Here We Go!

After spending last Saturday and yesterday at the Jazz Gallery, we are 95% ready to go.  I'm pretty proud of the group of artists and body of work that we are showing.  Every year just seems to get better and better.  And I'm learning new things along the way.  For example: every year we have tried a "theme" or "challenge" if you will, and as it turns out, most of you WON'T.  Maybe it's enough of a theme to just be "Fiber Art"?  I'm beginning to suspect so.

Another thing I learned, from the very first year, is that fiber artists are an elusive bunch.  It's like pulling teeth to get some of you to show your work.  I think that as a group, maybe we have a hard time labeling what we do as Art? With a capital A.  Maybe it's a hard transition from the world of traditional and functional into the land of Art?   I'm not really sure what makes us so shy of putting ourselves out there.  My husband recently called me an artist and I actually balked at the term.  I said "i'm crafty, i'm not an artist".  His reply to me was "That's only because your view of art is so narrow."  Ouch.  Double ouch because he's right.  Maybe we all need to expand our ideas of what art is.

Well, I'm looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night.  It should be a fun evening. And please, if anyone ever has suggestions for the show, ways to proceed, things we should be doing differently or new things to implement, I want to hear them.  This show is for all of us and I want to  continue to grow it as best we can.

xoxo
harmonie

Art by Pame Bueno.  Capital A.

Announcing this year's Artists!

You last minute buggers!!  I'm glad I kept the application open a few more days because we got a flood of last minute applicants.  Thank you to all who applied.  We can't wait to show work  by the following artists:

Anne Bisone, Carolyn Brady, Pame Bueno, Susan Buss, Elizabeth Carr, Taylor Kendal Easton,
Jill Engel, Jan Falk, H. Hall, Nkauj Hmoob, Judy Kabriel, Mel Kolstad, Judith Larsen,
Peter McMasters, Shannon Molter, Jane Moore,  and Stephanie Ponto.

Remember, our big opening party is on Nov. 10th, at the Jazz Gallery, 6pm.  Bring all your friends and family plus, a food or beverage to share!!

Application!

The application deadline has been extended until the end of the day Oct. 31st.  Once again, here is the application: click on this.

New Deadline

Remember to get your submissions in! There's a little over 2 weeks left. I'll extend the deadline to Nov. 1st because Halloween time is so busy that I won't even start thinking about hanging the show until after it's over. 

Warped Milwaukee Postcards

They are ready to be printed.  Will your name be on it?

Warped Milwaukee 2012 application

Here it is!  The application will be available until Nov. 5th.  Don't forget to add a link to your photos or send them through email to contact@abkweavingcenter.org.  Good Luck!

Apply.

ARTIST CALL!

 Warped Milwaukee Fiber Art Exhibition 2012!

Call for fiber artists! 

When: opening Nov. 10th and running until Dec. 2nd. 

 Where: Jazz Gallery, Riverwest

 Why: To showcase the amazingly talented fiber artists in the greater Milwaukee area.  

How:  on line application will be made available here on Sept. 1st and will stay open until Oct. 27th.  (There is a $15 non-refundable application fee.)

Additional Info: 1.This years loose theme is "Repetition".  2.If you are chosen for the show you will be asked to volunteer for gallery sitting hours.  3. During the remaining 2 days of the show (Dec. 1&2) we will be hosting an art/craft sale at the gallery and showcased artists will be given an opportunity to participate.