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TAA e-News Textile Art Alliance of the Cleveland Museum of Art- July 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
group announcement. Deadline for
August e-News is July
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Congratulations!
New TAA member Annette Boncek recently had a studio art quilt titled Spring Awake purchased for permanent display by the Rocky River Public Library. TAA member Joanne Strehl Bast had an oil painting accepted into the second annual juried members show at the Towson Arts Collective, York Street, Towson, MD. She also had a felted wall piece accepted into the Creative Arts Council biennial show at Strathmore Arts Place in Rockville, MD. The felted piece won the Handweavers of America Award. |
Thanks!
Many thanks to TAA sponsor Driftwood Gallery, 450 East 200 Street, Euclid, 216 531-6653, closed on Wednesdays. Jon at Driftwood Gallery again mounted the Fashion Show posters at no charge. Don't forget that Driftwood Gallery offers all members a discount of 25% on framing. Jon has an excellent eye for color, and it is great fun to work with him on a project. |
LectureFiber/Encaustic ConnectionLorraine GlessnerFriday, September 25, 2009, 7:00 CMA Green Room Lorraine Glessner is an Assistant Professor at the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, PA. Her work involves the complex interrelation of materials collaged in encaustic (wax). Glessner’s works are visually uplifting, fanciful, rich in color and textiles, and details that challenge the imagination Lecture free to TAA members and full-time students; $5 at the door for general public. For information contact: kerrin.art@gmail.com or 216-752-9654
WorkshopExploring the Fiber/Encaustic ConnectionLorraine GlessnerFriday and Saturday, September 25-26, 2009, 10:00–4:00 This workshop introduces the participant to the basics of encaustic painting as well as a variety of advanced techniques. Covers use of equipment, safety issues, tools, and techniques to create texture, surface manipulation, and collage. All skill levels. $240, TAA members $180 ($150 by Aug. 25th), supplies $35. For information contact: kerrin.art@gmail.com or 216-752-9654 |
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Call For Entries
for more info please call 330-657-2248 or www.peninsulaartacademy.com |
Member News:
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TAA Events Play Day with CMA
Textile Conservator Wed, Sept 9, 7-8:30 Robin Hanson, CMA's Associate Conservator of Textiles, will talk about proper care and storage of textiles, both the textile art objects that TAA members may themselves create, and those heirloom textiles that we all have in our collections at home. She will cover proper vacuuming techniques, rolling of sturdy two-dimensional textiles, and boxed storage of three–dimensional textiles. Limited space available. Fee $25. For Registration contact Deirdre Vodanoff at (216) 707-2256 and leave message with your name/phone number stated clearly or e-mail at: dvodanoff@clevelandart.org Send check made out to TAA to: Deirdre Vodanoff c/o CMA, 11150 East Blvd.,Cleveland, OH 44106.
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New Location
Please remember to mention your TAA membership when shopping at the stores listed in the newsletter. The list can also be found on our website - www.taacleveland.org. |
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Artists, you are invited to participate in the "Friday with The Artist " at Tower City Center
The Artist Vendor Fair is held around the fountain in the concourse area of Tower City every Friday, through October 31, 2009, from 10:00 - 4:00. Booth space includes 2 , 6-foot, covered tables provided by Tower City for $50. To learn more contact Lisa Nemeth, Northcoast Promotions, 216 570-8201, northcoastpromo@hotmail. Details available at www.taacleveland.org/pdf/friday.pdf. |
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Parade the Circle: The Marilyn's |
Quilt National ‘09
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Quilting With MachinesBertram Inn and Convention Center,Aurora, OHOctober 22 - 24, 2009Now 3 FULL days !! · Vendor Mall with all your favorite quilting notions, books, thread, dvds, fabrics and more! Longarm and shortarm machine vendors will be present to answer your questions and encourage you to test drive their machines. · Machine Quilting Classes of all levels of expertise, for longarm, midarm, shortarm, and domestic machine quilting. New this year, piecing classes too! · Visit the free demo area to see the latest in products, techniques, and tips. Registration opens April 1, 2009. Register early for best availability! Visit www.quiltingwithmachines.com for class descriptions and registration info |
Exhibit Notice 6 by 6: Works by Liz Burgess, Si-Yun Chang, Linda Grashoff, Sue Copeland Jones, Ruta Butkus Marino, and Kathleen Van Meter Show dates: Aug. 17- Sept. 4. Artist reception: Friday, August 21, 5-8pm. Open Wednesday – Friday 10:30 am – 2:30pm; also before many Stocker Center events and by appointment. Stocker Art Gallery, Lorain Community
College, These six northeast Ohio artists express their creativity in fiber or reference textiles in their two- and three-dimensional work. Using a variety of materials besides thread and cloth--silk cocoons, twisted paper, fiberglass screening, plaster, and found objects--most employ traditional fiber techniques such as dyeing, weaving, embroidery, applique, and quilting, while some also incorporate photography, printing, or drawing. |
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6th Annual Wearable Art Fashion Show & Boutique --SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, October 18, 2009, 10:30 – 5:00 LaMalfa, 5783 Heisley Road, Mentor 10:30
Boutique Preview Shopping See the newest, freshest fashions and accessories in the area. Meet the artists, own an exclusive piece, or purchase a very special holiday gift. Then enjoy lunch and a runway fashion show. Tickets:Boutique Preview, Fashion Show, Lunch, Runway Sales $45 Advance Reservations: CMA 216 707-6820 Questions: Chris 440 816-0967; Katherine 440 543-8138 |
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