All Fired Up

Hello Spencer List readers! I am a new blogger for Spencer list, having recently returned to town from an extended trip abroad. Even though I miss the sun and surf of my "adopted" country of New Zealand, I'm excited to be in Spencer, where there is almost always something going on.

Unfortunately, Grand Meander was cancelled last Monday due to weather. This would have been my first, and I was disappointed to not be able to see what it was all about. However, this last Thursday was a reception for the current exhibit at Arts on Grand, called All Fired Up. It consists of various clay pieces by a number of local artists who work in the medium. There are a range of pieces in style and design. Some of my personal favorites where some pieces with photo transferred images by Anita Gilbert and Anthony Vadroska. But no matter your taste, I'm sure you would be able to find something there to enjoy, so go check it out. The exhibit is open until January 10. (And while you're there, don't forget to check out the gift shop! There are even more works by many more local artists, including photography by yours truly. But local, and support local art!)

In addition to the reception for the exhibit was the lighting for the new fixture, delayed from Monday. Designed by local artist Holly Kellogg, and put together with the assitance of Cycle Country and Bogenreif Studios, the light will be the centerpiece of the new front entrance to Arts on Grand when it has been redesigned. The new light was part of a grant, and design of the new light was a contest open to all local artists. There were three entries, and Holly's was the winning design. Until the new front is done, the light is now hanging in the corner just inside the gallery, on the right of the entrance. It's worth checking that out, as well!