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| ARIZONA |
THE BEAD MUSEUM presents Trajectories, progressions in
contemporary art glass beads, from sixty-seven artists, through March
16, 2007. The exhibition is jointly hosted by the International Society
of Glass Beadmakers and The Bead Museum. 5754 W. Glenn Dr., Glendale, AZ 85301; 623.931.2737; www.thebeadmuseum.com. |
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| CALIFORNIA | THE
MINGEI INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM hosts Symbols of Identity, Jewelry
of Five Continents, extended to March 2007. Curated by Martha Longenecker,
this wide-ranging exhibition is composed of jewelry from North and South
America, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Although most of the objects derive
from the Mingei’s permanent collection, the works include the Collections
of David and Marjorie Ransom and Daniel and Serga Nadler. 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101.www.mingei.org |
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| ILLINOIS |
THE FIELD MUSEUM presents The Ancient Americas, a new
permanent exhibit examining thirteen thousand years of cultural evolution
in the western hemisphere. More than two thousand artifacts are on display
representing some twenty distinct cultural groups, from the early hunter-gatherers
of the American continents to the great empires of the Aztecs and the
Incas. Ground-breaking research by Field Museum scientists and others
should shatter long-held preconceptions. 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60605; www.fieldmuseum.org. |
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| MASSACHUSETTS | THE
PEABODY MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ETHNOLOGY announces the extension
of its exhibit of Imazighen! Beauty and Artisanship in Everyday Berber
Life, to September 2007. Featuring an extensive collection of cultural
artifacts from the Berber groups of North Africa, objects ranging from
jewelry, leatherwork and metalwork to pottery, textiles and weaponry are
on display. 11 Divinity, Cambridge, MA 02138; www.peabody.harvard.edu. |
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| MASSACHUSETTS | MUSEUM
OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON presents Fashion Show: Paris Collections
2006, November 12, 2006-March 18, 2007. The exhibition brings together
the latest designs from ten influential and creative fashion designers:
Alaia, Chalayan, Chanel, Dior, Lacroix, Margiela, Rochas, Valentino, Viktor
& Rolf, and Yamamoto. 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115; 617.267.9300; www.mfa.org. |
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| NEW
JERSEY |
THE
NEWARK MUSEUM displays the the exhibition Objects of Desire:
500 Years of Jewelry, through February 10. This exhibition highlights
over two hundred pieces of American and European jewelry from the Museum’s
collection, brought together for the first time, and providing never-before-seen masterpieces of the jeweler’s art. 49 Washington St., Newark, NJ 07102; 973.596.6550; www.newarkmuseum.org. |
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| NEW YORK | THE
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY in New York shows Gold, through
August 19. The exhibit focuses on the historical fascination of this icon
of wealth, beauty and power. Rare natural specimens and important cultural
artifacts spanning from the famous La Trobe Nugget to gleaming precolumbian
jewelry and other objects from the Museum’s collection are on display. Central Park West at 79th St., New York, NY 10024; 212.769.5100; www.amnh.org. |
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NEW
YORK |
THE
MUSEUM AT THE FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY displays several
exhibitions covering wearable art. The exhibit Ralph Rucci: The Art
of Weightlessness, shows to April 14. This retrospective marks the twenty-fifth
anniversary of Rucci’s career in fashion and features one hundred
garments. The exhibit She’s Like A Rainbow: Colors In Fashion
continues until May 5, with over two hundred fifty years of fashion
and textile history on display. The exhibit explores the symbolism and
psychology of color in fashion. Seventh Ave. at 27th St., New York, NY 10001; 212.217.5970. |
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| PENNSYLVANIA | THE
ALLENTOWN ART MUSEUM presents Knights in Shining Armor, a major
exhibition covering Renaissance and Baroque art, arms and armor. The show
is on display from January 28 to June 3. Nearly four years in the making,
Knights in Shining Armor explores the popularity of arms and armor in
the art and daily life of these periods. 31 N. Fifth St., Allentown, PA 18101; 610.432.4333; www.allentownartmuseum.org. |
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| PENNSYLVANIA | THE
FRANKLIN INSTITUTE SCIENCE MUSEUM is the next museum to host
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, through September 30.
