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(2010-2014)
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PAST EVENTS
JSE&A Ongoing Lecture Series: VA Decorative Arts & American Glass (2009 to present)
Massanutten Regional Library Antiques Appraisal (2013)
Mega-Glass Convention (2011)
MESDA Textile Seminar (2012)
Museum of American Glass in WV Fundraiser (2010)
National American Glass Club Seminar (2012)
Rushlight Club Spring Meeting & Seminar (2012)
Virginia Decorative Arts Seminar (2012) (2011)
VQM Exhibit: Counterpanes and White Work of the Shenandoah Valley (2012)
(Upcoming)
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The Virginia Safe Project
Common to most nineteenth-century Shenandoah Valley household, the ubiquitous pie or food safe is the focus of a multi-year research project launched by Jeff Evans and Kurt Russ in August 2010 as The Virginia Safe Project.
Based on a combination of field research to record and photograph Virginia safes and extensive documentary evidence, the project's Shenandoah Valley survey will culminate in a 2014 exhibition at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley (Winchester, VA) as well as an illustrated catalogue describing the findings.
Shown directly below:
1. Rockbridge Co., VA George Washington punched tin
2. Augusta Co., VA pie safe with tins dated 1860
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2011 Virginia Decorative Arts Seminar
Stoneware of the Old Dominion
(Past Event)
Pictured above TOP: Andrew Coffman and family, Rockingham Co., Virginia stoneware, circa 1850-1855; the sugar bowl with an important, recently uncovered provenance. BOTTOM: From a newly attributed group of Augusta Co., Virginia stoneware; the jar dated 1874, pitcher and jug dated 1875.
This exciting, highly successful one-day colloquium, Stoneware of the Old Dominion: Important New Research and Discoveries, was offered as the debut of the Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates Annual Virginia Decorative Arts Seminar.
The 2011 seminar was held from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, June 18, after an hour-long informal tailgate sale in the parking lot. Expert presenters/authors who lectured on specific regional Virginia stoneware included Rob Hunter and Marshall Goodman (James River), Kurt Russ (Rockbridge and Botetourt Counties), Scott Suter (Rockingham County), and Jeff Evans (Augusta County). An hour before the seminar began, attendees participated in an informal tailgate sale in the JSE & Assoc. parking lot. Seminar cost was $75 (with lunch provided) or $65 (bring your own lunch).
This event was dedicated to our dear friend and colleague, the late Eddie Wilder. Eddie's tireless research and devotion to Alexandria pottery has been an inspiration to us all.
Speaker Bios Seminar Photos
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2012 Virginia Decorative Arts Seminar
Earthenware of the Old Dominion
New Research and Discoveries
(Past Event)
Slip-decorated. lead-glazed earthenware bowl,
attributed to New Market, Virginia, 1815-1830;
the shop of Christian and Jacob Adam or Andrew and John Coffman.
Our second annual one-day colloquium, Earthenware of the Old Dominion: Important New Research and Discoveries was held on Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET.
The 2012 event featured expert presenters/authors who lectured on various aspects of Virginia earthenware. Speakers included Johanna Brown, Jeff Evans, Brenda Hornsby Heindl, Roddy Moore, Kurt Russ and Scott Suter.
As in 2011, the 2012 seminar was preceded by an informal, hour-long tailgate sale in the JSE & Assoc. parking lot. Seminar cost was $75 (with lunch provided) or $65 (bring your own lunch).
GUEST SPEAKERS INCLUDED:
Johanna M. Brown
Curator of Moravian Decorative Arts and Director of Collections,
Our very own
President of JSE & Assoc., Auctioneer, Author, Independent Scholar and Curator
Independent Scholar and Potter
Historian, Folklorist, Author and Guest Curator
Independent Scholar and former Director,
Associate Professor of English and American Studies at Bridgewater College
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2013 Virginia Decorative Arts Seminar
A Safe Place:
Punched-tin Paneled Furniture
of the Valley of Virginia
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Our third annual one-day colloquium, A Safe Place: Punched-tin Paneled Furniture of the Valley of Virginia will be held at our facility on Saturday, June 15, 2013 from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET.
