In celebration of the intricate artistry of basket making and Nevada’s American Indian heritage, the Nevada State Museum in Carson City presents “Interwoven 2010: Visions of the Great Basin Basketmakers.” The fascinating exhibit will be on display in the Dema Guinn Concourse and North Changing Gallery from March 25 through July 24, 2010.
A free grand opening reception will be held Thursday, March 25 at 5 p.m. Visitors can enjoy light refreshments, visit with many of the exhibit’s artists and purchase some of the baskets that are for sale.
“Interwoven 2010” represents the finest in both contemporary and traditional basketry, including innovative woven sculptures of natural and man-made materials. The exhibit showcases a rich blend of basketry traditions from around the country including fine American Indian baskets, along with cutting-edge artistic creations.
Basket demonstrations are free with regular admission; workshops require a fee. For more information, contact Deborah Stevenson, curator of education, at dstevenson@nevadaculture.org or 775-687-4810, ext. 237.
Program Schedule:
April 24, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Contemporary Weaving with Recycled Materials, Demonstration
May 22, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Traditional Methods of Weaving with Natural Materials, Demonstration
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Help Build a Giant Outdoor Basket, all ages welcome; Location: Loftin Park (located right outside the museum entrance)
June 5, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Pine Needle Basket Making Demonstration with Native American artists, Audrey & Brenda Frank, in partnership with the Folklife Program of the Nevada Arts Council with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts
July 17, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Weaving a Traditional Basket with Reed, Workshop for beginners
The museum is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday – Saturday. Please enter through the Dema Guinn Concourse.
Admission: $6 for adults, $4 for seniors, and free for members and children under 18. For information, visit NevadaCulture.org or call 775-687-4810.
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