Greenwich House pottery
2011-2012
our passion is the pursuit of creativity
EDUCATION
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EXHIBITIONS
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FACILITY
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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STAFF
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FINANCIALS
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ALUMNI
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RESIDENCY
FABRICATIONS
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OUTREACH
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Education
At Greenwich House Pottery,
our passion is the pursuit of
creativity. Our team curates each
class and program to reach this
goal with consideration of the
more than 400 members.
2011-2012 Enrollment
Summer
177 students
Fall
360 students
Winter
419 students
Spring
359 students
Average Class Size:
Handbulding: 8
Wheel: 11
Beginning Wheel: 8
Scholarships Awarded: $24,281
Special Scholarship Awards:
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Sadin Award: Hong-Ling Wee
Siok Award: Julie Dubow
Director’s Award: Janice Movson
Images:
A. Students attending one of our
free workshops.
B. Clay and glaze tests.
C. Hiroe Hanazono’s Slip-casting
and Mold-making class.
D. Flower arrangements done in
Kate Missett’s handbuilding
class.
E. David Gibson’s Summer Teen
Wheel Intensive.
F. Will Coggin’s beginning wheel
class in the Sadin Room.
G. Michael Boyer demonstrating
to his Advanced Wheel class.
H. Students watching a wheel
demonstration in the 1st floor
studio.
I. Students working in the 3rd
Floor studio.
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Exhibitions
A. Faculty Exhibition
B. Molly Hatch
The curatorial focus of the Jane Hartsook
and Storefront Gallery (artists designated by
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contemporary ceramics through the
exploration of ideas and material. This year, in
support of our Exhibition series, we were
awarded grants from the Windgate
Charitable Foundation, the New York City
Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership
with the City Council and the Milton and
Sally Avery Arts Foundation.
C. Permanent Collection
D. Michael Fujita
E. David East
F. Derek Weisberg**
G. Julia Haft-Candell &
Benjamin DeMott
H. Suzy Goodelman**
I. GHP Member’s Show
J. Hope Rovelto
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Residency
Our 10-month residency fosters an artist’s development by providing time and space in the center of the art world,
culminating with a solo exhibition in our Jane Hartsook Gallery. The resident has access to a private studio (21’ x 7’) during the
Pottery’s regular business hours, access to gas and electric firings and a $500 firing stipend. The Residency runs from
September 1 – July 1. This year’s residency was supported in part by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in
partnership with the City Council and the Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation.
Ada Cruz 1991
Adams Puryear 2005-09
Alfred Preciado 1993
Alyson Lewis 1996-97
Ann Agee 1993
Anne Hanrahan 1994-95
Billy Allen 2011
Bobby Silverman
Brad Parsons 2010-11
Charles Bryant 1991-94
Christie Glah 1993-94
Chris Batchelder 2006-07
Cliff Mendelson
Connie Fenicchia
Daphne Farganis 1998-99
David Gibson 2005-07
David Horak
David Katz 2006-08
Deborah Papperman
Derek Weisberg 2011
Dhara Rivera 1991
Kristen Wicklund 2009-11
Lisa Chicoyne 2005-07
Lynn Scheele-Nevins 1993-94
Malcolm Davis 1994
Manioucha Barlow 1994-95
Mariko Paterson 1999
Mary Roettger
Matthew Coluccio 2002-04
Melanie Schrimpe 1986-87
Michael Boyer
Michael Humphreys 2000-04
Mimi Obstler
Miriam Bloom 1993
Nicole Ritchie 2009-11
Neil Forrest 1986-87
Pamela Wood
Peter A. Davis 2000-04
Peter Klove 1991-92
Peter Lane 1995-02
Raul Acero 1991
Robert Costain 2008-11
Dina Bursztyn 1991
Drew Montgomery 1996-00
Eddie Dominguez 1991
Elisa D’Arrigo 1994
Elizabeth Blake 2001-02
Elizabeth Riley 1999-01
Eui-Kyung Lee 1997-00
Eva Melas
Florence Wint
Greg Pitts 1995
Gret Tom 2000-02
Helena Starcevic 2002-04
Hiroyuki Fushimi 1991-93
Hope Rovelto 2011-12
James Makins
Jenna Baillod 2003-04
Joanne Ruggeri 1993
Jordan Becker 2008-10
Julie Purtill 1992-93
Julie Williams 1994-96
Kris Santiago 1991-92
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Sadashi Inuzuka 1995
Sana Musasama 1991
Shanna Fleigel 2005
Siglinda Scarpa
Stacy Cushman 2008-11
Steven Mayo 1991
Steven Montgomery
Stephanie Cairl 2005-06
Susannah Tisue 2006-09
Susumu Yonaguni 1995-96
Sylvia Netzer
Thomas Little 1993-94
Whittney Klann 2008-09
William Coggin 2009-11
Yeoeun Kwak 1994-95
Images:
A. The work of former
Resident Brad Parsons.
B. Former Resident David
Gibson
C. Resident Studio Space
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Facility
The Pottery has made the most substantial modernization and
upgrades over the course of the last two years – making it even more
enjoyable to work year-round in our beautiful 3-story brick walk-up.
