Every three years, fiber artists from around the world submit their best recent work to Fiberart International, a juried exhibition organized by the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh.
This year, the Memorial Art Gallery is one of only three stops for the show, which is on view at the Gallery, 500 University Ave., through July 3.
Fiberart International 2010 brings together work rooted in ancient techniques and materials, non-traditional textiles made possible by technological advances, and art made from such unexpected materials as cable ties and X-ray film.
The 81 featured artists representing Australia, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States.
The works in the exhibition were chosen from 1,685 entries from 30 countries and six continents, which were reviewed by three distinguished jurors: Vibeke Riisberg, textile designer and associate professor at the Designskolen Kolding in Denmark; Mary Ruth Smith, fiber artist and professor of art at Baylor University in Waco, TX; and Rebecca A. T. Stevens, consulting curator for contemporary textiles at The Textile Museum in Washington, D.C.
Tapas Nights
Max at the Gallery Tapas Nights run from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays. Visit the gallery -- open until 9 p.m. -- to hear live music, and purchase wine, beer and tapas plates.
Family Day
The Gallery celebrates the Fiberart exhibit with a free family day from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Children can try hands-on art activities, have their face painted and listen to storyteller Howard Edmond (1 p.m.). Other activities include color warp, a large-scale interactive outdoor weaving project, "Flying Colors," and an interactive dance using fabrices with Elizabeth Clark Dance Ensemble (1:30 and 3 p.m.).
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