Metallic Art Graphics

John T. Crutchfield, 34 N. Lombardy Street, Richmond, VA,
(804)683 5738, www.metallicartgraphics.com
Education:

1959 – 1969​The International School of Geneva, Switzerland
1969 – 1970​Douglas S. Freeman, Richmond, VA
1970 – 1975 ​University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, B.A. in Philosophy and Art
1972 – 1973 ​University of Lyon, France, Certificate of French Language
1979 – 1982 ​Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond Va.
Post Graduate Studies Crafts & Materials ,
Advanced Metal-Smiting and Jewelry Design
(Instructors: Jim Meyers and Nancy Thompson)
Work Experience:
1982 – 2020​Metallic Art Graphics Studio, Richmond, VA, Owner: John T. Crutchfield
Title: President, CEO, Chief Designer / Artist, Architect, and Founder of Metallic art Graphics Having produced and Exhibited(National and International) designs in mixed media fiberglass on brass for the last 30 years. The work consists of a unique amalgamation of advanced graphic design, computer graphics, and linear applications of intense colors to a high-quality brass base. The product is then cast in an extremely durable clear fiberglass encasement.
The purpose of these designs is to evoke the inner desires of one wishing to escape from the present reality into the past to explore ancient Egypt, Persia, and Aztec civilizations, or into the future of high tech space suits and body armor for fighting intergalactic wars. The end result transports the individual beyond reality into a world of grandeur and imagination!

1997 – 2020​Artemis Gallery, Richmond, VA, Owner: John T. Crutchfield
Title: President and CEO; Exhibitions curator, promotions director
After extensive studio and exhibition experience at Metallic Art Graphics Studio, John decided to open a retail store to showcase his and other up-and-coming artists on a more permanent base. The gallery also housed the growing collection of arts and crafts gathered thru trading at national craft shows. Ever since, Artemis Gallery has exhibited over 170 national and international artists in monthly openings. These openings, full of art and lively music, encourage the local community to celebrate the high appreciation of craft art
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2020-2021 Artemis gallery Music Speakeasy and Artisan Exhibitions director