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Ignite!
FALL 2021
clearlakeartscenter.org | 641-357-1998
SEPTEMBER
Sept 14-October 9
Jody Boyer is a visual artist and Keith Buswell graduated with a
arts educator living and working BFA in art University of Nebras-
in Western Iowa. She received ka--Lincoln. He works with various
her B.A. in Studio Arts from Reed printmaking processes such as
College, her M.A. in Intermedia and screen-printing, intaglio and mono
Video Art from the University of printing and dabbles in drawing
Rooted
Iowa. Her artwork has been shown and multimedia. He currently is a
in over 70 exhibitions across the member of Karen Kunc’s Constel-
country, including at the Des lation Studios where he creates his
Moines Art Center, Urban Culture prints. His work has been shown
Project in Kansas City and the Be- in the United States, Egypt, Dubai,
On view in the Hanson Gallery of community and connection mis Center for Contemporary Arts. France and Italy. Notably, Keith
September 14 through October 9 through the trees and the She teaches studio art courses at received the Perry Family Award
ecology that helps them thrive. the University of Nebraska at Oma- in 2018 and second place in the 40
Rooted takes you on a journey
ha and visual arts at Norris Middle Under 40 Showcase in Annapolis,
through the microscopic Rooted was made possible
School. In 2016 she was selected MD and third place at the Under
view of the landscape to the through the generous support Nebraska Outstanding Art Edu- Pressure print show in Fort Collins,
collective nature of trees. of Clear Lake Bank & Trust and cator of the Year by the Nebraska CO. Originally from Council Bluffs,
Boyer’s work encourages an the Hanson Family Foundation. Art Teachers Association. Most Iowa, he currently lives in Lincoln
intimate view of atmosphere, recently she was selected as part with his husband Brad and his dog
landscape, and place. While of the 2019 School of Art Leaders Max.
Buswell encourages us to think cohort of the National Art Educa-
tion Association.
Holiday preview!
Thursday, November 4th, 5–8 pm
Unique gifts for all!
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER Oct 12-Nov 6
The Mexican holiday of Dia indigenous cultures of Mexico,
de los Muertos, or Day of the reshaped in the 1500’s by the
Dead, takes place annually on Spanish Catholic conquest
November 1 and 2. On these and alive today as a mixture of
special days, the focus is on beliefs and practices.
remembering those who are no Día de los Muertos, as celebrat-
longer alive and gathering with ed in Mexico today, is a melding
one’s family to honor them. It’s of various historical rituals,
an expression of the Mexican both sacred and secular. Above
belief that death is another all it is a reminder to live joyful-
stage following life, not some- ly and intentionally in the now,
thing to be faced with fear. The
In Place
earning your place in the hearts
altars, decorations, and foods of your loved ones forever.
of Muertos are rooted in the
“... the ceremony is not a tribute to death, but
rather a tribute to death’s link to life, to the
This series of digital illustra- possibility of rejuvenation.”
tions, Bethanie Irons explores
the tradition of vanitas still lifes; —Harry Porter, Artes de Mexico
symbolic works of art contain-
Day of the Dead 101 - A slide presentation by designer
ing mostly inanimate objects
and artist, Liz Pangerl (Isabel Valencia)Sunday, October
that represent the transient na- 31st, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
ture of life. Each image contains
items pertaining to time, death, Join Liz Pangerl as she shares the myriad ways this re-
cleanliness, play, boredom, markable tradition is expressed throughout Mexico.
pleasure, chaos, monotony, Bethanie Irons earned a BFA in Art
from the University of South Dako-
history, and hope. As a result of ta and MFA in Art from the Univer-
the ongoing COVID-19 pan- sity of Missouri. Irons also earned
demic, Irons has become much a PhD in Art Education from the
University of Missouri, with an
more aware of her own mortal- emphasis on higher education and
ity and the ephemeral nature of teaching with technology. She is
her surroundings. Utilizing the currently an Assistant Professor
and Program Chair of Communica-
vanitas tradition, she filters this
tion Design at Stephens College in
experience with the acceptance Columbia, Missouri.
of change, contentment in In Place was made possible
stillness, and an urgency to find through the generous support of
joy in the present. the Hanson Family Foundation.
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NOVEMBER
Nov 9-Dec 4
Gem Rose Windows
On view in the Hanson Gallery Tilda Brown Swanson has been
November 9 through December 4 working in glass for over 30 years.
