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A newsletter for designers, collectors and lovers of kaleidoscopes Vol. 20, No. 1Winter 2005
The Brewster Kaleidoscope Society
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The place to have been this past Halloween was at Nellie Bly Kaleidoscopes Gallery in Jerome, Arizona,where its Annual Kaleidoscope Weekend was in full swing. The Wizard of Oz (or Odd!) theme played a minor
key to the major focus of this gathering of Kaleidoscope artists, collectors,kaleidophiles of all descriptions) which was, of course, the kaleidoscopesthemselves.
Kaleidoscope artists, which included Randy & Shelley Knapp, Paul &Susan Knox, Kathleen Jarvis, Sally Dryer, Kathleen Hunt, Gene & MiriamGatewood, Laura Wilde, Judith Paul, Tom Durden, Steve & Dixie Hopkins,and Anne Porter and Don Ballway, unveiled new creations, inspected eachother’s art, and taught classes to attendees, many of whom had traveledacross the country to be there. These classes are now so popular that everyyear there is a waiting list, and the artists are begged to include “just
one more.“This year they included building a fluid cell, wood-turning, and both beginner andintermediate classes from the very talented Porter/Ballway duo. (continued on next page)
“Convergence 2005” Keynote Speaker
Music & Colors in Harmony for Convergence 2005 We’ve lined up ourkeynote speaker for the June Convergence 2005 conference and arepleased to announce that Sheri Kling, an Atlanta-based performing
songwriter and recording artist will deliver an engaging presentation called “TrueColors, Real Voices.” Sheri is an accomplished singer, songwriter, guitarist, andlongtime spiritual sojourner whose life is now centered in music and public speak-ing. According to the Atlanta newspaper Creative Loafing, “Sheri Kling combinesrobust vocals with simple, earnest lyricism, switching from introspective acousticballads to more freewheelin’ honky-tonk throw-downs.”
In her presentation for Convergence 2005, Sheri will use her upliftingmusic and stories to share common truths about the journey of life. In fact, herown recent experiences have prepared her very well to talk about living life onyour own terms and doing the work you are called to do. In May of 2003, Sheriwas “downsized” out of her software marketing “day job.” Rather than seeingthat event as a negative, Sheri decided it was actually the kick in the pants sheneeded to build the life she’d always longed for. She now travels the regionsharing her music and message with all kinds of audiences.
Sheri produced and released her first solo CD Let It Unfold on her own HeartSprings label in the fall of2002. In a recent review, Indie-Music.com wrote “It's impossible to feel anything but good while listening toSheri Kling's new release ‘Let it Unfold.’” The Bradenton (FL) Herald wrote “Kling's songs are witty, real andpoignant. Kling's voice – a clear, strong instrument of beauty – brims with the kind of lived-in experience thatimmediately makes one lean forward and feel a connection… I've never been so wowed by an unsigned artistas I have by Sheri Kling and her Let it Unfold release.”
By the time Sheri is with us in June, she plans to have her second CD Heartland in general release.So mark those conference dates on your calendar. We’re sure this is one you won’t want to miss!
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The Brewster Kaleidoscope Society Mission Statement:The Brewster Kaleidoscope Society is a unique organization which provides a forum for artists,
collectors, and retailers to promote and perpetuate kaleidoscopes as an art form.
Message from the Directors
The coming year focuses our attention on a number of landmarks. Eventhough these landmarks show us where we have been, we do not wantto focus on the past but instead look forward to a year of possibilities andchange. Plans are moving ahead for "Kaleidoscope Reflections" at theStrathmore Hall Arts Center, marking the 20th anniversary of the firstkaleidoscope exhibit. The website is going through a major updating andfacelift thanks to our webmaster, Kevin Kohler. A "members only" areahas been added. To access this area go to www.brewstersociety.comand click on the Member button in the navigation bar. The usernameis bksmember and the password is bks2005. Convention plans arecoming together and we hope to see you there.
Wishing you all the best for the coming year.
Happy New Year to all ...
