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SHOWS/EVENTS/CONTESTS FOR 2011 - 2012 

THE ART OF NATIVE AMERICAN BASKETRY: A LIVING TRADITION, NOW – MAY 6, 2012,  THE AUTRY IN GRIFFITH PART, LOS ANGELES, CA

The Art of Native American Basketry: A Living Tradition is a comprehensive exhibition presented by the Autry National Center. Baskets from more than 100 cultures, arranged in eleven geographic regions, will be revealed in this selection of artworks from the world's largest collection of Native American baskets. Location: The Autry in Griffith Park, Griffith Park, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462, T: 323-667-2000 or www.theautry.org

PORT MOODY ART CENTRE, MARCH 1 – APRIL 8, 2012, PORT MOODY, BC

Port Moody Arts Centre is pleased to launch/announce 2012 Wearable Art Awards Call for Entry. $5000 in prize money will be awarded. Please see attached more information. If you have any questions, please contact Ella Caranfil at gcaranfil@pomoarts.ca  Please check our website: www.wearableartawards.com or go to www.pomoarts.ca/events
IMPORTANT DATES: Electronic Application Deadline December 2, 2011, 5pm.

2005 WAC EXHIBITION

DIANE RICKS
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BRAND LIBRARY ART GALLERY
ART TO WEAR EXHIBITION
"OPULENT SPLENDOR”
A celebration of ornamentation,
pattern & fantasy through
Painting * Fiber Art * Costume * Fashion
October 22 – November 23, 2005
Sorry that you missed this special show
click on the images to see the exhibition close up

The Wearable Art Connection of Southern California and The Brand Library Art Gallery presented an exhibition of art to wear and fiber art. The exhibition showcased over 40 garments, paintings and objects which highlight the use of ornamentation, pattern and fantasy in modern decorative artforms.

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 Exhibition Guest Curator:
Justine Limpus Parish
Fiber Artists, Fashion Artist, Instructor at Otis School of Fashion Design. 

WAC MEETINGS-3RD SATURDAY IN FEB, MAY, AUG, NOV - MEMBERS FREE, GUESTS $10, STUDENTS $5