Celebration of Fibers

March 1 - April 12, 2008

3510 Scotts Lane, Space 3112
Philadelphia, PA 19129
tel 215-287-9963
info@schuylkillgallery.com
www.schuylkillgallery.com
Gallery hours: Thursday - Saturday, noon - 5 pm; Sunday, 1 - 5 pm, or by appointment

Open house: March 8, 12 - 5 pm
Reception and spinning demonstration: March 8, 5 - 8 pm

The Schuylkill Gallery will be participating in Philadelphia’s month long celebration of the fiber arts by hosting the Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers’ annual exhibition Celebration of Fibers. This exhibition coincides with the University of the Arts hosted International Fiber Symposium titled “Materiality Meaning: Examining Fiber and Material Studies in Contemporary Art and Culture” (March 6 - 8, 2008). The Symposium has inspired fiber arts exhibitions in galleries throughout the Philadelphia area and will draw many artists and art appreciators from around the world.

The Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers has carried on its mission of fostering the skills of weaving and the fiber arts since 1952. The Guild of Handweavers’ annual juried exhibition serves as a showcase for both the experienced and emerging fiber artist. Celebration of Fibers at the Schuylkill Gallery will be a venue that displays some of the most innovative, skilled and varied fiber works created in the area.

About the Gallery
The Schuylkill Gallery at Sherman Mills in the East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia is pleased to present a Landscape Works Group Show featuring the art of seven local artists. Participating artist are: Danielle Callahan Bob Harrington Dolores Bauerle Campbell Ed Letven Helene Halstuch Barbara B. Rosin Deborah K. Simon The exhibition is curated by, Schuylkill Gallery Founder, Jocelyn Upshur-Greenberg. This diverse group of local artist will feature landscape paintings and drawings in various mediums. Also, featured is a landscape installation by Danielle Callahan, which by arranging tree bark textured tiles will create a landscape horizon.