Judith Paul, president of the Kaleidoscope Artists Guildof California, sends news of a very successful scope ex-hibition, the first sponsored by the newly formed Guild.From Oct. 15 to Nov. 14 more than 100 hundred scopesmade by the 12 members of the Guild were shown andsold at Pot Pourri Gallery in Burlingame, California (justsouth of San Francisco). New collectors were made andnew Brewster members were found. Chris Diez, ownerof the 7 year old 3300 square foot mixed media gallery,was very pleased with the results and reports having sold$10, 550.00 worth of scopes in the month. He is now a
Trick or Treat ... (continued from front page)Of course, no scope gathering would becomplete without extracurricular activities,which included a private screening of the Wizard of Oz at Jerome’s 1915movie theatre, the big bash at Nellie Bly, and the Town of Jerome Halloween
Party. (And if you’ve never been to a HalloweenParty in a Ghost Town, you’ve definitely missed agood time.) Costumes at the Nellie Bly party in-cluded the famous tornado, two Dorothy’s, sev-eral witches (both good and bad), some adorableMunchkins, and Tom Durden in a Wizard costumewith a racing theme. (Okay, maybe you had to bethere.) All in all, it was a jam-packed weekend,with memorable parties, networking, kaleido-
scopes, and the company of energetic, talented and just plain nice people.Everyone is already looking toward next year’s party with its racy
“Rocky Horror Halloween” them on October 29, 30 & 31, 2005,. Events willinclude the Rocky Horror Picture Show sing-a-long movie on Friday, classesand Nellie Bly Party on Saturday, and brunch and quilt show on Saturday. AsMary Wills says, be there or definitely be square!
THE
WILEY JOBESCOPEWORKS,
in addition tofine hand-crafted
poly-angular kaleidoscopes,
IS PLEASED TO OFFER
KALEIDOSCOPERESTORATIONS-Broken mirrors replaced-Eyepiece lenses installed-Missing parts fabricated
108 North Main StreetHoneoye Falls, NY 14472
(585) [email protected]
member of the Brewster Kaleidoscope Society and plansto carry scopes on a permanent basis in his store. Let uswelcome him at the Philadelphia show and, hopefully, inNashville.
The Kaleidoscope Artists Guild was formed to pro-mote contemporary art kaleidoscopes and the BrewsterKaleidoscope Society. The goal of the Guild is to helpfind more retail venues for kaleidoscopes by staging ex-hibits here and abroad. If you are interested in hostingan exhibit please contact Judith Paul at 650-568-1600 [email protected].
News from the Kaleidoscope Artists Guild
The BrewsterKaleidoscope Society
PO Box 95Damascus MD 20872
The NEWS SCOPEis published quarterly
Membership & Yearly SubscriptionU.S. $45; International $50Renewal date is January 1
Directors: Carolyn Bennett
Charles Karadimos Sherry Moser (contact person)
706-348-6950; fax [email protected]
www.brewstersociety.com webmaster: Kevin Kohler
Founder and President Emerita:Cozy Baker: 301-365-1855
Ad space is available.For more information contact:
Carolyn Bennett at 856-464-6889 [email protected]
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Announcing:The Cozy Baker Award
This special award goes to the artist who, I be-lieve, is most responsible for the development ofinnovations that set the standard for the aestheticof the art kaleidoscope throughtout the early yearsof the kaleidoscope renaissance.
Bill O'Connor's perfection of the liquid-filled am-pule and his expansion of that design into differ-ent types of beautiful capsules have been emu-lated by the generation of artists who have fol-lowed him. The color, texture, shape, and dura-bility of Bill's ampules, along with his singular ex-pertise in the art of flint-knapping on glass remainunrivaled, and his cells produce the very optimumin kaleidoscope imagery. The execution of Bill'skaleidoscopes, from the precision of his engineer-ing to the selection of materials and scale, all seta standard for artistic endeavor.
It has been mypersonal pleasureto own and enjoythe early pieces byBill and the lateCraig Musser,.and those that Billhas continued tomake on a limitedbasis. As founderof the Brewster
Society it is one of my joys to present specialawards to those whose effort and vision set thestage for so many others. And so, it is my greatjoy to honor Bill O'Connor as an artist, innovator,and standard-bearer for all kaleidoscope artistswho may come after him, with the Cozy BakerAward for Artistic Excellence.
New Plans for theCozy Baker Kaleidoscope Collection
After nearly 20 years ofplanning for America'sfirst kaleidoscope mu-seum, I have reached theconclusion that therecould be a definite ad-vantage to seeing a fewkaleidoscopes from theCozy Baker collection ex-hibited in various muse-ums and appropriate fa-cilities around the coun-try, rather than havingthem all housed in one
location. With this in mind, I am busy trying to find the right"home" for many of my large and sturdy hands-on scopes,as well as a few antiques and rare table models. One instal-lation or exhibit is being considered for the American Vi-sionary Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. AVAM is theofficial national museum for the best in self-taught artistry,recently ranked #4 on Travel Holiday's list of "The Top 25U.S. Museums."
