Exhibition, Textile Lecture, Saturday Lunch Grill, and Closing Party
(for ARTS Opening and Early Buying: Friday, October 25, 2:30pm click here for info
Exhibition: ANIMALS IN CARPETS!
Animals have been depicted in the art of carpet weaving from as long as the art form has been known to exist. Both imperial workshops and nomadic weavers have included an array of animal imagery throughout the ages and across vast geography. This special exhibition will showcase knotted pile rugs with a variety of animal imagery from a diverse set of regions such as China, the Caucasus, Persia, Tibet, and Turkey. Pieces exhibited are drawn from several Bay Area private collections.
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 Traditions of Pakistan
Hosted by John Gillow
Join us outside at our venue Saturday, October 26, 11:30 am
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 Lunch Grill with Kayla, October 26, 12:30 pm
Saturday afternoon following the textile talk – Aside from her duties as a registered security guard at ARTS, Kayla, who we all know and love, is a professional chef. Come to the show and grab lunch! We are grilling chicken, mushrooms, and vegetables and accompanying them with a choice of salad. Both meat and vegetarian / vegan options will be available.
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
