Exhibits
Complete listing of fiber arts related exhibits in galleries, studios, museums and art centers including juried and non-juried shows. Exhibits are added on a regular basis. If your exhibit is not shown here, please add the information directly using the Add Event link.
2012 Arts and Crafts Demonstrations and Exhibits
April 1, 2012 through December 10, 2012
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For those interested in learning a new skill, developing a hobby or simply learning about a craft and creating a unique work of art, the Townsend Visitors Center showcases talented artisans and local exhibitors from early spring to mid winter. Guests can visit and buy from many of the exhibits while enjoying and learning about timeless, Appalachian arts and crafts.
Creative Obsessions Fiber Art Exhibit
May 5, 2012 through May 27, 2012
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Creative Obsessions, the Members' Exhibit of Atlanta's Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild. Gallery of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, 1911 Cliff Valley Way NE, Atlanta, GA 30329. 404-634-5134
A Show of Handwoven Tapestry
May 17, 2012 through May 19, 2012
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Please join us at this free event for an inspiring display of works created by members of the Tapestry Study Group of the Handweavers Guild of Boulder Thursday through Saturday May 17 - 19, 2012 10 am to 6 pm Shuttles, Spindles and Skeins, 635 Broadway, Boulder to view a few samples, go to www.headweaversofboulder.org/studygroup_tapestry
Smoky Mountain Highland Games
May 18, 2012 through May 20, 2012
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The 2012 Smoky Mountain Highland Games is a three-day event where attendees can experience a “Gathering of the Scottish Clans,” one big family reunion with excitement, education and entertainment. The Games are centered around a field of athletic competition, along with music and dance competitions. The event’s entertainment will include country dancing, bands, balladeers, comedians, a dog show, a kid’s playground, and clan competitions. An element of educational learning will be available for guests who find their last name on one of the Clans’ tents: learning your family history and how it relates to the Clan. Visitors will leave the Smoky Mountain Highland Games with a fun, educational experience and a since of what it means to be Scottish.
Strands: Juried Fiber Art Exhibit
August 2, 2012 through August 31, 2012
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Jurors Sally Sellers and Bonnie Bucknam select winner and award cash in annual art show featuring fiber artists. See Prospectus and all details at www.northbankartistsgallery.com website. $30 for 3 entries received by June 23, 2012. Notification by July 3, 2012. Event is featured in city wide Art in Heart Festival.
Townsend Heritage Festival and Old Timers Day
September 28, 2012 through September 29, 2012
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The 20th Annual Townsend Heritage Festival and Old Timers Day includes a wide array of East Tennessee traditions and experiences for guests including bluegrass and mountain music, clogging, storytelling, children's activities, crafts by local artisans, great Southern food and demonstrations of a variety of Appalachian skills, such as basketry, spinning, weaving, woodcarving, sorghum molasses and apple butter making, beekeeping and blacksmithing. The two-day festival is free for all ages, and it celebrates Southern Appalachian Mountain culture and heritage. It has been voted several times as one of the top 20 events in the Southeast.
World of Threads Festival
November 2, 2012 through November 25, 2012
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World of Threads Festival 2012 Oakville, Ontario, Canada venues: Nov. 2-18, 2012 Toronto, Ontario, Canada venues: Nov. 9-25, 2012 The World of Threads Festival is one of the most vibrant fiber arts festivals in the world. The festival is an international showcase of contemporary fiber art in all forms. We exhibit innovative fiber based art from around the world. Numerous galleries in Oakville and Toronto, Ontario, Canada are participating. For full details of dates, times, venues, exhibitions, directions, etc., please visit our website at www.worldofthreadsfestival.com Media Featured: Sculpture, Installation, Earth Works, Quilting, Paper Work, Weaving, Hooking, Knitting, Embroidery, Lace-making, Crocheting, Felting, Mixed Media, Wearable Art, Basketry, Recycling Materials, Plastics Manipulation, Conceptual Work and Performance. We have also included work in other media that is inspired by the aesthetic or techniques of fibre. For details visit www.worldofthreadsfestival.com Oakville is located on Lake Ontario 45 minutes west of Toronto, the largest city in Canada.
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