BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Archie Bray - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://archiebray.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Archie Bray REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260514T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260514T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20260228T002357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T160943Z UID:10000644-1778783400-1778788800@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; Bray Staff Showcase DESCRIPTION:In Person or Streaming Online! \n\n\n\nThis special installment of our lecture series shines a light on some of our many staff members who are also active\, practicing artists. Join us for an intriguing evening as they share their creative work and offer a glimpse into the studio practices that continue to shape and inspire them. We’re proud to celebrate the artistic lives within our own team and the vibrant creative culture that sustains our campus. \n\n\n\nOur Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series allows artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. We can’t wait to discover what our colleagues have to share and look forward to having you join us! \n\n\n\nIn Person:       Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement       2915 Country Club Ave       Helena\, MT 59602 \n\n\n\nJOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWant to learn more about Sponsorship opportunities? Email liz.harrison@archiebray.org URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-bray-staff-showcase/ LOCATION:Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement\, 2915 Country Club Avenue\, Helena\, 59602 CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bray-Staff-Showcase.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20260227T233813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T142339Z UID:10000640-1775759400-1775764800@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; Eva Kwong DESCRIPTION:In Person or Streaming Online! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a dynamic evening as we gather in support of artistic inquiry and exchange with Visiting Artist\, Eva Kwong. Don’t miss this meaningful opportunity to engage with Eva’s artistic trajectory\, research\, and contributions to the field. \n\n\n\nOur Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series allows artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. We look forward to hearing what Eva has to share and having you join us! \n\n\n\nIn Person:       Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement       2915 Country Club Ave       Helena\, MT 59602 \n\n\n\nJOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n\n\n\nDiscover More About Eva’s Work Here! \n\n\n\nEva Kwong grew up in Hong Kong and New York. She received her BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and her MFA from the Tyler School of Art. Eva is known for her compelling\, colorful and sensuous organic forms in her sculptures\, vases and installations. Her work has been awarded fellowships from the Ohio Arts Council\, Arts Midwest\, National Endowment For the Arts and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. She is a McKnight Fellow at the Northern Clay Center in 2017. Her work can be found in the collections of the Minneapolis Institute of Art\, The Archie Bray Foundation\, The Finnish Craft Museum\, Cranbrook Art Museum\, Fule International Ceramics Museum\, etc. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInterested in learning more about event sponsorship opportunities? Email liz.harrison@archiebray.org URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-eva-kwong/ LOCATION:Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement\, 2915 Country Club Avenue\, Helena\, 59602 CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Eva-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250814T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20250203T182127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T000908Z UID:10000605-1755196200-1755201600@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; 2025 Bray Residents Part II DESCRIPTION:Meet our 2025 Bray Residents (Part II!) in a fun and informative manner in the form of a lightning round panel discussion moderated by Bray staff. View their artworks via slides while getting to know more about each of them as artists and individuals. Discover what their plans are for their time with us as Residents and hear what their thinking and working on in their studios! \n\n\n\nOur Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series allows artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. We can’t wait to discover what Summer Residents have to share! \n\n\n\nIn Person:       Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement       2915 Country Club Ave       Helena\, MT 59602 \n\n\n\nJOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n\n\n\nLocation: Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement at the Bray\, free and open to the public. URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-19/ LOCATION:Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement\, 2915 Country Club Avenue\, Helena\, 59602 CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-Residents-Part-II-Promo-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20250203T181943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T000829Z UID:10000604-1752172200-1752177600@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; 2025 Residents Part I DESCRIPTION:Meet our 2025 Bray Residents (Part I!) in a fun and informative manner in the form of a lightning round panel discussion moderated by Bray staff. View their artworks via slides while getting to know more about each of them as artists and individuals. Discover what their plans are for their time with us as Residents and hear what their thinking and working on in their studios! \n\n\n\nOur Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series allows artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. We can’t wait to discover what Summer Residents have to share! \n\n\n\nIn Person:       Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement       2915 Country Club Ave       Helena\, MT 59602 \n\n\n\nJOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n\n\n\nLocation: Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement at the Bray\, free and open to the public. URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-18/ LOCATION:Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement\, 2915 Country Club Avenue\, Helena\, 59602 CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-Residents-Part-I-Promo-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20250203T181450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T001658Z UID:10000603-1749753000-1749758400@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; Dante Gambardella\, Josh DeWeese\, and Colby Allred DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Bray as we kick off the 2025 Artist Amplified season with an amazing artist trio: Dante Gambardella\, Josh DeWeese\, and Colby Allred. Join us at The Bray as they give a joint artist talk about their individual practices following their weeklong workshop\, Working with Local Clay. Learn about each artist\, how local clay has played a role in their ceramic journeys\, and the reasons they find sharing the knowledge of sourcing and processing local clay such an important endeavor.  \n\n\n\nOur Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series allows artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. We can’t wait to discover what these three have to share! \n\n\n\nIn Person:       Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement       2915 Country Club Ave       Helena\, MT 59602 \n\n\n\nJOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters    \n\n\n\nDante Gambardella grew up in the Bay Area and discovered ceramics after moving to Bozeman\, MT. While studying at Montana State University\, he became deeply interested in wood firing and using local materials—techniques ceramicists have practiced for thousands of years. In recent years\, Gambardella has expanded his practice to include ceramic furniture and glaze paintings. Still\, he remains deeply inspired by Montana’s rich geology and the unique experience of working with local materials. To him\, the world of clay is about engaging with his community\, contributing to a network of shared knowledge\, and continuously challenging himself as an artist. Learn more about Dante and his work here. \n\n\n\nJosh DeWeese is a ceramic artist and educator. He is currently a Professor of Art teaching ceramics at Montana State University in Bozeman\, where he and his wife Rosalie Wynkoop have a home and studio. DeWeese served as Resident Director of the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts in Helena\, Montana from 1992-2006.  He holds an MFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred\, and a BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute.  DeWeese has exhibited and taught workshops internationally and his work is included in numerous public and private collections.  Discover more about Josh and his work here. \n\n\n\nColby Allred was born in the woods of western Maine and grew up in the greater Portland region\, leaving to study art at Montana State University in Bozeman\, Montana. It was there that he discovered the tactility of clay and the various processes of firing ceramics. Discover more about Colby and his work here. URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-17/ LOCATION:Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement\, 2915 Country Club Avenue\, Helena\, 59602 CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Dante-Josh-Colby-Promo-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240919T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240919T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20231204T174951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T213536Z UID:10000544-1726770600-1726776000@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; Danielle O'Malley DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Bray as local artist Danielle O’Malley as she shares an artist talk focusing on art and ecological appreciation. \n\n\n\nOur Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series allows artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. We can’t wait to discover what Danielle has to share! \n\n\n\nIn Person:       Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement       2915 Country Club Ave       Helena\, MT 59602 \n\n\n\nJOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter    \n\n\n\nDanielle O’Malley is a large-scale sculptor working and residing in Helena\, Montana. O’Malley received her MFA from the University of Massachusetts\, Dartmouth\, completed a ceramics focused post baccalaureate program at Montana State University\, and her BFA from Plymouth State University. She has been a resident artist at: Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts\, the Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art\, and the Red Lodge Clay Center. She consistently participates in solo and group exhibitions. O’Malley’s work can be found in the permanent collections of: the Northwest Art Gallery in Minot\, ND\, the Silver Bow Art Gallery in Butte\, MT\, and the Taoxichuan Art Center in Jingdezhen\, China. View Danielle’s Work Here \n\n\n\nThank you to our generous Artist Amplified sponsor\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana \n\n\n\nemail kposewitz@archiebray.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities \n\n\n\nArtist Amplified Presenting Sponsor URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-13/ CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/09_Sept_Danielle-OMalley_2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240815T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240815T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20231204T174915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T142837Z UID:10000543-1723746600-1723752000@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; People's Pottery Project DESCRIPTION:Join us as the artists of People’s Pottery Project share insight into their organization\, its mission\, and community. \n\n\n\nOur Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series allows artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. We can’t wait to discover what they have to share! \n\n\n\nIn Person:       Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement       2915 Country Club Ave       Helena\, MT 59602 \n\n\n\nJOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n\n\n\nAbout the Project    \n\n\n\nPeople’s Pottery Project’s mission is to employ and empower formerly incarcerated women\, trans and non-binary individuals through paid job training\, access to a healing community\, and meaningful employment in their collective non-profit ceramic business. \n\n\n\nTheir flexible programs allow participants to earn a living wage at every point of involvement with the business\, from training\, to fabricating\, to ongoing employment. They provide opportunities to build technical skills through creative ceramic fabrication work\, running the ceramics studio\, and teaching ceramics classes to local artists and families\, as well as develop business skills such as inventory management\, writing and promotions\, developing their business strategy\, marketing\, and sales. \n\n\n\nThrough collective work\, members gain a platform to connect to others\, share their stories\, and ultimately transform dominant narratives about those who have experienced incarceration. Learn More About People’s Pottery Project Here \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThank you to our generous Artist Amplified sponsor\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana \n\n\n\nemail kposewitz@archiebray.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities \n\n\n\nArtist Amplified Presenting Sponsor URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-10/ CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Artist-Amplified-Photo-Grids.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240805T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240805T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20240531T161439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T191431Z UID:10000576-1722882600-1722886200@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Artist Talk Series: Current Bray Resident Artists DESCRIPTION:Artist Talk Series – Current Bray Resident ArtistsFrances Senska Center for Education and Engagement at The BrayMonday\, August 5th\, 6:30 pmFree and open to the public. \n\n\n\nJoin us Monday evening for artist talks presented by the current resident artists at The Bray. Learn about the inspirations and influences that drive their work. Hear the stories of how they got to where they are today and the possibilities of where they may go. \n\n\n\nAll talks are free and open to the public. Presentations will take place at The Bray’s Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement\, and begin at 6:30 pm. \n\n\n\nJoin Virtually (link goes live at time of event\, no registration required) \n\n\n\nThe Bray is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to the enrichment of the ceramic arts\, located at 2915 Country Club Ave. in Helena\, just 1/3 mile west of Spring Meadow Lake. Galleries are free and open to the public.  URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-talk-series-current-bray-resident-artists-2/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/352558251_283123264077754_3485547344415734191_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240711T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240711T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20231204T174831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T210048Z UID:10000542-1720722600-1720728000@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; Summer Residents DESCRIPTION:Meet our Summer Residents in a fun and informative manner in the form of a lightning round panel discussion moderated by Bray staff. View their artworks via slides while getting to know more about each of them as artists and individuals. Discover what their plans are for their time with us as Residents and hear what their thinking and working on in their studios! \n\n\n\nOur Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series allows artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. We can’t wait to discover what Summer Residents have to share! \n\n\n\nIn Person:       Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement       2915 Country Club Ave       Helena\, MT 59602 \n\n\n\nJOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n\n\n\nLocation: Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement at the Bray\, free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nThank you to our generous Artist Amplified sponsor\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana \n\n\n\nemail kposewitz@archiebray.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities \n\n\n\nArtist Amplified Presenting Sponsor URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-9/ CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/07_Summer-Residents_2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240701T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240701T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20240531T161351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T191340Z UID:10000575-1719858600-1719862200@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Artist Talk Series: Current Bray Resident Artists DESCRIPTION:Artist Talk Series – Current Bray Resident ArtistsFrances Senska Center for Education and Engagement at The BrayMonday\, July 1st\, 6:30 pmFree and open to the public. \n\n\n\nJoin us Monday evening for artist talks presented by the current resident artists at The Bray. Learn about the inspirations and influences that drive their work. Hear the stories of how they got to where they are today and the possibilities of where they may go. \n\n\n\nAll talks are free and open to the public. Presentations will take place at The Bray’s Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement\, and begin at 6:30 pm. \n\n\n\nJoin Virtually (link goes live at time of event\, no registration required) \n\n\n\nThe Bray is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to the enrichment of the ceramic arts\, located at 2915 Country Club Ave. in Helena\, just 1/3 mile west of Spring Meadow Lake. Galleries are free and open to the public.  URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-talk-series-current-bray-resident-artists/ CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/352558251_283123264077754_3485547344415734191_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240627T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240627T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20231204T174719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T154910Z UID:10000541-1719513000-1719518400@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; Laura Dirksen DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Bray as Bray Fellow and long term Resident Laura Dirksen shares insight into her artistic practice! \n\n\n\nOur Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series allows artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. We can’t wait to discover what Laura has to share! \n\n\n\nIn Person:       Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement       2915 Country Club Ave       Helena\, MT 59602 \n\n\n\nJOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter    \n\n\n\nLaura Dirksen is from Maria Stein\, Ohio. She received her BFA from Bowling Green State University specializing in ceramics and painting in 2019. Afterwards she completed a two-year Post Baccalaureate Program at Kent State University. Laura recently received her MFA from Penn State University in Spring 2023\, before joining us at the Archie Bray Foundation. View Laura’s Work Here \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThank you to our generous Artist Amplified sponsor\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana \n\n\n\nemail kposewitz@archiebray.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities \n\n\n\nArtist Amplified Presenting Sponsor URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-8/ CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Laura-Dirksen-Artist-Amplified-Promo-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240519T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240519T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20231130T175901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T175907Z UID:10000530-1716127200-1716130800@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Speaking of Pots with Sarah Jaeger DESCRIPTION:Join local area artist\, former Long Term Resident Artist and Visiting Artist Sarah Jaeger for the return of Speaking of Pots.  This delightful conversation-based series is free\, open to the public and operates intending to increase knowledge and awareness of handmade pottery to any curious mind\, no matter experience or background. Please note this is a volunteer-run program. \n\n\n\n“I love to talk about pots with other makers\, and with non-makers who just love pots. This series of conversations offer an opportunity to consider any aspect of pots (form\, surface\, materials\, techniques\, aesthetics\, intention\, etc.) and to share ideas\, and answer questions. It’s often the case that we get so involved in our process of making\, that we don’t step back\, and ask\, “Why?” Or\, “What do I want to say?” These conversations can help us look at the bigger picture\, learn how to really see the pots we are making\, or simply clarify some technical questions we have had.”  –  Sarah Jaeger on the Speaking of Pots series URL:https://archiebray.org/event/speaking-of-pots-with-sarah-jaeger-5/ CATEGORIES:Education,Engagement Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240516T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240516T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20231204T174107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T174737Z UID:10000539-1715884200-1715889600@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; Joanna Powell DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Bray as local artist and former Bray Resident Joanna Powell gives a talk on vulnerability and staying tender as an artist. Discover what it means to be an artist and what it takes to maintain an honest and vibrant practice through the lens of Joanna’s perspective and experiences. An essential topic and talk for any maker or appreciator to round out their knowledge of the arts. \n\n\n\nOur Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series allows artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. We can’t wait to discover what Joanna has to share! \n\n\n\nIn Person:       Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement       2915 Country Club Ave       Helena\, MT 59602 \n\n\n\nJOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter    \n\n\n\nJoanna Powell (b.1981\,Dallas\,TX) received a BFA in ceramics from the University of North Texas(2008) and received an MFA in ceramics from the University of Colorado at Boulder (2012). Powell has exhibited her work throughout the United States including The Archie Bray Foundation\, The Clay Studio Philadelphia and Greenwich House Pottery in New York City. From 2013-2015 she was a long term-resident at The Archie Bray Foundation. In 2015\, she was named an NCECA Emerging Artist. Currently\, she has a full-time studio practice in Helena\, MT\, working toward future museum shows and exhibitions. View Joanna’s Work Here \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThank you to our generous Artist Amplified sponsor\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana \n\n\n\nemail kposewitz@archiebray.