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Large Success for a “Medium” Art Series

The Medium series of art presentations was a lot of fun to pull together and wonderful to see as both a presenter and audience member, during which I took quite a few notes!

“Medium” Presentations Schedule

Andy Smith of Visual Realia, LLC, has curated a set of seven arts presentations focusing on art mediums across two weeks, working in space provided by the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design. All presentations are offered free of charge to the general public.

Pennsylvania Farms — In Clay

Thanks to the Brandywine Museum of Art staff for the opportunity to attend a plein air day in October (2024) at the historic Kuerner Farm in Chadds Ford.

AI Meets the Monoprint

Ready for artificial intelligence to chat with you about clay monoprints? Or perhaps listen to an AI radio segment?

"The Lyons Share" Exhibit Article Updated
Lyons' Share Exhibit Opens September 5th at the Chester County Art Association

The Chester County Art Association shares the works of four active clay monoprint artists in their upcoming exhibit, “Lyons’ Share,” running from September 8th through the 24th. Learn more, including insights from the artists, in the Culture On The Line article linked here.

CanvasRebel Online Magazine Interview
Visual Realia Exhibit at York's Out Door Country Club
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Matrix Maintenance

Clay dries quickly — an obstacle the clay monoprint artist can not ignore.

Andrew Smith Andrew Smith

November Clay Monoprint Class Series

Visual Realia is once again offering a three-part series of classes on learning the art of clay monoprints.

Experience this unique art form established by Mitch Lyons. Utilizing techniques of printmaking, we’ll replace ink and paint with colored clay slip. We’ll explore basic techniques, move to more experimental methods, and finish with an informal open studio format. You will leave with a one-of-a-kind print each session.

Location: Adams County Arts Council
125 South Washington Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325

Tuesdays, November 5th, 12th, and 19th
10:00 AM - Noon

To register, visit the registration page here or call the Arts Council at (717) 334-5006.

Questions? Contact Andy via email at ostman4200@comcast.net.

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