The timing of this momentous decision is prompted by adesire to build and move into a smaller home closer to mychildren and grandchildren, and frankly, I do not want tomove and maintain over 1000 kaleidoscopes. The acquisi-tion has indeed been exceedingly enjoyable, and I now lookforward to a gratifying quest for the proper disposition of amajor portion of this premier collection. A few of the pieces,including limited editions, hand-held and table models, toys,and miniatures will also be available to private collectorswho wish to own a bit of kaleidoscope history. If any read-ers are affiliated with an organization or institution that couldbenefit from having a permanent kaleidoscope display,please make that contact, and have them get in touch withme. Inquiries can be directed to: [email protected]
Cozy’s Column
Carolyn Bennett makes a big changeAs a kid I made kaleidoscopes, and in 1978 while teaching, I began making scopes again. This interest turned into a full-
fledged business with up to 18 employees in a 5000 square foot space. For the last ten years I have worked with a dedicatedgroup of 5 women. C.Bennett Scopes kaleidoscopes have delighted thousands of children and adults all around the world.
For the past few years I desired to get back to a smaller and intimate way of doing business. I love making kaleido-scopes but I love my family more, and this year “I Downsized”. I have sold the rights for many of my smaller kaleidoscopes to BigMuddy Woodworks in Bentonville, Arkansas. Big Muddy has been making fine wooden kaleidoscopes for many years, and Iknow my designs are in good hands.
I will now concentrate on my signature scopes, liquid suspension scopes and the customized scopes I make for specialoccasions. I have moved to a much smaller studio only 10 minutes from my home (instead of 45) and will now be able to meet mydaughter at the bus stop at the end of the school day.
My dedication to kaleidscopes is as strong as ever and my work for the Brewster Kaleidoscope Society occupies a greatdeal of time. I have great hopes for the future of our kaleidoscope world and expect to continue making as many contributions asmy creativity will allow.
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Scoops onScopes
Contact your favorite gallery for prices and availability
New Kaleidoscope Museum in JapanOn the last day of the 2004 Brewster Convention, it was announced thata new kaleidoscope museum had opened in Kyoto, Japan. Kevin Kohler,Brewster webmaster, and Peggy Strumski, had the opportunity to visitthe museum during a trip to Japan at the end of June.
Traveling to Okinawa for a coralreef research conference, Kevinand Peggy extended their trip for5 days in scenic and history-richKyoto. Aided by directions fromJunko Aragane of KaleidoscopeMukashi-kan, they managed tofind the museum, located in cen-tral Kyoto. The museum is openFriday-Sunday, 11AM-5PM, andcosts 100 yen to enter (less thana dollar).
From the clever symmetry of the signage on the museum’s outside aw-ning to the precise presentation of the approximately 80 kaleidoscopeson display, the visit was a true delight. The interior of the museum wasvery calming and inspirational. The main display room had scopes sittingon counters along each of the 4 walls. Also, along the walls were longbacklit panels which provided light for scope viewing. In the center of theroom were standalone square displays with lighted tops displaying sev-eral scopes. To help in the enjoyment of the scopes were 2 attendants onduty who helped explain the features of the various scopes to visitors.When Kevin and Peggy mentioned they were Brewster members, theemployees became very animated, and hastened to show them detailedfeatures of many of the displayed scopes.
Scopes from many familiar US art-ists were on display, includingpieces from the Ade’s, Judith Pauland Tom Durden, the Kittleson’s,Jerry Farnsworth, David Collier,Will Smith, the Rioux’s, and manyothers. There was a separate sec-tion set up for children, with manysimple (and sturdy) kaleidoscopesset in front of comfortable chairs.There was also a small gift shopwith kaleidoscope books andhandheld scopes.
The most memorable aspect of the museum was the great care and pridewith which the kaleidoscopes were presented to the public. The scopeswere dusted and re-positioned several times during the visit, and despitethe language barrier, the museum employees were gracious and eagerto help answer any questions. The museum is a true jewel in the centerof a magnificently historic city.
