I was Accepted!!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Back in January I received information on an upcoming juried art show to be held at the DeVos Art Museum, Marquette, MI during the month of June. The North of the 45th exhibition was open to all artists in Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin living North of the 45th Parallel. It was juried by MaryAnn Wilkinson, curator of Modern Art at the Detroit Institute of Arts. I figured nothing ventured – nothing gained – and submitted 5 pieces!

This turned out to be a very long and drawn out process – so I tried not to think about it very often. Initial contest notification was in January, submission deadline with a max of 5 entries was in February, acceptance notification in mid-April, drop off artwork in May, show runs the month of June and items are to be picked up in July! Like I said – very long and drawn out!

In today’s mail I received my acceptance letter and information packet for the art show. I was very surprised and even more so when I found that they wanted 2 of my turnings! Anyone who has visited my photo gallery will recognize them!

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Also included in the letter was a listing of the 68 artists who made the show and it included one of my fellow turning club members, Bill Wiard! How cool is that!

It’s just now starting to sink in and I wanted to share!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Congrats Steve!

[Steve Mawson]

Very very good news, well deserved. Hope all goes well at the event.

[John Fricke]

Nice to see good work paid off.

I remember when you first posted that one on the pedastal. You asked for name ideas. What did you decide on?

[Don Carter]

How cool is that? Congratulations, Steve! You deserve all the recognition that you can get. You do great work and I am sure many people (in addition to all of us Creekers) will appreciate the work that you do. Good on ya!

[Jake Helmboldt]

That's gotta be a nice feeling Steve. Way to go. I really like the burl piece; very organic "feel" to it.

[Brian McInturff]

Cool!! Way to go Steve. Congratulations:cool::cool:

[David Christopher]

Steve, that is great.. I know you must be very happy

Congrats

[Mark Hix]

Congratulations!

[Gary Max]

Congrats----hope they both sell.

heck--- Keith will have to give you a raise now.

[Steve Schlumpf]

John - settled on the name 'Spire' as it really seemed a good fit.

[Chris Rae]

Congrats! They are beautiful pieces!
Chris

[Jim Kountz]

Steve that is awesome news!! Im so proud for you buddy!! Well deserved, I know you'll do great in the show. Clear out the shop and get ready for some orders!!

[Dewey Torres]

WOW no kidding!
Lovely works... what did you name the other one?

[Brian Effinger]

Congratulations! :) Well deserved recognition.

[Jeff Paxton]

Hey Steve, that is awesome and well deserved. The pieces are really cool, hope you do well at the show.

Jeff

[Bernie Weishapl]

Congrats my friend. Your work is great and it is well deserved.

[George Guadiane]

Some of us (while proud and pleased) are not surprised that you would be accepted at that kind of level.
Congratulations!!!

[Ron Bontz]

congrats and nice work.:)

[Maylon Harvey]

That is great Steve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mike Peace]

I am so happy for you! I know you must me so excited!:)

[lynn smith]

Congratulation's Steve
Well done

[Bob Hallowell]

Congrads, you deserve it!

[Mark Norman]

Veddy veddy purdy wood I might add....

Good job Steve!!

I hope ya get best of show:)



Deserving...

[Jarrod McGehee]

Congrats Steve, you're the man.

[Doug Thompson]

Steve, this is outstanding news. now sellout at the show. When is the next show...

[alex carey]

Congrats but that you were a shoe in, those are both really great pieces. Congrats.

[Glenn Clabo]

Great news Steve! Those are outstanding pieces. But I have to tell ya...Laurie and Glenns Schlump piece is nicer.;) Maybe I have to move it to a enclosed, locked and alarmed location?

[Toney Robertson]

Steve,

Great news. Beautiful pieces.

Will your pieces be for sale or is this strictly an "art" show?

Either way, I hope you sell them or get LOTS of orders.

Toney

[Jeff Nicol]

Steve, Many many congrats to you and your skills as a woodturner! I wish you much continued success and support! Great picks by the jurors and you should be very proud, as all of your extended family here on SMC are!!!

