The 20th anniversary of Artisphere, the Upstate’s premier celebration of art and artists, will once again be tinted orange as artists, professors, staff members, alums and volunteers from Clemson University play a big part in the popular public event Friday-Sunday, May 10-12. The festival, founded in 2003 to “enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in South Carolina,” has become one of the nation’s most sought-out fine arts festivals, attracting more than 70,000 people to downtown Greenville annually.
The overall theme of Clemson’s interactive exhibit this year is “It’s a Clemson World.” It will feature activities like an interactive touch-screen storyboard, podcasting booth and “selfie” station where visitors can snap a photo that makes them look like they’re on the cover of Clemson World magazine.
“Clemson has had a long-running presence at Artisphere, and we see a lot of value in continuing to bring our best and most creative people and programs to Greenville and this world-class festival,” said David Dryden, associate vice president for brand experience. “This year, we are using Clemson’s flagship magazine, Clemson World, as a way to allow Artisphere visitors to engage and interact with a lot of very cool and innovative things happening at the University.”
Clemson executive creative director Jesse Godfrey said anchoring activities to the University’s award-winning alumni magazine will energize the Clemson experience at Artisphere this year.
“There are so many incredible stories of artistry and innovation at Clemson University, and we’re excited to bring a few of them to Main Street Greenville for Artisphere ’24,” said Godfrey. “By incorporating our flagship storytelling platform, Clemson World magazine, we hope to bring some of these stories to life and engage with festivalgoers from Greenville and beyond to give them a glimpse of what makes Clemson such a special place!”
Clemson will be well-represented outside its exhibit as well. David Gerhard, another MFA alumnus and art faculty member, has been selected as the juror for the “Artists of the Upstate Juried Exhibition.” Several artists affiliated with Clemson have been chosen for this showcase, including:
MFA student in Ceramics, Ethan McKeller ‘25
MFA alumna Jessica Swank ‘21
MFA alumna Jo Carol Mitchell Rogers ‘87
MFA alumnus and art faculty, Jonathan Bolton ‘23
MFA alumna Glory Day Loflin ’23, whose painting “Grid-Lock: Victory Vase & ‘X’ Marks the Spot” was chosen to be the Artisphere 2022 commemorative poster, has once again been selected from thousands of entries to be a part of Artists Row.
Also on Artists Row, this year’s Artisphere organizers have awarded MFA alumnus David Tillinghast ‘94 the title of Emerging Artist. He is well known at the University as the artist behind the public art piece P211.t45, which is made up of two components, one of which enjoys being one of Clemson students’ top 10 traditions, finding and signing “The Secret Book.”
As always, every festivalgoer will walk through the shadow of the permanent public artwork “Ten Artispheres” created by Clemson’s former Art Department chair, John Acorn, which towers over Main Street at the entrance to Falls Park. Acorn created the huge sculpture of ten thick aluminum intersecting spheres to commemorate Artisphere’s 10th anniversary in 2014.
Festival goers walk past John Acorn’s “Ten Artispheres” permanent installation (left).
The Clemson Visual Arts (CVA) at Clemson University is gearing up to honor artistic excellence through a series of student showcases this spring. The exhibitions invite the public to witness the remarkable work of emerging art undergraduates, culminating in the highly anticipated Spring Studio Ceramic Sale. Among the highlights is the unveiling of ten Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) senior works, representing extensive research efforts.
The BFA senior exhibits represent the completion of year-long research endeavors. Visual Arts students undergo a series of critiques aimed at nurturing the development of a body of work of their choosing. The public is invited to participate in this dialogue by attending the artist talks, followed by receptions with the artists. Join the CVA this spring to see the next generation of artists.
Art Sale
Spring Ceramic Studio Sale
Date & Time: Wednesday, Apr. 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Lee Gallery Hallway
Art enthusiasts can purchase ceramics from Clemson Ceramics Association student members, with a vast selection of functional works at various prices. Proceeds will support student scholarships and travel to the National Council on Education for the Ceramics Arts Conference.
