Convergence 2010 Events

Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico

Tapestry Enchantment

ATA’s 2010 Educational Retreat

Thank you for your enthusiastic response to this retreat.
Both workshops are now full.

Notorious for beguiling artists of all media, the Land of Enchantment will captivate you as well when you join acclaimed tapestry artists Lynne Curran and James Koehler in Santa Fe, New Mexico for ATA's 2010 Educational Retreat! Immerse yourself in three days of enchanting weaving and summon your creative spirit as you experiment with new tapestry techniques, and delve into explorations of color, texture and design.

Unraveling the Creative Strand

ATA’s 2010 Membership Meeting & Educational Forum

Join us for the American Tapestry Alliance’s Biennial Membership Meeting and Educational Forum. Held in conjunction with HGA’s Convergence. Sunday July 25th, 2010; 10:30am – 1:30pm; Convention Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Room to be announced. Open to the public. Find out what’s new in ATA. Be inspired by Lynne Curran and James Kohler as they share insights into their tapestries and their careers. 

In "The Hidden Heart" Lynne Curran will discuss the elements she believes necessary for a successful tapestry. Using her own work & working methods, interests and historical context, she will tell the story of her tapestries.

In "Developing a Career as a Tapestry Artist" James Kohler will trace the path that led from his initial interest in tapestry weaving through the pitfalls and successes that led to his dedicated focus and fulfilling career as a tapestry artist.

A Digi Slam of contemporary tapestry will follow Curran and Koehler’s talks. To participate in the Digi Slam, please submit the following by May 15, 2010:

   1. Up to five digital images of your tapestries. Label each digital image file with your last name followed by the name of the tapestry, e.g. Smith_Morning_Mist.jpg. Digital image specifications: jpegs saved at 300 dpi and exactly 1000 pixels on the longest side. Save the image with high, or maximum image quality.
   2. A Word document (or pdf), whose file name is your last name, e.g. Smith.doc, and containing the following information:

          o Your name, address, phone number and email
          o An annotated list for the submitted images listing the title of the work, the dimensions, date and materials.
          o A one-paragraph bio.
          o Up to two paragraphs about your work.

Burn the image files and the Word document onto a universal CD and mail, by May15th, 2010, to: Mary Lane, 703 Foote Street NW, Olympia, WA 98502.

The slide show is not juried, but is limited: first come, first served. The only commentary will come from the text you provide with your images.

Enchanted Pathways

Unjuried Small Format Show

Enchanted Pathways, ATA’s unjuried, small format tapestry exhibition, will open at the William and Joseph Gallery, 727 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501, (505) 982-9404. The show runs from July 10 - 31, 2010. The gallery will host an opening from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Sunday, July 25th. We hope you will all be able to attend.

Tapestry Networking: An Enchanted Evening

Interested in tapestry weaving? Join this American Tapestry Alliance sponsored gathering to meet new, and old, friends and colleagues. Learn about regional tapestry groups, enjoy a slide show of tapestries, peruse our publications, and best of all, talk tapestry! Saturday, July 24, 2010; 5:00 - 7:00pm. Albuquerque Convention Center, room to be announced. There is no charge for this event and reservations are not necessary. Please join us and feel free to bring anyone interested in tapestry.

[Note: This information on An Enchanted Evening supersedes the information in the Winter Tapestry Topics.]