Great work and better recognition!

Jeff

[Mike Stephens]

Congratulations Steve. That is great news.

Knock Em dead.

Mike

[Keith Burns]

Steve, a big Congrats !!!!!! It does not suprise me, I knew it was coming your way.

[robert hainstock]

Great news, we're looking forward to the show. :D:D:D:D:D
Bob

[Steve Schlumpf]

Thank you for all for your support! Believe it or not - the overwhelming positive response to this thread means more to me than the competition! I do appreciate it!

I also appreciate the PMs I have been getting! I hope to take a few photos during the closing party and will post them and any results if I happen to luck into one of their awards. That would be cool but I am honored just to have been invited!

Thanks again!

[Don Eddard]

One attaboy, coming right up. Congrats Steve.

[Pete Jordan]

I knew you when............

I could not be happier for you! Those pieces are very special and I'm sure the people that visit the show will appreciate them!

[Peter Lamb]

Practice Practice and sooner or later you will be at the Met
peter

[steven carter]

Congrats Steve. No surprise here, both great pieces, hope you win it all!a

Steve

[Randy Privett]

Steve,

Congrats!!! I know how hard you've worked for this. Onward...

Randy

[Bob Haverstock]

Steve,

Congradulations, They are of excellent quality.

Bob

[Maria Alvarado]

Hey Steve,
That's fantastic, and well-deserved. Both pieces are lovely, but I'm a real fan of the hollowform.
Congrats!

[Bob Way]

As a former yooper I am always pleased to hear of good things happening to those "back home." Congratulations, Steve. The pieces are exceptional.

[charlie knighton]

congratulations, enjoy the event, yes we want pictures :D

[Robert McGowen]

Congratulations Steve!

[Richard Madison]

Very cool indeed! Fame and fortune to follow. Well fame anyhow.

[Terry Murphy]

:):) cool!:)

[Tony De Masi]

Major congratulations to you Steve. But I'm sure with many here on this forum that aren't one bit surprised at this.

Tony

[john taliaferro]

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[Nathan Hawkes]

Congratulations, Steve!! Nice job, keep it up!

[phil harold]

*pats you on your back* atta-boy

[Curt Fuller]

Big congratulations Steve!

[Bill Bolen]

Congrats Steve! Couldn't happen to a nicer guy...Bill...

[Ken Glass]

Steve,
I am really happy for you. Is is really great to see you get the recognition for your wonderful talent. It is certainly deserved. While I am at it, you probably deserve recognition for your service to this forum, as well.. We know how much time you devote to making people feel at home here. You are one of the reasons this forum has such a great reputation. Well done on both fronts, my friend.

[Gerold Griffin]

Congratulations Steve. Judging by the amount of response's here the only one surprised about this is you! Hope this brings in a bunch of orders for you. Best Wishes!

[Jim Becker]

Congratulations, Steve!

[Greg Just]

Way to go Steve! Love the 2 pieces.

[Benjamin Dahl]

Great stuff Steve. Congratulations

[Steve Schlumpf]

Thanks everyone!

I am honestly overwhelmed by all the support I have received and am at a loss of words to describe my deep appreciation - other than to say Thank You!

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[Rich Boehlke]

Congratulations and well done, Steve.
Good luck at the event.

[Dave Bureau]

Well done Steve and good Luck.

[Hilel Salomon]

Just caught this thread. Fantastic and Well deserved Steve. You're one of my heroes!!!
Hilel.

[Mike Golka]

Way to go Steve!!!

[Ben Gastfriend]

Congrats, Steve. You and these two pieces definitely deserve recognition. I'm sure they'll both sell for quite alot. "Spire" is still there when I look in my "projects to imitate when I get a bigger lathe" file.

Let us know of the turnout.

[mike fuson]

Congrats my friend.

[Alan Huey]

Congratulations! That is terrific!
Good luck