In honor of the pioneering efforts of Alfred Kinsey, JerryFarnsworth has created the Kama Sutra Kaleidoscope. It isthe first kaleidoscope of it's kind, and will be will be added tothe permanent Kinsey Institute collection. The Kama Sutra Disk-O-Scope commemorates the 50th anniversary of the publica-tion of The Kinsey Institute's landmark book, Sexual Behaviorin the Human Female. The Kinsey Institute Art and Artifact Col-lection contains approximately 7,000 items from the UnitedStates, Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia, and spansmore than 2,000 years of human history.
In the Kama Sutra Disk-O-Scope, graphic images ondiscs and a focusable light source combine with a unique mir-ror system housed in a 16” tall leather and wood body. Userscan easily make their own image discs using software that isincluded with the scope. The image created by the 2 mirrorsystem is a 5 sided room with a pentagon image for the floorand a bookmatched mirror image for each wall.
David Kalish has converted baseballs and hockey pucks intokaleidoscopes. Now he has set his sights on footballs. His pro-totype is not made of just any old football. He has taken a foot-
ball signed by Joe Montana, re-garded by some as the
greatest pro quarterbackwho ever played the game,and made it into a one of akind kaleidoscope. Thisunlikely combination ofbeauty and sports makesthis a truly unique creation.The Football scope is notavailable for sale yet.
Debra Davis’ newest 2005 Kaleidoscope endeavor is the Evelyn Collection. It is a set ofKaleido-cosmetics that is guaranteed to keep your blemishes in check and your facialwrinkles to a minimum. There are fourscopes in the set; a 4 mirror beadedkaleido-blush brush, a 2 mirror kaleido-perfume bottle, a 3 mirror, 30-60-90 con-figuration kaleido-lipstick makes thekaleido-moisturizer complete with a roll-on art marble. The set comes with its owndisplay mirror for those last minute beautychecks.
The Evelyn Collection is named tohonor Debra’s grandmother Evelyn Blenis,who at 81 years young is still a womanwith a stylish flair for fashion. If thesekaleido-cosmetics could talk they wouldtell you how proud they are to have got-ten their name from such a grand lady.
Marcia Clark’s Dance –Series II is a Niche Award Finalist. Niche Awards are presentedby the Rosen Group at the February Buyer’s Market of American Crafts, held each Febru-ary in Philadelphia. These awards are given for design excellence and it is very exciting tohave a kaleidoscope in the competition.
The hand forged copper is flamed to give a lovelymuted colored patina with shades of copper, blues, greensand reds. The 2 mirror, 7 point star image refects an oil cellfilled with vintage beads, crystals and metal beads. Dance-Series II is an limited edition of 5 pieces.
Marcia’s inspiration for this kaleidoscope came fromseveral sources. Her mother loved to dance and thesescopes are dedicated to her joy.The Poem “Dance” also contributed inspiration.
Work like you don't need money.Love like you've never been hurtDance like nobody's watchingSing like nobody's listeningLive like it's heaven on earth.
Black Magic is a new productionscope from Dore and KenWilhoite. A space-age polishedblack slate finish enhances thebrass tube. The eyepiece and theobject cell assembly are goldplated aluminum. The black glassend of the object cell features ageometric dichroic glass fusing. Ithas a 2 mirror, 7 point image. 9”long x 1.75” diameter. The scopestands upright in a polished goldplated base.
Happy AnniversaryHappy AnniversaryHappy AnniversaryHappy AnniversaryHappy Anniversary“Kaleidoscope Mukashi-kan,” the first kaleidoscope only galleryin Japan, celebrated its 10th anniversary in November 2004. MitiAraki and all the staff have worked very enthusiastically topromote American kaleidoscopes in Japan.
From Robin and Andrew Leary in NewZealand comes a “wee sweetie” of ateleidoscope. It is very light and com-pact and meant to be worn around theneck. Andrew’s own lens system (likethe one in the Bubble Scopes) gives astunning symmetrical, flat, 2 mirror, 6point mandala.
A “Flash” video has been addedto the Leary’s web site of the MusicScope they introduced at the last con-vention in Portland. They will be chang-ing music tracks from time to time, socheck out http://www.kaleidoscopes.co.nz/LIGHTOPERA.html for a coolexperience.
for the Co-operative Kaleidoscope ad in the upcoming Winter Issue of NICHE magazine. featuring seven kaleidoscope artists as well as a promotion for the convention in June!
Also, the February 2005 Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft will have the largest kaleidoscope sectionin several years ... including a number of artists who are brand new to wholesaling.
