Don't miss this upcoming duo exhibition with my past studio-mate and close friend Megan Heuse! with at the Artistry Workshops and Gallery coming up this First Friday in February!

Opening Reception:
First Friday, February 3rd, 6-10pm
Exhbition Dates: February 3rd to 28th

Aristry Workshops and Gallery
12 Anderws St.
Greenville, SC 29601

Description:
​ An exhibition of works making connections between nature and the societal orders and limitations shaping and conditioning human behavior. Instinct, control, expression, and response come together to show a collection of the overall human condition through the eyes of artists, Allison Anne Brown and Megan Heuse.

I've got some wonderful new work to share!

Things have gotten exciting in the studio with the sudden growth of my Sip and Sculpt classes! It's so wonderful to have lots of new students working in my space. With the increase of makers in Allison Anne Studio there are a few supplies and materials that we could use to make things run smoother. If you are feeling giving please donate what you can! Some items are as simple to provide as cleaning out old food containers or cleaning out the pantry. Items with a star are higher priority.

Wishlist
Small Lidded containers
Pottery Tools:***
        needle tools,
        Ribs,
        ribbon tools,
        wire tools,
        wooden caving tools.
Paint Brushes for Glazing
Glazes and Underglazes***
Rolling Pins***
Plastic Wrap
Cardboard tubes of various sizes (larger than 3")
Decorative Stamps, especially letters
Texture Sheets
Round Cookie Cutters
Old platters and Bowls that can be used as molds
Corn Starch
1 Gallon Lidded Buckets
Old Plaster molds for clay recycling

Feeling really Generous?
Set of oval Kiln Selves
Small electronic hand mixer (used for gravy)
Sieves

'I proudly introduce you to my new video project: Greenville Underworld. GUW  is a local video blog that covers local underground arts and culture that would normally not get good coverage. It exposes the wild, wonderful and beautiful arts here in the upstate. GUW is run as a collaborative project by local artists and art appreciators.   Subscribe to Greenville Underworlds Youtube channel and RSS Feed to get updated on the latest articles, photos, and videos. 

I am so excited to now be offering adult and kids classes out of my new studio space! The first few classes when great, students made some great projects! Check out my Classes page for more details on upcoming classes.  I am teaching in an edgy and open style new to the Greenville upstate area. My cermics classes give students an oppertuinty to undwind and meet new people while still being able to creatively express themselves.  I can't wait to see where it goes. 

Here are som images from my latest mask making class! email me to sign up for my next class at allisonanne.b@gmail.com or call (864) 640-7824.

Last week I was invited to talk about my artwork on a great local variety show Studio62! I had ample time to talk about both my pottery and my sculpture over two segments check out the videos below!

Below is the video on my sculpture:

There was also plenty of time for a segment on my functional jewelry and pottery check it out below:

Make sure follow Studio62 and Jamarcus Gaston, the wonderful host of the show, on his instagram!

For this month's Issue of Fete Magazine I wrote an article on Greenville's budding art scene. The article successes on sculpture and public events. Artists Carey Morton, Kymberly Day, and Ryan Callaway are featured. Its a great read and I suggested checking it out if you are looking for great things to follow and events to attend in the Upstate. 

Read the Article HERE!!!

The article talks about the Grandfather Tree installation featured at Rusted Palace Event at the Taylor's Mill held in April, The Phoenix Sculpture Featured in Vulcanalia at the Artisty Downtown. It also mentions local sculptor Kymberly Day and her Masks. 

Getting the finances to start producing work is one of the biggest challenges for a serious artist. Luckily there are a number of grants available locally and nationally. One approach you might not think of as an artist is to look for small business help, which can open a whole new spectrum of possibilities. You are after all operating a business and have just as much a right to these programs as the hardware store next door. 

One such program is the local South Carolina state funded, Community Works.  Community Works started as a community development program to help provide the means for low wealth families to buy houses. Since then it has expanded to other things such as education and small business. Some services they provide are  low interest loans, grants, and classes.

I personally participated in their IDA Program or Individual Development Accounts. This program is a matched savings program that matches 3:1 up to $3000:$1000. The IDA program encourages savings and allows people to gain assets who may have difficulty doing so. Though this program I was able to purchase my kilns, so that I could continue to produce ceramic work. 

You must save at least $25 a month for a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 2 years. You will be required to attended a number of classes on business planning and finances and you must submit a business plan to complete the program.

Community Works programs are available to people within the upstate with a low to moderate income. Click on the links to visit their website and get more information!

The first weekend this November was my first time participating in the local Metropolitan Arts Council's Open Studios Event. I had 460 visitors to my studio and  many wonderful conversations about my work! Sleeping Beauty  and Hatsheput (still in progress) were on display and I got many interesting reactions, I love what I do!

Since my studio is located at the Mill in Taylors, there were many other artists grouped in the same place. Visitors were able to see a variety of artist, very convenient!

I also had the honor of having two wonderful local musicians play during the event as guest artists! Lynne "Clide" Holcombe, a wonderful songwriter and banjoist and Rex Akins of Morgan of the Pines! Please check out their wondrous music.

Open Studios is a wonderful opportunity for people to come see the way artists work. If you  haven't participated as an artist or a visitor already, I highly suggest it! MAC is also hosting a wonderful exhibition, All Squared Away, in their headquarters downtown that includes most of the participating artists. that show should be up till December 6th. It's a great retrospective of local Greenville upstate artists and I highly recommend it!

If you miss out on open studios this year, do not fear! Myself and many other local artists, also participate in First Fridays! From 6-9 every first Friday of the month.

On August 8, 2013 I made my first TV Debut on WSPA's Carolina Now!, stationed in Spartanburg, SC. The show airs locally in the upstate area and does news reports on small, local businesses. This show focused primarily on my new series of pottery that I've been working on this year.  I discuss my inspiration, process, and future exhibition opportunities. Here's the link:

http://www.carolinascw.com/story/23082575/allison-anne-brown-pottery

Allison Anne Studios will now participate in First Fridays. Stop by every First Friday of the Month to see the studio, New works and art for sale. There are also many other artists located in the area, its a perfect place to browse!

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