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FiberPhiladelphia Opening: Reception and Keynote Lecture

Friday, March 2, 2012 at 2:30 PM (ET)

Philadelphia, PA

FiberPhiladelphia Opening: Reception and Keynote Lecture

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FiberPhiladelphia Opening Event: Lecture and Reception

Moore College of Art and Design

20th Street and the Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-965-4027

Friday, March 2 @ 2:30 pm

Space is limited, please register for this event.

Elissa Auther - Keynote Speaker

Fiber in the 21st Century Art World: Elissa Auther will discuss the explosion of fiber and fiber-based practices in contemporary art and everyday life. The 21st century has witnessed a tremendous increase in the visibility of fiber in art, a rise related to the broader currency of craft within the context of DIY and artisan movements, among other social, political, and cultural forces. In this talk, Auther discusses this terrain, with an emphasis on the unique role fiber has played in the expansion of artistic practice today.

Following the lecture and book signing, there will be exhibition openings around the city. On Saturday and Sunday, March 2nd and 3rd, lectures and exhibition receptions will continue.

 

Support FiberPhiladelphia 2012

This event is free, please visit www.fiberphiladelphia.org to make a donation.

 

When & Where



Moore College of Art Auditorium
20th Street and the Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Friday, March 2, 2012 at 2:30 PM (ET)


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FiberPhiladelphia 2012



FiberPhiladelphia is an international biennial and regional festival for innovative fiber/textile art. Exhibitions are planned for 50 locations including major institutions and independent venues. They will include work by renowned international artists and a new generation of artists breaking into the field. 100% of our funding goes towards creating the event. Please support the production of this year's celebration of Fiber Arts. Donations are tax deductible through our partnership with InLiquid a 501(c)3 arts organization.