Brookfield Craft Center Hosts Faculty Exhibition

Brookfield Craft Center is proud to host A Tradition of Excellence: Works by the Brookfield Craft Center Faculty from August 1 through September 6. This unique exhibition will be held in the Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery with an opening reception from 5-8PM on Saturday, August 1.

This exhibit will recognize exceptional pieces of works from over 25 faculty members representing the glass, jewelry, fiber, forge, woodturning and ceramics studios. The artists represented in this exhibition include: Jim Degen, Buster Shaw, Lanette Barber, Joanne Conant, Erin DeLuca, Robin Beth Faulkner, Viola Galetta, Lori Meehan, Rachel Morris, Danna Phalen, Linda Banks, Katherine Corigliano, Maureen Henriques, Dawn Lombard, Ellen Morrell, Suzanne Pisano, Andrew Chapman, Chris Doherty, Matthew Parkinson, LoriAnne Dunn, Clare Lewis, Lisa Scroggins, Diane Yormark, Elizabeth Ives, Christine Wilkinson and Jeannette Shanahan. Many of the faculty members are local and reside in Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Milford, Newtown, Ridgefield and Woodbury.

“This faculty exhibition is one of the best ways for our community to learn about the many artists and experts in our midst, as well as explore the opportunities to learn their crafts with us here at the Center,” said Craft Center Executive Director Howard Lasser. “We’re excited to be able to showcase their work, while also sharing more about the classes they offer.” New faculty member and jewelry metalsmith Lori Meehan added, “I am thrilled to be teaching at the Craft Center and to share my learnings with others that are interested in jewelry making and metal work. I started out as a student of the Craft Center and it’s what helped drive my interest to become a full time artist.”

The Gallery and Gift Shop hours are Friday, 11-2PM, Saturday 11-5PM, Sunday 12-4PM or by appointment and features work by many of the faculty members.

Brookfield Craft Center is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization, founded in 1954 “to teach and preserve the skills of fine craftsmanship and to enable creativity and personal growth through craft education.” It is recognized as one of the finest professional schools for creative study in America, dedicated to teaching traditional and contemporary craft skills, and fostering the appreciation of fine craftsmanship. Classes and workshops are taught by nationally acclaimed local and visiting artists who regularly bring their experience and creative energies to our unique institution. Located on a 2.5 acre campus at 286 Whisconier Road; admission is free; ample parking available. For additional information, please call 203.775.4526 or go to www.brookfieldcraft.org.