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities \n\n\n\nArtist Amplified Presenting Sponsor URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-6/ CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/05b_May_Joanna-Powell_2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240502T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240502T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20231204T173734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T172140Z UID:10000538-1714672800-1714678200@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; Special Event at Mt Ascension Brewing Co for Greater Helena Gives DESCRIPTION:Join us at Mt Ascension Brewing Co for a very special Artist Amplified event in conjunction with this years Greater Helena Gives campaign! Hear from our three first year resident artists\, Sarah Alsaied\, Austin Coudriet\, and Laura Dirksen as they share and discuss what they’ve been working on in their studios\, their aspirations\, and what adventures they took getting here. Grab a beer\, support the arts\, help celebrate and raise awareness for nonprofits like ours to make our Helena community as special as it is! \n\n\n\nOur Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series allows artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. We can’t wait to discover what Sarah\, Austin\, and Laura have to share! \n\n\n\nIn Person:       Mt Ascension Brewing Co       317 Cruse Ave       Helena\, MT 59601 \n\n\n\nJoin Us Virtually – Link goes live at time of event (no registration needed) \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters    \n\n\n\nSarah Alsaied is an artist from Kuwait currently based in Montana\, United States. Alsaied earned a BA in Studio Arts with ceramics emphasis at University of Southern Indiana (2018) and an MFA with sculpture emphasis at Wichita State University (2022). In 2021\, Alsaied contributed in organizing\, co-creating\, and co-designing of Juneteenth Parade Float in Wichita\, KS\, and Reimagined Mascot Puppet for Home Coming Parade for Wichita State University. Recently\, she finished a residency at the New Harmony Clay Project Center. Currently\, Alsaied is a long-term resident at the Archie Bray Foundation. Outside of the studio\, Alsaied is a wanderer that enjoys cooking\, sporty activities\, fashion\, and games.  View Sarah’s Work Here \n\n\n\nAustin Coudriet was born and raised in Lincoln\, Nebraska. In 2019 he earned his BFA with a dual emphasis in sculpture and ceramics from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln. There he focused on fabricating large ceramic sculptures and expanding his skills in the wood shop. Austin is currently a long term artist in residence at the Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts located in Helena\, Montana. Here he is able to pursue his passions of teaching\, and working as a studio artist. He divides his studio practice between creating design-oriented sculptures\, ceramic furniture\, and hand-built vessels. View Austin’s Work Here \n\n\n\nLaura Dirksen is from Maria Stein\, Ohio. She received her BFA from Bowling Green State University specializing in ceramics and painting in 2019. Afterwards she completed a two-year Post Baccalaureate Program at Kent State University. Laura recently received her MFA from Penn State University in Spring 2023\, before joining us at the Archie Bray Foundation. View Laura’s Work Here \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThank you to our generous Artist Amplified sponsor\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana \n\n\n\nemail kposewitz@archiebray.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities \n\n\n\nArtist Amplified Presenting Sponsor URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-5/ CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Artist-Amplified-Photo-Grids-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240428T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240428T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20231130T175836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T175837Z UID:10000529-1714312800-1714316400@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Speaking of Pots with Sarah Jaeger DESCRIPTION:Join local area artist\, former Long Term Resident Artist and Visiting Artist Sarah Jaeger for the return of Speaking of Pots.  This delightful conversation-based series is free\, open to the public and operates intending to increase knowledge and awareness of handmade pottery to any curious mind\, no matter experience or background. Please note this is a volunteer-run program. \n\n\n\n“I love to talk about pots with other makers\, and with non-makers who just love pots. This series of conversations offer an opportunity to consider any aspect of pots (form\, surface\, materials\, techniques\, aesthetics\, intention\, etc.) and to share ideas\, and answer questions. It’s often the case that we get so involved in our process of making\, that we don’t step back\, and ask\, “Why?” Or\, “What do I want to say?” These conversations can help us look at the bigger picture\, learn how to really see the pots we are making\, or simply clarify some technical questions we have had.”  –  Sarah Jaeger on the Speaking of Pots series URL:https://archiebray.org/event/speaking-of-pots-with-sarah-jaeger-4/ CATEGORIES:Education,Engagement Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240418T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240418T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20231204T173324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T170816Z UID:10000537-1713465000-1713470400@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; Abbey Cook and Stephanie McGeorge DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Bray as local florist and event planner Abbey Cook and regional clay artist Stephanie McGeorge share the stage and insight into their careers and practices while providing demonstrations and answering audience questions. Learn how to showcase your floral arrangements and elevate the vases they’re displayed in while gaining a deeper understanding of the artistic choices made throughout the process of vase making. A hot topic for both consumers and makers of vases\, alike – take your next dinner party or photo documentation to the next level after this Artist Amplified event! \n\n\n\nOur Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series allows artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. We can’t wait to discover what Abbey and Stephanie have to share! \n\n\n\nIn Person:       Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement       2915 Country Club Ave       Helena\, MT 59602 \n\n\n\nJOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters    \n\n\n\nAbbey Cook is owner of Anchor G Gatherings\, a wedding planning and full-service floral design company near Helena\, Montana. Abbey splits her time between Montana and New York City and plans weddings and events all over the country. An aspiring Rancher\, she is learning the art of animal husbandry and growing blooms for custom floral arrangements alongside her best friend\, Flint Creek Farms. Anchor G\, named after Abbey’s family cattle brand- is inspired by the spirit of the west and offers a variety of packages across the state of Montana as well as nationwide. Learn more about Abbey and Anchor G here. \n\n\n\nStephanie McGeorge is a ceramic artist whose work exhibits both the rigor of her classical artistic training and the unexpected delight of her artistic instincts. Her hand-drawn lines appear impossibly perfect\, and her choices of colors and shapes bring joyful surprise. Stephanie lives in Montana\, where the Yellowstone River and mountains are the backdrop to her art. She is inspired everyday by the patterns and unexpected moments found in the nature around her. Discover more about Stephanie and her work here. \n\n\n\nThank you to our generous Artist Amplified sponsor\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana \n\n\n\nemail kposewitz@archiebray.