Word and Art exhibit draws a great crowd

submitted by Carol Cillo

Our second year into combining the creative efforts of visual artists and poets produced a wonderful evening for viewing the results of those creative passions. Once again, artists provided images to poets to write a new poem, and poets provided poems to artists to create a new piece of visual art. Both were exhibited together so everyone could see the impressions each derived from those inspirations.

Many poems were read, and some artists were willing to explain their own process and the emotion involved in creation of their art works. More of an open forum for discussion, we soon found out that our next efforts will have to allow for inclusion of all artists and poets to express the “how” and “why” of the final products produced.

We had a few poets and artists who found each other’s work inspiring enough to continue working together, evolving into published works and creative connections: Photographer and board member Karen Elias along with LHU professor, Marjorie Maddox Hafer displayed several pieces together, including copies of Marjorie’s book, Transplant, Transport, Transubstantiation. Poet Jared Conti shared his writing expertise again with visual artist, Sarah Smeltz.

We had some new entries, and repeat exhibitors to fill the room with creative energy!

We were all engaged in listening to the inspired readings by the poets…

Artist Rita Bower created this multi media piece from a poem by Tiffany Bernard “Letter from My Father”

work by artist, Tommy Greico inspired a poem by Jared Conti.

artist Dave Becker enjoying work by Karen Elias

Those who do work in Williamsport at the Pajama Factory were some of the exhibiting artists and are also there to support their artistic peers and friends! It is wonderful to pull together our nearby communities in order to celebrate the arts. All are standing in front of Tommy Grieco’s piece, ‘Blue”…he is pictured in front.

Conversation and explanation made the evening very inspiring… Jared Conti, co-curator (shown at left) helped to bring together an exciting evening of poets and poetry along with the CCAC art exhibit at the Station Gallery.

CCAC/BEAL combo exhibit 2019

Everyone had a great time while enjoying the works entered by members of the Clinton County Arts Council and the Bald Eagle Art League! Ribbon awards were announced after being judged by Jason Bronner of Lock Haven University’s Art Department. A People’s Choice award was also selected by visitors during the night’s reception, the winner was Christina Smith, “Do You Trust Me?” acrylic painting.

Second Place: Mickey Mapstone/Surviving the Holocaust

Third place: Susan Nicholas Gephart/Susquehanna River View

VISUAL ART AND SPEAKING WORD EXHIBIT

“A great night of creative sharing between poets, artists and their viewing and listening public. It was wonderful to see the engaged viewers, reading and then perusing the art from top to toe, thinking of how the two creative minds envisioned different things. Several poems were read, but that is only a taste of what is to come! All of the poems will be read at a follow-up event to be held at the Avenue 209 Coffee House. It was a pleasure to pull this exhibit together with the help of Jared Conti working on the poetry end of the equation!” Carol Cillo

Poet and poetry organizer, Jared Conti, read his poem “Alice, In Her Shoes” as shown to the right as a piece of artwork, created by Sarah Smeltz

Rita Bower and Marianne Olivo.

Poets described their process of viewing the art and creating the poem.

Pres. Carol Ann Simon Cillo reading her poem about Jackie Thomas’ “Two White Monkeys”

Steve Bower and Steve Getz in deep discussion!

Photographer, Bruce Wallace, contemplating the work of Jackie Thomas!

Thanks to board member, Fred Bucheit, for taking photos!

List of participants:

ARTISTS:

Joe Bitner

Rita Bower

Carol Ann Simon Cillo

Karen Elias

Ann Marie Furdock

Steve Getz

Cameron Goodworth

Marianne Olivo

Sarah Smeltz

Dave Stabley

Deborah Stabley

Jackie Thomas

Bruce Wallace

POETS:

Tiffany M. Bernard

Carol Ann Simon Cillo

Jim Colbert

Jared A. Conti

Karen Elias

Austin Gscheidle 

Marjorie Maddox Hafer

Keith Zyair Meredith

Austin Miller

Ryan Douglas Rose

Emily Smith-Heywood

Charley Springer

Gina Marie Thompson

OPENING RECEPTION FOR CLAIRA HEITZENRATER

Claira talking to LHU Art professor, Raymond Heffner, while people enjoy the exhibit.

