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Craig works on "Almost," August 20, 2002

"ALMOST"

The first HART partnership project,
"Almost," was unveiled at

The Friendship Center
corner of Arch & Grand Streets
New Britain, Connecticut

on September 19, 2002.

view installation

 

Welcome to the New Studio

The Black Brick Studio & Gallery in Plainville CT, Craig's creative center for the past seven years, has been reborn as The Black Orchid Studio & Gallery in New Britain. It is now open for visitors. Also, check out the new In the Studio page, with its artist statement and photos.

 

ATTENTION!
High Schools, Universities, Museums, Galleries, and Art Leagues

Sculptor, Craig Frederick, can now be hired directly for the following functions and more:
Lectures, Slide Shows snd Movie Presentations
Guest Critiques
Guest Curator, Juror
Panel Discussions
Museum Consultant
Design Consultant
Public Art Advocate and Consultant

Refer to Craig's Resume for experience and references. Contact Craig for further information.

 

Have the ART Project - Giving Art for Good

Innovative, new partnership pairs civic-minded arts supporters and non-profit organizations to install public sculptures, making art accessible to benefit underserved communities. Click here for info.


 

2002

Craig donates sculpture, "Me (A Self Image)," to The Hospital for Special Care, New Britain, CT. "Me" is permanently installed in the main lobby.

Craig creates and introduces The HART Project/Concept (Have The Art) as a means for providing diverse demographics (served by not-for-profit organizations) with permanently installed sculpture.

First HART Partnership formed. Renowned cardiologist and friend, Dr. Tony Lachman joins with Craig as the benefactor for the first HART Project.

First HART Project entitled, "Almost..." is underway at The Black Orchid Studio & Gallery installed at The Friendship Service Center in New Britain, CT in September.

Craig's second movie which will document this project and surrounding themes is presently in preproduction. Writer and friend Kim Dorfman is working with Craig as the Associate Everything.

Three of Craig's sculptures go on extended loan to It's Only Natural Restaurant in Middletown, CT.

 

 

2001

Craig's documentary, "Out of Line: The Making of 'Home'", is available through The New Britain Public Library and The CT Interlibrary Loan System.
*Also, Look for Craig's sculpture, "DonŐt Forget Us," permanently installed on the main floor of the Library.

 

2000

"Home" Unveiled in New Britain

October 5, 2000: "Home" - a public sculpture - was installed on Arch St. in New Britain.
Home was fabricated by the Tallix Fine Art Foundry in Beacon Falls, NY.

"Home"
"Home" - at home in New Britain

See more pictures of 'Home' being fabricated and of the installed sculpture


Craig featured in Practical Welding Today

A feature article on Craig's unique method of creating sculptures using beads of weld as a structural material appeared in Practical Welding Today. Read article.

 

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