Regular Repeating Programs
Friends of Fiber Art International programs are designed to inform and inspire potential collectors by offering privileged visits to art collectors’ homes. These are usually concurrent with important contemporary fiber art shows and events, such as:
EXPOSITIONS that serve collectors like SOFA Chicago held annually. Artist-Friends speak at two SOFA programs on Friday morning. This is followed by a netweorking lunch. A special event is often scheduled at a Chicago gallery or museum on Saturday morning. Our annual Sunday bus tour takes members to a private collection, important fiber or craft shows in town, a possible architecture visit, group lunch and airport drop off. Annually, the SOFA management has given VIP passes to our sponsor ($100) members.
EXHIBITIONS such as Quilt National (next 2011) and the International Triennial of Tapestry (next 2013) in Poland which surveys the state of fiber art around the world.
CONFERENCES presented by artist organizations like ATA, HGA, NBO, SAQA, SDA, SPIN and one which serves curators and scholars, the Textile Society of America (TSA).
Triennial in Poland 2010 and 2013
Eighteen collector-Friends traveled to Poland for the opening of the 13th International Triennial of Tapestry (actually contemporary fiber art). Five artist-Friends are exhibiting work in the Triennial, Regina Benson, Lanny Bergner, Nancy Koenigsberg, Tim Harding and Mary Zicafoose. Visit Poland on your own before October 31 to see this Triennial.
Save the dates -- Our sixth very special Friends' tour will be offered in May 2013 for the next Triennial. Mark your calendar.
Triennial catalogs are availbale for purchase from Friends headquarters, call 708-246-9466 for information.
TSA in Nebraska, October 9 and 10
Friends offers two programs at the end of the Textile Society of America symposium in Lincoln, Nebraska.
On Saturday evening, October 9 a networking dinner and visit to an exhibition and movie at the Sheldon Art Museum is planned.
On Sunday, October 10 a whirlwind tour focused on contemporary fiber art is offered to: two private homes, two museums, up to four galleries and lunch with a promise that particpants can make the last flight out of Lincoln airport.
The programs will be open to all TSA conference participants (non-members at a small additional cost). Call the Friends office now for details -- 708-246-9466.
SOFA Chicago, November 4 to 7
Join us for our annual programs during SOFA Chicago. Between visiting the important galleries that display art in alternative mediums on Navy Pier Chicago take time to hear member artists and learn about the 2010 grants awarded by Friends at a program on Friday morning, the 5th.
On Saturday plans are in formation for a special program to see the new aquisitions of the textile department of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Of course, take our traditional Sunday, November 7, bus tour to at least one private collection and fiber on view in the Racine (Wisconsin) Art Museum with optional drop offs at Milwaukee and Chicago airports.
Note SOFA management honors our Sponsor ($100) and higher members with VIP passes and a catalog. Upgrade your membership on the HOW (lavender) page to get this valuable freebie.
