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TAA e-News Textile Art Alliance of the Cleveland Museum of Art- February 2009
The Textile Art Alliance is committed to supporting
its members--if you have an event or news that you would like to share with
TAA members, please e-mail all pertinent information to Sandy
Shelenberger at sandyshel@roadrunner.com and we will include it in the next
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February 8 - April 26, Kimono as
Art: The Landscapes of Itchiku Kubota. Exhibit features forty monumental kimono created by Master Kubota. Kimono will tour the United States for six months with only two U.S. stops: San Diego, California and Canton, Ohio. Exhibit Hours: Mon, Fri and Sat 10a-5p |
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LectureTitle: Magnificent Obsession: The Art of Itchiku Kubota Dale Carolyn GluckmanFriday, February 13, 2009, 6:00 CMA Recital Hall Art and textile historian Dale
Carolyn Gluckman is guest curator for the exhibit Kimono as Art: The Landscapes of Itchiku Kubota presented
by the Canton Museum of Art, she is also co-author and editor of its
catalogue. Ms. Gluckman will explore the life and work of kimono artist
Itchiku Kubota (1917-2003) who spent over twenty years developing a unique
means of creating pictorial imagery on the kimono using labor-intensive dying
method.The development of the kimono from an undergarment to an art will be
explained along with how Kubota combined tradition and modernity in his
personal life and artistic creations. Lecture free to
TAA members and full-time students; $5 at the door for general public.
For further information contact sjones@oberlin.net
or440/774-3671 |
Volunteers Needed
We are looking for volunteers to help teach/supervise activities we have scheduled for the Family Day at the Canton Museum on Saturday, April 18, from 1-4:00.We need a few volunteers to help with each of the following: Simple bookmaking project Simple Shibori dyeing project Simple Origami or Fan project You must be willing to attend a session (in late March or early April) to learn the projects and spend the afternoon at the Canton Museum on April 18. Contact Polly Gilmore at (330) 867-1211 or email at pgilmore@neo.rr.com |
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Inspired by Japan: Resist Dye Techniques Traditional and Modern - Feb. 10 - March 1 Kent State Stark presents Inspired by Japan: Resist Dye Techniques Traditional
and Modern, hosted in conjunction with the Kimono As Art: The Landscapes of Itchiku
Kubota at the Canton Museum of Art. The
exhibit is co-curated by TAA Member Rebecca Cross and Jean Druesedow. The
display is free and open to the public. The gallery is located in the lower
level of Main Hall and is open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and
Saturday 10 a.m. - noon. Rebecca will also conduct a workshop called Basic Shibori Resist at Kent Stark Campus on Saturdays, February 14 through March 7. If interested, please contact the kent.edu School of Art website. |
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Member Exhibition: Textile Art Inspiration: 2009February 27 – Saturday, April 4, 2009 HeightsArts Studio at the Library, 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights This member exhibition is part of a multi-year Textile Benefit project using modern and historical textiles from the CMA Education Art Collection. These textiles, used whole or fragmented, are either incorporated into works of textile art or provide the spark of inspiration for an entirely new piece. Exhibitor Info: Participants should have received a contract from Greta at HeightsArts. Call Greta or Peggy at (216) 371-3457 if you have not received anything. Drop off your work anytime from 10-4:00 on Saturday, February 21 at the HeightsArts Studio at the Library, 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights. All work submitted must have appropriate hanging mechanism and be ready to hang or display, i.e., framed work must have wires or sawtooth hangers, quilts must have rods, lattice stripping, etc. Mannequins for garments are welcome. Questions? Call Marty at (216) 932-2966 |
Textile Art Inspiration: 2009 Artist’s Reception HeightsArts Studio at the Library, 2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights Meet the talented artists who were inspired by textiles in the Education Art Collection Textile Benefit to create these unique pieces. All items in the Textile Art Inspiration: 2009 exhibit are part of the fund-raiser for CMA textile acquisition fund and the CMA Education Department. TAA is well known for providing sumptuous, delicious fare at TAA receptions. BRING FOOD (preferably your favorite finger foods) to be served at the Artist’s Reception. Questions? Call Marty at (216) 932-2966 |
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The 5th Annual Pittsburgh Knit & Crochet Festival FOUR POINTS Sheraton, Pittsburgh North 910 Sheraton Drive Mars, PA 16046 Cranberry Turnpike Exit Feb. 14 & 15, 2009 Sat: 9:00 - 5:00 Sun. 9:00 - 4:30 Classes and demos in knitting, crochet, spinning, needle felting, wet felting, weaving and more. Interactive fashion show and luncheon on Saturday. Wearable art fashion show and luncheon on Sunday. 412.963.7030 Group and student discounts available. |
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CONSERVATION LAB TOURS POSTPONED 1 WEEK
Our behind-the-scenes tours of CMA's new textile conservation lab and textile storage area must be rescheduled for Wed. March 18. There are still a few places left in both the 10:30 and 1:30pm tours by Robin Hanson, who directs the conservation lab. To register, send your name, full address, phone, email and first/second tour choice to Mary Louise Van Dyke, 140 Kendal Dr., Oberlin, OH 44074.
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Doll Workshop
Sign up now for the Georgette Benisty Doll Workshop to be held April 2-3. Enjoy one of the benefits of your TAA membership – sign up before March 3rd and pay an even further reduced workshop fee!
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Sunday, February 1, 1:00, From
Yarn to Garment Style Show Join ten beginning weavers as they showcase their final garments at the end of this month long Oberlin College class taught by Betsy Bruce which aims to turn Yarn into Garments |
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SAVE THE DATE
October 18, 2009 Event returning to LaMalfa in Mentor. Discounted Artist booth rate available through March 31st Artist Call for Entry brochure and Contract Available on TAA website - www.taacleveland.org, click on Fashion Show. Interested in being on the committee or volunteering in some small way? Contact taafashionshow@windstream.net
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