Gallery & Shop
M-Th ∙ 10 - 7
F-Sa ∙ 10 - 5
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Library Open Hours
Days
M-F ∙ 9 - 1
Afternoons & Evenings
Sat ∙ 12 - 4
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Closed
Sundays and Holidays
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Header image:
With the Flow (detail),
Nancy MacKenzie
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Fiberside Chats with Karl Reichert
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 Show and tell...I forgot how much fun it can be! During this, my first week as your new executive director, I've enjoyed dropping in to guild meetings, and I'm in awe of the artistry that is presented at these gatherings. I'm thrilled to report to work each day in a place that brings fiber artists and enthusiasts together in a beautiful, inviting and creative environment.
While I am new to the fiber arts scene, I have a long history working in the arts - including the Minnesota Orchestra and most recently as director of the Capri Theater in North Minneapolis. What I have learned is that arts organizations thrive when they are actively engaged with the artists and the communities they serve.
As I begin my new role at Textile Center, reaching out to you is a top priority. This organization has a rich 20-year legacy, and I want to hear from you how we can best serve our mission "to honor textile traditions and promote excellence and innovation in fiber art."
During these first few weeks I am visiting guild meetings and other gatherings of fiber artists at Textile Center. We are also creating a series of informal gatherings over coffee, tea and hot cocoa. We have set two "Fiberside Chats" for Wednesday, December 3 at 10 - 11 am, or Thursday, December 4, 4 - 5:30 pm, and we invite you to stop in and join us. It's also a great time to check out our Holiday Gallery Shop. Please RSVP.
I also invite you to contact me directly. The best way to reach me is by email: [email protected]. Or, you can call me at 612-436-0464. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
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Featuring fabulous fiber art from over 100 artists, including wearables, accessories, home decor and gifts. - November 22 - Jean Manrique, Needle Felting
- Black Friday, November 28 - Susan Hensel, Spinning
- Small Business Saturday, November 29 - Ann Poulson, Nuno Felting
Spin the Wheel on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday for great deals and prizes!
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Give a piece of the Metrodome roof fabric! Minneapolis artist Julie Steller
features certified authentic Metrodome roof fabric on polar fleece mittens ($44) and leather key fobs ($24).
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Finish the year with a fiber arts bang by learning a new technique in one of our hands-on classes.
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Through December 27
studio
This exhibition, coinciding with a memorial for fiber artist Nancy MacKenzie, features 11 pieces from her series of intertwining driftwood, applewood, and weeping willow.
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Member News and Fiber Art Opportunities
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Crochet Twin Cities Meetup
Saturday November 22, 8 pm
We hope you can join us at this month's informal meetup - crochet, chat, and coffee! See our website for more details and be sure to check our Meeting Calendar page for other upcoming events - note we have a special outing planned for November 29. Questions? Email us.
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Art at Ramsey 20th Annual Holiday Art Fair
Saturday December 6, 10 am - 5 pm
Ramsey Middle School
1700 Summit Avenue, St. Paul
This event is sponsored by Saint Paul Public Schools Community Education in cooperation with Artists' Circle. The 21st Annual Youth Art Fair, with local young artists, ages 10-18, returns to Ramsey for the ninth year. www.artistscircle.org.
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Duluth Art Institute's 60th Arrowhead Biennial Exhibition
November 13, 2014 - February 15, 2015
Duluth Art Institute Steffl Gallery
506 West Michigan Street, Duluth
A snapshot of the community's cultural zeitgeist, the 2014 Arrowhead Biennial showcases the work of 20 to 30 artists in the Upper Midwest (including Textile Center member Marjorie Fedyszyn and was juried by Diane Mullin, Senior Curator at the Weisman Art Museum. http://www.duluthartinstitute.org/
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WGM Education and Outreach Coordinator open position
Application Deadline: December 15, 2014
Now in its 75th year, the Weavers Guild of Minnesota (WGM) is one of the oldest, largest, and most active fiber arts guilds in North America. WGM is currently seeking a full-time Education and Outreach Coordinator to manage its robust education program and grow its outreach activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in arts education, database development, and volunteer management and demonstrate excellence in the areas of creativity, communication, and collaboration. The ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students, teachers, volunteers and the public is a must, with extra credit for those who thrive in a lively, fast-paced environment. Want more information? See the job description.
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Textile Center Members:
Have an exhibition? Win an award? Submit your news for our bi-weekly e-newsletter Textiles on the Town! Contact Jenny at [email protected]. It's a benefit of membership.
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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.
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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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Did you know?
With materials, labor, shipping, insurance, and facility costs, it takes about $4,800 to mount each exceptional exhibition in Textile Center's Joan Mondale Gallery - a space which is free and open to the public six days a week.
Thank you for your support of the fiber arts.
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