Press Release
Immediate
June 2011
Contact: Patricia Fahy
860-688-7525
Calendar Listing:
What: The Next Wave – A Third Generation of Furniture Makers
Who: Furniture makers Brian Reed, Peter Turner, Andy Peklo, Thomas Throop, Mark Del Guidice. John Reed Fox, Tim Coleman, Duncan Gowdy, Peter Shepard, Leah Woods, Nico Yektai and Peter Harrison.
When: July 9 – Aug. 20, 2011. Opening reception Sunday, July 10, 3-5 PM. meet the artists.
Where: Windsor Art Center, 40 Mechanic Street, Windsor
Cost: Free
Information: windsorartcenter.org or 860-688-2528
The Next Wave - A 3rd Generation of Studio Furniture Makers
at the Windsor Arts Center
The Next Wave - A 3rd Generation of Studio Furniture Makers kicks off a six week exhibition of some of the world’s best craftsmanship with a public reception and a meet the artists on Sunday, July 10, 2011 from 3-5 PM at the Windsor Art Center. Award winning furniture maker Thomas Throop, of New Canaan, Connecticut, has brought together this group of twelve highly skilled artists who hale from throughout New England and New York. Participating artists are:
Connecticut
Andrew Pelko III , Woodbury
Thomas Throop, New Canaan
Massachusetts
Peter Shepard, Harvard
Mark Del Guidice, Norwood
Duncan Goudy, Holden
Timothy Coleman, Sheburne
John Reed Fox, Acton
New York
Peter Harrison, Middle Grove
Nico Yektai, Long Island
Maine
Peter Turner, Portland
Brian Reed, Rockport
New Hampshire
Lea Woods, Portsmouth
Jonathan Binzen, former senior editor and now contributor to Fine Woodworking Magazine said in his forward for The Next Wave Catalog “Furniture making is not a career for the faint of heart. It promises long hours, little limelight, and only a trickle of compensation.” Knowing this, we stand in awe of the dedication and achievements of these twelve artists and invite you to see their work during The Next wave show.
Accompanying the exhibition will be a children’s room in the North Gallery with loads of Legos for creating furniture. The South Gallery will feature an ongoing film on the creative process and books to thumb through for inspiration.
The gallery at Windsor Art Center is free and parking is plentiful. For directions and other information please consult winsoratcenter.org.
The Next wave – A Third Generation of Furniture Makers is made possible through a contribution by Dan and Alice Ferrana with additional support from the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism and The Hartford.