION?We are making sure that we have all members' current contact information to keep everyone informed and up to date onHawaii Craftsmen events and opportunities. We are also tracking members' preferred art medium to help us makedecisions about what programs to provide. Please take the time to sign in at Hawaiicraftsmen.org, update your contactinformation, and adjust your membership level or status as needed, so we can serve you better!

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM“In an effort to support an increased presence of fine craft programs during the year weare seeking partnerships with other art and fine craft organizations and community artcenters, groups, and galleries.”

https://www.facebook.com/StudioDeannaArt/?fref=mentions

http://johnmarshall.to/TSG/TadeaiStudyGroup.htm



Help us celebrate Hawaiʻi Craftsmen’s 50th Anniversary Year. In an effort to support an increased presence of fine craftprograms during the year we are seeking partnerships with other art and fine craft organizations and community artcenters, groups, and galleries. We hope that you will see the mutual benefits of these Strategic Partnerships. Ideally wecan begin an on-going working relationship to mutually support and promote Hawaii’s fine craft artists working primarilyin functional and non-functional 2- and 3 dimensional art in clay, fiber, glass, wood, metal, stone, and mixed media.

We are accepting proposals for exhibits, art events, awards, and workshops. A limited number of awards remain availablefor additional partnerships.

Our over-arching goal is to celebrate and promote public art exhibitions, art displays, and events featuring fine craft artsand artists and to support artists working in clay, fiber, glass, wood, metal, stone, and mixed media through formal andinformal workshops and educational opportunities.

Potential partners should submit an application at least 3 months in advance of your planned project. We are hopeful thattogether we can increase the appreciation and support of fine craft art throughout the state and beyond!

CONGRATULATIONS TO HAWAII ISLAND ARTS ALLIANCE, HAWAII POTTERS GUILD, UH ARTGALLERY-UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA, CURRENT RECIPIENTS OF STRATEGICPARTNERSHIP PROGRAM AWARDS.

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

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“Your involvement is vital to continue to make Hawai'i Craftsmen a success.”

BOARD MEETINGHawaii Craftsmen meets the Third Wednesday of the month and the meeting is open to members. If you would like toattend, please sign up at Hawaiicraftsmen.org under Events.

HAWAII CRAFTSMEN IS SUPPORTED BY THE HAWAI’I STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS, THE HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE ATHERTON FAMILYFOUNDATION, THE COOKE FOUNDATION, THE MCINERNY FOUNDATION, THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, THE LAILA TWIGGSMITH ART FUND, SEVERALPRIVATE FAMILY FOUNDATIONS AND OUR MEMBERS

HAWAI‘I CRAFTSMEN 1110 NUUANU AVE, HONOLULU, HI 96817 • [email protected] • 808-521-3282

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R. HECK A SOLEMN SALUTE TO CAPT. JEROME...S outh Dakota. During his y ears as a career Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Of ficer he earned a Master of S cience degr ee in Oceanography