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Building a Career with an Art Degree - Brett Binford Artist Talk

Presented by Kent State University School of Art at Center for the Visual Arts at Kent State, Kent OH

Jan 25 2019
Building a Career with an Art Degree - Brett Binford Artist Talk

Join the Kent State University School of Art for an artist talk with ceramicist and entrepreneur, Brett Binford on Friday, January 25 from 12-1 p.m.

Join the Kent State University School of Art for an artist talk with ceramicist and entrepreneur, Brett Binford on Friday, January 25 from 12-1 p.m.  Brett will be discussing how he built successful small businesses and a contemporary ceramics gallery in Portland with an art degree. All lectures are free and open to the public and are located in room 165 at the Center for the Visual Arts.  Brett Binford is the owner and co-Founder of Mudshark Studios, Portland Growler Company, and Eutectic Gallery.

In 2012 Mudshark studios was selected by Martha Stewart as one of 10 companies chosen for the American Made Awards. In 2015, they were honored by President Barack Obama During his visit to Portland for small business week. They currently employ 30 employees and continue to bring American ceramic manufacturing back to the USA.

Binford also operates Portland Growler Company, which has been published and written about in countless magazines and blogs including Notcot, Uncrate, GQ, and Martha ... view more »

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Center for the Visual Arts at Kent State

325 Terrace Drive, Kent, OH 44242

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Meter parking – R19 Lot

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