The CWA Forum 2001 in Minneapolis was held October 25 through 28 and presented an exciting weekend for over 100 collectors, artists, gallery owners and museum curators who attended. It was a great success due to intense work by Ruth Waterbury, who was in charge of the Forum. We congratulate Ruth for a magnificent job!
Highlights of the Forum:
The weekend began with a Wine and Cheese Reception given by the participating galleries. CWA members saw recent work by over one hundred wood artists at the Marquette Hotel. Among the participating galleries were del Mano Gallery, Los Angeles; Gidgee Gallery, Valencia, California; Patina Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Sansar Gallery, Bethesda, Maryland; Alder Gallery, Coburg, Oregon; and Douglas Baker Gallery, Minneapolis.
More than 50 artists presented Artist Slides Shows of their work.
• David and Ruth Waterbury hosted an open house to share their collection with CWA members.
• The annual CWA Forum Banquet was held on Saturday night. CWA President Jane Mason made introductory remarks, and Ruth and David Waterbury said a few words and received a round of applause for their hard work in arranging the 2001 Forum.
• Curator Glenn Adamson gave the Keynote address.
• Lectures at the Minneapolis Institute of Art started with a panel discussion by David Ellsworth, Stephen Hogbin, Mark Lindquist and Merryll Saylan, and moderated by Edward Cooke. Michelle Holzapfel, who was unable to attend, sent a videotape of her lecture.
• Christopher Monkhouse and Pat Kane delivered addresses on the subject of Collecting for Posterity.
• This was followed by a presentation on the marketplace by Mark Lyman, Director of SOFA Expositions, Martha Connell of the Connell Gallery, Ray Leier of del Mano Gallery and Michael Monroe of Guild.com.
• Christies Chairman Stephen Lash discussed "Collecting Art: Passion or Investment."
Sunday was "Family Day" at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, with demonstrations by artists. Stephen Hogbin, Mark Lindquist, David Ellsworth, Todd Hoyer and Hayley Smith gave tours of the exhibition and answered questions.
The CWA 2001 Forum marked a historically important occasion and presented an exciting and educational weekend for those who attended
• David and Ruth Waterbury hosted an open house to share their collection with CWA members.
• The annual CWA Forum Banquet was held on Saturday night. CWA President Jane Mason made introductory remarks, and Ruth and David Waterbury said a few words and received a round of applause for their hard work in arranging the 2001 Forum.
o William Hunter presented a tribute to Dr. Irving Lipton, who passed away during the year, and led everyone in a toast to Dr. Lipton.
o Jane Mason gave the annual Lifetime Achievement Award to Jan Peters and Ray Leier for their significant contributions to wood art for more than fifteen years. They received a standing ovation.
Many attending artists made candlesticks in memory of those who perished on September 11. The candlesticks, to be auctioned in a silent auction, were used as centerpieces for the dinner. There was fierce, but friendly bidding on a number of them throughout dinner. Joe Seltzer explained that one-half of the proceeds would go to the artist and the other one-half to the Red Cross. He ran the silent auction, raising over $5,000 for the Red Cross for victims of 9-11.
o After desert, the winners of the candlesticks auction were announced. Then, a live auction of a baseball, made by Michael Hosaluk and signed by many artists included in the Woodturning in North America Since 1930 exhibition, generated lively bidding.
All attended the Opening Reception of Woodturning in North America Since 1930 at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The exhibition is beautifully exhibited, with memorable works of art that reflect 60 years of history of wood art.
o Jane Mason gave the annual Lifetime Achievement Award to Jan Peters and Ray Leier for their significant contributions to wood art for more than fifteen years. They received a standing ovation.
Many attending artists made candlesticks in memory of those who perished on September 11. The candlesticks, to be auctioned in a silent auction, were used as centerpieces for the dinner. There was fierce, but friendly bidding on a number of them throughout dinner. Joe Seltzer explained that one-half of the proceeds would go to the artist and the other one-half to the Red Cross. He ran the silent auction, raising over $5,000 for the Red Cross for victims of 9-11.
o After desert, the winners of the candlesticks auction were announced. Then, a live auction of a baseball, made by Michael Hosaluk and signed by many artists included in the Woodturning in North America Since 1930 exhibition, generated lively bidding.
• Curator Glenn Adamson gave the Keynote address.
• Lectures at the Minneapolis Institute of Art started with a panel discussion by David Ellsworth, Stephen Hogbin, Mark Lindquist and Merryll Saylan, and moderated by Edward Cooke. Michelle Holzapfel, who was unable to attend, sent a videotape of her lecture.
• Christopher Monkhouse and Pat Kane delivered addresses on the subject of Collecting for Posterity.
• This was followed by a presentation on the marketplace by Mark Lyman, Director of SOFA Expositions, Martha Connell of the Connell Gallery, Ray Leier of del Mano Gallery and Michael Monroe of Guild.com.
• Christies Chairman Stephen Lash discussed "Collecting Art: Passion or Investment."
Sunday was "Family Day" at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, with demonstrations by artists. Stephen Hogbin, Mark Lindquist, David Ellsworth, Todd Hoyer and Hayley Smith gave tours of the exhibition and answered questions.
The CWA 2001 Forum marked a historically important occasion and presented an exciting and educational weekend for those who attended
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