Author Archives: Margaret Polcawich

Design in Wood

31st Annual Design in Wood Exhibition San Diego County Fair Del Mar, CA June 8 – July 4, 2012 For the 31st time, the Design in Wood Exhibition, co-sponsored by the San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association and the San Diego … Continue reading

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Current Student Work

Current Student Work Messler Gallery Center For Furniture Craftsmanship April 13 – May 30, 2012 “Current Student Work” showcases furniture and decorative objects created by participants in the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship’s flagship course, the Nine-Month Comprehensive. The students who … Continue reading

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Everyday Things: Contemporary Works from the Collection

Everyday Things: Contemporary Works from the Collection Museum of Art Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI April 13, 2012 through February 24, 2013 Everyday Things brings together contemporary works from the collection that depict commonplace objects and imagery, utilize … Continue reading

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2012 Artist Awards

2012 Artist Awards The Society of Arts and Crafts Boston, MA April 14 – June 30, 2012 Initiated in 1994, the SAC Artist Awards encourage and support the work of New England craft artists who demonstrate a mastery of their … Continue reading

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Furnishing Louisiana: 1735–1835

Furnishing Louisiana: 1735–1835 The Historic New Orleans Collection New Orleans, LA February 24– June 17, 2012 From the ports of the Caribbean up the twisting Mississippi to French Canada, this groundbreaking exhibition traces the emergence of the distinctive craftsmanship of … Continue reading

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Philadelphia Invitational Furniture Show

Philadelphia Invitational Furniture Show 23rd St. Armory Philadelphia, PA March 23-25, 2012 The Philadelphia Invitational Furniture Show showcases exceptional artisan quality furniture and is the longest running exhibition of its kind. For 18 years this show has  cultivated an amazing … Continue reading

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Howard Werner & Michelle Stuhl

Howard Werner & Michelle Stuhl Wexler Gallery Philadelphia, PA March 2 – April 28, 2012 The work of husband and wife artists, furniture maker Howard Werner and painter Michelle Stuhl, is currently on display at Wexler Gallery.  Werner has been … Continue reading

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Sitting Pretty: Furniture from RAM’s Collection

Sitting Pretty: Furniture from RAM’s Collection Racine Art Museum Racine, WI February 19 – May 6, 2012 Each year, the Racine Art Museum welcomes the newest gifts of artworks to its contemporary craft collection with a debut exhibition. Sitting Pretty: … Continue reading

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British Design 1948 – 2012: Innovation in the Modern Age

British Design 1948 – 2012: Innovation in the Modern Age Victoria and Albert Museum London, UK March 31 – August 12, 2012 To coincide with the 2012 Olympics, this exhibition will showcase 60 years of British creative talent. It will … Continue reading

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Torqued & Twisted

Torqued & Twisted Center for Craft, Creativity & Design Hendersonville, NC February 13 – June 29, 2012 Torqued & Twisted, a new exhibition at UNC Asheville’s Center for Craft, Creativity & Design, explores the work of nine furniture makers and … Continue reading

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