Claira, left, and Carol, CCAC president to her right. Both received degrees from Edinboro University of PA, and enjoyed sharing memories of making art on campus.

Claira’s exhibit will be in the gallery until October 6, 2018

MORE DESCRIPTIONS OF FRIDAY'S OPENING RECEPTION AWARD RESULTS!

Judges commentary:

The entire group of artworks were felt to have executed the theme very well, and used the recycled or repurposed materials in a very creative way. Jim Bright gave his congratulations to all the participants.

His comments for the winners were as follows:

1st place -  PRESENCE! This piece takes over any room that it is in.  It has great way of making the viewer smile, and has a great sense of wonder.

2nd place - PERSONALITY! Outstanding use of materials, with a great contrast of theft fabric and the industrial support.  The subjects are beautifully handled, especially the contours, sewing and edges. Very skillful and playful.

3rd place - The marriage of materials is wonderful! The "handle" appears as part of the form.  This is great mystery about this piece. "I would enjoy living with this work"

4th place- This sculptural wall piece creates great movement... Its subjects use their gaze to move the viewer's eye straight, left, down and back into the work.  It leans out to great us!

the glass of artist Jessi Moore

the works of artist, Jessi Moore, fill the Station Gallery with the unique use of glass in her chosen medium...using Pate de Verre.  Her Sky and Sea works seem lighter-than-air with the texture of sugar, creating contemporary forms in beautiful soft colors.  Make sure you visit the gallery before the show exits on April 7th.

(photos courtesy Steve Getz)

artist Jessi Moore at the Station Gallery, Lock Haven, PA

by Jessi Moore

Check out other info. online on this method at:

https://www.cmog.org/video/p-te-de-verre

and about her work as a museum glassmaker:

https://blog.cmog.org/2014/11/20/meet-a-museum-glassmaker-jessi-moore/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meet-a-museum-glassmaker-jessi-moore 

CCAC Member, Deb Stabley, wins 2nd Place, BOOKS UNDONE show at Penn College!

Congratulate Deb when you see her!

from the website of Pennsylvania College of Technology
One College Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17701:

Books become the canvas for contemporary artists in this national juried exhibition.

Throughout history, books have been read, burned, banned, and collected. Today, books are both valuable and disposable. Contemporary artists hold the history of books – from scrolls (c. 2400 BC) to vegetable-fiber paper (China c. 100 AD) to woodblock printing (Europe, 1418) and the Gutenberg Bible (1456) – in their hands when they choose to transform them into works of art.

The Gallery at Penn College is pleased to highlight the community of artists working in this important medium. Books Undone: the art of altered books includes altered books, book objects, collages, sculptures, installations, and more.

This exhibit runs January 11 to February 28

Station Gallery will be closed from January 8 - January 31 and don't forget to renew your membership for 2018!

The gallery will be open until January 7th, when artists who are exhibiting in the Holiday Show will come in to remove their artwork.

We will not have regular hours during the remainder of January so we can clean up the gallery and make any repairs,...plus it allows all of you to keep warm and toasty in your homes!

• Don't forget to renew your membership for 2018, if you have not done so.
• WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!

We have tons of fresh ideas for events, learning about the arts and fabulous new exhibits coming up for 2018.  Be sure to check the website for the new calendar, which should be coming soon.

Our first exhibit for 2018 will be opening on February 16, 2018, and will be works from the Lock Haven University permanent collection and student art representing their creative spark from this past season.  We are honored to have this collaboration with faculty and students kick off our next year of artistic inspiration and excitement!

Jim Farrah's Exhibit will be viewed through Saturday, November 2

If you haven't been in the gallery to see the work of Jim Farrah, you can still stop by.  Thanks to Fred Bucheit for taking these photos for us!

