The National Basketry Organization is an inclusive community of makers and enthusiasts whose purpose is to promote awareness, inspire creativity, and foster appreciation for the heritage and artistry of basketry.
What's New at NBO
Another year has begun and with it wonderful new possibilities. At NBO we have several things that we’re excited about. There are four new board members. I will be introducing them to you over the next several months. This month we want you to meet Amie Adelman. Amie is a Professor in the College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas in Denton. To find out more about Amie take a look below.
We are beginning work our first Strategic Plan with graduate students from the University of Missouri. The Members In Print 2 exhibition call to entry is open! More information is available by visiting the NBO website: Members in Print 2. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the theme of Patterns and Textures. The Summer Basketry+ will be devoted to Members In Print 2! This call for entry is using the CaFE system and you can search there as well for our exhibition and other calls as well. Call For Entry - Members in Print 2 Last month I came across this fascinating article about a Medieval fishing basket found buried in the Severn Estuary. This discovery was made by a group of Welsh fishermen. How exciting to see the remnants of such an ancient basket. Here’s the link to read more about it: Medieval Fishing Basket Found
There are still some places open in the trip to Japan. NBO is partnering with the Peters Valley School of Craft to bring you this exciting opportunity to visit Japan and meet many of their master crafts people in their studios. The tour will be lead by one of Japan’s top bilingual guides. More information follows below. If you’re part of a guild or want to find out more about what’s happening in some basketry guilds, we host a Guild Bulletin Board on Facebook. There are all kinds of posts and information so be sure to visit the site and take a look: Basket Guild Bulletin Board As always thank you for taking the time to read NBO’s Over/Under. Feel free to share it with your friends.
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Pamela Morton
Executive Director
National Basketry Organization
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IN THIS ISSUE
What's New at NBO
Welcome to the NBO Board
Amie Adelman
NBO and Peter's Valley
Trip to Japan
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Welcome to the NBO Board of Directors:
Amie Adelman
Amie Adelman is a Professor in the College of Visual Arts and Design at the University of North Texas in Denton. She received an MFA in fibers from the University of Kansas and a BFA in fibers from Arizona State University. Through numerous travel grants Adelman has conducted textile research in Africa (Ghana, Lesotho, South Africa, Uganda), Europe (England, Ireland, Norway, Scotland) and South America (Guatemala). Adelman's artwork has been published in numerous books including Amore E Scelta by Caprile, Luciano; Dyeing and Screen-Printing on Textiles by Joanna Kinnersly-Taylor; and Fiberarts Design Book Six edited by Nancy Orban and in a variety of journals such as, American Craft; Fiberarts; Fiber Arts Now; and Surface Design. Additionally, Adelman participated in artist-in-resident programs at Lakkos Artist Residency in Heraklion, Crete (2018), Gullkistan Residency for Creative People in Laugarvatn, Iceland (2014) and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tennessee (1998-99).
The National Basketry Organization is pleased to be partnering with Peters Valley in hosting a one-of-a-kind arts and crafts tour of Japan from May 23-June 3 of 2020. This adventure is a wonderful opportunity to explore Japan as well as a way to raise additional funds for NBO. The 10-night program to Japan (3 nights in Tokyo, 2 nights in Kanazawa, and 5 nights in Kyoto) will be an amazing experience and is limited to 17 people. This adventure in Japan takes place from May 23 to June 3, 2020.
For more information, visit theCall to Entry section on the NBO events calendar.
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There are still some places open in the trip to Japan. NBO is partnering with the Peters Valley School of Craft to bring you this exciting opportunity to visit Japan and meet many of their master crafts people in their studios. The tour will be lead by one of Japan’s top bilingual guides. More information follows below.
Denton. She received an MFA in fibers from the University of Kansas and a BFA in fibers from Arizona State University. Through numerous travel grants Adelman has conducted textile research in Africa (Ghana, Lesotho, South Africa, Uganda), Europe (England, Ireland, Norway, Scotland) and South America (Guatemala). Adelman's artwork has been published in numerous books including Amore E Scelta by Caprile, Luciano; Dyeing and Screen-Printing on Textiles by Joanna Kinnersly-Taylor; and Fiberarts Design Book Six edited by Nancy Orban and in a variety of journals such as, American Craft; Fiberarts; Fiber Arts Now; and Surface Design. Additionally, Adelman participated in artist-in-resident programs at Lakkos Artist Residency in Heraklion, Crete (2018), Gullkistan Residency for Creative People in Laugarvatn, Iceland (2014) and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tennessee (1998-99).
