The Fiber Artists for Hope will exhibit their art quilts at Williams College on Sunday, January 15th.
"The Unspoken Truth About Color: A Dialogue in Art Quilts About Racism" will be the opening event for the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at the college. The beautiful, light filled lobby of the '62 Center will have 24 art quilts that address racism. The '62 Center is the theater building for the college and the Williamstown Theater Festival, and is on Main Street in Williamstown.
This exhibit came about after the election of President Obama. The online group felt that there were many instances of racism raising it's hateful head, and the artists wanted to respond with a thought provoking, and inspiring exhibit. The works have been seen around the country, and for a short time, will be at Williams College.
The reception for the opening event will be from 4-6 pm on January 15, 2012. Another FAFH, Betty Warner will join me for the event, and we'd love to have you there too!
If you can't make it, take a look at the photo's on the FAFH blog, and watch for it to come to your area.
Jeanne, congratulations on being a part of this powerful exhibit.
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Martha, it's been a good journey with this exhibit. All the artists are hoping that it opens hearts and minds. It will travel to South Africa, which is very gratifying.
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