Invitational Artist Jim Farrah with Susan Nicholas Gephart

Invitational Artist, Rich Harydzak, will be showing until November 4

If you missed the opening reception, you must come out to the Station Gallery to see Rich Harydzak's exhibit of large oil paintings done with a vibrant palette knife technique.  

SHUTTERFLIES 2017 WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!

Shutterflies 2017 was very successful and a super creative outlet for our Clinton County students! We have attached a handful of images showing them in action.

Many of them completed some excellent final works, using our technology and even used their own cellphones. They also completed a lesson in cyanotypes one day, which gave them a deeper knowledge of the photographic process.

Our Instructors this year were two recent Lycoming College grads who are heading off to grad school in California – Emma Daniels as our lead instructor, assisted by Samantha Cutrona. 

Thank you all again!  The students were so enthusiastic and we know that they are anxious to continue their photographic endeavors!

Thanks to our generous sponsor, Woodlands Bank!

left to right:  Rich Wykoff/board member & Shutterflies volunteer, Sami Cutrona/Assistant Instructor, Emma Daniels/Lead Instructor, Carol Ann Simon Cillo/ CCAC President

Winners of the Juried Regional Photo Show 2017

Thanks to all who contributed to making this year's photo show a success: the photographers who entered the show, Linda and Robert Hale who judged, Peg Johnston and Fred Bucheit who helped hang the exhibit, and Fred again who took photos at the opening.

Thanks to our sponsors:

Brigandi, Gleghorn and Associates for the 2017 Juried Regional Photo Exhibit.  They have graciously sponsored this award since 2012.

Judy and Stuart Olinsky also sponsored an additional cash award for this exhibit. 

Best in Show: Angel of the Fold by Jeff Mathison

First Place: Solitude Expired by Doug Bauman

2nd Place: Streaming Reality by Doug Bauman

3rd Place: What Do You See? by Marilyn Willis

Honorable Mention: Red and Tracks of my Tears by Chuck Fong

People's Choice Awards:

First Place: The Susquehanna by Sandy Considine

2nd Place: Loyalsock Legend by Bob Crain

3rd Place: The Gymnast by Chuck Fong

Winners of the CCAC/BEAL Combo Show!

A great night, full of art, friendly people and insightful commentary by our visiting judges!

Thanks to all who entered their artwork, hung the exhibit, provided refreshments and helped to clean up after the excitement was over.  It takes a lot of creativity and teamwork - and thank goodness, our community is full of both!

Best in Show - Layers by John C. Bierly

First Place - Sefl-Portrait by Bibi S. Brion

Second Place - Quiet Cove by Patricia Neely

Third Place - Bouteille de raku jeu by Greg Renn

Honorable Mention - Chink by Donna Britton

Honorable Mention - Icon by Ann Marie Furdock

Honorable Mention - Alayna by Samia Campbell

Honorable Mention - Thingvellir, Iceland 5 by Philip Huber

New Officers Elected for 2017

At the December 8th Board meeting, The Clinton County Arts Council held officer elections for the 2017 / 2018 term. Carol Ann Simon Cillo was elected Board President of the CCAC which runs and operates The Station Gallery.  In addition to the gallery, the CCAC has been the driving force within the region to connect and promote the arts within Clinton, Centre and Lycoming counties. 

Outgoing President Steven L. Getz stated, “Planned change is a good thing and periodically adjusting the leadership roles in any organization creates energy to accomplish new and exciting goals. I couldn’t be more confident in the direction of the CCAC to continue our mission of art enrichment in the region. Carol has considerable experience in leadership roles and we are excited to have her head the board. She brings a rare combination of business and art skills needed to guide the CCAC in the direction the board of directors has outlined over the past 5 years while developing new objectives and strategies for the future. Her business, government and art connections within the region are essential for the prosperity of the organization. She has my total support and I will remain on the board to assist her in any way. By stepping down as Board President, I can now concentrate on several art enrichment projects that have been on hold over the past 3 years. This will take a lot of focus and I am excited to work with other board members to make this a reality.

