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There are many events in our community and nationwide that are of interest to our guild and our guild members. Some of our talented guild members have been invited to participate in these events.
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Upcoming schedule of events during the 2018-2019 guild year
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Friday Evening Art Walks in the Triangle Area
Looking for something to do on a Friday Evening? Check out the local Art walks!
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Centerfest Arts Festival
September 21 & 22, 2019 Downton Durham http://centerfest.durhamarts.org/general-information/become-a-sponsor |
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Festifall
October 12, 2019, 11 am - 3 pm Downton Chapel Hill A FUN, EXPERIENTIAL, ARTS-FOCUSED FESTIVAL FOR ALL AGES IN DOWNTOWN CHAPEL HILL. Festifall is an annual celebration that brings the community together around a diverse array of arts experiences. The festival advances our mission of inspiring creativity and celebrating community for a better Chapel Hill and is curated along the lines of our values of inclusion, experience, and understanding. http://www.chapelhillfestifall.com/ |
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Call for Artists: Deadline for submissions is 8/19/19
More details on the website: https://www.entrythingy.com/d=chapelhillfestifall.com#dashboard |
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The Navajo Way with Master Diné Weaver/ Artist Roy Kady
October 21-27, 2019 Frisco, NC 3 classes:
Roy Kady Biography: If there is a “man for all seasons” among contemporary Diné (Navajo), Roy Kady might be that man. Kady is a wellestablished sheep herder and a male weaver residing in the community of Goats Spring on the outskirts of Teec Nos Pos, Arizona, For more details about the class, download this flyer. |
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Craft + Design
November 22-24, 2019 Visual Arts Center of Richmond Richmond, VA Now in its 55th year, Craft + Design is a museum-quality show that has garnered a reputation for showcasing the finest in contemporary craft. Shoppers spend the weekend browsing the work of over 150 artists from across the country. Awards are presented in ceramics, precious metals, glass, wood and recycled materials, contemporary design, innovative use of traditional craft materials and fiber. The event will take place November 22-24, 2019 at Main Street Station’s renovated train shed. |
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DCM Holiday Show
Saturday, December 14, 2019 Durham Convention Center Durham, NC The Durham Craft Market Presents: The Annual Holiday Show With a total of 120+ artists exhibiting on one block, it’s THE day to shop for unique, locally made holiday gifts you don’t want to miss! Come early, lines out the door were long last year. http://durhamcraftmarket.com/visit-the-market/special-events/ |
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MAFA 2019 Conference
June 27-30, 2019
Millersville University
Millersville, PA
With 40 workshops in weaving, spinning, dyeing, felting and other fiber arts, an active marketplace and many special events, the Conference Planning Committee is busy getting ready your experience at MAFA 2019. Master weaver and author Tom Knisely will keynote MAFA 2019!
Download the conference brochure to take your time perusing the workshops, learn about the instructors, and select a first and second choice before registration opens. Deadline to register for classes is May 31, 2019.
Check out the MAFA Newsletter here: https://mafafiber.org/wp-content/uploads/Reps-News/MAFA-Reps-News-2019-05-06.pdf
June 27-30, 2019
Millersville University
Millersville, PA
With 40 workshops in weaving, spinning, dyeing, felting and other fiber arts, an active marketplace and many special events, the Conference Planning Committee is busy getting ready your experience at MAFA 2019. Master weaver and author Tom Knisely will keynote MAFA 2019!
Download the conference brochure to take your time perusing the workshops, learn about the instructors, and select a first and second choice before registration opens. Deadline to register for classes is May 31, 2019.
Check out the MAFA Newsletter here: https://mafafiber.org/wp-content/uploads/Reps-News/MAFA-Reps-News-2019-05-06.pdf
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Our guild member, Mary Kircher, is having a show at the Horace Williams House in June. The Horace Williams House 610 E Rosemary St, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514 |
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The Durham Art Guild presents “A Force of Nature” featuring new individual and collaborative works by DAG members and our own guild members, Evee Erb eveeerb.com and Sydney Sogol sydneysogol.com. Textile artists Evee Erb and Sydney Sogol believe that environmental health can be facilitated through art. Utilizing recycled and environmentally friendly materials addressing themes of conservation, A Force of Nature is an exhibition featuring handwoven textiles and sculptures.
June 14 – August 3, 2019. 3rd Friday receptions with the artists on June 21 and July 19 from 6-8pm. DAG’s SunTrust Gallery Durham Arts Council building 120 Morris St. in Durham |