Convergence

Convergence is doing a giveaway!

Reblog this to enter for a chance to win free two-day registration! to the first-ever student run art symposium at Rhode Island College!

Convergence is a two day symposium focused on three-dimensional fine arts and crafts. There will be artist talks, lectures, demos, panel discussion, & much more! (like food & coffee ;D)

For more information about Convergence check out our blog! Or find us on the web at RICSymposium.com! We're also on Twitter and Facebook! (Where there are also giveaways that you can enter!)

Rules & Info: 

Must be following us here! On tumblr!

You can reblog to enter as many times as you want

This post must be reblogged (likes don't count!)

Winner will be chosen via random computer generator

Your ask box/fan mail must be open! If we can't contact you via tumblr you will forfeit your winnings and another winner will be chosen in your place.

You can only win once! You cannot win on more than one social media site. (But you can enter in all three!)

Winnings are for free two-day registration. Includes entrance into the symposium, a chance to exhibit your work at the symposium, two free lunches, & two free coffee hours. 

Intro to our Artists: Troy Hines

Troy Hines is a Massachusetts based artist and historian. She is a skilled educator teaching at many programs and institutions of higher education. 

Troy will be joining us at Convergence to talk about craft history, an important part of our art historical background that is often overlooked in traditional settings. As craft persons it is important to know where we came from, and Troy will be there to help us with that!

Intro to our Artists: Jim Lawton

Jim Lawton's work incorporates garnet making techniques to create vessels and sculptures that explore concepts ranging from the history of ceramics to the written word.

He is also an experienced juror including, most recently, the new 500 Teapots book and will share his thoughts on galleries and shows.

Intro to our Artists: Chris Archer

Chris Archer is a ceramic artist who's work encompasses everything from large scale institutional work to wheel thrown functional poetry. His work examines the connections between people and objects. The connection to the viewer and the questions that you develop while observing the piece serve to engage and perpetuate the ambiguous nature of the work. 

Intro to our Artists: Avery Lucas

Rhode Island College is proud to welcome BFA Metals Alumna Avery Lucas as our Keynote Speaker. After finishing her Bachelor's at Rhode Island College Avery went on to achieve her Masters degree in Metalsmithing at UMass. 

Avery is an immensely skilled metalsmith with an expertise in repoussé. She will be joining us at Convergence with the Keynote Address and giving a demonstration of metalsmithing techniques. 

See more of Avery's art at www.AveryLucasArt.com

Intro to our Artists: Steven Siegel

Steven Siegel is a New York based artist who's works celebrate the land. His outdoor sculptures knowingly use materials that will, in time, break down and become part of the earth. His studio works, meant for gallery spaces and interiors, use the widest array of materials that most people would consider trash. Steven manages to utilize what could be thrown away, in beautiful and sophisticated ways. 

Check on Steve Siegel's website: www.stevensiegel.net

Intro to our Artists: Shingo Furukawa

Shingo Furukawa is a talented machinist, and an amazing artist. Using his skills in making machines Shingo creates kinetic works that pique our curiosity. Large, elaborate mechanisms create the most delicate and simple movements. They are simultaneously simple and complex holding our attention while we wonder "What will it do?" 

View one of Shingo's works in motions! http://youtu.be/D2j-xe_GzGg

Intro to our Artists: Boris Bally

Boris Bally is a Providence based furniture maker with an extensive background as a silversmith. A self-made businessman with international recognition, Boris has great advice for the up-and-coming artist about how doing what you love can turn into your life-long career!

Boris offers a line of Humanufactured® (human-manufactured!) furniture and home decor made from recycled street signs. His work is eye-catching, vibrant, and as much fun as the man himself.

Check out his website at BorisBally.com

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Welcome to the official tumblr page for Convergence!

Convergence is the first ever student run symposium at Rhode Island College. There will be a focus on three-dimensional fine art & craft, including metalsmithing, ceramics, fibers, and more!

Over the course of two days (November 2nd & 3rd) attendee's will experience art talks with a number of established artists, guest lectures on the history of the crafts, demonstrations, exhibitions, and panel discussions. 

You can keep up-to-date with the latest information by following us here, checking our website, following us on twitter, or joining our event on facebook! Spread the word to your friends! Like, reblog, share, & follow and we'll see you in November!