Gallery & Shop
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Library
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Tu ∙ 9 - 7
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Purchase tickets now
$55 members
$65 nonmembers and
at the door
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A Make-and-Take Fundraiser for Textile Center
Thursday, November 6, 5 - 8:30 pm
Join us for our second annual evening of DIY revelry! Do & Dye
presents a dozen art making activities in many media. Get creative with prominent local artists! Go from project to
project, and end the evening with art for yourself or gifts.
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October Shop Birthday Special
Textile Center and Guild members: save 20% on eyebobs readers during October! Choose from a new assortment of styles, including these velvet frames. Quick delivery on special orders from this Minneapolis-based company - get the frame you want in the strength you need. Through October 31; no other discounts or offers apply; non-transferable.
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Header Image Detail:
Celebrate Halloween AND Fabulous Fibre Month with a felted pumpkin or critter from Elsa Jo Ellison!
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2014 Jerome Fiber Artist Project Grants
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Apply by Friday, October 17
Funded by a Jerome Foundation 50th Anniversary grant, this program expands opportunities for emerging fiber artists in Minnesota. Four $4500 grants will be awarded to fiber artists to support a wide range of project activities. >>MORE
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Need funding and support to take your art to the next level?
Apply by Friday, October 17
Funded by a Jerome Foundation 50th Anniversary grant, this program expands opportunities for emerging fiber artists in Minnesota. Four $4500 grants will be awarded to fiber artists to support a wide range of project activities. >>MORE
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Apply by Thursday, October 23
A Common Thread showcases the exceptional work of Textile Center members. This annual nonjuried exhibition gives every member an opportunity to exhibit in Textile Center galleries. Apply via our online form
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A Sampling of Upcoming Classes
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Friday - Sunday, October 17 - 19, 10 - 4
An in-depth and hands on master class in understanding the unique properties of Procion fiber reactive dyes for cellulose based fibers
Thursday, October 23, 6 - 9
Learn a variety of techniques to turn fabric, beads, and ribbons into beautiful flowers using hand sewing, folding and manipulating fabrics, beading and more.
Tuesday, October 28, 6 - 8
What makes people hit the "Purchase" button? In this session, we'll focus on writing captivating copy about your artwork for online sources like Etsy or your own web site.
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Through October 28
Library Gallery
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Through November 21, 2014
Hennepin Gallery @Hennepin County Government Ctr, A-level, 300 S. Sixth St., Mpls
Reception: Thursday, October 23, 5-7 pm . >>More
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| Art Opportunities and Member News |
Joy Rushes In: 22 art quilts and 6 haiku by Janet Hovde
October 1 - December 29,
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm
Penny George Institute for Health & Healing
Fridley Medical Center - 480 Osborne Rd NE, Ste 200, Fridley 55432
Some of the quilts and all of the haiku were created as a part of her recovery process from breast cancer.
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SAORI Weaving: the beauty with lack of intention
October 8th through October 29th, 2014
Opening Reception: Tuesday, October 14, 5 to 8 pm
A Community Workshop: Tuesday, October 28th, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
In partnership with TSE, Inc., Homewood Studios presents an extraordinary show of hand woven cloth objects by six woman artists, working with artist/teacher Chiaki O'Brien.
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Crochet Twin Cities Meeting
Saturday, October 11, 12:00pm
At this month's meeting you'll get a chance to learn about embellishing crochet - three techniques for adding bling and more bling to your projects! See our website for details (scroll down to meeting preview post) - and be sure to check out our Meeting Calendar page for other upcoming events. Questions? Email us.
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The Embrace of the Eternal Feminine Art Exhibition
White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church
328 Maple Street, Mahtomedi, MN 55115
October 12 - November 16, 2014
Sunday, October 19, 2014: Opening receptions at 10 - 11 am and noon - 1 pm. Runway and trunk shows : 1:30 - 3 pm
Call 651-426-2369 to view the show at other times.
This exhibition focuses on the feminine spirit embracing and nurturing the oneness permeating all life and involves two-dimensional wall works on paper, canvas, altered photographs, digital prints, mixed media assemblage and cloth, as well as free standing wearable art. Guest curators: Melisande Charles and Gini Corrick. Other exhibiting artists: Steevie Brown, Sonya Berlovitz, Jennifer Bong, Melisande Charles, Philip Cordes, Gini Corrick, Susan Day, Alena De Candia, Kimberly Elowe, Carole Hallman, Roxanne Hardy, Peggy Kouri, Marit Lee Kucera, Candy Kuehn, Lydia Kulesov, Lauren Oland, Ella Ramsey, Karen Searle, Kathy Staszak, Mary Laurel True, Jill Waterhouse, Pamela Ziegenhagen-Shefland.
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Minnesota Basket Weavers Guild's 15th annual BINGO Fundraiser
Saturday, October 25
Doors open: 11 am, Bingo begins at noon
Play bingo and win baskets! Bring your friends and family, this event is always a lot of fun! $15.00 for 15 game cards (30 games); price includes a new TICKET RAFFLE basket. Raffle tickets can be purchased for a variety of wonderful homemade baskets! Ticket holders receive a door prize. Hot dogs, chips, vegetables and beverages available for purchase.Sweets and treats ARE FREE!
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Public Art Grants for Artists
Forecast Public Art is offering three grant opportunities for Minnesota-based artists seeking to create work in the public realm.
Deadline: October 15, 2014
Grant Period: January 1 - November 30, 2015
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- McKnight Professional Development Grants: $5,000 for mid-career artists to assist with the development of a public art project idea or to participate in activities that will help them further their careers as public artists.
- Jerome Planning Grants: $2,500 for emerging artists to support research and development or the planning phase of a public art project.
- Jerome Project Grants: $8,000 for emerging artists to create a public artwork in MN
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In Art Crawl:
Linda Snouffer: botanical prints
Linda Seebauer Hanson: original silver and mixed-media creations.
Northern Warehouse, Studio 206
318 Prince St. in St. Paul's Lowertown area
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Over 3,300 people use Textile Center's Library yearly. Over that time, it takes $40,000to staff and operate this beloved resource. Make a difference in someone's life with the gift of fiber art knowledge by contributing to this community treasure chest of books. |
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Support for Textile Center's Anniversary celebrations
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  This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. |
Now in its 20th year, Textile Center's mission is to
honor textile traditions and promote excellence and innovation in fiber arts.
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