Faculty Artist Talk
David Donar’s Sabbatical Talk
Date & Time: Wednesday, Apr. 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: 1-100 Lee Hall
Award-winning short filmmaker and Professor of Art in Animation at Clemson University, David Donar delves into the vibrant world of Acadian/Cajun/Creole culture in Louisiana, unveiling its music scene and folklore. From classic Cajun tunes to the infectious rhythms of Creole music, he guides audiences through the intricate history and soulful melodies that define this dynamic region. Donar showcases his research in animation and music, transporting viewers to worlds filled with narrative depth and cultural resonance.
Exhibitions
The BFA Senior Art Exhibit #1 – Configurations of Sentiment
Date & Time: Apr. 3-11, M–F, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Artist Talks & Reception Friday, April 5, 5-7 p.m.
BFA Senior Artist Talks & Reception Exhibit #2 – Evocation
Date & Time: Apr. 17-25, M–F, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Artist Talks & Reception Friday, April 19, 5-7 p.m.
Location: Lee Gallery
The Lee Gallery exhibits artwork of graduating students enrolled in the Department of Art academic program at the end of each semester. Students are required to present their final creative research in a professional exhibition and deliver an oral presentation about their work. All events are free and open to the public.
Ink Travels: MFA Alumni Selections Art Exhibition
Date & Time: On display-Apr. 12, M–Su, library hours
Location: Cooper Library, Fourth Floor
This print exchange between Clemson alumni honors Sydney A. Cross and celebrates the wide-reaching influence of Syd as a teacher and mentor. The exhibition features selected works from MFA alumni.
Alumni Works Art Exhibition
Date & Time: On display-Apr. 18, M–F, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: CAH Dean’s Gallery in Strode Tower
“Alumni Works” showcases MFA and BFA works created by artists during their enrollment at Clemson University, featuring photography, drawing, printmaking, and painting.
Harvey Gantt Curriculum Vitae Art Exhibition
Date & Time: On display – Nov. 17, M–F, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Sikes Hall Showcase, Ground Floor
This exhibition, based on research conducted through an independent study, showcases Harvey Gantt’s curriculum vitae. It includes photographs taken by Cecile Williams and a graphic created by Gregg Ussery.
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Clemson Visual Arts at Clemson University
Clemson University, honoring Thomas Green Clemson’s vision, incorporates art throughout its facilities. Visitors are encouraged to engage with Clemson Visual Arts by exploring gallery spaces and public art and attending special events. Exhibitions and events are made possible through generous support to the Center for Visual Arts.
For more information and the full event calendar, visit clemson.edu/art.
Exhibitions, artist talks, and receptions are free to the public, thanks to the generous support given to the Center for Visual Arts.
Students and the public are invited to join ceramics enthusiasts for the annual Spring Ceramic Studio Sale on Wednesday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Lee Gallery Hallway. The sale, hosted by the Clemson Ceramics Association student organization within the Department of Art at Clemson University, offers a wide selection of functional ceramic work by talented students and faculty at various price points.
All proceeds from the sale will go towards supporting student scholarships and annual travel to the National Council on Education for the Ceramics Arts (NCECA) Conference.
While many college students headed to the beach for spring break, a group of ten art students and two faculty members from the Clemson University ceramics studio embarked on a different journey. They attended the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) conference for research and to gain networking opportunities. The conference is international in scope and draws over six thousand participants annually, allowing participants to explore the newest trends, techniques, and conversations within ceramic arts.
The 58th Annual NCECA Conference, themed “Coalescence,” took place in Richmond, Virginia, offering a vibrant setting conducive to learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Clemson’s ceramics studio has participated at the NCECA conference for over four decades, underscoring the University’s ongoing commitment to fostering excellence in ceramic education and scholarship.
President of the Clemson Ceramics Association (CCA) Hailey Blackwelder, shared her thoughts on the conference.
“I was captivated by the dynamic energy and sense of community at NCECA,” Blackwelder expressed. “Connecting with fellow ceramic enthusiasts from around the globe provided invaluable insights and fresh perspectives for my ceramic practice. The workshops and presentations offered profound insights I’m eager to incorporate into my work. The experience was incredibly enriching as a student, reinforcing my passion for ceramics.”
