Gallery & Shop
M - Th ∙ 10 - 7
F - Sa ∙ 10 - 5
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Library
M, W, Th, F ∙ 9 - 1
Tu ∙ 9 - 7
M, Th ∙ 5 - 7
Sat ∙ 12 - 4
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Library & Office Closed Fri 8/29 Shop & Galleries Open
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Artist Talk
with Jessica Larson
Thursday August 14, 6 pm
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In the Galleries: Artist Talk TONIGHT
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Combining interests in anthropology, abstraction, and Kiki Smith's art involving the female body, artist Jessica Larson's new series mines issues of taboos and attraction versus repulsion. Turning the traditional concept of embroidery work on its head by pairing it with the provocative imagery of menstruation, Women Troubles begs the question:
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Join Larson, a Professor at University of Minnesota Morris, as she discusses her history in feminist art, the history of blood in art, and how this series came together in a talk that will be information, but with Larson's trademark sense of humor and storytelling. Recommended for all friends, moms, boyfriends, sons and daughters.
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In the Galleries: Final Days
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In the Galleries: Coming Soon
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Textile Center at the Minnesota State Fair
August 21 - September 1, 2014 Minnesota State Fairgrounds A Common Thread 2014: Selected PiecesJoin us in a new, larger space in the Creative Activities Building to view pieces from this year's Textile Center members exhibition. Also featured in Creative Activities will be ongoing demonstrations from representatives of many of Textile Center's Member Organizations. And don't forget to stop by the Fine Arts building as well to see the spectacular artists selected for this year's exhibition as well as the winner of Textile Center's Award for Excellence. List of Participating Artists
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The first of our fall class offerings are on Textile Center's website. Register today!
Tuesday August 26, 6 - 8 pm
The right lighting and background can help you get great photos of your small works of art. In this hands-on seminar, we will set up and practice photographing small art objects.
Fascinators and FeathersSaturday, September 13, 10 am - 6 pm Sunday, September 14 , 10 am - 6 pmFascinators are designed to fascinate! These small hats can be stunningly inventive, often making it a point to defy the laws of physics not only in their trimming but also in their ability to stay on your head. Go wild with feathers and beads, or subtle and sophisticated with a little mystery attached with a veil.
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Saturday October 4, 9:30 am - 4 pm
Intrigued by the visual in the header of this email? Marbling is the ancient art of printing with designs that are floating on water. For this class, you can create intricate and complex designs with paint and then transfer them to different surfaces, making unique prints. The class will begin with the basic patterns and process of marbling followed by time for you to design dazzling marbled patterns on paper and fabric.
Pictured above: detail from cigar box lid designed by artist Mary Holland using the marbling technique, available in the Textile Center Shop. Also for sale in the Shop: marbled leather wristbands, earrings, wooden bowls, and gorgeous cigar boxes. Mary will be doing marbling a demonstration at the Shop later this fall.
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Fiber Artist Calls for Entry
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2014 Holiday Gallery Shop
Deadline: Friday, August 22, 2014.
Textile Center Shop is now accepting fiber artist applications for the 2014 Holiday Gallery Shop. Apply via our online form. $25 application fee payable via Paypal at the time of the application process. If you are a current Shop artist, a returning Holiday Gallery Shop artist, or just have questions, email Nancy Gross, Merchandising Manager, or call 612-436-0464. A Common Thread 2015 Deadline: October 23, 2014
A Common Thread showcases the exceptional work of Textile Center members. This annual non-juried exhibition gives every member an opportunity to exhibit their recent work in Textile Center galleries. Apply via our online form. Contact Kraig Rasmussen, Exhibitions Coordinator, with questions.
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Diaspora
August 16 8 - 11:30 pm The Lab Theater Diaspora is a unique approach to history through the fashion lens. The movement of African people has influenced North and South American, Asian, African, and European history. Through the inclusion of diverse design talent, models, music, and art, the show will recognize variety within the African diaspora, as well as provide a clear vision for the future. $65 VIP Tickets
$40 General Admission*
*Available for a limited time for only $30!
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Gallery 1639 Presents Taste of 8
Opening: Tuesday, August 19, 5 - 8 pm 1639 Larpenteur Ave., Saint Paul Through September 26 Gallery 1639 is pleased to present Taste of 8, a collection of fiberworks by eight Twin Cities artists, the "SD8" group. Please join us for the exhibition opening and to meet the artists: Karie Amstutz, Anna Carlson, Diana Eicher, Marjorie Fedyszyn, Kristin Hoelscher-Shacker, Kristi Kuder, Debra Maertens, and Ann Ribbens. Their work represents the incredible variety of media and surface design techniques currently being employed by contemporary artists, including digital imagery and eco-printing to 3D felting and deconstructed wire mesh. https://www.facebook.com/Gallery1639
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All Fiber Exhibit
Entry deadline: August 22
Exhibition: September 10 - October 4, 2014. Artist reception: September 20, 1 - 4 pm Arts Alliance Gallery in Elk River Please see the website at www.elkriverart.org for details or call 763 441-4725.
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Crochet Twin Cities meetup
Saturday August 23, 8 am - noon @Bruegger's Bagels Southtown Join us at this month's informal meetup - a chance to chat and crochet and maybe have a cup of coffee or a bite to eat. See our website for more details - be sure to check out our Meeting Calendar page for other upcoming events - including a State Fair outing on Saturday August 30. If you have questions about our group, send to [email protected]. http://crochettwincities.blogspot.com/
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Marjorie Fedyszyn: Artist In Residence at the MN State Fair
Tuesday, August 26, 9 am - 9 pm
Fine Arts Building
Textile Center member Marjorie Fedyszyn is one of 12 selected participants in the Studio:Here program which aims to create a studio environment to give fair goers an idea of what a day in the life of an artist might be. Stop by and say hello!
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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. |
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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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