Popular Post Mark J Posted April 4 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 4 I have to share this news with you folks. In fact I think you get some of the credit for encouraging me. One of my pieces was chosen by the American Association of Woodturners for inclusion in the AAW's 2021 Member Exhibition, Finding the Center. I'm dumbfounded. I just had no expectation of being selected; I almost didn't enter. The piece they selected was "Offering", wip down to the bottom of the first page this journal to see some pictures: The exhibit is at the AAW gallery in Minneapolis and runs from Sept 5 to Dec 30, so I've got a while to wait. But if next fall you find yourself in the vicinity, with absolutely nothing else to do, and it's raining, heavily, and unseasonably cold, you can pop in their gallery for a look at the exhibition. 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 Well deserved, in my opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 Not surprised a bit! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 Congrats Mark! Well deserved indeed! That is a beautiful piece! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 Congratulations Mark. It is a well deserved honor for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 Awesome, Mark! Certainly, you earned it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 Wow, that's wonderful and very well deserved! Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 Ya done good young'un. Keep up the good work, we're proud that you're one of us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmac Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 Mark, Congrats! I've seen multiple pieces by you that are worthy of submission and selection for that exhibition. Your work has been inspiring here on the forum and I'm glad others can see and be inspired by your work through that exhibition. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Askland09 Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 Congrats Mark! Looks like I’m taking a few hour road trip this fall to see it in person 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 Congrats on the accomplishment. You deserve it. I'm still in awe of the excellent work you did completing that turning. 21 hours ago, Mark J said: The exhibit is at the AAW gallery in Minneapolis and runs from Sept 5 to Dec 30, Please remind me when it's on exhibit and also where I would live to go see your piece in person. I'll probably even drag some of my family along with me to see it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted April 5 Author Report Share Posted April 5 Folks, thank you very much for the kind words and support. You people have been great and a lot of what I know about woodworking, and wood turning, I've learned here. This has been a great place to hang out. I'm not sure where other well known turners /artists would rank this exhibition, but it's a big deal to me. There were 65 submissions and 18 were selected. I live in the metro Chicago area. I'll for sure drop a reminder about the show later in the year. The piece needs to arrive in early Aug so I'm thinking of driving it up to Minneapolis myself. But then I'm also thinking I'd like to see the show myself so maybe I'll ship the piece and make a road trip later. There's time to figure that out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 That's awesome and well deserved Mark! I will be sure to head down and check it out in person during the show. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark J Posted September 1 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted September 1 Well, I'm happy to say that the piece shipped to St. Paul safely. My wife and I are going to drive up to St. Paul on Thursday Sept. 9 and we'll stay overnight. For those that may be in the area sometime between Sept 5 and Dec 30, here is the gallery's web page with the address and hours. OK, I admit it, I'm getting pretty excited. https://www.galleryofwoodart.org/ 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 1 Report Share Posted September 1 On 9/1/2021 at 2:59 PM, Mark J said: OK, I admit it, I'm getting pretty excited. As well you should be. Its time to show off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted September 1 Report Share Posted September 1 You'll shine. Not to worry! We know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 Nice job Mark! I'm happy for you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 Damn Dude! Proud for you! Y’all enjoy the honeymoon stay! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 Be sure to take lots of pics, so we can all join you, vicariously! Your work is really impressive, Mark. Enjoy the event, and be proud! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted September 2 Report Share Posted September 2 I'm going to make a point to swing by and see it in person. Thanks for the reminder. This is exciting. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark J Posted Saturday at 02:40 AM Author Popular Post Report Share Posted Saturday at 02:40 AM Just got back from our quick overnight trip to St. Paul. We had a good time at the gallery. It was great to see my piece on display with the others in the exhibition--still hard to believe. And yes we were wearing masks, just took them off for the photo. 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted Saturday at 03:03 AM Report Share Posted Saturday at 03:03 AM Great pic and great job! Thanks for sharing with us, from start to a fantastic finish! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted Saturday at 04:50 AM Report Share Posted Saturday at 04:50 AM On 9/10/2021 at 8:03 PM, Coop said: Great pic and great job! I have to agree with this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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