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ZEMER PELED

2/27/2024

DISTINGUISHED ARTIST SERIES WITH Zemer peled
artist talk and demonstration
february 27 & march 2, 2024

JRACraft has partnered with VisArts Center as part of our Distinguished Artists Series to feature ceramic artist Zemer Peled.

Zemer Peled’s work examines the beauty and brutality of the natural world. Her sculptural language is formed by her surrounding landscapes and nature, engaging with themes of memory, identity and place. Her works are formed from thousands of porcelain shards constructed into large-scale/small-scale sculptures and installations.

Peled was born and raised in Israel. She earned her MA at the Royal College of Art (UK). In recent years, her work has been exhibited internationally at venues including Sotheby's, Saatchi Gallery (London), and the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art (Kansas City). She has been featured in Vogue, O Magazine, Elle and other international publications.

Her work is found in many private collections around the world and museum collections, such as the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Fuller Craft Museum; Crocker Art Museum; and the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation.

register below

artist talk (Online only)

Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | 1pm - 2pm Eastern
Free and open to the public | Hosted on Zoom
Learn about Peled's career and influences in this online program hosted in partnership with American University Katzen Arts Center.

demonstration (In person only)

Saturday, March 2, 2024 | 10am - 12pm
$50 JRACraft members | $60 non-members
VisArts Center

thank you to our partner:

THIS EVENT IS IN COLLABORATION WITH:
VISARTS CENTER
155 GIBBS STREET
ROCKVILLE, MD 20850

VisArts is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to transform individuals and communities through the visual arts. VisArts offers classes, events, camps, artist in residence programs, and features five different gallery spaces with rotating exhibitions.

Recently, VisArts has launched their new Center for Craft Studies initiative to champion and promote Craft arts through classes, certifications and other programs.

The artist demonstration with Zemer Peled will be held at VisArts Center where participants will get to see the artist demonstrate the techniques and material processes which make up her studio practice.

distinguished artist series REGISTRATION

the distinguished artist series

four artists coming to washington, dc

Four times a year, the James Renwick Alliance for Craft brings notable American craft artists from around the country to Washington, DC in partnership with other organizations for the Distinguished Artist Series. Each artist gives a public virtual talk followed later in the week by an artist demonstration.

See more about the distinguished artist series

NEW ZEALAND

2/13/2024

craft lovers ADVENTURE to NEW ZEALAND
February 13 - 24, 2024
CAUCUS MEMBERS ONLY
$5,345 PER PERSON DOUBLE ROOM
$6,567 PER PERSON for SINGLE ROOM

Swoon over the contemporary craft of New Zealand in this unique craft lovers trip! Art Travel NZ organizes this one-of-a-kind 12 day trip, featuring stops in some of New Zealand's most popular cities including Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. With input from JRACraft caucus member, craft collector and NZ resident, Peggy Greenfield, this trip is sure to delight the craft lovers in all of us.

Cost includes accommodation in 4 star hotels in central Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, domestic flights on Air New Zealand from Auckland to Wellington, to Christchurch and back to Auckland and some meals.

trip itinerary

tuesday, february 13- Auckland

Welcome to Aotearoa New Zealand. Arrive today and transfer to your hotel in downtown.Your hotel is available for immediate check in this morning. Welcome cocktail and city introduction.

wednesday, february 14- auckland

Visit Objectspace this morning for a talk on the place of New Zealand craft and object art on the world stage.
From Objectspace we head west toward the Waitakere Ranges to visit Te Uru Contemporary Gallery to view the Portage Ceramics Award. An annual exhibition of contemporary New Zealand ceramics. Enjoy drink at the home of JRACraft Caucus Member Peggy Greenfield, followed by a group welcome meal.

thursday, february 15- auckland to wellington

This morning we check out and transfer to the airport for our one hour flight to Wellington.
On arrival we visit Avid Gallery and Jhana Miller Gallery. Avid Gallery specialises in contemporary jewellery and objects. While Jhana Miller Gallery has a crossover of young artists and makers. Afterwards we will enjoy a group meal nearby.

