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When you join NBO, you join a lively community of people who care about the past, the present and the future of basketry in America.
Elizabeth Runyon wins Louetta Heindl Kambic Award
(Photo by Zeke Runyon). NBO member Elizabeth Runyon has received the Louetta Heindl Kambic Award at Fiberart International 2022 for her work, “Dancing on Three Legs”. It seeks to exhibit the best of contemporary art and invites submissions… Read More
Contemporary Basketry: On the Walls
Work by Jose Santiago Perez, this week on Carol Eckert’s blog, Contemporary Basketry. Jose is an upcoming panelist at NBO’s Virtually Woven next month.
Every 1 2022 – DEADLINE TO ENTER THIS THURSDAY!
NBO members are invited to submit work for the second NBO all-inclusive virtual exhibition: Every 1. This exhibition is being offered in conjunction with the online gathering Virtually Woven 2022, taking place on July 28 to 30, 2022…. Read More
Lissa-Jane de Sailles “Paper on Skin” Award Winner
Congratulations to NBO member Lissa-Jane de Sailles for winning the runner up award in the 2022 “Paper on Skin Wearable Art Competition” held recently in Tasmania, Australia! (Photo by Grant Wells). Paper on Skin connects the papermaking heritage… Read More
Lambic Beer Baskets Are Timeless, Functional, and Trendy
Just in time for summer entertaining, a wonderful article in Wine Enthusiast magazine (photo by Brian Harrington) about James Tweed’s baskets for Belgian style beer! “Today, for well-aged beers, the question of sediment and how to get around… Read More
Virtually Woven 2022 – Crossing Boundaries
We have exciting plans for this year with increased programming including lectures and an Artist in Residence. Registration will open in mid-June. We’ll also have coffee breaks, Lunch Baskets (to meet and greet and eat!) throughout each day…. Read More
Art Evolved: Intertwined
The National Basketry Organization is excited to announce a special project with the Studio Art Quilt Associates. NBO is collaborating with SAQA on a traveling exhibition Art Evolved: Intertwined. The exhibition will travel around the country for three… Read More