TAA e-News Textile Art Alliance of the Cleveland Museum of Art- October 2011
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Reminder for TAA Members It's that time again!! If you haven't already done so, please renew your TAA membership. We value your membership and hope that you will continue to support TAA's mission of providing education and enhancing the collection of textiles at the Cleveland Museum of Art. | |
Small Gems: Recent work by Judith Kessler Smith Exhibition will hang until October 7th, in the Gibson Art Gallery in the Mahan Cultural Center, Breckenridge Village, 36851 Ridge Rd, Willoughby, OH 44094 Gallery hours Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30. Congratulations Judy! | Shibori Workshop at Cleveland Museum of Art Saturday, October 8, 10:00–4:30 Students will use fiber reactive dyes on cotton, explore color effects with Fee includes dye, auxiliary chemicals and fabric. Supply list at box office. For more information call 216-707-2487. To register call 216-421-7350. |
8th Annual Wearable Art Fashion Show and Boutique Preview one-of-a-kind wearable art, clothing, and accessories. Then enjoy lunch and a fabulous runway show. Sunday, October 16, 2011 10:30-5:00 Program Tickets $45, all-day event. Information:Meghan Olis 216 707-2579 molis@clevelandart.org |
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3rd Annual Octavofest: Book and Paper Arts Events These events included multiple exhibitions, lectures, artist demonstrations, workshops and classes, art tours, and lectures that filled the entire month of October and brought the exciting world of book and paper arts to a wide audience of all ages. Octavofest (which takes its name from a traditional bookmaking format) kicks off on October 1st with the 4th Annual 4Ever Morgan Open House and Silent Auction and Octavofest 2011 Opening, an event sponsored by the Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory and Educational Foundation, at 1754 E. 47th Street, Cleveland, OH 44103. For information and calendar of events, go to: http://www.octavofest.org/ | |
Untangling Threads: Women Artisans in Morocco’s Rug Weaving Industry Alia Kate, curator and founder of Kantara: Moroccan Rugs; Anna Beeke, documentary photographer Opening on September 24th and running through October 31st at Oberlin's FAVA Gallery is Untangling Threads: Women Artisans in Morocco’s Rug Weaving Industry. This exhibit displays handwoven Moroccan rugs beside documentary photographs of the weavers and their families, thereby creating a link between the traditional textural and modern visual arts. FAVA Gallery, 39 South Main Street, Oberlin, OH 44074. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm; Sunday- 1-5pm http://www.untanglingthreads.kantaracrafts.com |
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Dream Weavers: The Art of the Loom October 2, 2011 – December 30, 2011 The Dream Weavers: The Art of the Loom exhibit at The Shaker Historical Society seeks to show the historical with the modern, by displaying the beautiful wares of nine prominent local textile artists—Leslie Alperin, Jodie Kantor, Miriam Lidsky, Elinor Polster, Rose Rubin, Nancy Tovar, Horst of Horst Couture, and Robbie Grodin and Donna Christley of Alpaca Fiber Studio—in contrast with the functional and practical clothing and textiles of the North Union Shakers. Shaker Historical Society,16740 South Park Boulevard | |
Open Studio Event Saturday, October 22, 2011 10:00-4:00 Make-a-Difference Day! Home of Sandy Shelenberger. Take a scenic drive out to the country and visit the studio of Sandy Shelenberger. Local artisans work and sales. Items include: Ukrainian eggs, gourds, mixed media, beach glass jewelry, chocolates, hand-dyed scarves, fiber art, fabric and more!! Demonstrations, light refreshments, and benefit items/raffle for Ashtabula County Humane Society. The Humane Society will have foster animals for a “meet & greet.” While you are out this way, take in a covered bridge or a local winery! Address: 6859 Bushnell Rd (Rt 84), Conneaut, OH 44030 Questions: Call Sandy at (440)594-2839 or e-mail: sandyshel@roadrunner.com | |
TAA Lecture Join nationally recognized textile artist and quilter, Sandy Shelenberger, as she shares her experiences, from inspiration to finished artwork. Sandy uses surface design techniques such as painting, screenprinting and airbrushing to express her evolving inner journey. Her goal is to inspire others through her knowledge and passion for the creative process. Open to the public, $5 at the door (Textile Art Alliance Members and full-time students free) |
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BED (AND BREAKFAST?) HOSTS NEEDED TAA members needed to host out-of-town artists for the Focus: Fiber opening reception and/or the Dorothy Caldwell lecture/workshop in December. For details or to volunteer,please contact: Ruta Marino ruta.marino@gmail.com 216.570-6448 | Dessert after Lecture with Sandy Shelenberger On Wednesday, November 2nd, we will meet after the lecture for dessert at 3:00. If you would like to join our presenter for dessert/refreshments, please RSVP Kerrin Buss at 216-752-9654 or email me at kerrin.art@gmail.com |
Call For Artists January 23, 2012....Artist as Quiltmaker XV, FAVA's 15th biennial exhibition of contemporary quilts. Exhibit May 13-July 29, 2012 Coordinator: Ruta Marino, Artist and Curator. Prospectus www.favagallery.org E-Mail: artistasquiltmaker@gmail.com February 25, 2012…. The some things looming (www.somethingslooming.com) Fiber Arts Gallery and Studio, 526 Washington Street, Reading,PA has issued a “Call for Artists” to submit works for its upcoming salon-style exhibition, “Refuse/reseen,” that will run from April 14 through June 2, 2012. The show is part of the larger FiberPhiladelphia 2012 biennial celebration from March through May involving many artists, gallery exhibitions, major art institutions and numerous independent venues | |
