EVENTS
MAGIC CARPETS: TRIBAL SOFRAS FROM TURKEY
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
February’s 3rd Thursday
February’s 3RD THURSDAY event is in conjunction with:
Magic Carpets: Tribal Sofras from Turkey exhibition
Jan. 19 - April 4, 2010
Join us for a TURKISH RECEPTION FOR ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE
Burcu Kinay and Murat Cabuk
(3RD) Thursday, Feb 18, 6-8:30 pm
Join our guest Turkish calligrapher and ebru maker at a special celebration of Turkish food, music and hospitality. Nibble on complimentary Turkish meze prepared by Helena’s own Ersun Ozer of the Mediterranean Grill, listen to the exquisite sounds of the oud, the Turkish lute, played by Bruce Siegmund and Timbaru, enjoy the rhythms of Turkish dance and dabble with marbled paper and calligraphy.
HELENA INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL
For more information on Turkish art, go to www.turkishculturalfoundation.org
HOLIDAY BISTRO & SHOPPING
Holiday Shopping and Lunch @ the Holter
Wednesdays, Nov 11-Dec 30, 2009 11:30am-1:30pm
16TH ANNUAL HOLTER ART AUCTION
EXHIBITION: May 29–June 17
AUCTION GALA: Friday, June 19, 5:00-9:30
Best Western Great Northern Hotel
835 Great Northern Blvd, Helena
406.457.5500, www.gnhotelhelena.com
This exciting exhibition of diverse works by over 80 Montana and regional artists captures the spirit of our region. All works will be auctioned at the Holter Auction Gala on June 19. Seating for the June 19th Auction Gala is limited. Please reserve early. View the exhibition online below.
