ArtWorks Launches Friday Series
By Ruth Gentilman Peterson
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ArtWorks Gallery Artist and Kane native Joe Feikls’ works of Wood and Clay will be featured during ArtWorks’ premiere "First Friday" artist reception to be held September 4, 5-7 p.m. at the gallery at the Kane Depot.
The public is cordially invited. Come meet Joe, see a representative sample of his art and a demonstration of a new project.
Joe works to bring out the inherent beauty within each piece of wood and clay from which he creates his art.
During his years in the Kane Area High School art program, he studied art history, theatre history and applied art. From there he continued these pursuits in the apprenticeship program of the Corning Summer Theatre in Corning, New York.
He studied ceramics and trained under local artist John Bloomquist. He has attended many workshops and worked several months at Northwest Potters in Seattle, Washington.
He is a member of the theatrical stage-hand’s Union, IATSE. Joe worked on Broadway and on tours of Tony Award winning shows such as Les Miserables, Mass Appeal, Oklahoma, Seussical, and Phantom of the Opera. Joe also worked on tours of A Chorus Line and Amadeus.
Working for many stars --including Liza Minnelli, Rosie O’Donnell, Frank Langella, Milo O-Shea, and ‘Luke Skywalker” Mark Hamill -- Joe developed a meticulous attention to detail in pursuit of perfection.
Joe is the owner of Joe Props Shop on Wetmore Avenue in Kane. In addition to continuing his props work from Broadway, he creates anything made of wood, all custom millwork, cabinetwork, novelties, and does furniture repairs and furniture restoration. He has had a long career as a Master Carpenter and Master Prop Man.
Joe's work may be seen at Artists' Cooperative Gallery at ArtWorks at the Depot. Joe is juried fine artist of the PA Wilds and at the first three Art in the Wilds fine arts shows at Evergreen Park in Kane the fourth weekend of June.
Joe and his late wife Julie Mertz Feikls and their sons Justin and Johnny returned home to Kane in 2004. Justin begins study at Edinboro this Fall. Johnny attends Chestnut Street Elementary.
Meet us Friday from 5-7 p.m. to celebrate local art and artists. Invite family and friends from the region to this special event. While at the Depot, enjoy the rich history, artifacts of the area, along with the art of a dozen local artists. Enjoy refreshments (drink and appetizer).
After the reception, plan on heading out and "Do Route 6" with dinner at Szymanski's Restaurant and Tavern (129 Fraley Street/Rt. 6) or The Colonial Inn at 2452 Route 6 with a % off coupon (for that night only) from our partners -- just for love of local art and great food. At the reception, there will also be a drawing for a gift certificate to either The Colonial Inn or Szymanski's.
It all starts at ArtWorks and moves to dinner with friends for a great evening out. Join us.
First Friday in October (October 2, 5-7 p.m.) will feature photographer Doug Kunicki and in November (November 6, 5-7 p.m.), mixed media fine artist and ArtWorks Director Merry Ryding’s collage work will be showcased.
ArtWorks at the Depot is located at the light in Kane, 1 South Fraley Street. ArtWorks is open Saturdays & Sundays 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., June-December and for special events such as First Fridays.
Publicity Chair
ArtWorks Gallery Artist and Kane native Joe Feikls’ works of Wood and Clay will be featured during ArtWorks’ premiere "First Friday" artist reception to be held September 4, 5-7 p.m. at the gallery at the Kane Depot.
The public is cordially invited. Come meet Joe, see a representative sample of his art and a demonstration of a new project.
Joe works to bring out the inherent beauty within each piece of wood and clay from which he creates his art.
During his years in the Kane Area High School art program, he studied art history, theatre history and applied art. From there he continued these pursuits in the apprenticeship program of the Corning Summer Theatre in Corning, New York.
He studied ceramics and trained under local artist John Bloomquist. He has attended many workshops and worked several months at Northwest Potters in Seattle, Washington. He is a member of the theatrical stage-hand’s Union, IATSE. Joe worked on Broadway and on tours of Tony Award winning shows such as Les Miserables, Mass Appeal, Oklahoma, Seussical, and Phantom of the Opera. Joe also worked on tours of A Chorus Line and Amadeus.
Working for many stars --including Liza Minnelli, Rosie O’Donnell, Frank Langella, Milo O-Shea, and ‘Luke Skywalker” Mark Hamill -- Joe developed a meticulous attention to detail in pursuit of perfection.
Joe is the owner of Joe Props Shop on Wetmore Avenue in Kane. In addition to continuing his props work from Broadway, he creates anything made of wood, all custom millwork, cabinetwork, novelties, and does furniture repairs and furniture restoration. He has had a long career as a Master Carpenter and Master Prop Man. Joe's work may be seen at Artists' Cooperative Gallery at ArtWorks at the Depot. Joe is juried fine artist of the PA Wilds and at the first three Art in the Wilds fine arts shows at Evergreen Park in Kane the fourth weekend of June.
Joe and his late wife Julie Mertz Feikls and their sons Justin and Johnny returned home to Kane in 2004. Justin begins study at Edinboro this Fall. Johnny attends Chestnut Street Elementary. Meet us Friday from 5-7 p.m. to celebrate local art and artists. Invite family and friends from the region to this special event. While at the Depot, enjoy the rich history, artifacts of the area, along with the art of a dozen local artists. Enjoy refreshments (drink and appetizer).
After the reception, plan on heading out and "Do Route 6" with dinner at Szymanski's Restaurant and Tavern (129 Fraley Street/Rt. 6) or The Colonial Inn at 2452 Route 6 with a % off coupon (for that night only) from our partners -- just for love of local art and great food. At the reception, there will also be a drawing for a gift certificate to either The Colonial Inn or Szymanski's.
It all starts at ArtWorks and moves to dinner with friends for a great evening out. Join us.
First Friday in October (October 2, 5-7 p.m.) will feature photographer Doug Kunicki and in November (November 6, 5-7 p.m.), mixed media fine artist and ArtWorks Director Merry Ryding’s collage work will be showcased.
ArtWorks at the Depot is located at the light in Kane, 1 South Fraley Street. ArtWorks is open Saturdays & Sundays 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., June-December and for special events such as First Fridays.
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