by Greg Busceme, Sr.Executive Director at The Art Studio, Inc. A little history of TASI may be in order to explain the significance of the name “Gumbo Clayfest“. To begin with, most of “the locals” are familiar with Gumbo but for those who are not, it is a creole roux-based soup with onions, celery and green
by Greg Busceme, Sr.Executive Director of The Art Studio, Inc. This month is a more practical approach to my musings. We have so many things happening – good and not-so-good. Let’s go to the not-so-good first. A few weeks ago, I walked into the Studio to a dystopian scene where lights were dim and the
Art is a lifelong happy struggle. We absolutely complicate our lives in the pursuit of our passion that only comes when we make work. I think it’s better to keep thinking of yourself as a student of art and see each piece you create as another step toward the greater works you will make as your journey continues. We can so easily simply stop making art, making music, writing, acting and everything will be …simpler! You could just skip the mental struggle that keeps you up at night trying to create what’s in your heart. All I can say is in 47 years of sculpting and potting my worst years were when I couldn’t make art except in my mind. I cannot imagine living without clay stuck under my fingernails and smudging my clothes.
by TASI Executive DirectorGreg Busceme, Sr. I am writing about an event that will happen before this is published. It is called NCECA and I haven’t been to it in 20 years. NCECA is the National Council on the Education of Ceramic Arts and for twenty years I would not miss it. Life changes and
by Greg Busceme, Sr.Executive Director of The Art Studio, Inc.
by Executive Director of The Art Studio Inc. Greg Busceme The strength of an organization can be measured by the breath of its volunteers. When people are engaged in projects, fund drives and programs that are attractive to the public the benefits work both ways as the Studio and participants all have a positive experience.
by Greg Busceme, Sr. Our good friend and supporter, D.J. Kava, who passed in 2019 has sent us one more departing gift. His estate sent The Art Studio, Inc. a bequeath in excess of $36,000! This will put us over the top for the challenge grant from EDAREN foundation to repair both metal roofs of
by Greg Busceme, Sr.Executive Director of The Art Studio, Inc. NOT ART. That is what was on a large rubber stamp wielded by a professor of art history many years ago when attended Lamar Univ. No one ever wanted that brand to be labeled on their work, especially me! I was a non-art major (Speech
Greg Busceme, Sr.Executive Directorof The Art Studio, Inc. Art’s true path— Arthur Schopenhauer, 19th century philosopher, in his treatise on existence postulated a remarkable idea about art. Simply put – our goal in existence is to minimize pain. That done, we are confronted by a state of Boredom. To alleviate boredom, we distract ourselves with
Greg Busceme, Sr.Executive Directorof The Art Studio, Inc. I have gabbed about my 2019 trip to Beppu City, Japan ad nauseum. So grab a barf bag because here we go again! I have a strong connection to Beppu and the wonderful people who hosted Chris Troutman and me. We spent the first few days touring
