Anthem For a New World Order [detail], 2022, Peter T McCarthy

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Virtual presentation of Vibrations on Fibers 21 Retrospective, by Paulette-Marie Sauvé

Exhibitions

Virtual presentation of Vibrations on Fibers 21 Retrospective, by Paulette-Marie Sauvé

06/01/2022 to 04/30/2025

Museum of Fine Craft of Quebec / Musée des métiers d’art du Québec (MUMAQ)

This virtual presentation of Vibrations on Fibers 21 Retrospective, is a perpetual Virtual 360 degree presentation of a major exhibition of textile art by Paulette-Marie Sauvé, shown from April 15 to June 20, 2021 at the Museum of Fine Craft of Quebec / Musée des métiers d’art du Québec (MUMAQ) in Montreal, Quebec. Françoise Cloutier …

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Here and There Contemporary Tapestries by Linda Giesen

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Here and There Contemporary Tapestries by Linda Giesen

09/04/2022 to 09/25/2022

Unity Church-Unitarian Parish Hall Gallery
St. Paul, Minnesota
United States

Here and There Contemporary Tapestries by Linda Giesen September 4 – September 25, 2022 Unity Church-Unitarian Parish Hall Gallery 733 Portland Avenue St. Paul MN 55104 Opening Reception: Friday, September 9, 2022 5:30 – 7:00 PM Linda Giesen lives in New Mexico and Minnesota. Her art is influenced by the landscapes that surround her: the …

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Industry/Luxury

Exhibitions

Industry/Luxury

06/01/2023 to 01/31/2024

Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 427 N. New Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
United States

This cutting edge, juried exhibition is comprised of about 30 pieces made by members of Art Cloth Network. Many of the works utilize silk, often in unexpected ways. This show features work from among leading Canadian and US textile artists. The opening reception will be June 1 at 6 to 8 PM. Gallery hours are …

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Bound and Unbound VII: Altered Book Exhibition

Exhibitions

Bound and Unbound VII: Altered Book Exhibition

08/21/2023 to 01/03/2024

Bound and Unbound VII
Vermillion, North Dakota
United States

The exhibit will feature mixed media artworks where books are changed from their original form, altering their state or meaning. This coveted show of altered books was juried by Brian Dettmer. Dettmer is one of the leading altered book artists working in the United States today….

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Art of the State 2023

Exhibitions

Art of the State 2023

09/10/2023 to 01/07/2024

The State Museum of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
United States

Nancy Middlebrook’s work is included in The 56th  Art of the State 2023 exhibition. An annual exhibit, it includes 86 works of art from 29 counties of Pennsylvania. Finalists were selected from 1,915 entries submitted in the categories of Painting, Work on Paper, Photography & Digital Media, Sculpture and Craft….

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Current Threads 2024 Call for Entry

Artist Opportunities

Current Threads 2024 Call for Entry

09/15/2023 to 01/15/2024

Victoria Arts Council Pat Martin Bates Gallery
Victoria
Canada

This call is for the annual Current Threads exhibition for SDA Regional BC and Yukon. It opened on Sept 15, 2023, and submissions can be edited right up to January 2024….

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MANNAHATTA. by MARILYN HENRION

Exhibitions

MANNAHATTA. by MARILYN HENRION

09/15/2023 to 12/30/2023

Hexa Creative Hub
Richardson, Texas
United States

The Best of Manhattan Comes to DFW Area! Born in New York City, Marilyn Henrion is an internationally recognized artist represented in the Smithsonian Institution’s Archives of American Art and whose works are included in museum, corporate and private collections worldwide. In 2022, at age 90, she left her Greenwich Village home to relocate her …

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TOWARD 2050

Artist Opportunities

TOWARD 2050

09/20/2023 to 12/15/2024

Desert Botanical Garden
Phoenix, Arizona
United States

TOWARD 2050, a public engagement artwork, will culminate in an immersive labyrinth installation at Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona – January through May of 2025. This project is orchestrated by AZ-based artist, Ann Morton who was the creator of the Violet Protest; in partnership with Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, AZ. The Garden’s ongoing …

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Fiber Artist Unveils FELT: UNRAVELING SOCIAL NORMS at Aurelia Gallery, Santa Fe

Exhibitions

Fiber Artist Unveils FELT: UNRAVELING SOCIAL NORMS at Aurelia Gallery, Santa Fe

10/05/2023 to 12/23/2023

Aurelia Gallery
Santa Fe, NM, New Mexico
United States

www.csullivanstudio.com IG: @cstudionyc FELT: UNRAVELING SOCIAL NORMS Exhibition Dates: October 5, 2023 – December 23, 2023 Opening Reception: Friday, October 13, 2023 CONCEPTUAL FIBER ARTIST, CHRISTINE SULLIVAN, TO PRESENT A VISIONARY EXHIBITION AT AURELIA GALLERY SANTA FE, NM, September 19, 2023 — Christine Sullivan and Aurelia Gallery are proud to present the upcoming exhibition by …

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Joy Stocksdale one person show

Exhibitions

Joy Stocksdale one person show

10/10/2023 to 12/31/2023

The Gallery At First in the Presbyterian Church
Santa Rosa, California
United States

A one person show of thirteen screen printed silk artwork. Enter building near preschool entrance, turn left and go to end of hallway to see the displayed artwork. Caption for image: Joy Stocksdale, Green Curved Leaves Vl, 2023, 30:”x28&#8243…

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Interpretations 2023

Exhibitions

Interpretations 2023

10/13/2023 to 12/30/2023

Visions Museum of Textile Art
San Diego, California
United States

Nancy Middlebrook’s work is included in the museum’s 24th international juried exhibition. It includes innovative textile art that explores form and technique of 2D artworks, 2D art quilts, and 3D free standing work that highlight fiber. A full-color exhibition catalog will be available….

