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Virginia A. Groot & Project Onward Celebrate New Ceramic Studio Opening
On October 8, Project Onward commemorated the grand opening of their new ceramic studio. The studio was made possible by the Virginia A. Groot Foundation’s three-year grant contribution and Project Onward's unwavering passion for allowing artists of…
Christina A. West Exhibition Opens APSU’s New Gallery
The Virginia A. Groot Foundation’s community of artists continues to achieve outstanding accomplishments and artistic evolution. In 2018, Christina…
2022 Groot Grant Winner Featured in Ceramics Monthly
Ceramics Monthly, the largest-circulated publication dedicated to sharing insights within the ceramic arts field, featured Raven Halfmoon’s…
Former First Place Groot Grant Recipient Exhibited in Korean Biennale
In 2004, Tip Toland became the first place Groot Grant recipient for her pieces that celebrated and captured the vulnerability of humanity. Most…
Former First Place Groot Grant Recipient Exhibited in Korean Biennale
In 2004, Tip Toland became the first place Groot Grant recipient for her pieces that celebrated and…
The Virginia A. Groot Foundation Supports RAIR 2022 Residency Program
The Virginia A. Groot Foundation is proud to support the RAIR 2022 Artist in Residency program. RAIR is a non-profit organization that challenges the…
Andrew Hellmund: Direct Metal
Inspired by the intersection of sculptural, dance, architecture, and…
Jacob Stanley: Nothing Lasts Forever
Temporary site-responsive installations have been the inspiration and…
“Every time there is a different artist in the room, you get a different point of view, a different observation. That’s what makes this process beautiful—that artist is bringing his or her energy to this jury.”
—Stanley Shetka, Vice President