Exhibit runs Sept. 5 through Oct. 21
Coeur d'Alene Press | UPDATED 3 months, 1 week AGO
The Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center will open the new "Global Tapestry" art exhibit Sept. 5 with an opening reception at 5:30 p.m.
Celebrating cultural traditions and artistic expressions from around the world, the exhibit will feature vintage textiles from central Asia along with Japanese kintsugi, sculpture and paintings and photographs inspired by Istanbul, Africa, Scotland, Australia and Germany.
Nineteen artists will participate in "Global Tapestry:" Ada German, Anne Marie (tapestry collector), Annette Durkin, Bertha Quintero, Damon Charles, Darya Pilram, David Wellens, Denise Austin, Doreen Graham, Grace Briggs, Jan Clizer, Jane Morgan, Jenni Fallein, Jenny Lee, Kris Boyer, Melissa Davis, Priscilla Patterson, Raymond Morgan and Shelly Matthews.
The art offered for sale will include original paintings in acrylic, oil, watercolor, alcohol inks and pastels, photography, fabric art, mixed media, metal sculptures and tapestries. Lots of print art items will be available, too.
Several events will take place in conjunction with this exhibit. Tapas and Tangoes featuring dance lessons and performances as well as small bites and refreshments will follow the art opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available at thejacklincenter.org.
The Free Community Art Night will offer mandala weaving from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9.
Classes with fees include the adult kimekomi workshop Oct. 3, during which attendees will learn Japanese fabric art techniques; and Kids in the Kitchen: Around the World, offering cooking classes in September and October.
JACC Director Darla Dreyer shared her enthusiasm for this new community art offering.
“Our new fall art exhibit showcases through art many stories, traditions and locations from around the world," Dreyer said in a Tuesday news release. "The JACC continues to expand our cultural offerings in Post Falls through art and education by offering classes and events to compliment this exhibit."
The JACC is at 405 N. William St., Post Falls.
"When I Was a Bird," by Jenni Fallein.
"Zebra," by Kris Boyer.
Kintsugi by Darya Pilram.