CATALINA ARTIST FRANCES MAE GRAHAM: REDISCOVERED
Noted Catalina collector, author and long time exhibitor at the Los Angeles Pottery Show, Carole Coates will be presenting to the public a rare an important glimpse into the life of this Catalina Pottery artist. The exhibit will feature recently found artifacts, art, imformation and images of Catalina's most prolific artist, Frances Mae Graham. Following her studies at the Chicago Art Institute Graham arrived for work in Catalina and stayed longer than any other artist, raising her two young daughters in Avalon and leaving only when the island was evacuated in World War II. Known as "Mazie" to her friends, she quickly became an indispensible part of Catalina's operation, exploring undersea gardens and sketching at the Bird Park to help bring her artwork to life. Special hand painted pottery pieces from Graham's personal collection will be on display thanks to the Graham family. Don't miss seeing this important exhibit adjacent to Carole's booth #53.
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