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An Exhibition from the Art Center permanent collection

Sponsored by Bill and Patti Milius

Opening Reception Friday, December 6, 6:30-9pm

The Art Center is pleased to announce an exhibition featuring Navajo weavings from our permanent collection. Some of the collection was donated by Arch Gould, from whom the Gould Gallery gets its name. There are a variety of tapestries in our collection from various trading posts. Some showcase works from Two Grey Hills weavers featuring traditional monochromatic weaves with high thread counts, while others, such as Burntwater weaves, employ vegetal dyes creating a distinct vibrancy. The new innovations in weaving came from the introduction of these dyes and led to a new array of colors and patterns in some communities.

Arch Gould wrote extensively about his experiences with Navajo weavers and the trading posts he encountered. In his work, Weaving—Whither Bound: The Patron’s Role in the Future of Navajo Weaving, he states, “How do we share with the greatest weavers our encouragement, our appreciation, our substance and ways to implement their skills so as to improve their artistry and insure a healthy future for rug weaving?”

Mark Winter, from Toadlena Trading Post in New Mexico, is an expert on Navajo Weaving and will be joining us for the exhibition. A gallery talk will be held in the Gould Gallery during the First Friday opening followed by a lecture the following day on Saturday, December 7, from 2pm until 3pm. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about this wonderful art form.