TAA e-News

Textile Art Alliance of the Cleveland Museum of Art- May 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 June e-News is May 25, 2009.

E-News is now also available on the TAA Website: www.taacleveland.org

Annual Luncheon

Recent Gifts and Acquisitions
Guest Speaker:  Louise W. Mackie, Curator Textiles and Islamic Art

Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 11:00
Windows on the River, Powerhouse at Nautica, 2000 Sycamore, Cleveland

Silent Auction Fund-Raiser features hundreds of ethnic, antique, collectible, and exotic textiles. Proceeds from the sale of textiles formerly in CMA’s Education Art collection benefit the museum’s textile collection and Education Department programs. Also up for bid this year are several services (lecture/lesson/workshop) that have been generously offered by members. These include a presentation by Nina Setrakian on the Egyptian origins of Nagada Clothing, a 2 hour airbrush lesson with Sandy Shelenberger, a presentation by Marty Young on Japanese textiles and quilts, a mud-dye workshop with Barbara Kathman, and a viewing of textile treasures in storage with our Curator, Louise W. Mackie.  Consider bidding on one of the presentations for your guild, church or group of interested friends!
Reservations required by May 1st; fee. For information contact Karen Hinkle:  clothcare@aol.com

Attention: TAA Members

Please notify John Coyne, Affiliate Coordinator, of any changes in you home address, phone number, or e-mail address at jcoyne@clevelandart.org

****Also, if you have not received your invitation to the TAA Annual Luncheon, please contact John as soon as possible.  Luncheon reservations need to be received by May 1, 2009.

Collection Visit
Cleveland Heights Award Winning Home

Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 6:30 - 8:30

Join Dorothy Ceruti in a tour of her modernist styled home in Cleveland Heights. For over a period of three years Dorothy worked closely with architect Thom Stauffer of Kent until completion in 2004. The house won the American Institute of Architects' Cleveland Chapter first prize in all categories and was reviewed by Plain Dealer critic Steven Litt. Visit her fiber and metal studios and view her collections of beads, prints, eclectic furniture and artist made stamps.
Enjoy a finger-food dinner, wine and beverages. $30 donation for TAA members, $40 for others. Reservations limited. Tax donation receipt provided. For questions and reservations contact Mary Ann at brodyconnbrody@aol.com.

Solo Exhibit, Shirley McElhaney

Conneaut Community Center for the Arts presents: "Possibilities", a mixed-media exhibit by TAA Member Shirley McElhaney. The exhibit runs May 8th- June 2, 2009.
Artist Reception:  Friday, May 8th 6:30-8:30pm

Conneaut Community Center for the Arts, 1025 Buffalo St. Conneaut, OH 44030

Members Show at The Artist Archive of the Western Reserve

 Shirley Mc Elhaney has two pieces, "Lilacs" and "November Dream" on exhibit with the Members Show at The Artist Archives Of The Western Reserve: 1834 East 123rd Street, Cleveland, Ohio. Also exhibiting  is TAA member Elise Newman.   Opening Reception is Friday, May 1, 2009 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM.

Threads of Inspiration

A multi-venue fiber arts show in Vermilion, OH curated by TAA Member Christy Gray.

Participating artists are Si-Yun Chang, Jen Craun, Emily Felderman, Britt Friedman, Christy Gray, Christine Mauersberger, Kathleen Van Meter, and Marty Young.  The exhibit will run through May 25, 2009. Inland Seas Maritime Museum, 480 Main St., Vermilion,OH and other venues.
For information on hour and venues go to www.mainstreetvermilion.com
Click on Arts Guild of Vermilion.

Exhibit at Heights Arts

HeightsArts, 2173 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights is currently showing paintings by Migiwa Orimo, silkscreen by Jeanne Regan, and ceramic sculpture by Yumiko Goto through June, 6, 2009.

This is a lovely exhibit and includes an interesting textile-related installation piece by Migiwa Orimo.

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Congratulations Rebecca Cross!

Congratulations to TAA Member Rebecca Cross who had work accepted into the prestigious Quilt National '09 Exhibit at the Dairy Barn Cultural Arts Center, 8000 Dairy Lane in Athens,OH, followed by a national tour. 

Exhibit runs May 23rd through Sept.7, 2009.

For more information go to:  www.quiltnational.com

Classes Offered

Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory and Educational Foundation

The Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory and Educational Foundation is an Ohio non-profit art center dedicated to the preservation of handmade papermaking and the art of the book. Executive Director is Tom Balbo.  Classes are being offered in papermaking, printing techniques, bookarts and marbling.  For more information go to: www.morganconservatory.org

Textile Art Artists

June 1, 2009, is the submission date for a new book, 1000 Artisan Textiles, to be produced by Quarry Books.  Quarry Books previous produced 1000 Artist Trading Cards and 1000 Artist Journal Pages. Go to www.1000artisantextiles.com or artisantextiles@aol.com for additional information.

Save the Date: 
TAA Lecture and Workshop on the Fiber/Encaustic Connection, September 25 & 26, 2009

Lecture

Fiber/Encaustic Connection

Lorraine Glessner

Friday, 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 

Workshop

Exploring the Fiber/Encaustic Connection

Lorraine Glessner

Friday and Saturday, September 25-26, 2009, 10:00–4:00
Private Studio

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. 25^th), supplies $35. For information contact:  kerrin.art@gmail.com or 216-752-9654