In this collection, Tilda Brown
Building on her two-year appren-
ticeship with Narcissus Quagli-
ata and with Judith Schaechter,
Holiday Preview
Swanson works within tra-
Stephen Paul Day and Klaus Mojé in
ditional gothic rose window
sessions at Pilchuck Glass School, Thursday, November 4
structures to explore a wide
variety of images. Surrounding
she began fusing glass in 1994. Her
work is in private and corporate
From 5–8 pm
them with greenery to show collections in the US, UK, and
Gibraltar.
the beauty coming out of and Stop in and check out the unique holiday offerings.
Gem Rose Windows was made
going beyond the traditional
possible through the generous sup-
We will have the Art Center filled with handmade
structures and surrounding port of Circle of Giving members, items such as fused glass, pottery, jewelry and more.
Jane and Eric Fogg and the Hanson Along with unique gifts such as fun puzzles, fine
them with growth. She has
Family Foundation.
beauty coming from her family soaps, imported candy and much more.
traditions, has had to over-
come many family issues, and
hopefully grow beyond them.
She wants to draw you into the
beauty of glass and find sanctu-
ary and healing there.
DECEMBER
Dec 7-Jan 8
Hygge
Richard Leet Hangout
Richard Leet is originally from Chasing the Seasons: Richard
Waterloo, Iowa. He attended Leet, A Retrospective Exhibi-
Saturday, December 4
the University of Northern tion Spanning over Fifty Years from 10 am–5 pm
Iowa and earned a Bachelor of Creative Expression.
of Arts degree and Master of
Arts degree. He also pursued
Shop, relax, be creative!
graduate studies at the Univer-
sity of Iowa. After 7 years as an Musical entertainment
arts educator, He became the
first director of the Charles H. from 7–9 pm.
MacNider Art Museum in Ma-
son City, Iowa, retiring in 2001.
He has been exhibiting since Check our website for
1956 and has had over 67 solo
exhibitions. In the fall of 2012 more information.
a retrospective exhibition was
held titled, Painting the Wind,
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Upcoming Classes
GET CREATIVE WITH ZOIE PAP: GET CREATIVE WITH ZOIE PAP:
Young Artists Friends Night
September 26 | 5:30pm-7:00pm October 12 | 5:30pm-8:30pm
$27/$24 Members (8-13) $48/$43 Members (14+ & Adults)
Calling all young artists! Here's a class to get Looking for something to do with friends? Bring
your creativity flowing. Zoie will lead students in your friends (or make some in class) and every-
making Fall Tree Fingerpaintings. one can make theri own artwork! All friends
Instructor: Zoie Papouchis are welcome! In this class Zoie will lead you
in creating artworks based on a theme of the
GET CREATIVE WITH ZOIE PAP: week. This week is Autumn.
Date Night Instructor: Zoie Papouchis
October 5 | 5:30pm-8:30pm
$69/$62 Members (per couple) GET CREATIVE WITH ZOIE PAP:
14+ & Adults Paint and Hors D'oeurvres
Make a diptych with your partner, roommate, or October 19 | 5:30pm-8:30pm
best friend! A diptych is a painting or artwork $48/$43 Members (21+) GET CREATIVE WITH ZOIE PAP:
that has two parts or canvases creating one While you enjoy snacks and beverages, Zoie will Young Artists
artwork. In this class you and your partner will guide you in making your own artwork. 21+ only! November 2 | 5:30pm-7:00pm
creat one work of art over two canvases. Zoie This week's theme is Halloween. $27/$24 Members (8-13)
will lead you in creating this wonderful work of Instructor: Zoie Papouchis Calling all young artists! Here's a class to get
art together as a team. This week's theme is Fall your creativity flowing. Zoie will lead students in
Tree. making a DIY Paintbrush.
Instructor: Zoie Papouchis Instructor: Zoie Papouchis
CREATIVE WRITING: CREATIVE WRITING:
Fiction Craft & Critique Group Critique Fiction Craft & Critique Group Critique
October 6 | 9:30-10:30am November 3 | 9:30-10:30am
$20/$18 Members (Adults) $20/$18 Members (Adults)
Students will be lead in a short creative writing Students will be lead in a short creative writing
exercise in-class that will be crtiqued with the exercise in-class that will be crtiqued with the
group. group.
Instructor: Mallory Dempsey Instructor: Mallory Dempsey
IOWA ARTISTS WORKSHOP: QUILT PAINTING
Figure Drawing/Painting November 6 | 10am-12:30 & 1:30pm-3:30pm
October 9 | 10am-1pm $73/$66 Members (16+ & Adults)
$25 Iowa Artist Membership Fee (Adults)
Hosted by Iowa Artists and Clear Lake Arts CREATIVE WRITING: Learn to paint and decorate fabric for quilting
Fiction Craft & Critique Scheduled Critique and create a square in the morning. Then, learn
Center, this workshop will focus on the human how to use the square in quiltmaking from a
figure. Members of Iowa Artists are invited to October 20 | 9:30-10:30am
$20/$18 Members (Adults) quilting expert.
attend for free. Instructor: Joyce Franklin
Instructor: Alexis Beucler Students from the previous group cirtique may
sign-up for a piece written outside of class.
