Lectures, Educational Programs, Traveling Consultations

Meeting ID: 889 1179 0942

Passcode: 1uxy9J

A virtual visit to our studio where CJ will be painting and give a glimpse into his process. Watch as he renders one of his custom Monogram paintings – Watercolor and India Ink on Handmade Paper. He’ll talk about the design and painting process and he and Barbara will offer information about the significance of the monogram paintings.  We’ll start the program with a little history of our business and CJ’s art, some photos of the historic building where we work, and we’ll leave plenty of time for questions and discussion.

Meeting ID: 84116 0394

Passcode: 1uxy9J

Meeting ID: 862 6026 1380

Passcode: 550608

 

Ongoing

In-home and Remote Consultations are available nationwide. We work with clients across the country regularly and meetings are held by phone and electronically.  However, we are regularly in the following areas and can easily schedule an onsite meeting with little or no impact on a client’s budget.
Locations
Northwest Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Buffalo/ East Aurora, Western NY, Cleveland and surrounds, South Central Virginia, North Carolina: Piedmont area, Rockingham County, Asheville area, Boone and Ashe County, Portland, OR and the Pacific NWPeriodically, we are in the greater DC and greater Chicago areas to meet with clients onsite.
We will visit your home to assess your architecture, setting, lighting and other details in person. Interior and Exterior consultations available, but spaces are limited. Email or call us (814.493.8642) to make an appointment. More information about our consultation services: https://cjhurley.com/design-consultation/

A selection of past Lectures and Panels

Event	Location	Date
Exterior Painting for Vintage Homes: Understanding Your Architecture, Color and Color Placement	Roycroft 42nd Annual Summer Festival Healthy Zone Ice Rink 41 Riley St. East Aurora, NY 14052	June 23, 2018 Hours: 2-3PM
In this well illustrated presentation, Barbara shares information she regularly imparts to her color consultation clients. She discusses the importance of understanding architecture and proper placement of color for exterior painting. She presents practical information, which attendees can easily translate to their own projects. She offers tips and ideas to think about when selecting colors for your own home.
Keynote Presentation: Artistic Couples of the Arts & Crafts Movement Frances Macdonald & Herbert McNair and Carl & Karin Larsson	Colorado Arts & Crafts Society, Annual Symposium; Boettcher Mansion Golden, CO	January 20, 2018
When CJ lectures about the Arts & Crafts Movement, it’s always in terms of it being a significant Art Movement and he places it within the context of Art History. He helps us see that it was one of the most influential art movements in international art history. Not since the Renaissance has there been such a far-reaching artistic legacy, the impact of which not only led to modernism, but the reverberations from the Arts & Crafts are still felt in the world today. This well illustrated talk highlights two teams of Artist Collaborators; the McNairs and the Larssons. They are all people who helped shape the form the Arts & Crafts Movement took in their respective nations.
Professional Color Workshop for Arts & Crafts Homes	Colorado Arts & Crafts Society, Annual Symposium; Boettcher Mansion Golden, CO	January 20, 2018
In this well illustrated presentation, Barbara discusses the importance of understanding architecture and proper placement of color for exterior painting. She will offer tips and ideas to think about when selecting colors for your own home, touching on the idea of honoring the history of a home while also respecting the personality and wishes of the modern-day homeowners. The talk concludes with a summary of information home and building owners need to know when interviewing painters and reviewing bids, as well as tips for achieving the desired results in the completed project.
Workshops: Choosing Colors for your Arts & Crafts Home	Annual Grove Park Inn National Arts & Crafts Conference, Asheville, NC	February 16-18th, 2018; 2 afternoon presentations daily
In this well illustrated workshop, Barbara and CJ discuss the importance of understanding architecture and correct placement of color for exterior painting. They present practical information, which attendees can easily translate to their own projects. The presentation touches on the idea of honoring the history of a home while also respecting the personality and wishes of modern day homeowners. The presentation offers ideas to think about when selecting your own exterior color story. In depth information will be provided to help homeowners understand the information they need to know before meeting with painters to secure bids. Attendees will gain confidence in understanding how to determine the number of colors needed and proper color placement for Arts & Crafts homes.
In-home Consultations in North Carolina and Virginia	Available in the areas of Asheville, Greensboro, Rockingham County, Martinsville, Roanoke. Inquire for other locations.	February 15 – March 12, 2018, depending on location
We will visit your home to assess your architecture, setting, lighting and other details in person. Interior and Exterior consultations available, but spaces are limited. Email or call us (814.493.8642) to make an appointment. More information about our consultation services: https://cjhurley.com/design-consultation/
Balancing Then & Now: Understanding Architecture and Color for historic Exteriors	Oil City Library	March 27, 2018
A special presentation by Barbara Pierce for Oil City Main Street. Targeted to owners of historic commercial and residential properties.
Event: Lecture Romanticism: Its Legacy in Art and Literature	Student Center Auditorium, Venango College of Clarion University. 1801 W 1st St. Oil City, PA	May 5th, 2018; 10:30am-12:00 pm
In conjunction with his current exhibit, “Houses, Landscapes, Flowers and Dreams” CJ will discuss the Romantic Movement in Art and Literature. He will make connections to Romanticism and the ideals of the Arts & Crafts Movement and offer his insight into Romanticism’s continuing presence in the modern world. CJ sees Romantic thought as an essential part of being human and has a special regard for Romanticism’s position regarding nature. This is a topic he often explores in his art and he will be relating these themes to his paintings on exhibit in the Graffiti Gallery. In conjunction with the exhibit, “Houses, Landscapes, Flowers and Dreams” and supported by a grant from Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts.
Event: Documentary Screening From Dystopia to Utopia: The Artistic Visions of CJ Hurley	Student Center Auditorium, Venango College of Clarion University. 1801 W 1st St. Oil City, PA	May 15th, 2018; 6:00pm-7:00 pm
In conjunction with the exhibit, “Houses, Landscapes, Flowers and Dreams” and supported by a grant from Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts. The 25 minute long documentary tells the story of CJ’s primary artistic influences – from Buddhism and his love affair with the art and culture of Japan, to the influences he shared with lifelong friend and author, S Alexander Smith, who narrates the film. Viewers will also gain an understanding of CJ’s earlier involvement with the “Lowbrow” and “Cartoon Surrealism” art movements of the 1980’s and 90’s, and how this subject matter transitioned to his work today – driven by the values of the Arts & Crafts Movement.