Students and faculty host a Clemson table each year to provide information on ceramics undergraduate and the MFA Visual Arts program.
Art students, art faculty, and art alumni attending the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) conference
Following the NCECA conference, Clemson University ceramic students returned with renewed inspiration and valuable connections to enhance their artistic endeavors. Their experiences have translated into fresh works to be found in the Spring Ceramic Studio Sale, taking place on Wednesday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Lee Gallery Hallway. The Spring Sale features a wide variety of wearable and functional ceramic creations by students and faculty, featuring pieces at diverse price ranges. The sale continues a long-standing tradition of support from the Clemson and surrounding community to acquire unique pieces while championing student research, scholarships and NCECA Conference travel.
While perusing the sale on Wednesday, visitors are also encouraged to view the 2024 Spring BFA Senior Exhibition in the Lee Gallery, with works by graduation candidates Susan Sorohan, Layne Cromer, Lizetta Halter-Macinnes, Audrey Hunt, and Molly Rembold.
For further details about this week’s Spring Ceramics Sale or the Fall Ceramic Bowl Sale scheduled for November 13, 2024, contact Art Department Chair and Professor Valerie Zimany at vzimany@clemson.edu or Lecturer of Art in Ceramics John Cummings at jhcummi@clemson.edu.
CLEMSON – The ceramics studio in the Department of Art at Clemson University will hold the Annual Ceramics Bowl Sale from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, in the hallway in front of the Lee Gallery in Lee Hall and the McLure Courtyard.
This long-standing Clemson University tradition was postponed from last year due to the pandemic.
“The bowl sale’s history can be traced back at least 35 years,” said Valerie Zimany, art chair and professor of ceramics. “We look forward to bringing this popular tradition back for our community and the entrepreneurial learning opportunity it provides for our students. We are making a few adjustments to accommodate a healthy environment for our artists and guests to share in and support our students’ creative research endeavors. To this day, it still delights me to discover the ‘history’ of the bowl sale in offices and other locations across Clemson’s campus.”
The one-day sale will utilize the adjacent outdoor McClure Courtyard next to the Lee Gallery to help with the flow of this popular sale.
Through the event, Clemson Ceramics Association student members gain skills in running a creative business and all proceeds support student scholarship and travel to the annual National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts conference (NCECA).
“Creating work for the bowl sale is a valuable experience because I manage multiple tasks and I learn how to price my artwork,” said Olivia Hueble, rising BFA senior in Ceramics and Clemson Ceramics Association president, “The sale is important to help us travel to and attend NCECA where we will present student research, attend lectures, learn about internship opportunities and network with ceramic artists. Next spring we will be traveling to California for the conference.”
A large selection of functional work by students and faculty will be on display in a variety of price points. Limited light refreshments will be available, pending University event approvals and COVID-19 recommendations, between noon–1 p.m., with the sale continuing until 5 p.m. The Spring Ceramic Sale will be April 27, 2022.
For additional information, contact the Department of Chair and Professor of Art, Ceramics, Valerie Zimany, vzimany@clemson.edu.
CLEMSON — The ceramics studio in the department of art at Clemson University will hold the annual Fall Ceramics Bowl Sale from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, in the hallway in front of the Lee Gallery in Lee Hall.
All proceeds support student scholarship and travel to the annual National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts conference.
A student shapes a bowl in the studio.
A large selection of functional work by students and faculty will be on display in a variety of price points. Soup will be served between noon–1 p.m. with the sale continuing until 5 p.m. The annual Spring Ceramic Sale will be held April 22, 2020.
For additional information, contact the department of art chair and associate professor of ceramics Valerie Zimany, vzimany@clemson.edu.
CLEMSON – Over the past seven years, the Clemson Community Supported (CSArt) program has been a popular way for the public to build a relationship with student artists. Shares for this spring season’s engaging and unique art-shopping experience are available now.
The program is a new spin on the grassroots “community supported agriculture” farm share concept, which provides fresh produce for investors who buy a “share” of a local farmer’s crop each season.