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SDA Meetup

SDA Meetup: Art works from the African Diaspora

10/21/2023 to 12/21/2023

Zoom

This is an opportunity to discuss the tools, techniques, materials, themes, and color palettes that have been used to create Afrocentric and African American art works over the past fifty years. Each month we will look at a variety of art works and share our knowledge about the art or artifacts that may have inspired …

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SDA Meetup: Joomchi

10/24/2023 to 12/12/2023

Zoom

To those who know and love Joomchi or those new to the term, come join us for a meetup to talk about the ancient technique of felting mulberry paper into a wonderful material that you can use for felting, collage, or as a work of art just by itself. Facilitator: Rae Gold Date and time): …

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SDA Meetup: Foraged Fiber

10/25/2023 to 12/13/2023

Zoom

The natural world is a source of inspiration for many artists. Let’s talk about how inspiration can become collaboration when we bring foraged materials into play with traditional fiber art techniques. Bring your experience, curiosity, and stories or samples of your work to share. Topics might include ethical foraging, urban foraging, technique adaptations, artists that …

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SDA Meetup: Exploratory Mixed Media

10/26/2023 to 12/21/2023

Zoom

This group is for the curious experimentalist. Use new materials in ways they were not intended, and traditional techniques in alternative directions. From the industrial car industry material Fosshape to free motion embroidery on wet paint, Leisa’s passion for exploration will encourage sharing of your own radical ideas, concepts, materials and methods. Facilitator: Leisa Rich …

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SDA Meetup: Fabric and Fiber Reuse

10/28/2023 to 12/16/2023

Zoom

Join us to discuss repurposing fibers for techniques such as felting, sewing and creating collages. We will discover ways to use what we create with recycled and repurposed fibers. Learn new methods of working with textiles to spark creativity. Facilitator: Felicia L. Reed Date and time: Oct 28 at 5 pm ET; Nov 25 at …

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Life-LInes

Exhibitions

Life-LInes

11/01/2023 to 12/31/2023

SDA online exhibt

SDA’s fall 2023 selections online exhibit. Caption: Babara Shapiro, Faulty Towers: No Waste Fashion and The Inside Story, 2023, installation of two pieces 23 x 17W x 8D &#8220…

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The Okinawa Letters, A Rabbi on the Fringe

Exhibitions

The Okinawa Letters, A Rabbi on the Fringe

11/02/2023 to 01/05/2024

Maine Jewish Museum
Portland, Maine
United States

This is an exhibition of indigo dyed handkerchiefs embroidered with excerpts from correspondence between my father, a U.S. Army Chaplain in Okinawa in 1954 and family members of servicemen. Shira Singer. Dear Mrs. S. 2023. Hand embroidery on shibori and indigo-dyed cotton handkerchief, 14 x14 inches…

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Art x Climate Conversation with Linda Gass

Presentation/Artist Talk

Art x Climate Conversation with Linda Gass

12/14/2023

Exploratorium
San Francisco, California
United States

Linda Gass will be in conversation with artist Xavier Cortada and Climate Scientist Kris May as part of the US Global Change Research Program and the Exploratorium After Dark program exploring the power of art to communicate and inspire action on climate change. In addition to our conversation, there will be poetry, performance and artworks …

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Artists Deep Dive – Online Residency

Artists Deep Dive – Online Residency

01/01/2024 to 01/31/2024

Artist Deep Dive Online Residency
ONLINE
Canada

As an artist, your creative journey adds passion, excitement, wonder, and sometimes frustration to your life. Amid life’s demands, finding time for your art can be challenging. Have you thought about dedicating focused time to explore new artistic paths? The Artists Deep Dive program offers 24/7 access to web-based lessons, guiding you on planning your …

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Illuminating Perspectives: Exploring Light in Innovative Art

Exhibitions

Illuminating Perspectives: Exploring Light in Innovative Art

01/06/2024 to 02/11/2024

Sebastopol Center for the Arts
Sebastopol, California
United States

Light is the fundamental essence of vision, a metaphorical beacon of knowledge, and a catalyst for emotional responses. Artists are encouraged to delve into the diverse dimensions of light, whether through the use of color, luminosity, shadow, reflection, refraction, or other innovative techniques that redefine its artistic expression. We invite you to explore the interplay …

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Fiber Art and Sculpture: Residential Workshop Retreat

Workshops

Fiber Art and Sculpture: Residential Workshop Retreat

02/23/2024 to 02/27/2024

Jacqueline Mallegni - Paper Rain Studio
Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico
United States

Join me for Fiber Art & Sculpture: Residential Workshop Retreat in Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico. This all inclusive four-day workshop retreat includes meals, private room with bath, and access to all studio materials and supplies. Come and be inspired by the natural beauty of Northern New Mexico. Workshop: Demonstrations with hands-on tutorials and instruction. Learn …

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Artist Residency in Ghana

Artist Opportunities

Artist Residency in Ghana

07/10/2024 to 07/23/2024

Cross Cultural Collaborative
Accra
Ghana

2 weeks at our cultural center/guest house in an African village immersed in the local culture and hands-on workshops with indigenous artists – adinkra – kente weaving – tie dye – batik with opportunities to visit traditional villages/galleries/museums and sites of historical interest….

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