Event	Location	Date
Balancing Then & Now: Painting the Exterior & Interior of Your Historic Home	ORA Preservation Conference; Titusville, PA	May 13, 2017
The Arts & Crafts Movement; An Important Moment in Art History	Community Room, Oil City Library, Oil City, PA	March 21, 2017 6:00pm
Event: Documentary Screening From Dystopia to Utopia: The Artistic Visions of CJ Hurley	Roycroft, East Aurora, NY	June 12, 2016
Understanding Color	Pasadena Heritage Arts & Crafts Conference Pasadena, CA	October 2009
Vintage Interiors: Panel Discussion	Architectural Heritage Center Portland, OR	September 2009
Artistic Couples of the Arts & Crafts Movement: Frances MacDonald & Herbert McNair and Carl & Karin Larsson	CJ Hurley Keynote Speaker Portland Bungalow Show	May 2009
Arts & Crafts in the History of Art: Where Does It Fit?	Grove Park Inn Arts & Crafts Conference Asheville, NC.	February 2009
Understanding Color for Architecture	The Architectural Heritage Center Portland, OR.	CJ Hurley June 2009 & June 2008
The Arts & Crafts Movement: An Important Moment in Art History	CJ Hurley Keynote Speaker Portland Bungalow Show	May 2008
Uniting Design With Nature	The Architectural Heritage Center Portland, OR	March 2008
The Arts & Crafts Movement: An Important Moment in Art History	Portland Bungalow Show	May 2007
Understanding Art and Design of the Arts & Crafts Movement with a focus on Frank Lloyd Wright	Design Lecture for the Docents of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Gordon House Silverton, OR	April 2006
Art and Design	Rejuvenation Portland, OR	Spring 2006
The International History of the Arts & Crafts Movement (3 Hours)	Portland Community College continuing Education Series	Quarterly series 2004-2007
The Visionary Aspects of the Arts & Crafts Movement (3 hours)	Portland Community College continuing Education Series	Quarterly series 2004-2007
The Arts & Crafts Movement in Portland: Understanding How the Ideals of the Movement Were Translated Into Architecture (5 hour Field Study)	Portland Community College continuing Education Series	Quarterly series 2004-2007
Uniting Design With Nature	The Architectural Heritage Center Portland, OR	November, 2005
The Design History of The International Arts & Crafts Movement; Architecture, Art, Furniture, and Accessories – A training program for Interior Designers	Parker Furniture Beaverton, OR	April 2005 & May 2005
The Arts & Crafts Movement; Bringing The Outside In (2 hours)	The Portland Home and Garden Show Portland, OR	February 2005
Alumni Artists Panel	Guilford College Greensboro, NC	1996