CELEBRATING THIRTY YEARS FALL 2017 BOOK ARTS | CERAMICS | DRAWING | FIBER | JEWELRY | LECTURE SERIES | MIXED MEDIA PAINTING | PHOTOGRAPHY | PRINTMAKING | SCULPTURE | YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS KRISTEN GRUENBERGER TABLE OF CONTENTS SESSION DATES: SEPTEMBER 5 - DECEMBER 22, 2017 200 Grant Street | Denver, CO 80203 EXHIBITIONS ...........................................................................................................................4 303-778-6990 | ASLD.org VISITING ARTIST SERIES .........................................................................................................5 BIENNIAL LECTURE & WORKSHOP ........................................................................................6 BUILDING HOURS ATELIER WITH ANNA ROSE BAIN ...........................................................................................7 8 am - 7 pm | Mon - Thurs DEMO & DIALOGUE.................................................................................................................7 8 am - 5 pm | Fri - Sat PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................................8 Closed Sunday SPECIALTY WORKSHOPS ........................................................................................................ 9 *Open extended hours for classes and events PHOTOGRAPHY .................................................................................................................10 FIBER ..................................................................................................................................11 REGISTRATION HOURS JEWELRY ..............................................................................................................................12 8:30 am - 6:30 pm | Mon - Thurs SCULPTURE & CERAMICS .......................................................................................................13 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | Fri - Sat DELECTABLE CALL FOR ENTRY .............................................................................................15 OPEN STUDIOS ......................................................................................................................17 *With monthly exhibitions and active studio spaces, the Art PRINTMAKING ........................................................................................................................18 Students League historic building is worthy of a self-guided YOUTH & TEEN ..................................................................................................................... 20 tour. Our building is open to the public, Monday through DRAWING ............................................................................................................................... 22 Saturday. Holiday closures: Sept 4, Nov 23-25, Dec 25. OPEN FIGURE STUDIES ........................................................................................................ 23 PAINTING .............................................................................................................................. 25 OUR MISSION COURSES AT-A-GLANCE ........................................................................................................ 33 The Art Students League of Denver provides an inclusive art community where professional artists guide individuals of all See the full list of courses and page numbers abilities to reach their highest potential. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Elise Brenninkmeyer New! New Class or Faculty Member Kay Brouillette H. Cales Givens Moxie U – Try something new without a big commitment! Wendy Hause John Haile Call us at 303-778-6990 to register for this course Tricia Hemsky LEGEND Patrick Hickey Liz Iracki Kathleen King Regina Matthews Judd Meininger Ksenia Popke Feeling Inspired? Stan Raine Scott Sandberg Victoria Eubanks, Faculty Liaison JOIN NOW Marianne Mitchell, Faculty Liaison Youth Representative - positions open Memberships start at $18! LIFETIME NON-VOTING Some benefits for one year of membership include: BOARD MEMBERS Mark Berzins • Our catalogs, mailed right to your doorstep Philip Levine Connie McArthur • Discounted tuition on most classes and workshops Henry Meininger • Membership pricing on fine art ASLD merchandise and wearables ON THE COVER • Invitation to submit and participate in our open call exhibitions Kristen Gruenberger Pitcher • Eligibility to apply for a Summer Art Market booth Ceramic Visit ASLD.org/membership for prices and more information It takes a village… ASLD STAFF a creative village! Rachel Basye, Executive Director Shari Regenbogen Ross, Development & Marketing Director Libby Garon, Development & Marketing Coordinator Ama Mills-Robertson, Program Director ...and more fabulous Robin