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One of the first creators of pure abstraction in modern painting, Vasily Kandinsky, once said “Color is the keyboard, theeyes are the harmonies, the soul is the piano with many
strings. The artist is the hand that plays, touching one key or an-other, to cause vibrations in the soul. The concept that color andmusical harmony are linked has a long history, so it follows thatmusical harmony and the symmetry of kaleidoscopes would be aperfect blend. Join us in Nashville TN, June 2-5 2005 for Conver-gence 2005: Harmony and Symmetry, a celebration of kaleidoscopes,color and music. In addition to our keynote speaker, Sheri Kling,presenters to date for the convention include Don Doak, Marc andSusan Tickle, Tom Ferguson, Randy Knapp and Scott Cole. DonDoak will present a program and demonstration of a new mirrorcutting system he has developed. Marc and Susan Tickle will talkabout their reverse painting on glass process and guilding. TomFerguson will do a digital photography program on taking digitalimages of kaleidoscope interiors. Scott Cole is presenting two dif-ferent workshops. In a new workshop, participants will create anetched design on the brass surface of their kaleidoscope. RandyKnapp will be doing a workshop with a woodturning demonstrationincluded on how to turn a wood barrel. Participants will make a ka-leidoscope from a selection of turned barrels that will have an objectcell that will allow interchanging of pieces. Programs are part of yourregistration but workshops require an additional fee.
Artists and Retailers please take note of new scheduling for artistset up and wholesale ordering session. Artist set up will start onThursday morning at 9 AM and our wholesale ordering session willstart at 2 PM. There will not be any wholesale ordering on Fridaynight. Please make travel plans to allow you to be ready to set upThursday morning. Sunday show hours will be extended to 4 PMand will allow longer ‘open to the public’ hours. In trying to be moreaccommodating to our retailers, we are offering for the first time aspecial retailer registration for Thursday and Friday only. This regis-tration is available only to qualified retailers. This registration allowsretailers to attend wholesale ordering session on Thursday and theFriday opening meeting and unveiling and the rest of the day onFriday in the sale’s room. It does not include the Friday night dinneror classes or programs on Friday. Friday night will bring us all to-gether for dinner and a talent show featuring the musical talent ofour members. If you are interested in participating please let PeggyKittelson know at 563-419-6382. We have some very talented peoplein our group so let’s hear from you. Our Saturday night party/ban-quet will take place on the General Jackson riverboat where we willcruise for four hours, have dinner on board and be entertained witha live show.
We are inviting artists to create a special one of a kind kaleidoscopewith a song title as it’s theme. There will be an award for the mostcreative expression of your song title. These pieces will be on dis-play throughout the convention as part of a silent auction. Bid sheetswill be at each scope and the bidding will close on Saturday night.Announcement of bid winners will be made Sunday morning at theclosing meeting.
Plan to join us for a great time.
Sherry, Charles, and Carolyn
“Kaleidoscope Reflections:20 Year Anniversary”
at theStrathmore Hall Arts
Centerin Bethesda MD
Sept. 15 - Oct. 15, 2005
Entry forms available,send a self-addressed
stamped envelope to:
“Kaleidoscope Reflections”c/o The Brewster Kaleidoscope Society
PO Box 95Damascus MD 20872
or the entry form can be downloaded at
www.brewstersociety.com
Glass’Scope RelocatingThe Glass'Scope in Red Wing, the Schilling fam-ily shop for 15 years is moving to Platteville, WI.in order to spend more time with children andgrandchildren. “It has been our privilege to haveworked with all the Brewster family while in RedWing, and we hope to continue that in Platteville”says Donna. (Dr.) Charles and Donna Schillinghave had the "Kaleidoscope World" website athttp://kaleidoscopes.net for over eight years, andplans that to continue plus do other "Kaleido-scope Ventures" as opportunities present them-selves. If you belong to an organization thatneeds a speaker, or if an educational organiza-tion needs an art/science project their cell phonenumber is (651)380-1081, and WI phone num-ber is (608)348-7472.
The Mirrors and Light Gallery sponsors a seriesof free 800# Artist Interview Conference callsfor collectors. Learn more about artists you enjoy!
OUR INTERVIEW WITH SKEETER & PETERDeMATTIA IS POSTED ON THE ARTISTS PAGEAT WWW.MIRRORSANDLIGHT.COM
INTERVIEWS WITH DAVID SUGICH AND SHERRYMOSER WILL BE POSTED SOON.
