American Hands Exhibits
(please scroll to bottom of page for exhibit schedule)
(please scroll to bottom of page for exhibit schedule)
Along with her didactic information, she presents an accessible and compelling reminder of our rich heritage of skilled craftsmen and artisans.... Sally is extremely professional, tireless, and a sheer joy to work with."
~ Kathryn Burke, Director of the Martin Art Gallery, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA
American Hands exhibits are in two forms:For larger venues, such as the East Wing Rotunda of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building, Muhlenberg’s Baker Center for the Arts, or Scranton’s Trolley Museum, the installation consists of large full-color artisans’ portraits on canvas, surrounded by “storyboards.” The storyboards are panels made up of hardwood floor planks on which I have mounted sepia-toned photos with selectively colored key elements, depicting the stories and processes behind the artisans’ work.
For less spacious venues, such as community libraries or small schools, the installation consists of framed and matted photographic prints that can fit nearly anywhere. For instance, in small libraries, I integrate the exhibit within the library experience, hanging pictures on the ends of stacks, putting them on low bookcases and in other nooks and crannies of the venue, creating something of a treasure hunt for library patrons.
Both types of installations include narrative signage, describing the artisans’ philosophy, style, background and other aspects of how and why they work. Most exhibits also feature a gallery talk, lecture and/or reception, which are open to the public.
New exhibits are being scheduled frequently. Please email me, if you would like to discuss bringing American Hands to your school, gallery, museum or event, or wish to be on the email list for exhibit and appearance announcements.
The following is my current schedule:
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June 5 - July 26, 2009. Baker Center of the Arts, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA Reception: June 5th, 4-5pm -
July 30-Aug 30, 2009. The Electric City Trolley Museum, Scranton PA Reception: July 30th, 6-8pm -
October 2 - November 2, 2009 Carbondale Public Library, Carbondale, PA Gallery Talk: October 15, 2009 -
October 3 - October 31, 2009 Susquehanna Historical Society & Library, Montrose, PA Gallery Talk: October 12, 2009 -
November 6 - December 6, 2009 Exeter Community Library, Reading, PA Gallery Talk: November 12, 2009 -
January 5-January 31, 2010 Abington Community Library, Clarks Summit, PA Gallery Talk: January 21, 2010, 7pm -
January 16 - February 28, 2010 Earnshaw Gallery, The Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock, PA Lecture: February 7, 2010, 3pm -
April 1 - April 30, 2010 East Wing Rotunda, Pennsylvania State Capitol Building, Harrisburg, PA Reception & gallery talk: Date to be announced -
April 12-May 8, 2010 Penn State University, Hazelton, PA Lecture: April 21, 2010 -
May 21 - June 28, 2010 Barrett-Paradise Friendly Library, Cresco, PA Gallery Talk: June 1, 2010 -
June 2-30, 2010 Dingman Township Branch of the Pike County Public Library, Dingmans Ferry, PA Gallery Talk: June 10, 2010 -
July 1 - July 31, 2010 Lehighton Area Memorial Library, Lehighton, PA Gallery Talk: July 13, 2010 -
October 1 - October 31, 2010 Hershey Public Library, Hershey PA Gallery Talk: October 4, 2010, 7pm -
2010 (Date tba) Atlantic City Art Center, Garden Pier on the Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ -
Other American Hands Exhibits I am currently scheduling additional exhibits, such as in Philadelphia and New York -
Then, I'll be taking American Hands on the road through the Eastern half of the United States and, eventually, across the country -
Exhibits of Other Work My American Hands exhibits are in addition to my usual ongoing rounds of one-woman and group exhibits. To see examples of some of my photography that appear in my other exhibits, please got to Sally's online portfolio or The Wordsmiths Project .
This gallery has no photos to display yet.
Let's hope it gets good ones soon!
American Hands exhibition prints are created on an HP Designjet Z3200 Photo fine art printer,
provided by Hewlett Packard.
American Hands is sponsored by:
And supported by grants from:
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