APTV Alabama Craft & their Online Art Auction
Alabama Public Television, a few months ago, had aired their wonderful two-part documentary Alabama Craft: Tradition and Innovation, which featured seven notable and talented craftspeople from across the state, and their work.
From July 16th through August, APTV is hosting an Online Art Auction via eBay, featuring work by the artists in the film as well other contributing Alabama artists (including yours truly. My piece, pictured here, will come up for auction Aug 6th). “All of the funds raised will go to support the education mission of Alabama Public Television, and help us continue to make films like Alabama Craft.”
The list of artists include: Mozell Benson (Folk Quilts), Cal Breed (Glasswork), Jerry Brown (Folk Pottery), Steve Dark (Folk Pottery), Frank Fleming (Porcelain Sculpture), Ham Allen (Folk Pottery), William Gene Ivey (Instrument Maker/Fiddles), Bettye Kimbrell (Heritage Quilts), Cam Langley (Glasswork), Bruce Larsen (Mixed Media Sculpture), Charlie Lucas (Folk/Mixed Media), Bertice McPherson (Ceramic Sculpture), Eric Miller (Folk Pottery), Steve Miller (Folk Pottery), John Phillips (Metalworks), Tut Riddick (Paint), Charles Smith (Pottery), Anne Webb (Pottery), and Yvonne Wells (Quilts).
To learn more about the auction, the artists, and the art, please visit the APTV Online Art Auction Home page.
Make your bid today to support a great cause!
August 4th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Looks like a terrific organization to support! I didn’t watch the whole video, but like the message.
I hope your donation brings lots of bids!!
August 4th, 2009 at 10:04 am
Your feather pot is amazing, such detail, what a great organization, hope the sale goes well.
August 10th, 2009 at 4:22 am
The video you posted for Alabama Craft was quite moving. I lecture Advertising at a university in New Zealand. This was inspirational and I’ll be showing it to the students. The world lacks craftsmen. Thanks.
August 26th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
Thanks, Steven. That’s the way I felt about the film. There are a few more snippets from the film and some from the filming that you might like to check out as well.
http://www.aptv.org/APTPLUS/Digitalibrary/digitalmediashow.asp?ConceptID=15
I’ve sent your comment on to Alabama Public Television who put it all together. I know they’ll be glad to hear it.