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities \n\n\n\nArtist Amplified Presenting Sponsor URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-3/ CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/04_April_Abbey-Cook-and-Stephanie-McGeorge_2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240324T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240324T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20231130T175748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T175749Z UID:10000528-1711288800-1711292400@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Speaking of Pots with Sarah Jaeger DESCRIPTION:Join local area artist\, former Long Term Resident Artist and Visiting Artist Sarah Jaeger for the return of Speaking of Pots.  This delightful conversation-based series is free\, open to the public and operates intending to increase knowledge and awareness of handmade pottery to any curious mind\, no matter experience or background. Please note this is a volunteer-run program. \n\n\n\n“I love to talk about pots with other makers\, and with non-makers who just love pots. This series of conversations offer an opportunity to consider any aspect of pots (form\, surface\, materials\, techniques\, aesthetics\, intention\, etc.) and to share ideas\, and answer questions. It’s often the case that we get so involved in our process of making\, that we don’t step back\, and ask\, “Why?” Or\, “What do I want to say?” These conversations can help us look at the bigger picture\, learn how to really see the pots we are making\, or simply clarify some technical questions we have had.”  –  Sarah Jaeger on the Speaking of Pots series URL:https://archiebray.org/event/speaking-of-pots-with-sarah-jaeger-3/ CATEGORIES:Education,Engagement Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240314T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240314T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20231204T172303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T181041Z UID:10000536-1710441000-1710446400@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; Megan Thomas and Brad Robinson DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Bray as long term Resident and Bray Fellow Megan Thomas along with Bray Administrative Manager and Accessibility Coordinator Brad Robinson share the stage and get audience members ready for spring as they share their research and knowledge of birds\, pottery\, and the local Helena trail systems (yes\, you read that right!) Discover Megan’s artworks and how her research on historical bird pots have influenced it\, then dive into Helena’s local flora\, fauna\, and extensive trail system as Brad talks about the amazing resource\, helenaoutdoors.com. A must not miss night of an enjoyable pairing of minds and ideas around two outwardly different yet delightfully similar perspectives. \nOur Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series allows artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. We can’t wait to discover what Megan and Brad have to share! \nIn Person:       Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement       2915 Country Club Ave       Helena\, MT 59602 \nJOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAbout the Presenters    \nMegan Thomas grew up in Hamilton\, Ohio. She studied ceramic sculpture and painting at Bowling Green State University as an undergraduate student and graduated with an MFA in ceramics from Utah State University in 2020. She is currently a long-term resident at the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena\, Montana. She birdwatches and trail runs for fun. Discover More About Megan’s Work Here \nBrad Robinson enjoys learning and nurturing organizational processes\, refining systems\, and helping people to work to their potential. He believes that this approach enhances the staff\, the organization\, and its mission. Since 1993\, Robinson has founded or managed both for- and nonprofit organizations in Montana. He has been with The Bray since 2014. Discover More About Brad’s Passion Project; Helena Outdoors \nThank you to our generous Artist Amplified sponsor\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana \nemail kposewitz@archiebray.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nArtist Amplified Presenting Sponsor URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-2/ LOCATION:Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement\, 2915 Country Club Avenue\, Helena\, 59602 CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Artist-Amplified-Photo-Grids-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240225T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240225T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20231130T175718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T175719Z UID:10000527-1708869600-1708873200@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Speaking of Pots with Sarah Jaeger DESCRIPTION:Join local area artist\, former Long Term Resident Artist and Visiting Artist Sarah Jaeger for the return of Speaking of Pots.  This delightful conversation-based series is free\, open to the public and operates intending to increase knowledge and awareness of handmade pottery to any curious mind\, no matter experience or background. Please note this is a volunteer-run program. \n\n\n\n“I love to talk about pots with other makers\, and with non-makers who just love pots. This series of conversations offer an opportunity to consider any aspect of pots (form\, surface\, materials\, techniques\, aesthetics\, intention\, etc.) and to share ideas\, and answer questions. It’s often the case that we get so involved in our process of making\, that we don’t step back\, and ask\, “Why?” Or\, “What do I want to say?” These conversations can help us look at the bigger picture\, learn how to really see the pots we are making\, or simply clarify some technical questions we have had.”  –  Sarah Jaeger on the Speaking of Pots series URL:https://archiebray.org/event/speaking-of-pots-with-sarah-jaeger-2/ CATEGORIES:Education,Engagement Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240128T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240128T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20231130T175250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T175251Z UID:10000526-1706450400-1706454000@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Speaking of Pots with Sarah Jaeger DESCRIPTION:Join local area artist\, former Long Term Resident Artist and Visiting Artist Sarah Jaeger for the return of Speaking of Pots.  This delightful conversation-based series is free\, open to the public and operates intending to increase knowledge and awareness of handmade pottery to any curious mind\, no matter experience or background. Please note this is a volunteer-run program. \n\n\n\n“I love to talk about pots with other makers\, and with non-makers who just love pots. This series of conversations offer an opportunity to consider any aspect of pots (form\, surface\, materials\, techniques\, aesthetics\, intention\, etc.) and to share ideas\, and answer questions. It’s often the case that we get so involved in our process of making\, that we don’t step back\, and ask\, “Why?” Or\, “What do I want to say?” These conversations can help us look at the bigger picture\, learn how to really see the pots we are making\, or simply clarify some technical questions we have had.”  –  Sarah Jaeger on the Speaking of Pots series URL:https://archiebray.org/event/speaking-of-pots-with-sarah-jaeger/ CATEGORIES:Education,Engagement Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231012T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231012T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20221208T225558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T154754Z UID:10000462-1697135400-1697140800@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; Timothy Gordon DESCRIPTION:In Person or Streaming Online! \n\n\n\nJoin us October 12th at 6:30pm MST as internationally recognized art appraiser Timothy Gordon takes us on a journey of his adventures\, discoveries\, and experiences throughout his 25+ year career. From the estates of Montana artists Rudy Autio\, Frances Senska\, and Charles M. Russell to Princess Diana Spencer’s Gown Collection at Kensington Palace\, Timothy will share highlights from his careers\, while shining light on the appraisal process (and might even demonstrate the process on several of The Bray’s Permanente collection items!) this is a must not miss event.   \n\n\n\nTimothy Gordon is internationally recognized as an appraisal authority.  He has been evaluating or marketing important works of fine art\, valuables and collections for over 25 years\, having personally appraised millions of items.  An Associate Member of the International Society of Appraisers from 1998 – 2012\, he belongs to the prestigious AOA Appraisal Society. \n\n\n\nOur Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series\, designed to allow artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. \n\n\n\nIN-PERSON: Let us Know You’re Coming!  Doing so helps us prepare\, but more importantly\, helps us secure funding that makes this series possible. Thank you in advance for taking the time to register! \n\n\n\nJOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n\n\n\nWant to learn more about Sponsorship opportunities? Email education@archiebray.org URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-11/ LOCATION:Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement\, 2915 Country Club Avenue\, Helena\, 59602 CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/12_Timothy-Gordon-Promo-Image_October.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230921T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230921T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20221208T225701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T171215Z UID:10000463-1695321000-1695326400@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; Adam Field DESCRIPTION:In Person or Streaming Online! \n\n\n\nJoin us as former long term resident artist Adam Field presents Bread and Butter\, a demonstration and conversation around developing and maintaining a sustainable studio practice and career.  Engage with Adam through audience Q&A as he demonstrates two of his most frequented forms while sharing his experiences as a full time professional artist.  \n\n\n\nBorn and raised in Colorado\, Adam earned his BA in art from Fort Lewis College. For two years\, he immersed himself in the culturally rich art scene  of the San Francisco Bay Area\, where he began his full time studio practice. From there\, he relocated to Maui\, where he established a thriving studio business. He spent most of 2008 in Icheon\, South Korea\, studying traditional Korean pottery making techniques under 6th generation Onggi master Kim Ill Maan. In 2013 he created and premiered HIDE-N-SEEKAH at the NCECA conference in Houston\, TX. After maintaining his studio in Durango\, CO for 5 years\, Adam moved to Helena\, MT in 2013 where he was a long-term resident artist at the Archie Bray Foundation for Ceramic Arts. Adam is now a full time studio potter in Helena\, MT. His Works are included in private collections and kitchen cabinets internationally.  \n\n\n\nOur Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series\, designed to allow artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. \n\n\n\nIN-PERSON: Let us Know You’re Coming!  Doing so helps us prepare\, but more importantly\, helps us secure funding that makes this series possible. Thank you in advance for taking the time to register! \n\n\n\nJOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n\n\n\nWant to learn more about Sponsorship opportunities? Email education@archiebray.org URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-12/ LOCATION:Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement\, 2915 Country Club Avenue\, Helena\, 59602 CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/11_Adam-Field-Promo-Image_September.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230817T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230817T235959 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20230201T015726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T184456Z UID:10000498-1692230400-1692316799@archiebray.org SUMMARY:POSTPONED\, RESCHEDULE TBD: Artist Amplified; Colby Charpentier DESCRIPTION:In Person or Streaming Online! \n\n\n\nPOSTPONED\, RESCHEDULE TBD:Join us at The Bray as long term Resident and Visions West Fellow Colby Chapentier shares insight into his artistic practice and research.  My studio research is centered around intentionally misunderstanding the world so that I can break the frame and reintroduce myself to what I know…I prioritize research over producing product. While a lot of my work uses the vessel format\, I’m not interested in making the same pot twice. I use an iterative approach so I can get all the “what-ifs” out into space\, and then deal with them. Once I’ve framed a question\, it’s time to hit the studio and build a process to investigate it. The process of making is how I ask and answer questions. The objects I produce are a residue of this process. \n\n\n\nOur newly revamped Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series allows artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. We can’t wait to discover what Colby has to share! \n\n\n\nPOSTPONED\, RESCHEDULE TBD: IN-PERSON: Let us Know You’re Coming!  Doing so helps us prepare\, but more importantly\, helps us secure funding that makes this series possible. Thank you in advance for taking the time to register! \n\n\n\nPOSTPONED\, RESCHEDULE TBD: JOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n\n\n\nWant to learn more about Sponsorship opportunities? Email education@archiebray.org \n\n\n\nAbout The Presenter \n\n\n\nColby grew up in Smithfield\, RI and received his MFA in Ceramics from Cranbrook Academy of Art in 2021\, and his BFA in Ceramics and Glass from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in 2013. From 2013-2016\, he worked as a studio assistant to artists Daniel Clayman and Chris Gustin. He has since completed residencies at Sonoma Ceramics in Sonoma\, CA\, The Morean Center for Clay in St. Petersburg\, FL\, Harvard Ceramics at Harvard University in Allston\, MA\, and Goggleworks Center for the Arts in Reading\, PA. Discover More About Colby’s Work Here! URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-colby-charpentier/ LOCATION:Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement\, 2915 Country Club Avenue\, Helena\, 59602 CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Photo-Grids-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230808T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230808T235959 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20221209T215702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T134436Z UID:10000492-1691452800-1691539199@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Registration Opens for Fall Continuing Education Classes DESCRIPTION:Beginning at 10:00 am MST \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a total beginner or looking to inspire your existing studio practice – The Bray offers Adult (16+) continuing education classes for all ages\, abilities\, and backgrounds! Our Continuing Education Classes are 8 weeks long and meet for 3 hours once a week.  Students are taught by professional artists and have access to open studio time 7 days a week from 8am-10pm (outside of other scheduled classes) to practice what they’re learning. \n\n\n\nWe offer 3 sessions annually\, Winter (January-March) Spring (April-May) and Fall (Sept-November).  