Professor Emeritus of Art Marvin Bartel’s approach to teaching and learning has helped set a foundation for the massive outgrowth of ceramic artists in the Michiana area – many of whom are Goshen College alumni. Many artists have stayed in Goshen, making it a popular destination for those interested in starting their own pottery businesses.
Beatriz Vasquez with “La Santa Frida” Exhibit: Beatriz Vasquez: papel picado with a modern twist Dates: Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016 – Sunday, March 13, 2016 Reception date and time: Sunday, Jan. 31, artist talk at 2 p.m., reception from 3-4:30 p.m. Location: Music…
Marvin Bartel has shaped a ceramics program that has cultivated a long list of potters, artists and teachers around the world.
Artwork by painter and 1994 Goshen College graduate Ann Marie Nafziger will be on display during Homecoming Weekend in Goshen College’s Hershberger Art Gallery. An artist talk will take place Saturday, Oct. 3 at 4:30 p.m. with a reception following at 5:30 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Sunday Mahaja, a 2014 art graduate, has created various metal sculptures as functional art with a unique style using recycled materials.
Artwork by ceramic artist and Goshen College alumnus Dennis Maust is currently on display in Goshen College’s Hershberger Art Gallery. A reception will take place Sunday, Sept. 27, from 2–3:30 p.m. with an artist talk from 3:30–4:30 p.m.
LightBox, a new co-working studio overlooking Goshen’s bustling Main Street, is aptly named. Not just because the newly renovated historic space is painted brilliant white, or due to the sunlight cascading in from the lofty cathedral windows. More so, because the people who work there are all remarkably bright.
An entrepreneurial spirit pervades this diverse community, led by many Goshen College alumni.
Todd Pletcher '05 was one of Ceramic Monthly's 2015 Emerging Artists, featured in the May 2015 issue.
A new exhibit, “Collections in the Collection: Mennonite, Amish, Hutterite,” will open at Goshen College with a public reception in the Library Gallery on March 15 from 3-5 p.m. The exhibit will continue through July 30, 2015.
