At 40 years old TASI is finally growing up! Don’t worry, we won’t let our maturity stop our zany antics at Band Nite; art openings will always be casual with engaging conversations and beautiful people. We will always be our fun-loving goofy selves. What you will find is vast improvements financially as we have moved to
I want everyone to enjoy this unique experience and show these amazing artists our enthusiasm and interest. There is so much to learn in this workshop and a rare opportunity to have face time with all these skilled artists! Anyone who has taken a clay class will absolutely benefit from these knowledgeable experts. Not only that, but They also love what they do!
As an early or mid-career artist you should be producing work on a regular basis and exhibiting at every chance you get. Each creation you make should be a more advanced version of the previous work. If you paint in only one spot you will never cover the canvas. In other words, keep moving forward! Realize that your arc of learning is a trajectory for the rest of your life.
I am very happy to say, recently we have been inundated with mental health groups utilizing our facility for various programs. Since we participated in the Empty Bowls Program with United Way, we have had a huge response from the various care facilities under the United Way banner. We are booking different groups who want
There are moments in the history of this organization that were major turning points in the growth and development. Not all the events were outstanding but even little changes in administrative procedure and studio policy have made a huge difference in the forward trajectory of TASI. We have focused on diversity-in art and in people
Juried competitions are a great way to get your artwork into shows in your community. As a working artist, you are generating pieces and they need a venue to show. To advance your name as an artist, you must exhibit work either online and/or in person to verify this work exists. It is
What is most important about your art? Is it the pure satisfaction of doing something well? Being in the present moments as the brush, loaded, delivers the paint to precisely where it needs to be. Your eyes follow the application of paint until the final hair of the brush leaves the canvas, a breath and
The following is a speech givenat the Beaux Arts Ball: Ruby Anniversary on January 21, 2023by TASI Executive Director, Greg Busceme, Sr. During a recent visit from to AMSET to exhibit his work, world renowned ceramic artist James Watkins stated at the end of his discussion, “ART SAVES LIVES”. I think TASI saves lives through
Change is good, or at least inevitable. In the new year we will revamp our administration to continue to serve our community and respond to your needs. We are saying goodbye to Stephanie Orta who has served TASI with dedication and care. Thank you, Stephanie, for your diligence and dedication to our administrative office. In
We learn from our mentors and those lessons become ours and we pass that knowledge on to the next infinitely curious student who wants to find their way in the arts.
