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BIOGRAPHIES 34th Annual Benefit Auction August 9 & 10, 2019 Penland School of Craft receives support for its programs from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. Auction Committee Auction Sponsors Catherine Williams, chair Auction Benefactor ($7,500) Cathy Adelman Laura and Mike Grace Judy Alexander SOFA CHICAGO 2019 Lisa Anderson Larry Brady Auction Supporter ($5,000) Wade Brickhouse American Craft Council Laura Babb Grace Frank Kiker, Tryon Distributing Onay Gutierrez David H. Ramsey Commercial Photography Amy Hockett Society of North American Goldsmiths Priscilla Kistler and Metalsmith magazine Virginia Kraus WNC magazine Kari Rinn Auction Patron ($2,500) Fred Sanders AUCTION COMMITTEE & SPONSORS Center for Carolina Living and Tim Tate CarolinaLiving.com The Laurel of Asheville magazine Artist Table Sponsor ($1,500) Larry Brady Classic Event Rental EbenConcepts Norman Sound & Productions, Inc. Sculpture magazine US Foods Beverage Sponsors Highland Brewing Wicked Weed Brewing Auction Contributors Blue Ridge Printing Blue Ridge Soap Shed Clif Bar and Company Edwina Bringle Grassy Creek Hardware Ingles Markets, Inc. Massive Booth Mountain City Coffee Roasters Sysco Foods of Knoxville Post Office Box 37 Penland, NC 28765–0037 828.765.2359 • penland.org 2 Dear Friends of Penland, WELCOME It is an honor and a pleasure to welcome you all to Penland’s 34th Annual BenefitAuction, which is happening during the school’s 90th year (see page 15). This is a gathering of the artists, many of whom generously donated their artwork; the volunteers and staff, who make this event possible; and our guests, who come to enjoy an event-filled weekend and to support the school. What brings us all here is our love for this place, the energy of this community, the importance of lifelong education, and the power of making itself. We are here to support and celebrate Penland through this fundraising event and to share our col- lective awe at the beautiful things humans can make. As you enjoy the many activities and events, make sure you also take time to visit with old friends, get to know new ones, to laugh, and to enjoy the spectacular view. As you make your way up the winding road, we hope that the difficulty and turmoil so often found in everyday life will dissipate just a little more at each turn, and that the time you spend at Penland will always be uplifting and fulfilling. Have a great weekend, and thanks again for being part of the wonder that is Penland School of Craft. Mia Hall, director Steve Miller, chair Volunteers and staff, 2018 edition. 3 THURSDAY August 8 5:00 – 6:30 PM Exhibition and Gallery Cocktail Reception Penland Gallery Join us for cocktails and to view the exhibition Hoss Haley|Correction Line in the John and Robyn Horn Gallery and Wear|Contemporary Jewelry in the Focus Gallery. Hoss Haley will be in attendance. 7:00 – 9:00 PM Director’s Dinner and Exhibition Preview Main Campus Mia Hall hosts special guests including Lucy Morgan Leaders for dinner prepared by SCHEDULE OF EVENTS the Penland kitchen staff, followed by a preview of Friday and Saturday auction work. The gallery reception, dinner, and preview are by invitation to Lucy Morgan Leaders and special guests. Lucy Morgan Leaders contribute $1,000 or more to Penland’s annual fund each year. FRIDAY August 9 1:00 – 7:30 PM Registration Table Open Penland Gallery 1:00 PM Exhibition and Gallery Reception Penland Gallery Join us to view the exhibition Hoss Haley|Correction Line in the John and Robyn Horn Gallery and Wear|Contemporary Jewelry in the Focus Gallery. Gallery talk with Hoss Haley begins at 1:30 PM. 2:00 – 4:00 PM Core Fellows Open House Gallery North, Northlight 2:00 – 6:00 PM Massive Photo Booth Northlight 3:00 – 4:00 PM Honoring Robert Ebendorf, Penland School of Craft 2019 Outstanding Artist Educator Gorelick Social Hall, Northlight 4:00 – 6:00 PM Cocktails, Silent Auction, Preview Friday Live Auction Work Photo Studio 6:00 PM Silent Auction Closes Photo Studio 6:15 PM Buffet Dinner Auction Tent 6:45 PM A Tribute to Robert Ebendorf, Penland School of Craft 2019 Outstanding Artist Educator Auction Tent 7:15 – 8:30 PM Live Auction Auction Tent 7:45 – 8:45 PM Payment Table Open Pines Porch 8:30 – 10:00 PM Saturday Auction Preview, Dessert/Coffee Reception, Live Music Gorelick Social Hall, Northlight 8:30 – 9:00 PM Purchases Available for Pick-Up Print Studio 8:45 PM Payment Table Closes Pines Porch 4 SATURDAY August 10 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Registration Table Open Penland Gallery 9:00 – 10:30 AM Coffee at The Barns Resident Artist Studios Resident artists welcome guests to their studios for light fare and coffee served in handmade souvenir mugs by Nicki Strouss. 10:00 AM Cynosures* Available for Purchase Auction Tent Details on page 8. 