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for the love of art | Pop Up Show at the studio

Join Us for a Valentine’s popup show at the studio Saturday February 10th from 12-6

For the Love of Art - Pop Up Show at the studio | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculptureArtists:
Nora Dougherty with work.shop.- a mobile gallery | metaphoric jewelry. quality stick and stones.

Kachina Schoos of Field Notes Farm & Studio | artisanal handmade soaps. all natural- all the time.

Jenni Ward of Earth Art Studio | ceramic sculpture for the home & heart.

make a valentine, toast marshmallows by the fire, join us!

Mission Industrial Art Studios
2523 C Mission St
westside of Santa Cruz, just off Swift St.

Selling AND Buying Art at Open Studios

I was so fortunate to have many pieces of art find new happy homes during Open Studios Art Tour this year. Thank you so much to all of you who put your money where you mouth is and supported your local artists!

Selling AND Buying Art at Open Studios | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculptureWhen you are a participating artist in the tour it’s really hard to make your way around to see other artists studios but this year, my husband and I were able to sneak in a few studio visits one afternoon. While we don’t have the biggest budget to buy art, let alone the space to put it in, we also believe in supporting local artists. So many people think that art is out of their price range so I wanted to share the gems that we bought, all for under $200. Seriously. Under $200.

The koi fish and coral original painting was done by muralist Elijah Pfotenhauer, the rabbit print was done by muralist Taylor Reinhold and the small bowl was done by ceramic artist Liz Crain. I love the color and energy that each of these pieces add to my collection of local and global artists.

What did you collect this year at Open Studios?

Open Studios 2017 Launch Success!

Monster THANK YOUS to everyone who came out to Open Studios this weekend! YOU ARE THE BEST!

Open Studios 2017 Launch Success! | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculpture

I’m thrilled and exhausted after over 800 patrons came through my studio doors this weekend. So much art found new happy homes and it was wonderful to hear all the comments on my newest work. THANK YOU for supporting independent artists!

I’m also very grateful for all the help I had from my family, it seriously takes a village to raise an artist!

If you missed my studio this weekend or you wanted to go home and think about some new work for your space, I will be open for the Encore Weekend October 21st & 22nd from 11 -5 or you can always contact me to make an appointment to come by the studio.

2523 C Mission St  | Artist #17 in the Open Studios catalog | jw(at)jenniward(dot)com | 831.818.9569

Video: Open Studios Sneak Peek!

I’ve been getting the studio ready for Open Studios, so here’s a teaser video of what’s in store for you! Can’t wait to see you at the studio this weekend!


October 7, 8, 21  & 22 | 11 – 5 (or by appointment)
2523 C Mission St | Santa Cruz
Artist #17 in the catalog

Affordable Art Fair at JCO’s Art Haus

Affordable Art Fair at JCO's Art Haus | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculpture

 

Works from my Lichen Series will be at JCO’s Art Haus for THE VERY VERY RARE AFFORDABLE ART FAIR!

About the Fair:
A curated collection of international, national & local artists at studio prices under one warehouse roof.

For one weekend only:
Thursday, October 12 (5 – 8)
Friday, October 13 (10 – 5)
Saturday, October 14 (10 – 7)
Sunday, October 15 (12 – 5)

Hope to see you at the artist meet & greet Thursday October 12th from 5 – 8! RSVP for the event here…

See you at the Annieglass Craftbar this Weekend!

Craftbar Kick-Off Party

See you at the Annieglass Craftbar this Weekend! | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculptureHelp celebrate the opening of the Craftbar at our Watsonville factory. Enjoy food from My Mom’s Mole, beer from Elkhorn Slough Brewing Co. and live music! Jenni Ward’s ceramic sculptures will be on display and available for sale. She will also be hosting workshop in the afternoon- space is limited, so register today!

Craft a Terracotta Pinch Pot with Jenni Ward 
Make up to three pinch pots for succulant containers
$45/pp (includes drinks and snacks)
Check out the event page to reserve your spot!

Saturday May 27th 12 – 5pm
Workshop 2 – 3pm

310 Harvest Dr. Watsonville, CA

Save the Date: Art in the Arboretum Opens May 20th

Save the Date: Art in the Arboretum Opens May 20th | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculptureUC Santa Cruz Art in the Arboretum : Environmental Installations

May 20 – November 17,2017
reception for the artists May 20th 3-6

This exhibition will be the third sculpture exhibition at the Arboretum. This new exhibition emphasizes the symbiotic connection of art and horticulture. There are 12 sculptors participating in this exhibition: Jamie Abbott, Lucia Bruer, Wendy Domster, Barbara Downs, Ethan Estess, Jayson Fann, Diana Hobson, Roy Holmberg, John Hylton, Sharon Loper, Jenni Ward and Liz Whittaker bringing a variety of media to the gardens.

Art in the Arboretum is being curated by local artist and sculptor Susana Arias to promote art and artists in Santa Cruz.

New Installation Is In!

I’ve been posting a lot of photos about my upcoming installation of Umbel Series at the UCSC Arboretum for Art in the Arboretum but what I haven’t shared is that I’m also doing another installation as a part of this same exhibit- SURPRISE!

It went in yesterday and it’s pretty amazing!

New Installation Is In! | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculptureHere’s a sneak peek at my new piece titled Tree Pools, it consists of 387 seed pod shaped ceramic pieces nestled around the trunks of a small grove of trees in rings. The rings mimic the ripples of water and the rings within a tree, tying earth and water together. Both of my installations are inspired by structures in nature and I’m excited to see how the installations change throughout the duration of the exhibit as the landscape changes seasonally.

New Installation Is In! | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculpture

This exhibit, curated by Susana Arias has 11 environmental installations and is going to be beautiful! The exhibit will be open from May 20th – Nov 17th with an opening reception for the artists May 20th from 3 – 6- join us in the garden to find where art & nature meet.