Art Opening: Nature of A Stitch and Requiem for a Rainforest @ Sheehan Gallery

The Nature of a Stitch

Saturating Sheehan Gallery’s main space with color and texture this fall season is The Nature of a Stitch, a textile-focused invitational exhibition featuring the work of 46 accomplished textile artists working from a wide variety of personal and professional backgrounds in the U.S. and abroad, including artists from Europe, South America, and Japan.

Events for The Nature of a Stitch include:

Curator’s Talk: Sheehan Gallery Director Daniel Forbes will speak on November 30 @ 6:00pm in Olin 138

Community Textile Workshop: Saturday, Dec 1st, 2018 in Fouts CVA 201, 10:00am-2:00pm {contact the Sheehan for details}

Requiem for a Rainforest

This show offers its viewers a variety of handmade textiles produced through CPALI’s Madagascar programs. Also on display are three micro-exhibits, the field photography of Nick Garbutt, the photo montages of Safidy Andrian, and the art of Mandy Coppes-Martin.

Events for Requiem for a Rainforest include:

Monday, September 24th @ 7:00 pm in Olin 138 ~ Lecture by visiting educator, designer and CPALI associate Docey Lewis 

Saturday, October 20th @ 3:00 pm in Olin 138 ~ Lecture by guest curator Dr. Catherine “Cay” Craig Olin

These shows run August 28 - December 7, 2018

Sheehan Gallery is Free and open to the public

Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 12:00-5:00pm, Saturday/Sunday, 12:00-4:00pm or by Appointment

For More Information, Please visit www.whitman.edu/sheehan or call 509.527.5249 or x5992