New and larger than the blockbuster that toured the world in 1977, this
exhibition includes one hundred thirty objects from Tutankhamun’s
tomb and other royal tombs. 222 North 20th St., Philadelphia, PA 19103; 215.448.1200. |
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| PENNSYLVANIA | HAVERFORD
COLLEGE displays an exhibition of rare textiles of the Chin peoples,
a heterogeneous hill group living in western Myanmar (Burma), as well
as northeastern India, and Bangladesh. Collecting Context: An Exhibition
of Chin Textiles with a Story includes thirteen ceremonial costumes and
blankets, as well as historic and contemporary photographs of the Chin
peoples. The exhibit runs from February 16 to March 25, in the John B.
Hurford ‘60 Humanities Center, Stokes Building. 370 Lancaster Ave., Haverford, PA 19041; 610.896.1336. |
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| WISCONSIN | RACINE
ART MUSEUM showcases its new exhibition, Women’s Tales:
Four Leading Israeli Jewelers, running until January 21. This exhibit
is an in- depth study of the work of Bianca Eshel-Gershuni, Vered Kaminski,
Esther Knobel, and Deganit Stern Schocken. Approximately one hundred thirty
pieces of jewelry and vessels are on display. 441 Main St., Racine, WI 53401; 262.638.8300; www.ramart.org. |
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| CANADA
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THE
TEXTILE MUSEUM OF CANADA displays its new exhibition, Cloth
That Grows On Trees, until April 15. Delving into the method of making
cloth from tree bark, primarily used around the equatorial region, this
exhibit is one of the first large-scale presentations of its kind in
Canada. Several lectures, tours and workshops are also available. 55 Centre Ave., Toronto, ON M5G 2H5; 416.599.5321; www.textilemuseum.ca. |
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| CALIFORNIA | THE
FOLK TREE holds several events. Hearts and Flowers XX: The Valentine Show
features work in all media by area artists, along the themes of love and
romance. This will run until February 17. From March 3 to April 7, there
will be the Saints and Sinners XX Show, covering the topics of the sacred
and the profane. 217 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105; 626.795.8733. |
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| MASSACHUSETTS
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MOBILIA
GALLERY presents Trompe L’oeil, a collection of objects
by artists such as Lia Cook, Tom Eckert, Marilyn Pappas, Jon Eric Riis,
and Richard Shaw. The exhibit ends January 30. 358 Huron Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138; www.mobilia-gallery.com. |
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| ARIZONA |
THE
ARIZONA STATE MUSEUM hosts several workshops and lectures. The
deadline for applying for the March 12 to 15 workshop on Textile Analysis
is January 15. There are also free public lectures on January 25, Sources
of Inspiration in Tapestry; and on April 27, Tapestry in America. University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721; www.tapestrycenter.org. |
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| MINNESOTA |
THE
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA presents the Split Rock Arts Program,
a summer series of intensive workshops in visual arts, design, creative writing, and creativity enhancement. Some workshops include fashion, textile and surface design, art quilting, knitting, children’s book illustrations, and more. Online registration begins February 25. 360 Coffey Hall, 1420 Eckles Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108; 612.625.1237; www.cce.umn.edu/splitrockarts. |
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TEXAS
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THE
SOUTHWEST SCHOOL OF ARTS AND CRAFT has several lectures and demonstrations
this year. On February 12, Hollis Chatelain, a textile artist who began
her career in Africa, is presenting a lecture. Another lecture and gallery
visit is given on February 24 by Japanese Living National Treasure Akihiko
Izukura, whose spiritual sensibility and zero-waste production philosophy
guides his textile designs. On February 25, Izukura performs a Senshoku-do,
a special Japanese dyeing ceremony similar to a tea ceremony. 300 Augusta, San Antonio, TX 78205; 210.224.1848; www.swschool.org. |
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| ARIZONA | THE
HEARD MUSEUM INDIAN FAIR AND MARKET holds its forty-ninth annual
show from March 3 to March 4. This extensive event brings more than twenty
