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Beads at the 2017 American Craft Council show in Baltimore
The wholesale portion of the American Craft Council show in Baltimore opens tomorrow, February 22. On the 24th, the show is open to retail buyers; some artists do one show, some do both. I did a quick look through the show artists, and look at the bead artists I found: Beth Farber Theodora Fine Valerie…
Material Mythologies at the Minnesota Museum of American Art
Recently closed in the Minnesota Museum of American Art’s Project Space is “Material Mythologies.” From the Museum’s description: “Material Mythologies brings together textiles, beading, metal, ceramic, and glass by five artists from around the country, all of whom are working at the edge of contemporary craft and sculpture…With their innovative use of functional and non-functional…
Transformations: Homage to Nancy MacKenzie
I recently was fortunate enough to see the exhibition “Transformations,” of work by Nancy MacKenzie at the St. Catherine University’s Catherine G. Murphy Gallery in St. Paul. I have seen Nancy’s work on several occasions, and once had the opportunity to hear her speak many years ago at the Textile Center. I am grateful I was able…
Beads at the flagship American Craft Council Show
There are more than 650 artists who have (or will be soon) putting up their booths for the 2016 American Craft Council show in Baltimore. I work for ACC, but I’m one of the stay-at-home staff. If you can go, keep an eye out for these beady people, who share my love for little beads:…
American Indian College Fund’s “One Percent” campaign
“I am a college student, but I am only 1%.” “Only 1% of college students are American Indian…Education is the answer.” Click on and enjoy this beautiful, thoughtful, beaded stop motion video.