2016 Summer Intern, Mia Kaplan, "Sol" Opening Reception

"Spiraling Out"

"Layers"

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On Friday, August 12, Liberty Arts' 2016 summer sculpture intern, Mia Kaplan, had her opening reception for her show, "Sol." Mia joined Liberty Arts through this select internship and worked throughout the summer with our community of artists to produce unique work, culminating in this show. Her show included many pieces made over the summer including: A large floor piece "Spiraling Out" made of welded steel; Multiple items of jewelry including rings, necklaces, and pins, including "Identity" made of copper and enamel; A wall piece "Layers" made of copper, patina, and steel; Cast statuettes made of bronze and patina; A wooden jeweler's bench; Ceramic glazed mugs; and An artisan pipe.

Quote from the artist: "I am titling this show 'Sol' in honor of all the work I did in the heat of the summer."

Executive Director attends Duke Nonprofit Management Program

At the end of June, our executive director, Nick Verna, completed the Duke Intensive Track Certificate in Nonprofit Management Program. The program, one of the oldest in the country, has courses in board governance and development, planning and evaluation, grant writing and compliance, social enterprise, sustainable strategic planning, financial management, employment law, and human resource development. The program was held with 34 participants from different nonprofits all across the country with different backgrounds and experiences. Find more information about the program at: Duke

David S. Huber attends the 2016 Chicago Pipe Show

David S. Huber attended the 2016 Chicago Pipe Show for his fourth year exhibiting there, selling out for the second year in a row! He had the honor of meeting Lars Ivarsson and Nanna Ivarsson, the son and granddaughter of Sixten Ivarsson, the person who revolutionized pipe carving and whose work is the basis for every pipe maker working today. They were very impressed with his work and offered to help whenever they can. 

One special pipe was purchased by a famous pipe collector whose collection consists of a great many Ivarsson pipes as well as a few other iconic pipe makers. This individual is considered a 'litmus test' for high grade pipe carvers. David is thrilled to have one of his pieces in such a collection.