Seminar cost is $75 (with lunch provided) or $65 (bring your own lunch).
Registration Deadline: Monday, June 3, 2013
2012 MESDA Textile Seminar
Needlework & Textiles of the Shenandoah Valley
(Past Event)
Dates: March 14-17, 2012 (Wednesday through Saturday)
Held at our gallery in Mt. Crawford, Virginia. The 2012 Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts Textile Seminar featured an expert panel of speakers, exclusive tours of museum and private collections and a special associated exhibit at the Virginia Quilt Museum.
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Spring Meeting & Seminar
(Past Event)
Dates: April 26-29, 2012 (Thursday through Sunday)
This event was hosted at our gallery in Mt. Crawford, Virginia in conjuction with our two-day early lighting auction, held Saturday, April 28 & Sunday, April 29.
Included expert speakers, historical and collections tours, and more.
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2012 National American Glass Club Seminar
(Past Event)
Dates: May 16-19, 2012 (Wednesday through Saturday)
The 2012 NAGC seminar, hosted at our gallery in Mt. Crawford, Virginia in conjunction with our May 19th glass auction, featured expert speakers, tours of historic properties, special collections tours, and more. Read article in The Antique Trader.
JSE & Assoc. Lecture Series
Sponsored by Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates and held at our gallery, these presentations feature expert speakers discussing Virginia Decorative Arts and American Glass.
Lectures are held in conjunction with associated auctions (usually on the Friday preceding the Saturday auction) and are free and open to the public.
Past lectures have included:
Discovering John Shearer (1790-1820): "A True North Britain" in the Southern Backcountry (presented 11/09/2012)
Virginia Silversmiths, 1607-1860, Their Lives and Marks (presented 11/11/2011)
The Virginia Safe: An Introduction to Punched-Tin Paneled Furniture of the Shenandoah Valley (presented 11/12/2010)
Cut Vine and Shamrock: Lamps and Tableware of Union Cut and Plain Flint Glassworks (presented 05/21/2010)
The late Eddie L. Wilder (11/27/1934-11/07/2010)
Alexandria, Virginia Pottery, 1792-1876 (presented 11/13/2009)
Shenandoah Valley Decorative Arts: Recent Discoveries and Research (presented 11/12/2010) and Vernacular Chairs of the Shenandoah Valley, 1770-1900 (presented 11/13/2009)
Pillar-Molded Glassware: A Retrospective (presented 09/25/2009)
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2011 Mega-Glass Convention
(Past Event)
Held July 7-9, 2011 at the Marriott Overland Park Hotel Overland Park, KS, this multi-organization convention included participants from the following collectors clubs:
Event Website Press Release Photos
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As co-chairman of the 2009-2010 "Match the Money and the Museum is Ours!" fund drive for the Museum of American Glass in WV, I asked all of our friends and clientele to seriously consider supporting this important capital campaign.
I am very happy to report success and I extend my sincere thanks to everyone who helped make this possible. ~ Jeff
Our Success Story
Below: Photos from the 2011 VA Decorative Arts Seminar, Stoneware of the Old Dominion
Above: Jeff Evans (standing) and Scott Suter (podium)
Above: Kurt Russ (podium)
Above left to right: Jeff Evans, Rob Hunter, Marshall Goodman
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Below: Photos from the 2011 Mega-Glass Convention
Above: Moderator Jeffrey Evans with panel members Catherine Futter (left), Rick Pence and Jane Spillman (right)
Above: Just Jeff
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Virginia Quilt Museum Exhibit
Counterpanes and
White Work of the
Shenandoah Valley
(Past Event)
Exhibit Dates: February 1 through May 12, 2012
Detail of circa 1825 embroidered white-work counterpane
likely made by a member of the Dofflemoyer or Dovel family,
Shenandoah (now Page) County.
The accompanying, fully illustrated 24-page exhibit catalogue
is available for purchase through the VQM
Catalogue Price: $8.95
(+ tax and/or shipping as applicable)
Virginia Quilt Museum
301 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 433-3818
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