Whatley, Program Coordinator ASLD faculty Jennifer Ziemer, Business Administration Director Kari Sutton, Business Administration Coordinator Shelley Schreiber, Ceramics Studio Manager Mike Christopherson, Ceramics Studio Assistant Aubrey Ryan, Database & Customer Service Manager Lauren Anderson, Registration Staff Mamie Gibson, Registration Staff Some of our fabulous ASLD faculty... Sarah Liberatore, Registration Staff Pictured above are just some of the 130 Daniel McMahon, Registration Staff professional artists on our faculty. Meghan Rich, Registration Staff Generously Supported By: Ann Benson Reidy & Associates SCFD Ludwig Pastels Scientific &Cultural BreakThru Beverage Facilities District Making It Possible. Colorado Egg Producers Market Street Management Crafthouse Cocktails Mancinelli’s Auto Repair Meininger Art Materials Delta Dental of Colorado Metro Building Services Denver Screen Printing & Embroidery Renewal By Anderson Denver Syrup & Bar Company Ruth & Vernon Taylor Foundation Dill Dill Carr Stonbraker & Hutchings Sherman & Howard Drake Real Estate Spencer Foundation EKS&H Westword George L. Shields Foundation White Foundation Grace Family Foundation Women in Design JFM Foundation And thank you to all our individual Little Pub Company donors, too many to list! ASLD.org | ART STUDENTS LEAGUE OF DENVER 3 FALL 2017 ASLD EXHIBITION SCHEDULE ONSITE EXHIBITIONS District 7 Open Call*: Members & Faculty Exhibition Dates: Aug 4 – Sept 8, 2017 Artwork Drop-off Dates: July 29 & 31, 2017 Third Friday | Artist Reception: Aug 18 | 5:30 – 8pm Artwork Pick-up Dates: Sept 8-9, 2017 RIVERA Our historic building is just one of many beautiful gems that make up this vibrant neighborhood. For this exhibit, we are looking beyond our walls to feature work that exemplifies our diverse, ever-changing neighborhood of West Wash Park, Baker, Speer or Platte Park – also known as District 7. All artwork must include a brief statement or title further describing its connection to our neighborhood. Border: Both Sides Now In collaboration with the Biennial of the Americas Invitational | Guest Curator: George Rivera, Ph.D., Dept. of Art & Art History, University of Colorado at Boulder Exhibition Dates: Sept 15 – Oct 13, 2017 Third Saturday | Artist Reception: Sept 16 | 5:30 – 8pm This invitational exhibition focuses on the US and Mexico border while addressing the issue of immigration. From Chicano (Mexican American), Argentine, Chilean, Colombian to Mexican artists – this select group by guest curator, Dr. George Rivera, will express their personal take on the social reality of immigration both inside and outside the United States. Complementary Invitational Exhibition Dates: Oct 20 – Nov 17, 2017 First Friday | Artist Reception: Nov 3 | 5:30 – 8pm We conclude our 30th anniversary celebrations with an exhibition featuring new and emerging artists that complement and expand ASLD as we continue to look toward the future. Dress to Impress: A Wearable Art Exhibit Open Call *: Members & Faculty Exhibition Dates: Nov 28 – Dec 22, 2017 Artwork Drop-off Dates: Nov 18th & 20th, 2017 Third Friday | Artist Reception: Dec 15 | 5:30 – 8pm Artwork Pick-up Dates: Dec 22nd & 26th, 2017 ASLD is hosting a wearable art exhibition! We are asking artists to submit a wearable, fiber, custom jewelry or millinery art piece. Wearable art is defined as one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted objects that can reference sculptures just as much as clothing. For this exhibit, it is strongly encouraged to include your preferred form of display i.e.: dress forms, hat-stands, plexi-boxes or any other specialty pedestal. Additional questions contact, Robin Whatley at [email protected] OFFSITE EXHIBITION ASLD Faculty Exhibition Creative Capitol Industries, State Capitol Building, 200 East Colfax Ave Open to the public hours: Monday – Friday | 10am – 3pm. Walk-ins are welcome, reservations are required for parties 10 or more Invitational Exhibition Dates: September – December 2017 The Art Students League of Denver is pleased to be featured at the State Capitol Building through the Creative Capitol Industries in an invitational faculty exhibition. From classical figure drawing to abstract painting, monotype prints, encaustic art and assemblage this exhibit showcases the diverse media taught by professional artists who guide individuals of all abilities to reach their highest artistic potential. If you are interested in participating in one of our exhibits, please visit our website for upcoming calls for entry. *Participate in our open call exhibitions when you become a member at ASLD.org/membership 4 ART STUDENTS LEAGUE OF DENVER | ASLD.org Work with and learn from some of today’s most significant working artists. Each year, the Visiting Artist Series brings several notable artists to ASLD to teach master