10:00 AM – Noon Silent Auction Gorelick Social Hall, Northlight Core Fellows Open House Gallery North, Northlight Massive Photo Booth Northlight 11:45 AM Buffet Lunch Begins Auction Tent Noon Silent Auction Closes Gorelick Social Hall, Northlight 1:00 – 3:30 PM Live Auction Auction Tent 1:00 – 4:30 PM Payment Table Open Pines Porch 3:30 – 5:00 PM Auction Purchases Available for Pick-Up Dye Shed Cynosures* Available for Pick-Up Pines Porch 3:30 – 5:00 PM Penland Gallery Reception Penland Gallery Make a purchase of $100 or more at the Penland Gallery on Friday or Saturday of auction weekend, and you will be entered into a drawing for a $500 Penland Gallery gift certificate. While you are at Penland over the weekend, we encourage you to visit artist studios in the area. Information is available at the Penland Gallery. *A cynosure is a person or thing that is the center of attention. In this case it refers to the beautiful objects at the center of the tables under the tent. See page 8 for details. 5 6 MAP Photo (upstairs) Gallery North (ground level) Northlight Gorelick Social Hall Drawing/Painting Print Books Porch Main Office Supply Dye Shed Store The Pines AUCTION TENT The Roost Accessible Auction Registration Parking Resident Artist Studios Penland Gallery 1/2 mile Parking 1/2 mile SPECIAL INFORMATION Lucy Morgan Leaders Thank you to all of our Lucy Morgan Leaders. To celebrate your generous support, you are invited to the following events on Thursday, August 8. Gallery Cocktail Reception 5:00 – 6:30 PM Join us to view the exhibition Hoss Haley|Correction Line in the John and Robyn Horn Gallery and Wear|Contemporary Jewelry in the Focus Gallery. Hoss Haley will be in attendance. Director’s Dinner and Exhibition Preview 7:00 – 9:00 PM Enjoy a special meal made by the Penland kitchen followed by a preview of the Friday and Saturday auction work. Lucy Morgan Leaders contribute $1,000 or more per year to the Penland annual fund to support unrestricted operating needs. Members of this important giving group are invited to participate in special events, and they receive a 10 percent discount at the Penland Gallery and supply store as well as updates about activities and events. To become a Lucy Morgan Leader, contact Penland’s Development Office at 828.765.2359, ext. 1206 or contribute online: penland.org/support. Gallery Make a purchase of $100 or more at the Penland Gallery on Friday or Saturday of auction weekend, and you will be entered into a drawing for a $500 Penland Gallery gift certificate. Accessibility Penland’s terrain is steep and uneven. Although we are engaged in an ongoing effort to make our campus more accessible, auction events take place all over campus, and this can present challenges. When you arrive, please let the parking attendants and shuttle drivers know if you have special access needs, and we will work with you to make your time here as easy and enjoyable as possible. 7 Cynosures cynosure (noun): a center of attraction; something that strongly draws attention by its brilliance, interest, etc. CYNOSURES After years of referring to them as “centerpieces,” we’ve decided to use a term that’s a better fit for the creative, eye-catching, often unconventional artworks that adorn the tables under the tent. This year, each table will feature cynosures in metal—some sculptural, some functional, and all remarkable. They have been made just for the auction by a handful of Penland artists who studied with this year’s Outstanding Artist Educator, the inimitable Bob Ebendorf. The pieces will be available for purchase under the tent beginning at 10:00 am on Saturday. Friday attendees may visit the registration tent and place an absentee bid for the centerpiece of their choice. Our team will do their best to secure the centerpiece, but we can’t guarantee they will be the first one to that centerpiece when purchasing begins. If you win the piece, we will ship it after the event. Shipping cost will be added; allow 4–6 weeks. Cynosures are $395 each. These images are representative, but each piece at the auction will be unique. Variations are to be expected. Caroline Gore Stack/wrap Sterling silver, paracord, rubber 27 x 8 x 11/4 inches (wrapped three times) Jana Gregonis Floors Brass, sterling silver, linoleum, cord 31/8 x 31/8 x 1/4 inches Charity Hall Kinetic Dragonfly no. 5 Brass, copper, silver, steel, garnet, spinel, dolomite, enamel 8 71/2 x 51/2 x 8 inches Tim Lazure CYNOSURES Untitled Vessel Copper; hand-raised vessel with hammer forming and chasing 3 x 23/4 inches Tara Locklear Parallel Parures Recycled skateboards, Durat (post-consumer plastic countertops), dyed maple veneer, oxidized sterling silver brooch: 31/2 x 2 inches; earrings: 2 x 1 inches; necklace: 10 x 8 inches Kathryn Osgood Ocean Lace Copper, enamel, sterling, fabric, seed beads 33/4 x 33/4 x 1/2 inches Laura Wood Candy Corsage Brass, sterling silver, powder coat, cobalt calcite 4 x 4 x 11/4 inches 9 Robert Ebendorf, 2019 Outstanding Artist Educator OUTSTANDING ARTIST EDUCATOR Each year at the auction, Penland honors an artist for their exceptional contributions to our community as a maker, teacher, mentor, and inspiration.