This can be a longer story or work. Registration GET CREATIVE WITH ZOIE PAP:
occurs at the previous group critique. Date Night
Instructor: Mallory Dempsey November 9 | 5:30pm-8:30pm
$69/$62 Members (per couple)
VISUAL CRITIQUE 14+ & Adults
October 28 | 10am-11pm Make a diptych with your partner, roommate, or
Free (Adults) best friend! A diptych is a painting or artwork
Students will be lead in a short creative exercise that has two parts or canvases creating one
in-class with a breif critique as a warm-up. A artwork. In this class you and your partner will
group critique of work created outside of class creat one work of art over two canvases. Zoie
will follow. will lead you in creating this wonderful work of
Instructor: Mariah Piippo art together as a team. This week's theme is Koi.
Instructor: Zoie Papouchis
Upcoming Classes
CREATIVE WRITING: CREATIVE WRITING: CREATIVE WRITING:
Fiction Craft & Critique Scheduled Critique Fiction Craft & Critique Group Critique Fiction Craft & Critique Scheduled Critique
November 17 | 9:30-10:30am December 1 | 9:30-10:30am December 15 | 9:30-10:30am
$20/$18 Members (Adults) $20/$18 Members (Adults) $20/$18 Members (Adults)
Students from the previous group cirtique may Students will be lead in a short creative writing Students from the previous group cirtique may
sign-up for a piece written outside of class. exercise in-class that will be crtiqued with the sign-up for a piece written outside of class.
This can be a longer story or work. Registration group. This can be a longer story or work. Registration
occurs at the previous group critique. Instructor: Mallory Dempsey occurs at the previous group critique.
Instructor: Mallory Dempsey Instructor: Mallory Dempsey
GET CREATIVE WITH ZOIE PAP:
VISUAL CRITIQUE Young Artists VISUAL CRITIQUE
November 18 | 10am-11pm December 7 | 5:30pm-7:00pm December 23 | 10am-11pm
Free (Adults) $27/$24 Members (8-13) Free (Adults)
Students will be lead in a short creative exercise Calling all young artists! Here's a class to get Students will be lead in a short creative exercise
in-class with a breif critique as a warm-up. A your creativity flowing. Zoie will lead students in-class with a breif critique as a warm-up. A
group critique of work created outside of class in making Holiday Art. group critique of work created outside of class
will follow. Instructor: Zoie Papouchis will follow.
Instructor: Mariah Piippo
GET CREATIVE WITH ZOIE PAP:
Date Night
December 14 | 5:30pm-8:30pm
$69/$62 Members (per couple)
14+ & Adults
Make a diptych with your partner, roommate,
or best friend! A diptych is a painting or art-
work that has two parts or canvases creating
one artwork. In this class you and your partner Holiday Hours:
will creat one work of art over two canvases.
Sunday, October 31 - 12 noon–4 PM
Zoie will lead you in creating this wonderful
work of art together as a team. This week's Thursday, November 25 - Closed for
theme is Painting Swap. Partners will trade Thanksgiving
canvases over intervals to make a collaborative
piece. December 24 - 10 am–2 pm
Instructor: Zoie Papouchis December 25 - Closed for Christmas
GET CREATIVE WITH ZOIE PAP: December 31 - 10 am–4 pm
Friends Night January 1 - Closed for New Years
November 23 | 5:30pm-8:30pm
$48/$43 Members (14+ & Adults)
Looking for something to do with friends?
Bring your friends (or make some in class)
and everyone can make theri own artwork! All
friends are welcome! In this class Zoie will lead
you in creating artworks based on a theme of
the week. This week is Pop Art.
Instructor: Zoie Papouchis
GET CREATIVE WITH ZOIE PAP:
Paint and Hors D'oeurvres
November 30 | 5:30pm-8:30pm
$48/$43 Members (21+)
While you enjoy snacks and beverages, Zoie
will guide you in making your own artwork. 21+
only! This week's theme is Tape and Paint.
Instructor: Zoie Papouchis
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The Clear Lake Arts Center programming is made possible through the support of our members, the ongoing support of our 2021 Circle of Giving group,
and through a generous grant from the Hanson Family Foundation.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Creative Family Fun Days!
Mark your calendars! All begin at 1 pm.
- September 18 -
- October 16 -
- November 20-
- December 4 (during Hygge Hangout) -
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