Additionally, we now have two new slab rollers, two Shimpo de-airing
pugmills, one Shimpo ball-mill, six HEPA air filters, two large oval kilns,
and built a cedar bench for the garden, among others.
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A. Sanded and varnished the 3rd floor back studio & Gallery
B. Installed six industrial HEPA Air-filters to help maintain the air quality
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C. We purchased two de-airing pug mills with the assistance of three
substantial donations and the Arts Benefit. Val Cushing, wrote, “Four to
six weeks of aging will greatly improve the plasticity of all clay bodies –
six months to a year is ideal. One run through a de-airing pug mill is the
equivalent of three months of aging.” The de-airing pugmills allow us to
pug two of our four clay bodies.
D. Interns and staff added color to brighten up our hallways.
E. View of the kiln room and the new energy-efficient oval kiln.
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Special Events
The Pottery hosts many events throughout the year - beginning with
our Open House & Studio Sale in September and wrapping up with our
Arts Benefit. These events keep us involved in the community, enhance
our members overall experience and support the expansion of our studio
operation—as tuition does not cover all the costs associated with
operating the studio.
This year we lowered tuition by 10% and next year we are NOT
increasing tuition. This is first time in history tuition has decreased and
only the second time in the last CENTURY that tuition has not increased!
If you factor in the Registration fee, which we have done away with, it is
less expensive to attend class this year and next then it was 3 years ago.
We are thrilled that GHP is able to give back to our members in this way.
This is made possible through rigorous fiscal responsibility, GHP
Fabrications, the hard work of our staff, generous donations from our
members and foundations, our Made in Clay Benefit Sale, Fall & Spring
Appeals, and the result of a very successful GHArts Benefit.
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Images:
A. World-renown ceramist Sergei Isupov conducting a workshop.
B. CEO Roy Leavitt and Board Chair Elissa Kramer at Made In Clay.
C. Matt Nolen, Judith Schwartz, Janet Koplos and David East at David
East’s Exhibition Opening Reception.
D. Resident Artist Hope Rovelto demonstrating at the Open House.
E. Steve Earle and Allison Moorer preform at the Arts Benefit, which
raised $30,000 for the Pottery.
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Fabrications
Established in 2010, GHP
Fabrications, a studio within our
16 Jones Street facility, is the
newest division of the Pottery.
Our team of experts is on hand
to create unique high-end
ceramic objects, manufacture
editions, or create molds for
individuals, artists, and galleries.
Our well-equipped facility offers
expansive capabilities to meet
the most demanding jobs,
whether you need to have art
fabricated for an upcoming
exhibition, create personalized
accents for your wedding or
event or supply your business
with local handmade pottery.
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Images:
A. Peter Nadin Porcelain slipcast laptop computer.
B. Eric Parnes Porcelain slipcast low-fired and lustered
soccer ball.
C. Eric Parnes Porcelain slipcast low-fired and lustered
high-heel.
D. Peter Nadin Porcelain slipcast speaker.
E. Eric Parnes slip-cast Bottles.
F. Peter Nadin Porcelain cutout
G. Tony Oursler Porcelain slipcast heads.
H. Edge Trullinger slip-cast
plate.
I. Gold Luster for Valeska
Soares.
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Making It Happen
Our members are the substance of this venerable and
close-knit community—our excellent staff guides the spirit of
the place. They are the stalwarts of this operation, making
sure the needs of our members are met on an annual,
monthly, weekly, daily, almost moment-by-moment basis.
Their hard work, attention to detail and ability to problemsolve keeps this place vital and fresh. Not only am I proud
to have put this group together, I am honored to call them
colleagues.
Our faculty is one of the largest and most distinguished
in the world and are among the most accomplished and
active the Pottery has employed. They are in no small way
the reason why this is the best the Pottery has ever been!
Billy Allen
Michael Boyer
Jenny Blumenfield
Lisa Chicoyne
Will Coggin
Peter A. Davis
Kathy Erteman
Michael Fujita
David Gibson
Peter Gourfain
Hiroe Hanazono
Whittney Klann
Firth MacMillan
Mary Marino
Sequoia Miller
Kate Missett
Matt Nolen
Brad Parsons
Zena Verda Pesta
Albert Pfarr
Jen Poueymirou
Michele Quan
Nicki Ritchie
Elise Siegel
Helena Starcevic
Melissa Stern
Ryan Strobel
Julie Terestman
Kevin Thomas
Joan Walton
Derek Weisberg
Kristen Wicklund
Sheryl Zacharia
Adam Welch, Director
Masters Series
Molly Hatch
Sergei Isupov
Joe Pintz
Munemitsu Taguchi
Diego Valles
Lisa Chicoyne,
Assistant Director &
Faculty
This year’s 10-month resident artist was Hope Rovelto.
Albert Pfarr, Studio &
Fabrication Manager &
Faculty
Jean Guy Marcelus,
Maintenance
Suzy Obuck,
Education
Coordinator
Jenny Blumenfield,
Liaison & Faculty
Suzy Goodelman,
Liaison
Mari Heinonen,
Liaison
Deb Reed, Liaison
Billy Allen, Technician
& Faculty
Will Coggin,
Technician & Faculty
Brad Parsons,
Technician & Faculty
Derek Weisberg,
Technician & Faculty
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Financials
Over the course of the last two
years we have been working hard to
make our program more dynamic and
sustainable. Here is a list of some of
these changes.
