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Author - Mia Finnamore
Art Speaks: Amazing Rugs
Art Speaks Series: October 2014 Pre-Islamic Carpets and Textiles from Eastern Lands by Fredrich Spuhler contains research of carbon dated carpet pieces from the 2nd – 4th centuries CE. He describes these rare art pieces in detail, relating…
Art Speaks / Buttons: Tiny Marvels Worth Collecting
Art Speaks Series: September 2014 Every other month, Art Speaks will feature a member organization or guild whose collection is housed in Textile Center’s library. The Minnesota State Button Society was established in 1943, and is dedicated to…
Perpetual Detail at Hennepin Gallery
September 11 – November 21, 2014 • Hennepin Gallery Reception: Thursday, October 23, 5 – 7 pm • Refreshments from 6 – 7 pm This exquisite exhibition curated by Textile Center features the work of two fiber artists: Ann Hall…
Upper Midwest Bead Society: Selections from the 2014 State Fair
Through October 29, 2014 • Textile Center’s Library Gallery The Upper Midwest Bead Society’s mission is to further the understanding and enjoyment of beads, beadwork and other related techniques and mediums. umbs.org/ Pictured: Universe Necklace detail, Doris Coghill
Art Speaks: The Intrigue of Color
Art Speaks Series: August 2014 A monthly series that focuses on fiber art topics as a way to explore the Library’s extensive circulating collection. The Story of Colour in Textiles, in its examination of fiber, color, dyeing and…
After the Glaciers: Geoscience Embroideries by Bonnie Peterson
August 28 – October 25, 2014 • Community Gallery An investigation of cultural and environmental issues using ornate embroidery on textiles and topographic maps. Artist Statement Mixing a variety of source materials such as scientific data, early explorer’s journals, and…
20 for 20: Celebrating Textile Center’s 20th Birthday
August 28 - October 25, 2014 • Joan Mondale Gallery Opening Reception: Thursday, August 28 5:30 pm • Gather at the Community Dye Garden on 4th & 29th St. 6:00 pm • Opening Reception at Textile Center GO GREEN! At…
Textile Center at the State Fair 2014
August 21 – September 1, 2014 • Minnesota State Fairgrounds A Common Thread, 2014 Selected Pieces Join us in a new, larger space in the Creative Activities Building to see a selection of pieces from this year’s Textile…
Art Speaks: Art vs. Craft
Is there truly something to argue about? Art Speaks Series: July, 2014 “Over the last five to ten years, museum curators, gallerists, art historians, are all beginning to realize that there is a very, very fine line between…
Cycles
July 17 – August 16, 2014 • Community & Library Galleries • Minnesota Contemporary Quilters What does the word “cycles” bring to mind? In addressing this question, 39 members of Minnesota Contemporary Quilters each have their own interpretation–whether it be…