Keeleon Artistry Society of Tarteria
The Keeleon Artistry Society of Tarteria, often shortened to "KAST", is a guild of artists and patrons that organize and participate in art shows. Though their name includes Tarteria, their efforts are focused almost exclusively in the Queendom of Keeleon.
Description
Artistic culture in Keeleon is focused in the south and along the Orc Highway where the mingling cultures have great influence on the citizenry. New orcish art that comes from this is focused on the tenacity and resilience of orcs and the historical figures that have led this fight. With the influence of outside interests in Tarteria, there is a growing demand for art pieces for export to other places in Azimuth. To facilitate this, an informal grouping of patrons and artists formed to promote orcish crafts. KAST puts on semi-regular showings at several independent galleries in Keeleon. During these shows, KAST organizes the sale of artworks and promotes artist and patron relationships. The operations of the guild seem to be susceptible to influence from the Queendom of Keeleon. This was seen by the apparent political motivations of the "Temperance and Peace" showing at the Watermill Gallery, which seemed designed to promote the strength of the queendom and downplay the threat of war. KAST shows problems with inclusivity. They usually only accept orcish crafts. However, the guild does allow artists unaffiliated with KAST to participate in gallery showings and sell pieces during them.Locations
KAST does not own any galleries directly. However, there are a number of galleries that KAST uses to put on art shows.- Watermill Gallery: Located in New Keeleon. Semi-regular showings are put on for various themes.
- Galleria Magnifico at the Sapphire Palazzo: Located in Calen Estel. A permanent gallery hosting the rare art collection of Al'phonas Muchaelas.
Notable People
- Al'phonas Muchaelas: An eccentric patron and art colector well-known in the organization.
- Argilla, son of Kla: An artist recently gaining notoriety for his works focusing on great moments in orcish history.
- Chaka: Recently inducted into the organization, Chaka's works have been making big impressions on collectors.
- An important patron from the Commandment of Sky Guildhall hadn't been seen publicly for some time.
History
The Fifth Age: The Age of Beginnings
At some point, Al'phonas Muchaelas inducted Argilla, son of Kla, into KAST. On 26 and 27 Madaet 5A 352, KAST put on the "Temperance and Peace" showing at the Watermill Gallery. On 16 Adroth 5A 352, Chaka received registration papers from Al’phonas to join KAST. On 16 Adroth 5A 352, KAST put on the "History and Heroes" showing at the Watermill Gallery. After the gallery was attacked during the opening, the rest of the showing was cancelled.
Type
Guild, Craftsmen
Alternative Names
KAST
Location
Notable Members