2012 Exhibit Schedule
January 27 - February 26, 2012
The Krasl Art Center Members’ Show:
In 3D
Location: Dar Davis Gallery & Gallery II
Opening Reception: Friday, January 27, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
The Krasl Art Center has a diverse and talented body of members, many of whom are artists working in a variety of mediums. This year, in honor of the KAC’s sculpture collection and an entire year of exhibitions dedicated to three-dimensional forms, the Krasl Art Center Members’ Show will display artworks that emphasize the 3D.
 March 2 - April 29, 2012
Form: Essence & Simplicity in Product Design:
A 30 Year Retrospective of Bret Bortner Design, Ltd.
Location: Dar Davis Gallery & Gallery II
Opening Reception: Friday, March 2, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Follow the evolution of this design company and production pottery from its inception in a garage in Dundee, Illinois, through its peak years employing twenty four people and shipping one million dollars of product each year to Crate & Barrel, to its design work for BIA Cordon Bleu and eventual relocation to State Street in St. Joseph, Michigan. This exhibition offers a fascinating look into the world of product design, mass production, and marketing.
 May 11 - July 22, 2012
2012 Biennial Sculpture Invitational
Location: Dar Davis Gallery & Gallery II
Opening Reception: Friday, May 11, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
The Krasl Art Center 9th Biennial Sculpture Invitational showcases 20 outdoor sculptures by national and regional artists. Sites include Krasl Art Center grounds, city parks and collaborative locations with the New Territory Arts Association in Benton Harbor and the Box Factory for the Arts in St. Joseph. An indoor exhibition of preliminary materials reveals the artists’ processes for these works through drawings, photographs and sculptural maquettes.
 July 27 - September 2, 2012
Energy Reboot: The Art of Indira Johnson
Location: Dar Davis Gallery & Gallery II
Opening Reception: Friday, July 27, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Indira Johnson mixes discarded objects with traditional sculptural practice. Her use of materials allows traces of former identities to remain amid transformed states; objects relay renewed energy and sensibility, functioning physically as well as spiritually and reinforcing the concept that everyday life is sacred. Artworks may be figurative, conceptual, or experiential.
 September 21 - November 4, 2012
Sculpture Here: The Krasl Art Center Permanent Collection
Location: Dar Davis Gallery & Gallery II
Opening Reception: Friday, September 21, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Since opening its doors in 1980, the Krasl Art Center has remained committed to collecting contemporary sculpture, including Richard Hunt’s monumental memorial And You, Seas at the St. Joseph pier, and the magnificent Dale Chihuly chandelier in the KAC entryway. For the first time, learn about the history of this fascinating collection - how it began, who supported it and why. Discover where additional artworks are located that you may not know about, who the artists in the collection are and why their sculptures are in southwest Michigan.
 November 30, 2012 - January 13, 2013
The Natural & The Imaginary:
Kathleen Elliot / Primordial Inspirations From Habatat Galleries
Location: Dar Davis Gallery & Gallery II
Opening Reception: Friday, November 30, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Kathleen Elliot’s nationally recognized glass art is featured in one gallery, and select works from the Habatat Gallery are in another. Together, these exhibits explore organic, tribal, imaginary and dramatic forms in glass, creating stunning sculptures and translucent environments within the galleries by some of the best glass artists today.
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