General registration typically opens 6 weeks prior to the start of classes\, with Early Member registration opening a week before general registration. Become a member today to receive access to early registration! URL:https://archiebray.org/event/registration-opens-for-spring-continuing-education-classes-2/ CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Joon-Hee-Kim-Demonstrating-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230727T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230727T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20230201T012729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T212127Z UID:10000494-1690482600-1690488000@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; First Fire DESCRIPTION:In Person or Streaming Online! \n\n\n\nJoin the Artists of this year’s First Fire intensive studio program as they share in conversation with one another about their backgrounds\, processes\, and their experience while here at The Bray. Learn more about each of the artists below. Anita Fields (Osage)\, creates works of clay & textile that reflect the worldview of her Native Osage culture. Her practice explores the complexities of cultural influences & the intersections of balance & chaos found within our lives. The early Osage notions of duality\, such as earth and sky\, male and female\, are represented in her work. (View Anita’s full bio at anitafieldsart.com)Jared Tso (Dine) started his journey with clay possessing a natural curiosity sparked by vessels made by his late grandmother Faye Tso. While pursuing an electrical engineering degree\, childhood memories started to play a larger role in his growing practice. After working as an Engineer\, Jared pursued his MFA at the University of New Mexico\, & has since pursued art full time. (View Jared’s full bio at jaredtso.com)Tara McCoy (Cherokee)started making crafts at 12 years old. In high school\, Tara took arts & crafts classes with Alyne Stamper & has since perfected her skills & techniques. Tara has won numerous awards at the Cherokee Fall Festival\, Oklahoma Art Shows\, and at SWAIA in Santa Fe. Tara has taught other artists how to work with different mediums as well as coming up with new creations at her home in the Birdtown community. (learn more about Tara here)Cannupa Hanska Luger (Mandan/ Hidatsa/ Arikara/ Lakota) creates monumental installations\, sculpture & performance to communicate urgent stories about 21st Century Indigeneity\, Luger incorporates ceramics\, steel\, fiber\, video & repurposed materials to activate speculative fiction\, engage land-based actions of repair and practice empathetic response through social collaboration. (View Cannupa’s full bio at cannupahanska.com)Raven Halfmoon (Caddo) attended the University of Arkansas where she earned a double Bachelor’s Degree in ceramics/painting & cultural anthropology. Her work has been featured in multiple exhibitions throughout the U.S. as well as internationally. Halfmoon is represented by Kouri+Corrao Gallery in Santa Fe\, NM & Ross+Kramer Gallery in New York\, NY. (View Raven’s full at ravenhalfmoon.com) \n\n\n\nOur newly revamped Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series\, designed to allow artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. \n\n\n\nIN-PERSON: Let us Know You’re Coming!  Doing so helps us prepare\, but more importantly\, helps us secure funding that makes this series possible. Thank you in advance for taking the time to register! \n\n\n\nJOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n\n\n\nWant to learn more about Sponsorship opportunities? Email education@archiebray.org URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-tbd/ LOCATION:Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement\, 2915 Country Club Avenue\, Helena\, 59602 CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Artist-Amplified-Photo-Grids.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230727T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230930T235959 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20230727T164526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T132342Z UID:10000523-1690416000-1696118399@archiebray.org SUMMARY:First Fire Exhibition DESCRIPTION:First Fire Invited Artists Exhibition features the work of Anita Fields\, Cannupa Hanska Luger\, Raven Halfmoon\, and Tara McCoy. \n\n\n\nOn view in the Pottery Gallery and open Sales Gallery hours\, Tues-Fri\, 11 am-5 pm and Sat\, 12-4 pm\, swing by the Bray to see the incredible work of the First Fire intensive studio program artists. Learn more about each of the artists:Anita Fields (Osage)\, creates works of clay & textile that reflect the worldview of her Native Osage culture. Her practice explores the complexities of cultural influences & the intersections of balance & chaos found within our lives. The early Osage notions of duality\, such as earth and sky\, male and female\, are represented in her work. (View Anita’s full bio at anitafieldsart.com) \n\n\n\nJared Tso (Dine) started his journey with clay possessing a natural curiosity sparked by vessels made by his late grandmother Faye Tso. While pursuing an electrical engineering degree\, childhood memories started to play a larger role in his growing practice. After working as an Engineer\, Jared pursued his MFA at the University of New Mexico\, & has since pursued art full time. (View Jared’s full bio at jaredtso.com) \n\n\n\nTara McCoy (Cherokee)started making crafts at 12 years old. In high school\, Tara took arts & crafts classes with Alyne Stamper & has since perfected her skills & techniques. Tara has won numerous awards at the Cherokee Fall Festival\, Oklahoma Art Shows\, and at SWAIA in Santa Fe. Tara has taught other artists how to work with different mediums as well as coming up with new creations at her home in the Birdtown community. (learn more about Tara here) \n\n\n\nCannupa Hanska Luger (Mandan/ Hidatsa/ Arikara/ Lakota) creates monumental installations\, sculpture & performance to communicate urgent stories about 21st Century Indigeneity\, Luger incorporates ceramics\, steel\, fiber\, video & repurposed materials to activate speculative fiction\, engage land-based actions of repair and practice empathetic response through social collaboration. (View Cannupa’s full bio at cannupahanska.com) \n\n\n\nRaven Halfmoon (Caddo) attended the University of Arkansas where she earned a double Bachelor’s Degree in ceramics/painting & cultural anthropology. Her work has been featured in multiple exhibitions throughout the U.S. as well as internationally. Halfmoon is represented by Kouri+Corrao Gallery in Santa Fe\, NM & Ross+Kramer Gallery in New York\, NY. (View Raven’s full at ravenhalfmoon.com) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout the First Fire Site:A new pit firing site at the Bray will be a test site for Indignous ceramic technologies. Cannupa Hanska Luger has extensive experience building earth lodges as well as very large sculptural projects and Raven Halfmoon has vast knowledge of large-scale building techniques and understands the needs of the community in the larger Helena area. Both Luger and Halfmoon will draw from knowledge of ancestral architecture to collaborate on the physical design\, working with fabricators\, engineers\, architects\, community and with The Bray’s on-site staff to construct a safe\, honorable\, and useful space.  \n\n\n\nLuger and Halfmoon will work with The Bray’s Special Projects Manager and Education Manager to develop the blueprint for future programming and to implement protocols around the site’s use. URL:https://archiebray.org/event/first-fire-exhibition/ CATEGORIES:Engagement Program,Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Artist-Amplified-Photo-Grids.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230706T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230706T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20230201T022440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T190109Z UID:10000500-1688668200-1688673600@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; Summer Residents Part II DESCRIPTION:In Person or Streaming Online! \n\n\n\nConnect with this year’s Summer Residents through a fun and engaging panel presentation highlighting each Resident with audience Q&A.  