friday, february 16- wellington

We enjoy a visit to our national museum Te Papa Tongarewa this morning and enjoy a behind the scenes experience with the Objects curator. We lunch at Te Papa and then head around the harbour to the Dowse Art Museum. It has a focus on craft and object art.
We will meet the director, Karl Chitham, one of the key promoters of New Zealand Aotearoa craft and objects. Dinner will be on your own.

saturday, february 17- wellington

Today we meet two local makers, a collector and take a drive around Wellington’s waterfront. The rest of the evening is free to join your guide to visit local art galleries, head back to Avid or wander the waterfront.

sunday, february 18- wellington to christchurch

We check out and fly to Christchurch this morning.
On arrival we visit the Christchurch Art Gallery and Arts Precinct for a city orientation. Christchurch has changed substantially since the 2010 earthquakes devastated the city. Learn about SCAPE – the annual sculpture festival as we travel around the city and enjoy a meal with fellow guests in the evening.

monday, february 19- christchurch

This morning we travel over the Port Hills to visit Ohinetahi, the home and garden of architect Sir Miles Warren at Governers Bay, spend time in Lyttleton and return to Christchurch after lunch via a local studio.
This afternoon we visit The National, the local craft, object and contemporary jewellery gallery and Dilana Rugs and learn about their bespoke artist carpets. A free evening in Christchurch gives you a bit of time to explore the city at night.

tuesday, february 20- christchurch

This morning we pack our bags for the last time and head back to Auckland. On our return we visit Sculptor Gregor Kregar in his studio before heading to the Auckland Studio Potters.

Wednesday, February 21- christchurch to auckland

Today we board our bus for a journey north of Auckland to the small community of Matakana. Our focus here is to meet two local glass artists and stop for lunch at Brick Bay Sculpture Trail. Brick Bay hosts a winery, restaurant and sculpture trail. On our way back to Auckland we stop by the studio of ceramicist Virginia Leonard.

thursday, february 22 auckland

Today we spend the day in town, visiting Auckland Art Gallery, Fingers, a contemporary jewellery collective celebrating 50 years in 2024. We head up town to Masterworks Gallery, which specialises in contemporary objects and jewellery, and finish up with a drink at Anna Miles Gallery where we learn about the practice of makers Tyrone Te Wa, Richard Stratton and Peter Hawkesby. Here we may also bump into Richard Fahey, noted lecture and passionate collectors of New Zealand craft and objects.

friday, february 23- auckland

We head out on the water today to visit Waiheke Island. A visit to Auckland is not complete without time on the Waitemata Harbour. We are known as the City of Sails after all. Enjoy time on the island, lunch at a celebrated winery, visit an artist studio and again bump into Peggy Greenfield to say goodbye. We then return for a farewell dinner.

saturday, february 24- onward

Optional extra day/night: Today you may extend your stay and join us to visit Gibbs Farm. Gibbs Farm is home to a range of large scale sculptural works by the likes of Anish Kapoor, Richard Serra and Sol Lewitt, Daniel Buren and Maya Lin among others. Otherwise you are welcome to check out and head home at your leisure today.

SEE THE FAQ

This is expected to be one of our most popular trips in recent history. Become a Caucus Member and register today!

two spots are now available- please contact admin@jra.org to inquire about available space

All cancellations must be made in writing to the James Renwick Alliance for Craft at admin@jra.org at least one month in advance of the trip start date. Refunds, less a cancellation fee of $150 per person and the non-refundable JRACraft contribution of $500 per person. No refunds will be made after this date except in the case of a medical emergency, in which case all funds less the cancellation fee, donation and incurred expenses by JRACraft will be refunded. In the case that JRACraft cancels the trip for any reason, a full refund will be issued.

Comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory. Further guidance about this will be sent as the trip nears.

You may be asked to produce a Covid vaccination certificate and adhere to any and all New Zealand government regulations and requirements around Covid, if any at the time of travel.

You are responsible for any visa’s to enter New Zealand such as the NZeTA

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