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Help The Steel Yard Raise The Roof
The beginning of summer brought some bad weather to the Ocean State, especially on June 8th when an overnight storm uprooted trees, knocked out power, flattened highway signs and billboards and caused many of us to run for cover in our basements. One victim of that storm was the Steel Yard. Our Mi -
Apply to compete in IRON CHEF 2011!
Applications are online to start or join a team and be a part of IRON CHEF 2011! Last year's winners - Butcher Block Mill, LLC, headed by Curtis Aric - are back again to try and claim the title for the 2nd year in a row. Think you have what it takes to be crowned the next Iron Chef?&nbs -
Books Beneath the Beams
On Saturday, July 9th, the Steel Yard welcomes authors Jane Hamilton, Ann Hood, Tom Perrotta, and Anita Shreve to share their work with the public at a free event from 12-4 pm. ‘Books Beneath the Beams’ is presented in partnership with the Providence Community Library and is the first -
Cruise Night
The Steel Yard is happy to announce it’s 6th annual Cruise Night car show and fundraiser! The Steel Yard’s 2011 Cruise Night will bring over 70 custom and classic vehicles and over 150 people to the unique site in an evening of polished chrome, raffle prizes, studio tours, food s -
A Call to Artists: City of Providence, National Grid Team Up on Public Art Project to Encourage Energy Efficiency and Recycling
The City of Providence Department of Art, Culture + Tourism and National Grid are proud to announce a Call to Artists, inviting diverse Providence and Rhode Island artists and art associations from to submit their concepts for the Fine Art of Recycling campaign. This campaign will unite a pa
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Jacqueline Knight
Jacqueline Knight is an Australian artist currently based in Providence. Her work contains blown, solid-worked, and cast glass varying from miniature to large-scale sculpture. She draws inspiration from representational objects and their cultural contexts. Using the optical qualities of the glass, Jacqueline creates unique variations on traditional forms. Awarded her masters degree from Alfred University, Jacqueline works out of her studio in Providence and is a production glassblower for Luke Adams Glass in Norwood, Ma. She has previously taught at the Australian National University (ANU), Alfred University and the Pittsburgh Glass Center. Prior to coming to the USA, Jacqueline was a design associate at the JamFactory Craft and Design Centre and an undergrad at the ANU. Jacqueline’s work can be seen in 500 Glass Objects, New Glass Review and her website www.jacquelineknight.com <http://www.jacquelineknight.com> .