thousand visitors each year. Artwork includes jewelry, textiles, sculptures,
baskets, pottery, paintings, and beadwork from some of the finest Native
artists. More than six hundred premier Native Americans will have items
available for purchase. Many music and dance performances also take place
during the two-day extravaganza. 2301 North Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004; 602.252.8848. |
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| CALIFORNIA | THE
BEADWORK BEAD EXPO moves to Oakland, California this year for
the first time, from April 11 to 15. This annual event is sponsored by
Beadwork magazine, and brings together over one hundred fifty artisans
and craft merchants to display their wares made from all types of materials. www.beadexpo.com. |
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| CALIFORNIA | THE
EAST MEETS WEST TRUNK SHOW on February 1 features the work of
Kristina Logan. View the artworks and visit with Kristina Logan and Heather
Trimlett from 11 A.M. to 7 P.M. at Blue Dolphin Stained Glass. 6350 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92115; www.heathertrimlett.com. |
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| FLORIDA | THE
PALM BEACH FINE CRAFT SHOW returns to the Palm Beach County Convention
Center from March 2 to 4. Over one hundred twenty artists display their
works at this juried exhibition. A wide range of objects an from the extensive
pool of artists. In 2005 there were approximately one thousand applicants. www.craftsamericashows.com. |
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| MASSACHUSETTS |
CRAFTBOSTON presents its sixth annual show at Boston’s
Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd., from March 30 to April
1, 2007. CRAFTBOSTON is one of the best venues in New England for the
exhibition and sale of contemporary craft. The show features one hundred
seventy-five artists, showcasing one-of-a-kind and limited-edition pieces
in jewelry, wearables, decorative fiber, leather, metal, mixed media,
and more. A complete list of participating artists will be released November
1. www.craftboston.org. |
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PENNSYLVANIA |
THE
BUYERS MARKET OF AMERICAN CRAFT reaches its twenty-fifth anniversary.
In celebration of this event seven exhibitors from the original 1982 show
return as Buyers Market alumni, including Sergio Lub, Murphy Design, Pearce
Design, Julie Shaw, Danica Design Candles, Van de Lune, and Wildflowers
by Cricket. Joining them are roughly one hundred seventy-five other artists,
offering all manner of craft items from jewelry and glass to wearable
fiber and furniture. The Show runs from February 16 to 19 at the Pennsylvania
Convention Center in Philadelphia. www.americancraft.com. |
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| MARYLAND | THE
AMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL WHOLESALE SHOW presents work from more
than eight hundred new and established artists, February 20-22, 2007
at the Baltimore Convention Center, One West Pratt St. Selected by a
jurying process, the artists offer their latest work in high-quality,
handmade jewelry, clothing, furniture, and more. www.craftcouncil.org/wholesale. |
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VIRGINIA
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POTOMAC
CRAFTSMEN FIBER GALLERY announces the opening of the juried
show Home Sweet Home on February 7, featuring items for and/or about
the home. Jewelry, sculpture, clothing, and wallpieces are some of the
artwork on exhibition. The Show closes March 4. Studio 18, The Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 North Union St., Alexandria, VA 22314; 703.548.0935; www.potomaccraftsmengallery.com. |
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| ARIZONA |
THE
YUMA SYMPOSIUM holds its twenty-eighth exhibition from February
22 to 24. Throughout the weekend there are many multidisciplinary presentations,
as well as events like the pin swap, saw, file and solder sprints, and
student exhibition. Some of the lectures are Skin Deep: Beauty and other
Monsters by Kristin Beeler; Wrapped in Fibers: A Deliberate Entanglement by Bonnie Britton, and more. 78 West 2nd St., Yuma, AZ 85364; 928.782.1934. |
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| INDIANA | THE
INTERNATIONAL PRECIOUS METAL CLAY GUILD announces dates for its
fourth biennial conference, held July 17-20, 2008 at Purdue University
in West Lafayette, Indiana. The most recent conference was July 2006 in
the same location, featuring distinguished speakers from around the world.