Clemson’s CSArt program aims to create the same market for fresh, handcrafted artwork. With the purchase of one share, the “shareholder” will receive five different artwork made by a selection of Clemson student artists in a specially packaged crate.
This season includes two approaches to ceramic vessels, a small ceramic sculpture, a drawing and a photograph. A respected professional in the arts juries each season’s share. This spring’s share is selected by Wim Roefs, owner and director of the contemporary art gallery if ART Gallery and board chair of the 701 Center for Contemporary Art, both of Columbia.
CSArt plans to sell 15 shares this year at a cost of $200 per share.
The CSArt program was begun through a Creative Inquiry team led by Valerie Zimany, art department chair and associate professor of art, who researched with her students the strategies and successes of CSArt programs in galleries, art studios and art centers.
“This initiative provides students with an entrepreneurial learning opportunity –many of our graduates go on to work for institutions, nonprofits, galleries and more, and the real-world marketing and administration skills they acquire through participating in CSArt program gives a tangible experience to enhance their studio-based portfolio upon graduation,” Zimany said. “For those students who create the limited edition works for the share, the commission is a vote of confidence in the developing quality of their artwork and a challenge to meet our enthusiastic shareholder’s expectations at our seasonal pick up event.”
Proceeds from the shares support student scholarships and allows students to present Clemson’s CSArt program at national conferences. Shareholders can meet the artists and pick up their shares during the Spring Ceramics Studio Sale at the CSArt Pick-up from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 24 in the Lee Gallery hallway, 323 Fernow St.
To learn more about Clemson CSArt or become a shareholder-member, visit www.clemson-csa.org. The website features the student artists and provides sneak peeks of the artists’ works in progress.
CLEMSON — The ceramics studio in the department of art at Clemson University will hold the annual Fall Ceramics Bowl Sale from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, in the hallway in front of the Lee Gallery in Lee Hall.
All proceeds from this popular annual sale supports student travel to the upcoming National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts conference as well as other professional activities that help further student research and collaboration.
A selection of bowls and other functional works by ceramics undergraduate and graduate students and faculty will be available in a variety of price points. The Clemson Ceramics Association’s hearty homemade soup will be served free with the purchase of a bowl between noon and 1 p.m. The annual Spring Ceramic Sale will be held April 24, 2019.
For additional information, contact the department of art’s associate professor of ceramics Valerie Zimany, vzimany@clemson.edu.
CLEMSON — The Clemson Visual Arts (CVA) at Clemson University is set to host an outstanding season of events this fall. From visiting artists to student exhibitions and seminars, the CVA calendar has unique and transformative experiences for all.
Artwork by Sculpture Faculty, Dave Detrich
LEE GALLERY EVENTS
The Lee Gallery is our flagship exhibit space that provides the university and surrounding community with access to regional, national and international artists through a variety of exhibitions and special events. This gallery is recognized as a significant venue that helps stimulate conversations surrounding contemporary art.
Natural History / Critical Condition
Aug. 30-Sept. 24 • Lee Gallery
M-Th, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m
Natural History/Critical Condition is a visual compendium of cautionary reflection. The 23 artists included in the portfolio, present a reflection on the natural environment that unveils a growing list of environmental concerns facing humanity. The exhibition points to disruptions in our environment such as ocean acidification, global warming, decline of critical food chain species, melting glaciers, animal extinctions, plastic detritus, and deforestation. Natural History/Critical Condition questions our capacity and willingness to see the changes taking place around us and muses on our ability to reconcile the destruction humanity is causing around the globe. It encourages the viewer to take action before conditions progress beyond our ability to make meaningful change.
Participating artists include: Lynne Allen, Dale Clifford – MFA ’89, Ashley Colangelo, Carmon Colangelo, Sydney A. Cross – Art Faculty in Printmaking Emeritus, Georgia Deal, Margaret Denk-Leigh – MFA ’99, Bill Fisher, Diane Fox, Adele Henderson, Patricia Thomas-Hunsinger, Anita Jung, Cima Katz, Kumi Korf, Robert Lazuka, Pamula Longobardi, Angela Oates ’94, Dennis O’Neil, Cynthia Osborne, Andy Rubin, Joe Sanders, Aaron Wilson and Anderson Wrangle – Art Faculty in Photography. The portfolio exchange was organized by Sydney A. Cross with funding from the Department of Art and the Clemson Advancement Foundation.