I will also remain as the LH JAMS director for 2017 to assure another successful festival and help grow it into a signature event for Lock Haven and the surrounding community.”

 Carol Cillo is dedicated to continuing the mission of the CCAC and promoting all of the arts in Clinton County stating, “ The arts council is very fortunate to have community members willing to support and participate in the wide variety of opportunities we offer for development of the arts. Our goal is to enhance the quality of life in Lock Haven, Clinton County and the surrounding area – and that can only be possible through the combined efforts of our dedicated Board of Directors, community leaders in business, education and government. We have more new and exciting plans coming up soon, and hope to always keep things fresh, of high quality and diverse interest.”

 Three other board officer positions were also filled during the December meeting. Donna Wilson will serve as Vice President of the CCAC and focus on sustainability of the organization, community relations and Co-Chair the search committee for future exhibits. Ron McGinniss will continue to serve as treasurer and Jennifer Deitloff as board secretary.

 The entire CCAC Board of Directors includes, Carol Ann Simon Cillo, Donna Wilson, Karen Elias, Fred Bucheit, Mary Coploff, Jennifer Deitloff, Rich Wykoff, Brady Carnahan, Steven Getz and Ron McGinniss.

Student board members include Megan Zick from Lock Haven University and Jeffery Alvarez from Central Mountain High School.

Station Gallery Features Trunk Show Days

Lock Haven’s Downtown shopping season officially starts on Saturday, December 3rd! And, so does an exciting new shopping opportunity! The Clinton County Arts Council’s Station Gallery will hold special “Trunk Show Sales” featuring invited artists on weekends before the holidays. Our invited “Trunk-Show Artists” will be present during special hours for one day only.  This is a great time to meet the artist, get special insight into their work and shop the special items they will be bringing for that day.

Saturday, December 3 - Trunk show artist hours 11 AM – 4PM

Carol Ann Simon Cillo has recently completed her solo exhibit at the Pajama Factory, and currently is showing works at the Genetti Grille gallery in Williamsport.

She will be bringing hand-built works using organic shapes and highly textured or carved and painted surfaces. Ceramic wall-reliefs include contemporary forest landscapes, functional bowls & vessels with unique glaze combinations, and small canvases or ornaments, suitable for holiday gift giving.

Forest Wall Relief / Carol Ann Simon Cillo

Sunday, December 4 - Trunk show artist hours 1 PM – 4PM

Deb Stabley is a nationally known ceramic artist whose functional works include whimsically decorated cups, vases, bowls & platters – usually showing elements from nature, like animals and plant life. Deb’s earthenware bowls and platters are hand-built and beautifully decorated with underglazes and glazes, perfect for gifts under the tree, or for use on your own holiday table this season.

vases / Deb Stabley

Saturday, December 10 - Trunk show artist hours 9PM – 4PM

Bruce Wallace is a photographer who finds beauty, humor and pathos, wherever he points his lens, whether in the Great Smoky Mountains, the beaches and mangroves of Sanibel Island, the streets of New York, Philadelphia or Atlanta, or his adopted home of north central Pennsylvania. Bruce’s primary interests are landscape and street photography and environmental portraiture.

Memory #3 / Bruce Wallace

Check weekly for additional featured artists!

The Station Gallery’s regular hours will be available to shop the Member’s Show

from November 25th to January 8th. 

So be sure to visit the Station Gallery to browse & shop!

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The Clinton County Arts Council’s Station Gallery is a Non-profit Organization.

A portion of all sales goes towards the programs and continued operation of the gallery.

Upcoming Exhibit: Dave and Deb Stabley

The original and uniquely beautiful works of Central Pennsylvania artists Dave and Deb Stabley will be showcased at The Station Gallery September 30 through October 23.

