Some Artists at CWOS Alternative Space

The New Haven Register Building, where the printing and distribution of the newspaper once took place, was home to artists who do not have studios in New Haven, called Alternative Space, this year. Artists from around the state of Connecticut, and even some from New York, rented space for the weekend of October 20&21. Six areas or zones were set up throughout the building. I was in the main room of Zone D with over twenty other artists. I was able to meet and speak with many of them. Here a few photos and links to their Artspace Profile Page or website. I will search to see if I can find a site that has more photos to share with you. There just wasn't time to take photos.

Eric Iannucci, Mixed media, Ceramic, Fabric, Found material, Animation 

Richard Davis, Mixed media, Photography, Collage, Paint, Graphite

Marcus Schaefer, Found material, Metal, Sculpture, Installation, Mixed media

                                                                              Derek Leka, painter

Kyle Skar, architect, installation artist

Other artists displaying at this Alternative Space whom I know or met:

Kathleen DeMeo, Printmaking, Paint, Mixed media, Collage
Valerie Richardson, Paint, Printmaking, Drawing, Collage
Jeffrey Starkes, Paint
Ariela Martin, Photography
Louise Harter, Ceramics
Elissa Hine, Paint, Printmaking, Mixed media
Stephen Rodriguez, Ceramics
Ruth Sack, Mixed media, Sculpture, Paint, Found material, Collage
Martha Savage, Collage
Melissa Slattery, Painting, Pastels
Linda Wingerter, Found material, Mixed media, Installation, Paint, Wood

CWOS Alternative Space 2012 - A Wonderful Experience

Words cannot adequately describe the feelings I have. This weekend was so much more than what I had hoped or expected! I spoke with so many interesting, encouraging people and made some new connections. I was invited to participate in two future shows; I sold two framed prints, a number of unframed prints and over a dozen packages of handmade papers. Friends have praised my work in the past and I am thankful for that encouragement, but actually selling work and in the quantity that I did was truly affirming! Here are some photos that Bob took. Too busy to take any more. More about some specifics later.

All Set Up at the CWOS Alternative Space

Bob and I finished setting up tonight. Looking forward to the weekend!

 

bowl holding business cards was hand cast with sheets of hmp

baskets were made by my husband. runner is eco- printed reclaimed cotton fabric

handmade paper and journals for sale. displayed on marigold-dyed reclaimed cotton fabric

Artist Statement and information on make paper

Before Photos in New Haven Register Building

Here are the "before" photos of the area where I will be exhibiting in the New Haven Register newspaper production building:
 

I've got the two cement walls and floor space out to the poles.

 Here's the plan:
1. wash the cement block walls, garage door and door to equipment room.
2. test the "damage-free" adhesive backed velcro strips made for hanging picture frames as well as printing labels to make sure they stick to the walls. If so, proceed with hanging framed pieces. If not, Bob will install masonry screws.
3. hang unframed prints with binder clips on cord or wire suspended below the vents on the garage door.
4. set up tables
5. install newspaper vending machine and use it to display my handmade papers
6. decorate poles with vining bittersweet if time allows.

Its Time for City Wide Open Studios

Each year ArtSpace New Haven sponsors three weekends of open studios. It is a must-do event!