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- Function + Art Exhibition Schedule -

Function + Art, a nationally-recognized gallery specializing in Fine Craft, Studio Furniture and Sculptural Lighting, is pleased to announce its upcoming events and Exhibition Schedule.

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Following SOFA, Function + Art will continue its focus on Studio Furniture with an exhibition entitled "Forms & Surfaces: Studio Furniture - part 2", the second in a series of exhibitions intended to provide an introduction to the wide variety of forms, materials, techniques, and inspirations present in our field. Its mission is to educate the viewer to the wide range of possibilities that Studio Furniture presents; the practical, useful yet sculptural object that, properly cared for, may serve generations. Steel, bronze, various woods, concrete, and glass... geometric, organic, and whimsical... more than a dozen works by artisans Christopher Martin (IA), David Orth (IL), Jenna Goldberg (RI), Bishoff/Syron (MA), Mark Del Guidice (MA), Cameron P. Van Dyke (MI) and others will be featured. Several of the artists included will be simultaneously featured in "Cut it Out", and exhibition at the Fuller Craft Museum in Boston, MA. Other included artists have work traveling with the Furniture Society’s "CURV-ITURE 2004" exhibition; currently at the Hickory Museum of Art in North Carolina.

The truest expression of what is loosely termed "functional art", Studio Furniture refers to limited edition or one of a kind furnishings handcrafted in an artisan's studio. This installment in the series is concerned with unusual forms and surface treatments / materials, including polymer clay veneers, rubber, reclaimed steel and more.

The exhibition will open on Friday, November 12, 2004 with a free, public reception from 6-9 pm, and will continue through January 30, 2005. A series of gallery talks by participating artists is currently being scheduled; visit our website for confirmed dates.

FEBRUARY 2005

In keeping with Black History Month, Function + Art will spotlight furniture and sculpture by African American artist Richard Bennett of Detroit. Largely self-taught, Richard has also apprenticed with world-renowned sculptor Richard Hunt. Mr. Bennett’s works in wood, steel, & aluminum have been exhibited around the world; several are on permanent display at the CHARLES H. WRIGHT MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY in Detroit, including the museum’s iconic masks over each entry. Interestingly, Richard’s initial experiences with metal(s) came as a structural welder for industrial and aerospace companies... from that background, he has gained a mastery of nearly all means of metal joinery and welding, and a level of precision in his own work that surpasses most artists... he truly deserves the title "craftsman". Relentlessly exploring the relationship between angles and curves, his designs all seem lighter than the space they occupy -- a condition which has led critics to observe that his works "flirt with gravity". Interiors Magazine (July, 93) stated "...His familiarity with stone, steel, and wood is reflected in the grace with which he mixes them, and in the ease with which he moves back and forth between art and furniture, blurring the lines at will...." Mr. Bennett’s feature will open on Friday, February 11, with a free, public reception from 6-9pm.

Featured work -- "Dolphin" cocktail table. This sleek and fluid design is limited to an edition of 50, and may be ordered through the gallery at (312) 243-2780 or info@functionart.com . Left or right-oriented versions available. Retail price $ 6,500.

About the Gallery:
Function + Art had its origins in Pontiac, MI as Gallery: FunctionArt, which opened in December, 1993 and closed in October of 2001. In May of 2002, a smaller, more focused, and re-named Function + Art opened Chicago’s West Loop. Specializing in Studio Furniture, Ceramics, Metals, Glass and other fine craft media, Function + Art is highly regarded nationally for excellence in its programming. Recently (September 2004), a sister gallery, PRISM Contemporary Glass was opened to showcase studio glass on a year-round basis. Both galleries are open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10am -- 6pm. For more information, visit our website at www.functionart.com.

Function + Art ... Art you can LIVE With

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- River of Stone Designs Exhibition Schedule -

River of Stone Designs will exhibit at the Fifth Annual Texas Furniture Makers Show in Kerrville, Texas. This prestigious event highlights the talents of top furniture craftsmen from across the state who display their work in formal gallery style at the Kerr County Cultural Arts Center.

River of Stone Designs creates fine, handcrafted furniture using native Texas and exotic woods and incorporates colorful slate mosaic inlays into each piece that we design. Our furniture and home accents range from coffee tables to counter-top wine racks. For more information, please visit our web site at www.riverofstonedesigns.com.

River of Stone Designs' upcoming show schedule includes:

• Nov. 6 - Dec. 31
  Woodworkers Guild Gallery
  Santa Fe, NM
• Nov. 26 - Jan 2
  Texas Furniture Maker's Show
  Kerrville, TX
  www.kacckerrville.com
• November, 2005
  Fine Furnishing Providence Show
  Providence, RI
  www.finefurnishingsshow.com

Additional Contact Information:
Craig and Cynthia Stephenson
River of Stone Designs
12500 Shady Oaks Terrace
Austin, TX 78729
(512) 832-1290
(512) 401-9515 fax

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