May 3, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – "Learning to Fly"
Author Diane Kleiss will talk about the process she went through while writing about her art journey in her book 'Learning to Fly'.
"That would not have happened without my years of journal writing helping to trigger my memories," Kleiss said.
"I was an artist from the time I could hold a crayon. This is a memoir about my lifelong pursuit to fill my life with artistic endeavors, to keep reaching for the next workshop, exhibit, or gallery representation around the country."
Diane Kleiss was born in an Iowa Heartland farming community. After a move to Minnesota and then college at the University of Minnesota in Duluth she received a BFA in painting, a minor in art history and a K-12 teaching degree in 1989.
Diane Kleiss was born in an Iowa Heartland farming community. After a move to Minnesota and then college at the University of Minnesota in Duluth she received a BFA in painting, a minor in art history and a K-12 teaching degree in 1989.
After another move in 1994 to Tucson AZ she directed more attention to her studio and building a body of work. She taught art in public schools and at several art centers in Minnesota and Tucson.
In 2008, after years using oil, acrylic and clay, she turned to painting and sculpting with beeswax, an ancient encaustic medium.
"The beeswax substance draws the viewer's attention to our environment with an accent on the man-made stresses to our ecosystem," Kleiss said.
In 2013 she moved to Silver City and has exhibited her work in galleries and solo exhibits around the country, featured in Art Magazines and served on several art boards including the International Encaustic Artists board.
In February 2020 she was awarded the Edwina Milner Women in the Arts Award with a 40-year retrospective at WNMU McCray Art Gallery. Her studio is open every year for the Silver City Art Associations Studio Tour.
All ages are welcome to attend the Sunday program.
There are speakers on the patio for anyone who would like to sit outside.
UUFSC Safety Protocol as pursuant to our most recent UUA Guidelines:
Masks are now optional, but their use is encouraged. We will continue to serve refreshments on the patio and in the building. Visitors are always welcome.
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