Information about the conference will be posted on the Guild’s website
www.pmc-conference.com. 859.586.0595. |
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| MASSACHUSETTS |
HORIZONS TO GO presents Mexico: Oaxaca!, a tour of the
Oaxaca area, considered by many travelers to be the folk art capital of
Mexico. This is an opportunity to see a variety of fabrics, rugs, baskets,
and pots, as well as the work of cutting-edge contemporary artists, from
January 26 to February 2, and from July 6 to 13. POB 2206, Amherst, MA 01004; 413.549.2900; www.horizons-art.com. |
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| VIRGINIA |
THE ARTISANS CENTER OF VIRGINIA makes a call for entries
for A Twist on Tradition, showing from May 17 to June 27. The focus of
the show is on works of traditional craft that have been combined with
new methods to create a melding of the two. Jake Cress, master craftsman
from Fincastle, Virginia is a guest artist for the exhibit, and an example
of the goal of this exhibit. All fine craft media will be considered,
although no two-dimensional fine art, photography or paintings will be
accepted. The deadline for entries is March 10. 801 West Broad St., Waynesboro, VA 22980; 540.946.3294; www.artisanscenterofvirginia.org. |
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| NORTH CAROLINA |
WHOLESALECRAFTS.COM is hosting a new wholesale trade
show directed at the American and Canadian craft market. The American Craft Retailers Expo (ACRE) takes place May 2-4, 2007 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. www.wholesalecrafts.com. |
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| WASHINGTON |
THE YWCA RAGS GUILD hosts RAGS 2007, an annual juried
art show and sale. The event takes place March 8-11, at Mercedes-Benz
of Tacoma. Artists working in all media of wearable art—garments,
fashion accessories, and jewelry—will be showing. www.YWCApiercecounty.org (click on RAGS); 253.272.4181. |
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| CONNECTICUT |
AID TO ARTISANS announces the launch of an innovative
five-year project to benefit artisans in India. The project, named Artisan
Enterprise Development Alliance Program, will start officially in October.
Aid to Artisans is a nonprofit organization focusing on training and assistance
to artisan groups worldwide, and has worked in one hundred ten countries
since its founding in 1976. www.aidtoartisans.org. |
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THE
FIELD MUSEUM presents The Ancient Americas, a new permanent
exhibit examining thirteen thousand years of cultural evolution
in the western hemisphere. More than two thousand artifacts
are on display representing some twenty distinct cultural groups,
from the early hunter-gatherers of the American continents to
the great empires of the Aztecs and the Incas. Ground-breaking
research by Field Museum scientists and others should shatter
long-held preconceptions. Shown is an Inca textile, indicative
of their richly patterned motifs.
THE
TEXTILE MUSEUM presents Mantles of Merit: Chin Textiles
from Mandalay to Chittagong, the first major exhibition devoted
to Chin textiles. Nearly eighty ceremonial mantles, tunics and
other garments as well as photographs and accessories worn with
the textiles will be on display. The exhibit is on view from October
13 to February 25, 2007. Shown is a woman’s tunic from Khamau,
Myanmar.
THE
LEGION OF HONOR
hosts Masterpieces of French Jewelry, from February 10 to
June 10. Over one hundred fifty examples of French jewelry
from the twentieth century are on display. Objects range from
the Lalique pieces brought by Henry Walters from the Paris
1900 exposition to Cartier pieces belonging to Marjorie Merriweather
Post. The exhibit is drawn entirely from American collections
and organized by the National Jewelry Institute at the Forbes
Gallery, New York. A catalog for the exhibition is also available.
Shown is a necklace by Cartier and De Sedles.