The popular fine craft exhibition, It’s Elemental, showcases works of art by the finest craftspeople in Northern Arizona. The annual juried show features jewelry, ceramics, glasswork, wood, furniture, fabric, sculpture and more. This year’s exhibition was open November 17 – December 19, 2015, Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00am-5:00pm.
It’s Elemental is an annual exhibition at the Coconino Center for the Arts, serving as a perfect lead up to the holiday season. It has its roots from the earliest days at the Center, from the mid-1980′s to the mid-1990′s. Back then, the exhibition was titled, “Wood, Fiber, Clay.” The Center closed in the late 1990′s, but when it reopened in 2001, the exhibition returned with its current name and concept.
In our lobby, we host It’s Ornamental on our Christmas Tree. Many of the participating artists have created one-of-a-kind handmade ornaments for the holiday season. They donated these to the Arts Council, and we sell them at affordable prices ($5 – $35) to raise money to support exhibitions at the Coconino Center for the Arts.
Artists included in the It’s Elemental exhibition for 2015 are: Louie Albertson, Margaret Anderson, Jeanette Baker, Wally Blanchard, Elizabeth Bonzani, Cathi Borthwick, Steve Bramon, Valarie Connell, Michael Davis, Rudy Erdmann, Lalana Fedorschak, Don Fethkenher, Sondra Francis, Gallina Franz, Erin Gooch, Judi Hartman, Jennifer Holt, Terry Israelson, Zac Kothrade, Sharon McGinnis, Jerry McGlothlin, Christina Norlin, Kevin Okon, Joni Pevarnik, Natalie Reed-Goehl, Tolley Rippon, Elisa Rosales, Leancy Rupert, Joan Scott, Ryanne Sebern, Jocelyne Champagne Shiner, Brenda Smith, Monte Voepel, Matthew Wheeler, and Tom Williams. Our jurors, Sharon Richards, Bob Fain and Chandra Hemminger, will also have art in the exhibition.
The exhibition is accompanied by the Fine Craft Sale on December 5-6, 2015, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 12 – 4 p.m on Sunday. The Fine Craft Sale is a juried holiday marketplace featuring local craftspeople. Now in its eighth year, the Sale is a popular fixture in Flagstaff’s holiday season.
It’s Elemental is generously supported by:
- Canyon Colors by Susan Wilson
- Comos Bottle by Louie Albertson
- Undulation by Gallina Franz
- Calling the Moon by Valarie Connell
- Cactus in Bloom Jewelry Box by Monte Voepel
- Salt Plates by Don Fethkenher
- Midnight Birdbath by Cathi Borthwick and Judi Hartman
- Black Mesquite Bowl by Jeanette Baker
- Dark Side of the Moon by Sondra Fraancis
- Peaks by Toley Rippon
- Raven Steals the Sun by Tom Williams
- Relic by Steve Bramon
- Wren of Many Colors by Natalie Reed-Goehl
- Hiding by Valarie Connell
- Cream and Sugar by Erin Gooch
- Ecstasy of the Woods by Judi Hartman
- Slipped and Chattered Bowl by Mathew Wheeler
- Indigo Dragonfly by Joan Scott
- Cascade Set 2 by Zac Kothrade
- Blue Fish by Monte Voepel
- Golden Carapice 1 by Zac Kothrade
- Portal by Leancy Rupert
- Ceramic Vessel with Bronze Glazed Leaves by Monte Voepel
- Golden Carapice 1 by Zac Kothrade
- Glass Wings by Kevin Mullaney
- Caraway by Steve Bramon
- Circus Tent Tumblers by Louie Albertson
- Cake Stands by Erin Gooch
- Blooming Cactus Lidded Vessel by Monte Voepel
- Its Only a Change of Worlds by Elizabeth Bonzani
- QuarterBushel by Jennifer Holt
- Edward the First by Jerry McGlothlin
- Walnut Track by Gallina Franz
- Dark Side of the Moon by Sondra Fraancis
- Lune by Terry Israelson
- Basket Weaver by Tom Williams
- Wrinkled Juniper Bowl by Kevin Okon
- Round Mesquite Lidded Box by Jeanette Baker
- Old Blue by Steve Bramon
- Mountain Meadow by Margaret Anderson
- Tsavorite Birds by Ryanne Sebern
- Lizard Mania by Rudy Erdmann
- The Way You Are by Elisa Rosales
- Indian Summer by Brenda Smith
- Homes for the Homeless by Leancy Rupert
- Ravens Hot Lunch by Sharon McGinnis
- Afloat by Tolley Rippon
- Bridged Crevasse Bottle by Lalana Fedorschak
- Tortoise Mania by Rudy Erdmann
- Painted Desert by Brenda Smith
- Cascade Set 1 by Zac Kothrade
- The Dance of Life by Jocelyne Shiner
- Hans and Frans by Jerry McGlothlin
- Wren in Snow by Natalie Reed-Goehl
- The Blue Pearl by Joan Pevarnik
- Dyed Laminated Wood Lidded Box by Jeanette Baker
- Tiger Peacock Bowl by Pilisa Rainbow Lady
- Homeostasis by Michael Davis
- Mucha-Redux by Wallace Blanchard
- Raven Steals the Sun by Tom Williams
- Cattails Pendant by Ryanne Sebern