Artists Teaching : Teaching Artists
Sept. 28–Nov. 7 • Lee Gallery
M–Th, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Artist Talks:
M, Oct. 15, 2:30–3:30 p.m.
T, Oct. 16, 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Th, Oct. 25, 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Reception: F, Sept. 28, 6–8 p.m.
The Department of Art Faculty Exhibition “Artists Teaching : Teaching Artists” highlights artwork by Clemson University’s artist-educators. In each iteration, it symbolically connects our distinctive faculty research and experiences, which investigate complementary elements of place, media, technology, and visual language. We hold common ground in both our verdant upstate South Carolina location and our collaborative teaching values for all undergraduate and graduate students within our degree programs. For us this is an opportunity to share our most current creative research with our students, our fellow university colleagues, and the greater community. Our work represents multiplicity in communication, visual modes of practice, and systems of materiality. As artists, we voice a broad range of perspectives, and are willing to take risks to establish meaningful dialogue on contemporary art making in the 21st century.
The Department of Art’s award-winning faculty welcomes this occasion to exhibit at our flagship Lee Gallery on Clemson University’s main campus. We are grateful to our supporters from across the university and state who helped make this exhibition possible – forward-looking friends who inspire a legacy of creativity, and value the arts as cultural capital which generates thoughtful discourse in response to the opportunities and challenges of our present day.
Resources from the University over a faculty member’s career provides a unique autonomy for experimental, creative research that is unhindered and profound. Our location within a comprehensive, public university also fosters collaboration with other disciplines. Such relationships allow us as well as our students to locate important professional connections, as well as new sites of artistic inquiry.
As faculty, we value our role in guiding the next generation of Clemson artists, thinkers, and makers. This exhibition “Artists Teaching : Teaching Artists” provides a glimpse into the active practice of our studio art faculty. We invite your dialogue as a valuable component to build a community of critical inquiry for our programs and students.
GALLERY AND SHOWCASE SPACES
There are several gallery and showcase spaces on and off campus maintained by CVA. These spaces provide the University and regional community with programming that examines contemporary issues, and underscores our academic programs, while serving the broader university mission.
Near and Far: Recent Watercolors by James F. Barker, FAIA
Sept. 3 -Nov. 30, 2018 • Brooks Center for the Performing Arts, Lobby
M-F, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Artist Talk and Reception: Sept. 11, 5:30–7pm
Near and Far: Recent watercolors by James F. Barker, FAIA juxtaposes three bodies of work exploring landscapes, architecture, and light. The exhibition includes a few of his signature campus works alongside seascapes to never before seen sketchbook pages from a recent trip to New Zealand. By comparing the three bodies of work visitors will witness the creative process through the various ways in which the artist uses watercolor to represents these different landscapes.
NextUp Invitational 3
Sept. 10 – Jan. 21, 2019 • CAAH Dean’s Gallery
M-F, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Award Ceremony: Oct. 2, 3:30 -4:30 p.m.
NextUp Invitational 3 is an exhibition of work selected by the Clemson Curates Creative Inquiry team showcasing twenty three “up and coming” undergraduate art students enrolled in the Department of Art Bachelor of Fine Arts program. On view are works selected from over 230 submissions to the Foundations Review, which took place during the spring semester including drawings, painting and ceramics. Participating artists include: Joseph Alewine, Rachel Bader, Marilyn Baughan, Carrie Bull, Jiawei Deng, Katherine Eaves, Daniella Espinoza, David Gordon, Ethan Hajas, Meghan Hammel, Hannah Horowitz, Cassidy Mulligan, Tiffany Oliver, Emmy Packer, Hannah Rivers, Holly Rizer, Aislinn Rosier, Anthony Santucci-Curci, Ansleigh Sapp, Susan Sorohan, Nicole Stoudemire, Savannah Wood, Madeline Watkins.
