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Basketry Now: 10th Anniversary Exhibition
The Kentucky Museum will be hosting an international show, Basketry Now: 10th Anniversary Exhibition, from July 16-December 1, 2019.
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Tradition and Innovation in Basketry 10
We had a wonderful week – we hope you did, too!
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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.
NBO member Cathryn Peters, from Angora, Minnesota, was awarded 1st place in 3-D and $500 by juror Sam Baardman, a multidisciplinary artist and photographer from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, for her antler basket wall sculpture shown above, “Silent Whispers… Read More
Inner Gold – Tressa Sularz
Enjoy this mini- documentary about NBO member artist Tressa Sularz, her remarkable journey, and how it has impacted her work.
Contemporary Basketry: COLOR!
Work by Ferne Jacobs, this week on Carol Eckert’s Contemporary Basketry blog.
2019 NBO Conference Sponsors
Please join with us in thanking and supporting these fine organizations for sponsoring the 2019 Tradition and Innovation in Basketry 10 Conference:
Capturing Your Work With Photography
“Many artists and craftspeople feel that too much emphasis is put on the kinds of photos that they present of their work. It seems like the work should speak for itself, right? Actually, there are reasons why images… Read More
Guilds for Basketmakers
NBO works to support the many guilds throughout the country and in Canada. These guilds are the bedrock of basketry education, offering a local or regional welcome to people interested in basketry. Each guild is independent and plans its own programs, welcoming new members and visitors alike. Following is a compiled list of the many guilds and their locations, along with the website or Facebook link for contact information.