Beyond Materials

Dorothy Gill Barnes - HAYSTACK RIVER BASKET

The work of renowned Ohio artist Dorothy Gill Barnes will be showcased in the Ohio Craft Museum’s upcoming exhibition, “Beyond Materials: Artists Pushing the Boundaries of Basketry.” On view February 1–March 22, the show will also feature forms by seven contemporary basketmakers from across the country.

Elizabeth Runyon : Fitton Center

NBO member Elizabeth Runyon is one of four artists whose work is included in the exhibition “home” at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts in Hamilton, OH. The event is on view January 10 – February 20, 2015.

Danielle Bodine in Two Person Exhibit

“Alien Fruit Basket” - 31”LX10”HX9”W Random weave vessel – collaged with bamboo paper. Vessel is filled with objects. – made by casting paper on funnels, removed and reformed, painted, dyed, collaged and embellished with a variety of objects. Photo credit: Michael Stadler

#NBObasketartist Danielle Bodine is exhibiting her mixed media sculptures along with Portland artist Jennifer Kapnek in a two-person show at the Vashon Allied Arts. November 7-26, 2014.

ELEMENTALS : WOMEN SCULPTING ANIMISM

NYC Gallery Openings presents this video of the exhibit ELEMENTALS: WOMEN SCULPTING ANIMISM open at Cavin-Morris Gallery through December 13, 2014. #NBObasketartist participants include Dawn Nichols Walden, Polly Adams Sutton and Charissa Brock.  

Five in CraftForms 2014

Five NBO members will have work in CraftForms 2014 at the Wayne Art Center in Wayne, Pennsylvania.  Shown here are: Dona Anderson, Costume; Amanda Salm, Equilibrium; Lois Russell, Habitat: a.mellifeura; Nancy Koenigsberg, Rouge and Peggy Wiedemann, Hanging Out.  The exhibition will… Read More

Spirits Headed to Gravers Lane

Jan Hopkins "Spirits" Lunaria seed pod centers, weathered Hydrangea petals, cedar bark, ostrich shell beads, Tibetan prayer beads; waxed linen looped and hand sewn 10.5"l x 16"w x 16"h

#NBObasketartist Jan Hopkins announces a shift of venue for her piece Spirits.

Elizabeth Runyon In First Solo Basketry Exhibit

Critter by Elizabeth Runyon

The first solo exhibit of the work of #NBObasketartist Elizabeth Runyon, Twisted Traditions: The Contemporary Basketry of Elizabeth Runyon opens Oct. 30, 2014 at the Zanesville (Ohio) Museum of Art and continues through Dec. 6, 2014.

World of Threads To Include McGuinness

World of Threads to Feature Dorothy McGuinness

#NBObasketartist Dorothy McGuinness will be participating in the World of Threads Festival in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. She will have 5 pieces in the Corridor Galleries at the Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre.

Elementals at Cavin-Morris

ELEMENTALS: WOMEN SCULPTING ANIMISM Nov 01, 2014 -- Dec 13, 2014

ELEMENTAL: Women Sculpting Animism Sculpture by Women Artists, November 1, 2014 – December 13, 2014 at Cavin-Morris Gallery, New York, NY.

Bergner in Four Perspectives

Design: Four Perspectives Lanny Bergner – Harvest Vessel Stainless steel mesh, wire, silicone, 25″ x 18″ x 18″, 2014 The Snyderman-Works Galleries 303 Cherry Street Philadelphia PA 19106 Tuesday – Saturday, 10 AM – 6 PM #NBObasketartist Lanny… Read More