Wayne State University Elaine L. Jacob Gallery

480 W. Hancock
Detroit, MI 48202
313.993.7813
art.wayne.edu

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NOEL NIGHT PROGRAMMING:

NOEL NIGHT HOURS: 5:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

The Elaine L. Jacobs Gallery is a short walk on Hancock from the front entrance on Cass, where there will be lots of activities. There will be live music, cookies and ceramic activities in the lobby near the gallery.

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Labors of Love Sale

The Labors of Love Sale is a research project by Erin Burcham where ceramics and other handmade wares will be sold at a "Pay What You Want" rate, with intentions to understand the relationships amongst consumers and their money, handmade/artisanal items, and the makers of artisanal items.

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Ceramic Ornament Painting

Get creative! Come paint your own ceramic ornament! Ornaments and decorating supplies will be provided. Open to children and adults of all ages, while supplies last. Suggested donation of $5 for a small ornament and $10 for a large ornament. Sponsored by the Wayne State Ceramics Guild.

On view in the gallery:

Elevation: Kaneko and Contemporary Ceramics honors artist Jun Kaneko and his impact on the field of ceramics as he pushes the medium conceptually and technically. The works on view explore identity and culture to venerate the lived experience of persons who have not historically been celebrated in this craft-turned-fine-arts arena. Additionally, Elevation includes artists whose materiality expands the use of clay beyond Western conventions, stemming from clay as a cross-cultural, communicative medium.

This exhibition was curated by Jessika Edgar, Assistant Professor and Area Coordinator of Ceramics, WSU, and Kat Goffnett, Assistant Curator of Collections, Cranbrook Art Museum, and features work by the following artists: Jun Kaneko, Renata Cassiano Alvarez, Ebitenyefa Baralaye, Ashwini Bhat, Magdolene Dykstra, Adebunmi Gbadebo, Sharbani Das Gupta, Kahlil Robert Irving, Michiko Murakami, Joey Quiñones, and Patrice Renee Washington. The exhibition is on view at the Elaine L. Jacob Gallery, WSU until December 8, 2023.

In addition to the gallery being open a live performance by Bccording will occur throughout the duration of the Noel Night festivities.