Don’t miss the 2005 Artist Interview Series!
Send us an email requesting the Artist Call Codeand we will send you a free 800# and code to useto join our call. Send Email requestto: [email protected]
www.mirrorsandlight.com
Join our FREEconference calls and meet your favorite artists!
CONVENTION NEWS
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REGISTRATION FEE: $200 per person until April 25, 2005. Late registration $250 after April 25, 2005. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Enclosed is:$ for registration(s) @ $200$ for Scott Cole: Introductory class @ $85 Limited to 15 (3.5 hours) Name of person attending$ for Scott Cole: Intermediate class @ $130 Limited to 10 (4.5 hours) Name of person attending$ for Randy Knapp class @ $85 Limited to 15 (4 hours) Name of person attending$ for 1 artist display table @ $80$ for new membership or renewal @ $45 US, $50 International. You must be a Brewster Kaleidoscope Society member to attend.$ for 2 day retailer registrations @ $100 (Thursday/Friday only)
$ TOTAL MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: The Brewster Society
Nashville Tennessee
Gaylord Opryland Hotel (host hotel)Call for reservations: 615-883-2211 Group Code X-TBS05Or go to the hotel link at: www.brewstersociety.comRoom Rate $126 with an additional $5 Resort Fee
June 2-5, 2005
NAME(S)STREETCITY STATE ZIPTELEPHONE FAXEMAIL*ATTENDEE CATEGORY: Collector Exhibiting Artist Artist Retailer 2 day Retailer*You will receive confirmation via email only.Print name exactly as you want it to appear on your name badge.Please submit a separate form for each person attending unless address and email are the same.
Questions, contact: Nancy Pencsak, Registration Coordinator214-496-9299 FAX 214-496-9298email: [email protected]
Mail Registration and checks to: Nancy Pencsak 2309 Clearspring Drive S. Irving TX 75063
Expiration date: M/Y
Or charge your registration to Mastercard or Visa:
PLEASE INDICATE: Is this your first time to attend a Brewster Convention I will be unveiling a new scope. First time to unveil. I will be donating a door prize. I want to participate in the talent show. Contact Peggy Kittelson 563-423-7336 or [email protected] I want to participate in the silent auction. Contact Carolyn Bennett at [email protected] I want to participate in the golf tournament. Contact Jon Greene 760-432-8762 If children in your party-state ages
You are responsible for makingyour own hotel reservations.
THE BREWSTER KALEIDOSCOPE SOCIETYwww.brewstersociety.com
P.O. Box 95Damascus MD 20872
2005 Schedule of Events
December 4 - March 20: American Fancy: Exuberance in the Arts, 1790-1840, a visually magnificentexhibition includes many 19th Century objects decorated in a manner inspired by the kaleidoscope, withan entire section devoted to the kaleidoscope and Sir David Brewster. A 12-foot, ever-changing kaleido-scopic image is projected onto the floor of the exhibit, encouraging visitors to understand the relationshipbetween the kaleidoscope and the quilts, furniture, and glass designs it inspired. Maryland HistoricalSociety in Baltimore MD MDHS hours are Wed-Sun, 10 am-5 pm. Group rates, tours and packages areavailable. Call 410.685.3750 ext. 336 for more information.
February 18-21: Visiting Artist Program at the Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft. Theprogram includes a free portfolio review with a business advisor, a series of business developmentworkshops for artists, and a pass to tour the BMAC. For more information, contact Debra Anderson at410.889.2933 ext.222 or [email protected]
April 1 - 30: Kaleidoscope Explosion 2005, a show featuring many kaleidoscope artists at the SpanishVillage Art Center in San Diego, California. Frank Casciani is organizing this show and will be contact-ing artists with further details. He can be reached at [email protected] or 619-585-0730.
June 2 - 5: “Convergence 2005: Harmony and Symmetry”: The 17th Annual Brewster KaleidoscopeSociety Convention at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville Tennessee.
September 15 - October 15: “Kaleidoscope Reflections: 20 Year Anniversary” at the StrathmoreHall Arts Center in Bethesda MD.
For entry form, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to:“Kaleidoscope Reflections,” c/o The Brewster Kaleidoscope Society
PO Box 95, Damascus MD 20872.or the entry form can be downloaded at www.brewstersociety.com