Portrayed is an exhibition examining the ties between self-portrait and self-awareness. Curator Hannah Gardner ’17 invited Clemson University artists to create a self-portrait and choose one work to describe themselves. Artworks within the exhibition have the image created by the artists and the word to describe themselves layered upon each other to represent both the inside and outside of the person simultaneously. Participating Artists include: Mariana Aubad, Peter Barry, Hannah Cupp, Anna Davis, Lauren Davis, Zeez Egers, Nicole Embree, Katie Francis, Amanda Hazell, Caroline Herring, Clair Hicks, Geneva Hutchinson, Katherine Kesey, Kara Lerchenfeld, Connor Makris, Wilson Marshall, Mary Jo May, Cassidy Mulligan, Amanda Musick, Holly Rizer, Zoë Rogers, Hannah Sexton, Taylor Staaf, Michala Stewart, Anna Sullivan, Annamarie Williams, and Peden Wright.
Ink Travels
Currently on display until • CAAH Dean’s Gallery
M-F, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
“Ink travels” refers to the constant challenge of keeping an active print shop clean. In the context of this exhibition, the term also refers to the wide-reaching influence of Professor Sydney A. Cross’s teaching and mentoring.
Similar to how “ink travels,” this exhibition showcases Cross’s legacy as an educator and illustrates the positive impact she has had on artists across the nation. The exhibition is a thoughtful tribute to the quality of Cross’s teaching and a reflection on the Clemson Family in the Visual Arts.
Again, Then Again
Currently on display until Sept. 12 • Sikes Hall Visual Arts Showcase
A Clemson Curates – Clemson University Creative Inquiry Project
This exhibit showcases recent creative research by Clemson Visual Arts alumni and current BFA and MFA students, examining the human condition through a range of media including drawing, painting, printmaking, and photography. Many of the works included in the exhibition are the newest and hottest pieces created by current MFA and BFA students as well as Clemson Visual Arts alumni. Works in the exhibition explore the echoes of self in relation to others, self-defined through technology, self-manifested through objects, and self-found in the places we inhabit.
Through the Lens
Currently on display until May 30, 2019 • CVA-Greenville Gallery, 5th Floor, ONE Building
M–F, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
This exhibit is a collection of photography by three Clemson University MFA Alumni artists living and working in the Upstate. Participating artists are Amber Eckersley ‘17, Haley Floyd ‘16 and Zane Logan ’12.
Born and raised in Conway, SC, Eckersley’s work explores themes of memory and residue, utilizing various mediums including photography, scanning, video, and audio. Eckersley received her MFA in photography from Clemson University in 2017 and her BA in History from Coastal Carolina University in 2014. She is currently an adjunct instructor of photography at Greenville Technical College in Greenville, SC and at Lander University in Greenwood, SC.
Floyd has shown in numerous regional juried art exhibitions in the southeast, including the SPE Southeast Exhibition juried by Byron Wolfe as well as several local group and solo exhibitions. She received the Penland Award to attend a workshop with renowned photographer Nicholas Kahn through a special scholarship given by the Art Department at Clemson University. Floyd received her MFA in photography from Clemson University in 2016 where she held positions as Graduate Teaching Assistant and Graduate Teacher of Record. She is currently an adjunct lecturer at Lander University in her hometown of Greenwood, SC.
Logan’swork has been exhibited throughout the United States in both solo and group shows, including at the Columbia Museum of Art, the Riverworks Gallery, the Redux Contemporary Art Center, and the PhotoPlace Gallery, amongst others. He is currently the Southeast chapter chair for the Society for Photographic Education, and lives in Inman, South Carolina. Logan was born in Pickens, SC. He earned his BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2007. In 2009, while employed as an adjunct instructor of photography, he began his graduate studies. He received his MFA in photography from Clemson University in 2012. He is a faculty member at the Fine Arts Center in Greenville, SC.
SPECIAL SALE EVENT
Annual Ceramic Studio Bowl Sale
Lee Gallery Hallway
Nov. 15, Noon-5 p.m.
