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Tradition and Innovation in Basketry 10
The National Basketry Organization is pleased to announce our 10th biennial conference will be held at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky, July 16 – 20, 2019.
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Rooted, Revived, Reinvented: Basketry in America
A history of American basketry from its origins in Native American, immigrant, and slave communities to its presence within the contemporary fine art world.
Nancy Loorem Adams “Daphne”
Nancy Loorem Adams,’ sculpture Daphne was accepted into the Excellence in Fibers IV exhibition in print which will be published in the 2019 winter edition of Fiber Art Now. Carol Sauvion of Craft in America, Perry Price, the… Read More
2018 NBO Annual Appeal
Memberships and earned revenue help us get our work done, but they don’t cover the total cost. It is contributions from generous supporters like you that help us cover the additional 15% of our budget. NBO’s fundraising goal… Read More
Great South Central Kentucky Basket and History Tour
Join Kentucky basket maker Scott Gilbert and discover the cultural history of South Central Kentucky with its rich basket making heritage. Tour highlights include a visit to the Family Medical Clinic in Munfordville, Kentucky, where Dr. Jim Middleton has been… Read More
Contemporary Basketry: Openwork
Work by Ueno Masao, this week on Carol Eckert’s “Contemporary Basketry” blog. Enjoy each day a new variety of images that take a look at concepts, forms, materials, techniques, and processes related to basketry
Call for Entry: Basketry Now – 10th Anniversary Exhibition
You are invited to submit work for the NBO biennial juried exhibition: Basketry Now: 10th Anniversary Exhibition. This exhibit will be held in conjunction with the NBO 2019 Biennial Conference. The NBO biennial exhibitions have become an important… Read More
The Language of Baskets
Many of you have asked – and we have heard you. Are you a novice in basket making? Or want to expand your fiber arts knowledge and learn multiple basketry skills? This is a wonderful opportunity to take… Read More