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What is Friends of Fiber Art International?
Founded in 1991, Friends of Fiber Art International is dedicated to tell the world about the art medium of the 21st century - fiber - which includes artworks using flexible materials or constructed in textile techniques.Approximately 400 members from 40 of the United States and 18 other
nations join together in the belief that a support group at large will make a difference in the
art world's appreciation of contemporary fiber art. The membership is almost equally divided between artists and collectors
with ten percent affiliated with museums and galleries.In the first four years of operation, Friends of Fiber Art International
awarded more than $35,000 in grants to support projects that reach a large audience such as
traveling exhibitions with professionally produced catalogs.Funds for these grants came from unspent dues (especially upper-level
memberships) and proceeds from programs and tours.You are cordially invited to join this enthusiastic group of Friends who
know that this is an effective way to spread the word about extraordinary art in fibrous
materials created by legions of artists from Abakanowicz to Zeisler.Purpose
Throughout history fiber has been a rich and honored medium for embellishing life and after life. Today, the creative potential of this medium is being expanded. In order to increase appreciation and understanding of contemporary art in fiber media, a group of collectors, artists, and enthusiasts decided to form Friends of Fiber Art International to :
Disseminate information about and encourage collection of contemporary fiber art,
Support museum shows of fiber art through direct funding and maintenance of the Registry of Contemporary Fiber Art Collections,
Encourage scholarship and critical writing about art constructed in fibrous materials,
Stimulate fiber art exhibition in galleries and,
Educate collectors and potential collectors through tours and visits to fiber art collections.
Publication
Every quarter Friends of Fiber Art International publishes an outspoken newsletter, Dear Friends, that isn't afraid to address any matter that impacts contemporary fiber art. Included is one of the most complete calendars of fiber art exhibitions anywhere. It highlights the artist-Friends that exhibit and collector-Friends that lend work to shows.
Programs
In conjunction with some of the most important American and European fiber art events. Friends schedule meetings, tours and conferences. Opportunities for artist-Friends to show their work are included. The Lausanne Biennial, SOFA, the International Miniature Exhibit in Hungary, openings of Friends-supported exhibitions, and the International Triennial in Poland have all been occasions to inspire Friends programs of one to fourteen days length.
Grant Projects
In this era of shrinking public funding, Friends of Fiber Art International's grant program becomes increasingly important. High-profile exhibitions that travel to several cities, gain publicity and introduce many viewers to contemporary fiber art are the favored grant recipients. Projects that promote superior critical writing have also been funded.
Perks
Annual benefits include:
Dear Friends newsletter with calendar and program announcements,
Discounts on purchases at cooperating galleries,
Discounts on books, magazines and catalogs, including difficult-to-obtain catalogs for international exhibitions,
Plus the privilege of attending one Friends program in the USA.
Privileges
SPONSORS, $100: Enjoy all of the above perks plus
Permission to send, at cost, one announcement to the entire membership (Friends office sends mailing, the list is not released),
All materials via first class mail,
The privilege of registering two persons on all USA programs,
And, when the data base is running, the opportunity to register the Sponsor's private collection in a national registry.
PATRONS, $250: Receive all of the above and the privilege of enrolling one person in one international program during the year.
BENEFACTORS, $500: In addition to the above, get the priority privilege of registering two persons on one international program during the year as Benefactor.
Participate
Please join. Complete the application, select your level of support and mail your check to the address at the top of the form. Friends of Fiber Art International is a federally recognized 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization. Upper-level dues are deductible from your income tax as permitted by law.
International Advisory Board
Museum Bellerive
Zurich, Switzerland
J. Liesbeth Crommelin
Curator
Stedelijik Modern Art Museum
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Lloyd E. Herman
Director 1971-86
Renwick Gallery
Independent Curator and Consultant
Seattle, Washington, USA
Ursula E. McCracken, Director
Textile Museum
Washington, DC, USA
Eulalia Morrali Romeu, Director
Museu Textil
Terrassa/Barcelona, Spain
Director
Deutsches Textilmuseum
Krefeld, Germany
Paul J. Smith
Director Emeritus
American Craft Museum
New York, New York, USA
Aliz Torday
Director 1987-91
Szombathelyi Keptar Textile Collection
Public Relation
Museum of Applied Arts
Budapest, Hungary
Fred W. van Oss, Direcotr
Nederlands Textielmuseum
Tilburg, The Netherlands
Norbert Zawisza, Director
Central Museum of Textiles
Lodz, Poland
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
To become a Friend (member) please complete this form and mail it with your check to: Friends of Fiber Art, Box 468, Wester Springs, IL 60558, USA. Kindly remit with a check drawn on a US bank, or, a postal money order (postgiro, mandat postal, conti correnti postali) in US dollars. Sorry that we cannot accept Eurochecks. Membership year is August 1 to July 31.Select your level of support:
[ ]$35 Friend [ ]$100 Sponsor [ ]$250 Patron [ ]$500 Benefactor
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Telephones with area code:
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Please help us classify your membership by checking ALL of the
pertinent items that follow:
[ ] Private [ ] Public
[ ] Considering acquiring contemporary fiber art;
[ ] Own contemporary fiber art;
[ ] Will lend objects to qualified museums;
[ ] Welcome visits from:
[ ] Friends of Fiber Art;
[ ] Museum curator;
[ ] Corporate curator;
[ ] Send instructions on registering Collection
ARTIST
How do you sell your work?
[ ] Directly to collectors; [ ] At art fairs and craft shows; [ ] Through galleries and agents; [ ] By exclusive contract with _________________
GALLERY
[ ] Represent fiber artists;
[ ] Seek additional fiber artists;
[ ] Offer Friends a discount of
[ ] Ten percent [] Fifteen percent, $5000 and more;
[ ] Will mail Friends applications to our gallery clients
OTHER
[ ] Critic/scholar; [ ] Earn income from sale of art; [ ] Art consultant; [ ] Interior design; [ ] Architect; [ ] Other___________________________
Your comments are welcome.
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