This popular annual sale is a fundraiser that supports student travel to the upcoming National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts conference as well as other professional activities that help further student research and collaboration. A selection of bowls and other functional works by ceramics undergraduate and graduate students and faculty will be available in a variety of price points. The Clemson Ceramics Association’s homemade soup will be served free with the purchase of a bowl between noon and 1 p.m.
About Clemson Visual Arts
The importance of the arts at Clemson University goes back to Thomas Green Clemson’s vision for a “high seminary of learning.” As an accomplished painter, an avid art collector, and an arts advocate, Clemson understood the importance of art to our nation and the world. Clemson University continues to carry out his vision by incorporating art throughout its facilities. Visitors are encouraged to engage with Clemson Visual Arts (CVA) by experiencing the exhibitions in the many gallery and showcase spaces, by viewing the public art found all over campus, and by attending special events. For more information and to access the full calendar of events, please visit clemson.edu/cva. #clemsonarts
Exhibitions, artist talks and receptions are free to the public thanks in part to the generous support given to the Clemson Visual Arts. To belong to the Friends of Clemson Visual Arts, visit cualumni.clemson.edu/give/cva.
CLEMSON — The ceramics studio in the department of art at Clemson University will hold its Spring Ceramics Studio sale and Community Support Art (CSArt) Pick Up from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 25 in the hallway in front of the Lee Gallery in Lee Hall.
The popular annual Spring Ceramics Studio sale is a fundraiser that supports student travel to the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts conference, as well as other professional activities to help further student research and collaborations.
2018 Spring CSArt team members and artists
The sale showcases a wide selection of both functional and sculptural artwork by ceramics undergraduate and graduate students, and faculty.
CSArt spring 2018 shareholders are invited to pick up their shares, meet the artists and celebrate another successful semester of student artwork.
The annual Ceramic Bowl Sale will be held again in fall 2018, in time for the holidays.
The Lee Gallery at the Clemson University Center for Visual Arts and the Arts Center of Clemson will host the popular and unique celebration of the arts with the signature town-gown event “Passport to the Arts” 6-9:30 p.m. March 2.
Now, in its eighth year, Passport to the Arts, which continues to see a sold out crowd year after year, remains to be an exciting and popular “Town and Gown” event. Join the Lee Gallery and the Arts Center of Clemson as they host an evening full of art, entertainers, live music, drinks and exceptional food showcased at four different locations.
This event highlights the incredible local talent housed in the town of Clemson and surrounding area. Clemson celebrates its longtime standing as one of the top town-gown relations according to The Princeton Review. Attendees and area businesses have supported the event that is truly an exceptional evening highlighting the beauty of this nationally renowned relationship.
Attendees receive a “passport” at an announced starting location, and stamp their books at several venues as they travel through Clemson on provided transportation. Many of the pieces are on sale and being debuted for the first time in the four gallery venues. Additional highlights from this year’s event will be the integration of student digital art that celebrates the intersection of art and technology in the Watt Family Innovation Center. All attendees also will have opportunity to engage with the many offerings of the Center such as creating their own virtual reality art through the Immersion Space.
At each new venue, a new batch of local food, music, art, and creativity will be on display. During Passport to the Arts, entertainment is at every turn — even on the shuttle; local musicians greet you with their talents as you travel through Clemson. This innovative combination of art and entertainment has made Passport to the Arts the “Town and Gown” event of the year.
Clemson Area Transit (CAT) offers transportation for the Passport to the Arts tour. All shuttles feature entertainment, making the ride to each venue a destination in itself. The locations this year include The Arts Center of Clemson, the Clemson Area Transit facility, Lee Gallery at the Clemson University Center for Visual Arts and Watt Family Innovation Center.
Buy tickets by visiting clemsonpassport.org. For more information, contact Center for Visual Arts Marketing and Public Relations Director, Meredith Mims McTigue, mmims@clemson.edu.
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Current event partners and sponsors
The following businesses make this event possible: Clemson Area Transit, Clemson Downs, Isaaqueena Pediatric Dentistry, PrintSmart, Watt Family Center for Innovation.
