New Video: Time Lapse Installing the Rock Candy Series

I realize that my Dirt posts are time-lapse video heavy this week- sorry if it’s too much speedy craziness for you!- but it’s really the best way to share 3 full days of installing a show condensed down into mere seconds. And this one is kind of special because it’s the resolution of my total snafu.

On the morning of day one, I realized I left two boxes at my studio (a 7 hour drive away), BUT by the end of day one, thanks to my amazing studio assistant Nina, they were already packed up and on their way to me. They arrived at 4:30pm on day three and with the help of museum curator Mark they were up on the wall in less than an hour. An amazing recovery for what could of been an epic fail.

The show opens for April’s First Friday… wish me luck!

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…