This show – the fourth of the 2016 Invitational Artist Series – will open with a reception on Friday, September 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Station Gallery, 2 E. Bald Eagle St., Lock Haven – where folks will have an opportunity to get a close up look at the intricate, colorful and evocative ceramic pieces and paintings made by the couple.
Deb and Dave have worked full-time as artists since they formed their business, Creative Clay Works, in 1984. For 16 years, they worked out of the studio at their home near Bloomsburg. Over the course of their careers, they have sold their works nationwide through galleries and craft shops on a wholesale basis, as well as in juried gallery shows. They have also participated in numerous arts and craft fairs where they sell their work. In addition, the Stableys have taught many workshops from elementary to university level, are featured in numerous books and magazines and are involved in art activities in their local community, including their membership in Artspace, a cooperative art gallery in Bloomsburg.

Deb and Dave have gone through many artistic changes over the years, as they explore and experiment with new directions, according to their website. Recently, their work has focused on clay work.

In 2014, the couple opened up The Clay Studio at the Pajama Factory in Williamsport, where they share their own work while encouraging others to express themselves through clay. The Clay Studio is a part of Pajama Factory's nonprofit organization Factory Works, which also encompasses Woodshop, Darkroom and Bicycle Recycle.

Both Deb and Dave are employed as art professors at the Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport.

Dave, born in Lancaster, earned his Bachelor of Art degree from Millersville University and his Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln, focusing on ceramics. His teaching experience includes workshops for elementary through high school students to a graduate assistantship, and being an art school owner and instructor, and more. He has been featured in various publications and earned various awards for his work.

Deb was born in Ambler, Pa., and went on to earn her Bachelor of Art degree in art education from Millersville University. She, too, went on to earn a Master’s degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln, although she studied Curriculum and Instruction.

Deb also has taught various art workshops and classes for folks of all ages. She shows her work across the country, largely in the Midwest and Northeast, and has participated in dozens of group shows, from Pennsylvania to Oregon, to Tennessee. She has served as joint coordinator for the Artists’ Studio T our in Bloomsburg, and earned 1st Place- Excellence in Crafts at the Bruce Museum Show, Greenwich, Conn.; 1st in Crafts at the Fine Arts Fiesta, Wilkes-Barre in 2010; and more.

Deb and Dave have served as a board members and co-directors for Ceramics Center—the Center for Creativity.

Don’t miss a chance to see their work up close and personal, while being able to enjoy light snacks and refreshments and the company of other art admirers from the community Friday, September 30 from 6-9 p.m. Other artists whose work was exhibited this year as part of the 2016 Invitational Artist Series were painters Brienne Brown and Patricia Neely; photographer Steven Rubin and local woodcraftsman Tom Svec.

The fifth and final exhibit of the series, which spans parts of October and November, will showcase the works of printmaker Chad Andrews.

New Newsletter Format Coming in October!

CCAC members, friends and supporters – beginning next month the CCAC’s monthly newsletter, “The Whistle,” and other communications, will be streamlined into a user-friendly, intuitive and interactive email format, where links to more information will be embedded directly inside the beautiful emails!

You’re going to love the new system and we’re really excited about the potential it has to bring our members closer and help us learn about what you want from the CCAC. Not to mention the flexibility! You’ll be able to instantly view the CCAC’s newsletters, event announcements and feature articles from your desktop, laptop or mobile phone.

We want to make sure you can read them! Here are a few ways you can make sure they make it to your inbox:

1. Add the CCAC's email address – ccacgallery@gmail.com - to your email contact list! Here are links for different email service providers, if you need help learning how: Yahoo! - Gmail - Hotmail - Comcast - Verizon
2. Gmail users – consider changing your inbox settings and trade in the “Promotions” and “Social” tabs for a simple, easy-to-use inbox by following these instructions. You can also train Gmail: if a CCAC email goes into the “Promotions” tab, manually drag it to the “Primary” inbox tab, so that Gmail learns that the CCAC’s emails are important to you.
Email ccacgallery@gmail.com if you need any technical assistance in this process, or if
you feel you may not be receiving updates after October 1.