J. Daniel Graham | Resonating Objects: History and Fabrication

Artist and educator J. Daniel Graham shares his handmade stringed instruments and demonstrates elements of his process. Come learn about the complex history of the banjo while getting to hear some old time songs on a variety of unique banjos and violins. 

This program is presented in conjunction with CHAINED ROCK, an exhibition by Elijah Howe about the people, history, and culture of rural Kentucky.

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J. Daniel Graham was raised in a military family and moved every two years for most of his life.  He comes from a family of storytellers who love investigation and creativity. Introduced and encouraged into creative outlets at an early age Daniel has never forgotten the lessons of craft from his mother (a basket maker and calligrapher) and lessons of engineering and risk from his father.  His training in the Arts comes from an Undergraduate Degree at the University of Florida in Printmaking and a Masters Degree from the University of Georgia with the same emphasis.  Between the two programs of formal education Daniel lived in Washington DC and trained as a furniture maker under woodworker Dennis Sitka.  Currently Daniel is a Professor of Art at Georgetown College in Georgetown Kentucky where he teaches a variety of courses including Sculpture, Printmaking, 3D Design, Ceramics and Luthiery.  He lives in Georgetown with his wife Holly, his daughter Olive, his son Thatcher, and their dog Cricket.