Season's Greetings & Happy Holidays From The Smithy Clay Studio

Open Studio Sessions Available - Jan & Feb 2023

Season's Greetings & Happy Holidays from The Smithy Gallery & Clay Studio Join us for Open Studio in January at the Clay Studio! A New Year at The Smithy Clay Studio As this year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to update you on The Smithy Clay Studio. The Hunt For A New Studio Manager - Adam has recently begun to settle into his new position as a K-12 teacher and wanted all to know that his transition has been smooth and supported by his new faculty members. With that being said we have started the search for a new Clay Studio Manager & Lead Instructor and applications have started to arrive. What To Look Forward To - In January the Clay Studio will be offering a 4-week Open Studio Session, manned by Ann Geiger, as we continue our search for a Clay Studio Manager. Please note that the studio will only be open during Open Studio Sessions. OPEN STUDIO | 4 Week Session | January 2023 January 9th - February 3rd, 2023 Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 1:30 - 4:30 each day and Thursdays 6pm-9pm. COST: $90, clay included Be sure to check out the Smithy Clay Studio website for information about our ongoing Studio and Kiln Rentals! Visit our website

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Season's Greetings & Happy Holidays From The CAA

The Holiday Show & Sale Ends 12/23

SHOP LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, BEFORE IT'S GONE! This is the final week of the Holiday Show & Sale! The last day of the sale will be Friday, Dec. 23rd, and we are open daily from 11am - 4pm until then. Brave the cold and find your last minute stocking stuffers at the Cooperstown Art Association's Holiday Show & Sale. SEASON'S GREETINGS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE CAA! We here at the Cooperstown Art Association would like to wish you all a happy and healthy holiday with friends and family. We hope that everyone enjoys their various gifts and items purchased from this year's Holiday Show & Sale, and we would like to thank all of you who decided to shop with us and support your local artistic community. FOR DISPLAYING ARTISTS: PICK UP OF ARTWORK Pick Up of Artwork: For all artists and crafts people displaying in our Holiday Show & Sale the date to pick-up your remaining inventory will be Tuesday & Wednesday, January 3 & 4, from 11am - 4pm each day. *IMPORTANT* It is imperative that all remaining inventory be claimed by the artist on these dates listed above as there will be renovations being done in our gallery spaces. If for some reason you know you cannot be here to reclaim your inventory on either of the specified dates please contact us to arrange a time to pick-up. You can contact us at (607) 547-9777 or gallery@cooperstownart.com FUTURE HOURS OF OPERATION Following this year's Holiday Show & Sale, ending Dec. 23, the Cooperstown Art Association will be temporarily closed (except for Jan. 3 & 4 for pick-up of inventory) as our gallery spaces undergo minor renovations. We will also be using this time to prepare our annual year opening exhibit with the Fenimore Quilt Club Show, on display February 4 - 19. We hope to see you all in the new year when we reopen our doors on February 4th. Our gallery will have special hours of operation during the Fenimore Quilt Club Show being open daily from 11am - 4pm and Sunday from 1pm - 4pm. ‌ ‌ The Cooperstown Art Association Galleries are located at 22 Main St. in the Village Hall, on the Corner of Main & Fair Street in Cooperstown. For more information, visit www.cooperstownart.com

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Job Opening at the Smithy Clay Studio!

Seeking a Full Time Clay Studio Manager & Lead Instructor

WE WANT YOU! The Cooperstown Art Association and Smithy Clay Studio are seeking a Clay Studio Manager & Lead Instructor for the Smithy Clay Studio *More Information Below* If you, or anyone you know, are interested in this position please contact The Cooperstown Art Association at gallery@cooperstownart.com or (607) 547-9777 Clay Studio Manager & Lead Instructor - Full Time The Smithy Clay Studio is seeking a studio manager and lead instructor. Candidate must have a BFA in ceramics or equivalent experience, MFA degree is preferred. Candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills, show initiative, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Teaching experience and knowledge of wheel throwing and hand building techniques is required. Responsibilities include but are not limited to programming development, clay and glaze preparation, kiln firing and maintenance, and maintaining a safe studio environment. A successful candidate will be compensated with a fixed base salary. This position does not include healthcare or retirement benefits, but does include flexible schedule, generous vacation time, small private office and studio space, free firing and access to dry materials, and sale opportunities at both The Smithy Gallery and Cooperstown Art Association. Studio Equipment Includes:             3 Skutt Electric Kilns          12 Electric Wheels Designated Glazing Area Multiple Hand Building Pugmill Small Library iMac in Office Google Chromebook for mobile work 2 Go Pros w/ tripods Small Printer             How To Apply: Please send cover letter, CV, three references, artist statement, ten images of your ceramic work, and an optional ten images of past student work if applicable to the Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown NY 13326 or email to gallery@cooperstownart.com Salary & Deadline: Salary: $35k - $40k Commensurate With Experience Application Deadline: 02/01/2023           Be sure to check out the Smithy Clay Studio website for information about our ongoing Studio and Kiln Rentals! Visit our website

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Adorn-A-Door Wreath Festival This Weekend!

Silent Auction, Raffle, and Holiday Cheer!

ONE DAY ONLY SATURDAY, NOV. 26 10am - 4:30pm 100 WREATHS TO BE WON IN OUR SILENT AUCTION FEEL THE HOLIDAY CHEER! Adorn-A-Door has grown into a community tradition that proudly showcases local talent and generosity. This fundraiser is held annually, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and includes a silent auction, raffles and plenty of holiday cheer! The CAA provides live wreaths to participants, who then decorate and donate them back to be sold in the silent auction. Local organizations & businesses often include gift certificates & merchandise to 'adorn' their wreath, while individuals use this as a chance to flex their creative muscles or make it a family project! *Sponsors for this event are listed below* DINNER'S ON US! Don’t miss out on the return of our exciting raffle item: "Dinner's On Us" features a week's worth of gift certificates to some of our favorite area eateries valued at $400, making it a very popular and competitive draw! "Dinner's On Us" will be raffled off at 4pm on the day of the Adorn-a-Door Festival and tickets are currently available at the CAA for $10 each and will also be sold the day of the event. 100% of the proceeds from this fundraiser support the Cooperstown Art Association, particularly our CAA Art Scholarship Fund. DON'T MISS OUT ON OUR HOLIDAY SHOW & SALE The Holiday Show & Sale is the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind gifts made by talented local and regional artists! Our exhibit is full of paintings, woodworking, jewelry and more. We have something for everyone on your holiday shopping list! We are open Tuesday - Saturday from 11-4pm and The Holiday Show & Sale will be open and on display until December 23, 2022. ‌ ‌ The Cooperstown Art Association Galleries are located at 22 Main St. in the Village Hall, on the Corner of Main & Fair Street in Cooperstown. For more information, visit www.cooperstownart.com

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