Sherman Gallery
Jan 19-April 4, 2010
Opening Reception: Friday, Jan 29, 2010
Artists-in-Residence: Feb 16-20
Turkish Reception: Thurs, Feb 18, 6-8:30 pm
Student Tours: Tues-Fri, Feb 16-19
Adult Ebru Class: Fri, Feb 19, 4-7 pm
Adult Calligraphy Class: Sat, Feb 20, 9am-noon
Family Festival: Sat Feb 20, 1-3pm

Sofras are the center of Turkish village hospitality and generosity. Woven by women, they are places to gather and share food, to welcome family and guests. Unlike pile carpets, they use traditional flat weave techniques such as kilim and sumak. The intricate patterns use natural dyes and echo age-old motifs and designs.

The exhibition will include artist residencies by Turkish calligraphy and ebru (marbled paper) artists Burcu Kinay and Murat Cabuk who will lead workshops for school children and the public. Come join us for workshops and a Turkish Family Festival, enjoy Turkish hospitality, food and craft activities. Lectures and workshops on Turkish rugs and art will also be held during the exhibition. The artist-in-residence program is generously co-sponsored by:   HELENA INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL

For more information on Turkish art, go to www.turkishculturalfoundation.org