• Restructured the Resident Artist
Program
• Increased the hours of our Studio
Technicians
• Hired New Teachers
• New Courses
• New Clay Supplier & de-airing
pug-mills
• Steady flow of Fabrication jobs
• Redesigned Storefront
• Revisited Storefront Gallery as an
Exhibition Space
• Offer more Open Studio Time
• Ramp up Grants Writing
These charts approximate our
Fiscal Year expenses and revenue:
July 2010 - June 2011
July 2011 - June 2012
Fiscal Year 2011 Expenses
8%
Fiscal Year 2011 Revenue
Staff Salaries & Fringe
5% 5%
Faculty Salaries
36%
13%
Misc
12%
5% 7%
Tuition
Donations
9%
GH Inc
16%
18%
66%
Firing Fees
Agency Overhead
Fabrication
Studio Materials
Sales
Utilities
Fiscal Year 2012 Expenses
9%
5%
Fiscal Year 2012 Revenue
Staff Salaries & Fringe
5%
42%
13%
Misc
Faculty Salaries
18%
21%
14%
Agency Overhead
2%
8%
Tuition
Donations
63%
Firing Fees
Fabrication
Studio Materials
Sales
Utilities
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Our Alumni Cover the MAP
For more than a Century GHP has changed lives – helping artists through our residencies, internships,
exhibitions and classes. GHP has many great stories of artists, whose careers are tied with this legacy. Tony
Hepburn came to America at the urging of then Director Jane Hartsook, Sequoia Miller took some of his first
classes here, Molly Hatch was discovered by retail giant Anthropologie, and Guggenheim recipient Ann Agee
took classes here and for a brief time joined our faculty. We have had nearly 100 resident artists from Malcolm
Davis and Neil Forrest to Bobby Silverman and Steven Montgomery. More than 370 ceramists have taught,
lectured or conducted workshops here – Viola Frey and Kathy Butterly to Jun Kaneko and Nicole Cherubini and
nearly 1000 people have exhibited in our Jane Hartsook and Storefront Gallery – Keith Haring and Ken Price to
Cindy Sherman and Betty Woodman. GHP has shown ceramics to the world.
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Akio Takamori, exhibition & workshop
Annabeth Rosen, exhibition & workshop
Ayumi Horie, Exhibited & workshop
Beth Cavener Stichter, workshop
Chris Antemann, exhibition
Don Reitz, exhibition & workshop
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Jeanne Quinn, exhibition & workshop
Jun Kaneko, exhibition & workshop
Kathy Butterly, exhibited & faculty
Patti Warashina, lecture & exhibition
Peter Voulkos, exhibition & faculty
Toshiko Takaezu, exhibition
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Wadleigh
This year we partnered with
Wadleigh School for Performing &
Visual Arts – an underfunded
secondary school in Harlem. We gave
the instructor full scholarships for
wheel classes in order to develop her
skills and ceramic knowledge, giving
her the ability to pass information onto
her students.
Additionally, we donated 5 of our
potters wheels, a slab roller, wood
and plaster for shelves, two wedging
tables, two plaster slabs, and kiln
shelf storage. Will Coggin and Billy
Allen conducted a two-week
residency working one-on-one with
the students for 27 contact hours.
Beyond the studio’s functionality,
we will continue to provide
opportunities to increases Wadleigh’s
educational potential. We will
continue to offer free classes for the
instructor and send faculty to
Wadleigh. Both capacities have the
goal of greater rigor and depth of
learning and function to engage and
encourage individual experimentation.
More instruction with more frequency
increases haptic ability and
dramatically increases awareness of
that ability – confidence increases
creativity and adaptability. With our
experience running studios we have a
unique skillset to offer this
underfunded arts program.
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Images:
A. New shelves and wedging tables
B. Will teaching wheel throwing
C. Wadleigh’s Gretchen Gibbs with
her student.
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Greenwich House Board of Directors
Elissa Kramer, Chair
Edward A.K. Adler, Vice-Chair
George A. Davidson, Vice-Chair
Kathleen Mundy, Vice-Chair
Samir Hussein, Treasurer
Jan-Willem van den Dorpel, Secretary
Beth Barton
Alison Berke
Jane R. Crotty
Mary Ann Eddy
Soohyung Kim
Chris Kiplok
Diane C. Koeppel
Patricia M. Paz
Patricia Pope
Joan Rappaport Rosenfeld
Pamela Scott
Robert F. Wright
Greenwich House Executive Staff
Roy Leavitt, Executive Director
Nancy Glauberman, Director, Barrow Street Nursery
Tanya Jacobs, Chief Financial Officer
Andrea Newman, Director of Development
Tedd Havlicek, Facilities Manager
Pottery Student Advisory Committee
Charles Freehof
Janice Movson
Jane Opper
Ji Park
Margie Skaggs
James Wawrzewski
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