Part II of the two-part Summer Residents will include: Kate Rusek\, Colin Chudyk\, Stephen Creech\, Amelia Lockwood\, Jake Boggs.  We look forward to introducing you to our newest Bray Residents and hearing what they have to share! \n\n\n\nOur newly revamped Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series allows artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. We can’t wait to learn more about our summer 2023 residents! \n\n\n\nIN-PERSON: Let us Know You’re Coming!  Doing so helps us prepare\, but more importantly\, helps us secure funding that makes this series possible. Thank you in advance for taking the time to register! \n\n\n\nJOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n\n\n\nWant to learn more about Sponsorship opportunities? Email education@archiebray.org \n\n\n\nDiscover More About The Artists: \n\n\n\n\nKate Rusek\n\n\n\nColin Chudyk\n\n\n\nStephen Creech\n\n\n\nAmelia Lockwood\n\n\n\nJake Boggs URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-summer-residents-part-ii-2/ LOCATION:Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement\, 2915 Country Club Avenue\, Helena\, 59602 CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Summer-Residents-Part-II_July-6-2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230629T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230629T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20230201T021936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T215212Z UID:10000499-1688063400-1688068800@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; Summer Residents Part I DESCRIPTION:In Person or Streaming Online! \n\n\n\nConnect with this year’s Summer Residents through a fun and engaging panel presentation highlighting each Resident with audience Q&A.  Part I of the two-part Summer Residents will include: Gina Brobowski\, Maxwell Henderson\, Erika Allen\, Kevin Umana\, and Tamara Murphy. We look forward to introducing you to our newest Bray Residents and hearing what they have to share! \n\n\n\nOur newly revamped Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series allows artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. We can’t wait to learn more about our summer 2023 residents! \n\n\n\nIN-PERSON: Let us Know You’re Coming!  Doing so helps us prepare\, but more importantly\, helps us secure funding that makes this series possible. Thank you in advance for taking the time to register! \n\n\n\nJOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n\n\n\nWant to learn more about Sponsorship opportunities? Email education@archiebray.org \n\n\n\nDiscover More About The Artists: \n\n\n\n\nGina Brobowski\n\n\n\nMaxwell Henderson\n\n\n\nErika Allen\n\n\n\nKevin Umana\n\n\n\nTamara Murphy URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-summer-residents-part-i-2/ LOCATION:Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement\, 2915 Country Club Avenue\, Helena\, 59602 CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Summer-Residents-Part-I_June-29-2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230608T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230608T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20230201T014609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T172521Z UID:10000497-1686249000-1686254400@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Artist Amplified; Janina Myronowa DESCRIPTION:In Person or Streaming Online! \n\n\n\nJoin us at The Bray as long term Resident and Speyer Fellow Janina Myronowa shines light on her artistic practice and pursuits. Imparting her own emotion through line work\, Myronowa’s works are strategically charged with color to saturate and amplify their individual stories. Creating narrative through figurative forms and composed backdrops\, while utilizing a specific and distorted representation of the body\, each composition shows a different personality and personal story; collectively reference a graphic novel and arcing story. Our Artist Amplified lecture and demonstration series allows artists and art enthusiasts to share their history\, process\, and conceptual motivations with the public through various presentation formats. We can’t wait to discover what Janina has to share! \n\n\n\nIN-PERSON: Let us Know You’re Coming!  Doing so helps us prepare\, but more importantly\, helps us secure funding that makes this series possible. Thank you in advance for taking the time to register! \n\n\n\nJOIN VIRTUALLY! (Link goes live at the time of the event) \n\n\n\nWant to learn more about Sponsorship opportunities? Email education@archiebray.org \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \n\n\n\nJanina Myronowa received her MFA from the Department of Ceramic Art at Lviv National Academy of Fine Arts (Lviv\, Ukraine) in 2012\, an MFA from the Department of Ceramics and Glass at The Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Fine Arts and Design (Wroclaw\, Poland) in 2013\, and her PhD from the Department of Ceramics and Glass at Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Fine Arts in 2019. Continually developing her work and practice\, Myronowa has attended numerous residencies including opportunities at the New Taipei Yingge Ceramics Museum (New Taipei\, Taiwan)\, Clayarch Gimhae Musem (Gimhae-si\, Gyeongsangnam-do\, South Korea)\, Lefebvre and Fils (Paris\, France)\, the Polish Sculpture Centre (Oronsko\, Poland)\, and the International Ceramic Research Center (Guldagergaard\, Denmark)\, International Ceramic Studio (Kecskemet\, Hungary)\, Northern Clay Center. Discover More About Janina’s Work Here! URL:https://archiebray.org/event/artist-amplified-janina-myronowa/ LOCATION:Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement\, 2915 Country Club Avenue\, Helena\, 59602 CATEGORIES:Artist Amplified Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Photo-Grids-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230602T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230602T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T214008 CREATED:20230526T163756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T164450Z UID:10000511-1685723400-1685725200@archiebray.org SUMMARY:Senska Center for Education and Engagement Sign Unveiling DESCRIPTION:Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement Sign Unveiling \n\n\n\nFriday\, June 2\, 4:30 pmArchie Bray FoundationFree and open to the public \n\n\n\nA new sign will be unveiled Friday\, June 2\, 4:30 pm\, at the Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement\, located at the Archie Bray Foundation (The Bray). Join us for a toast to Frances Senska and her contribution to education in the ceramic arts. \n\n\n\nSenska was a renowned ceramicist who taught at Montana State University for over 25 years. She was a pioneer in the field of ceramics and her work is held in collections around the world. She was a dedicated educator and mentor as well as a practicing artist and her influence helped to shape modern ceramics. \n\n\n\nThe Frances Senska Center for Education and Engagement is one of the many branches of The Bray which strives to inspire creativity and innovation through the ceramic arts. \n\n\n\nThe new sign is a fitting tribute to Senska’s legacy and her commitment to the arts. It is a reminder of her impact on the world of ceramics and her dedication to education. \n\n\n\nAttendees are invited to visit the resident artist studios during Open Studios from 5-7 pm immediately following the sign unveiling. This a great opportunity to meet artists from across the country and around the globe\, see their work in person\, and learn more about their creative process. URL:https://archiebray.org/event/senska-center-for-education-and-engagement-sign-unveiling/ CATEGORIES:Community,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://archiebray.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/education-facility-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR