French Randing Variations: Blocks, Zigzags, and Floats
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As we kept digging for examples, analyzing baskets, and looking at weave structures from different perspectives, we were a bit amazed by all the variations that could be classified under “French randing”.
NBO Presents: Basketry – Structure and Community
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NBO and the Studio Art Quilts Association are pleased to present this program. Basketry: Structures & Community is a lively discussion between our interviewer Amie Adelman, and weavers Ramekon O’Arwisters and Nathalie Miebach.
NBO Presents: A Studio Tour with Charissa Brock
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Hosted by Lindsay Ketterer-Gates, enjoy this tour of bamboo artist Charissa Brock’s studio.
New Book by Dorothy McGuinness
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NBO member Dorothy McGuinness announces the publication of her book, The Art of Contemporary Woven Paper Basketry: Explorations in Diagonal Twill.
BIPOC Scholarships at Snow Farm
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New in 2021, Snow Farm is pleased to strengthen their commitment to accessibility, equity, and inclusion with scholarships designated specifically for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) artists. We believe strongly in the value of diverse of voices, backgrounds, and experiences to enrich and sustain the Snow Farm creative community, and we recognize that BIPOC …
Emily Stehle – Emerging Artist Award Recipient
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NBO member Emily Stehle is the recipient of an Emerging Artist Award grant by her local art agency, Creative Pinellas. She has been assigned a professional artist mentor who will guide her through the process of installing a piece at the Emerging Artist Exhibition in May. When not working on her installation, Emily hosts a …
NBO Presents: Remembering Dorothy Gill Barnes
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A look back at the life and art of Dorothy Gill Barnes.
Demystifying the Jurying Process
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Since one of the best ways for an artist to show their work is through entering juried exhibitions, we recently asked three respected jurors to explain something about what they look for when jurying a show.
NBO Presents: Materiality – The Art of Repurposing
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David Chambers, Emily Dvorin, and Elizabeth Morisette discuss how recycled and found materials are used in their work.
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