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In the early months of 1983, the
first participants the Inland Craft Warnings were collected
in a group frenzy of planning. One of our biggest needs was
finding a name for our unique endeavor. One of the
participants, Leslie LePere, was a fellow with a clever way
with words - image equations, and his suggestion, Inland
Craft Warnings, was no doubt influenced by his recent life
on the seacoast where "Small Craft Warnings" were something
to PAY ATTENTION TO in times of fluctuating weather. In 1980
LePere had moved to the Palouse country family farm, so
"inland" weather fluctuations had become his focus.
The inauguration of our sale and exhibition certainly
brought a forecast of new fluctuations in the "art" weather
in Spokane, (and we hardly need mention that Spokane is in
the Inland Empire).
We think one should be forewarned of fine quality crafts on
the horizon and plan for their effect. Thus we hope it is as
clear as a bobbing glass bottle on the incoming tide that
the name "Inland Craft Warnings" alerts you to new
discoveries and personal delights in the realm of
contemporary crafts. Inland Craft Warnings, a recognized
non-profit contemporary crafts advocacy corporation, thrives
by presenting the exhibition of “Inland Crafts “annually to
the City of Spokane.
All black and white media drawings created by Leslie L.
LePere
Pencil Farms Studio, Harrington, WA
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