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Gallery Talks – Winter-Spring 2010

Changing Landscapes: A Journal and Journey
February 28, 2010

Deborah Corsini, curator of the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles and co-curator of Changing Landscapes will talk about how this first-of-its-kind exhibition of contemporary Chinese fiber art came to be.  She’ll also discuss the fiber art community in China today and what these artists’ work says about their country and these quickly-changing times.

Lecture: Changing Landscapes

 

March 28, 2010

Cheryl Beatty, who curated ATHM’s Aprons: Fifties Functional Fashion, will give visitors an in-depth look at ATHM’s collection of aprons and tell how and why this exhibition was put together.

Lecture: Aprons: Fifties Functional FashionLecture: Aprons: Fifties Functional Fashion

 

April 25, 2010

Curator Karen Herbaugh will offer an in-depth look at clothing in Textile Revolution, focusing on how societal changes were reflected in clothing in the 19th century.

Lecture: Textile Revolution

 

May 23, 2010

Director of Interpretation Diane Fagan Affleck will take visitors on a special tour of Textile Revolution’s “Art and Design” exhibits to look at color and printing.

Lecture: Textile Revolution’s Art and Design


Reservations and Information:
Information and reservations for workshops, film series, and programs may be made by phoning the education office at 978-441-0400, or emailing reservations@athm.org.