ARTS Events

Exhibition, Textile Lecture, Saturday Drinks, and Closing Party

(for ARTS Opening and Early Buying: Friday, October 25, 2:30pm click here for info

Exhibition: Turkmen Tent Bags from the Feldman Collection

A small selection mainly of Tekke Turkmen torbas and Yomud Turkmen chuvals

The exhibition runs during ARTS and may be seen during show hours.

Co-sponsored by SFBARS (San Francisco Bay Area Rug Society) http://www.sfbars.org/

Special Lecture: Textiles of North Africa Hosted by John Gillow

Join us outside at our venue Saturday, October 26, 12:30 pm

Cambridge, UK based scholar and writer John Gillow will talk about the rich textile tradition of North Africa with examples from private collections available for hands on exploration.

John Gillow has written extensively on various textile traditions from across the world. A comprehensive list of his publications may be seen here.

Co-sponsored by SFBARS (San Francisco Bay Area Rug Society) http://www.sfbars.org/

Saturday Post-Lecture Drinks October 26, 1:30 pm

Saturday afternoon following the textile talk -Join us for mimosas, wine, and a light lunch.

Grand Finale: Donuts and Bargains!

Join us Sunday, October 27, 5:00pm – 5:45pm for refreshments and shop for your last moment bargains as the dealers pack up at the end of the show.

Please be aware that we will be in full compliance with all local COVID regulations concerning group gatherings. 

Contact us at artsrugshow@gmail.com