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 Jim & Cecile Keith  Brassworks 266 County Road 418 Englewood, Tennessee 37329 PHONE: 423 - 746 - 0681 Email: Brass4u@bellsouth.net |
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ARTIST STATEMENT |
We believe art is to be intimately enjoyed; that is to say, we try to advance the public’s concept that real art can be something that is used in everyday life and not just seen through one’s eyes, but also touched and handled. We continuously work toward making each of our customers more knowledgeable patrons of the arts.
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BIOGRAPHICAL |
Jim and Cecile Keith, each have been involved in Art endeavors for over 25 years and today are working together to produce an extensive line of artistic and functional sterling silver and brass servingware that has found its way into top exhibitions and shows across the country.
Jim’s background includes four years study at the Art Institute of America: Work in display design and implementation; merchandising management; advertising layout, design and implementation; owner of a commercial sign company, as well as creating exquisite pen and ink drawings.
Cecile’s training began as an Arts major at Cottey College, Nevada, Mo and the University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl. Later studies include workshops under professors from six Universities held at American Craft Schools.
As full - time professional artists we work together, without assistants, with our primary media being metal; and we both conduct lectures and demonstrations in the history of Metal in America, Fine silversmithing and small arts business management, as well as our own work and techniques.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
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AWARDS
2004 - 2002 - 2000 - 1998
Best of Tennessee Crafts Biennial Exhibit
2002
Chatagua
Best of Crafts
2000
Roswell Festival
Honorable Mention
1999
Silverhawk 4th Annual Fine Crafts Exhibition
Additional Fine Crafts Award
1998 Craft Art
Award of Excellance
Spotlight ‘97 - American Craft Exhibition
1997 Brandywine Art Festival
One of Five Equal Awards
Red River Revel
Best of Media
Mease Hospital Foundation
Arbor Vitae Award
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ORGANIZATIONS |
Currently both are members of
Athens Area Arts Council
Florida Craftsmen, Inc.
Florida Society of Goldsmiths
The Furniture Society, Inc.
McMinn County Living Heritage Museum
National Association of Independent Artists
Southern Highland Craft Guild
Tennessee Association of Craft Artists
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COLLECTIONS |
LITERGICAL ALTARWARE:
Found in churches in
Brandon & Tampa, FL
Twin Falls, ID - Knoxville, TN
TREE OF LIFE
Wall Contribution Tree for St. Luke’s Eye Institute
Tarpon Springs, FL
ARBOR VITAE
Foundation Contributor Gifts - 93 Tree-form pedestal cups
White House Christmas Ornament Collection
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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CJK Brassworks 266 County Road 418 Englewood, Tennessee 37329 Voice: (423) 746 - 0681 - Email: |
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