September 20 – November 3, 2024
This exhibition highlights those who wield their creativity through welding and fabrication to inspire greater diversity within the trade. We explore the avenues by which women and fem fabricators ideate, collaborate, and find their creative footing within this space. Featured artist Heather Dawn Sparks uses her metal fabrication expertise to create intentional space for other fem fabricators to learn the craft. Sparks uses metal as a primary foundation for her art and interweaves paper cutout design to create a beautiful balance between soft and hard form as she explores the interplay between light and shadow. Emerging and seasoned regional metal artists exhibit alongside her to delve into the sparks of connection made through creative collaboration.
Curated by Stacey Rekkedahl & Heather Dawn Sparks
On exhibit from September 20th – November 3rd, 2024 | Gallery hours: Thursdays- Sundays, 11AM- 5PM
This exhibit would not have been possible without the resources and support provided by the following partners:
• Peninsula College Welding Program
Join us to celebrate the new exhibition, view the artwork for the first time, and meet some of the artists. Light bites provided and drinks available for purchase.
Join us for sculpting with bronze “clay” with local artist Karen Sixkiller. In this 2 day workshop you’ll learn the basics of working with metal clays and how to push the boundaries of small sculptural work. Learn more and register!
Learn simple knife techniques on paper to create mesmerizing effects! “Sparks of Connection” featured artist Heather Dawn Sparks will teach paper crafting, an intuitive flow art that shifts between the shape being cut out and the space remaining. Participants will create their own design on paper and explore scale using overhead projectors and flashlights to create shadows. Learn more and register!