Textile Center

Textile Center
3000 University Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414 (Map)
Telephone 612-436-0464
Fax 612-436-0466
Gallery & Shop Hours are Mon-Thu 10-7,
Fri & Sat 10-5
Library Hours are
Mon & Thurs 9-1 & 5-7, Tue 9-7
Weds & Fri 9-1, Sat 12-4

Artwear in Motion 2007 Sponsors

Somerset Asset Management

Hair by FIVETWOSIX Salon Spa Gallery

Makeup by Faces Etc.

Featuring DJs:

Attitude City

Artwear in Motion 2007

Textile Center's Annual Artwear Showcase

A unique experience where every piece of clothing we put on our body is a contribution to our artistic world; Artwear in Motion fashion at its height, showcasing the most unique, one-of-a-kind garments available. It is an event that redefines the function of clothing in the everyday as imaginative creations that have the ability to not only touch our lives but also inspire the world surrounding us.

	Runway Show and Boutique Saturday October 13, 2007 Bloomington Art Center Matinee Show: Afternoon Tea and Boutique, 2:30 pm Runway Show, 3:30pm Evening Gala Event: Boutique and Silent Auction: 5:00pm Evening Runway Show: 7:00pm Evening Boutique and Garment Showroom: 8:00pm
Ticket Information: Matinee $30 and $20 Evening Gala $50 and $40 Tickets are for reserved seats and ticket orders are filled on a first come, first served basis. Please reserve early. Tickets are priced by section - higher priced seats are closer to the stage and lower priced seats are farther back. You can reserve tickets by calling 612-436-0464. Group rates (5 or more) and handicapped accessible seats are available. Ticket Availability as of October 1, 2007 Matinee $20 Limited Matinee $30 Limited Evening Gala $40 Excellent Evening Gala $50 Good All shows still have some great seats available, but are starting to fill up fast. Please don't wait! Call soon. 612-436-0464

Every year the Textile Center nominates one artist whose technique and creations are outstanding to be the next year's featured artist and submissions juror.

Featured Artwear Artist, 2007: Laurie Schafer

Laurie Schafer is an award winning fiber artist creating couture garments. Laurie has been featured in numerous publications such as Ornament in 1997, The Fiberarts Book of Wearable Art in 2002, Ornament in 2003, and Fiberarts in 2005. Her artwear is in the permanent collection at the Goldstein Gallery at the University of Minnesota and at the Minnesota Historical Society. Her signature is elaborate appliqué. The appliqué is often outlined in black satin stitch, which produces a stained glass effect. Laurie's ornate appliqué is primarily silk dupioni layered onto a variety of fabrics from silk organza to crushed velvet. The background fabric may be solid but is often pieced, dyed in shibori technique or woven in an ikat technique. All of Laurie Schafer's fiber art is exquisitely finished in a couture manner.

Garment credits, from right to left: Candy Kuehn, Laurie Schafer, Wearable Arts Midwest, Joynoelle
Photo Credit:Steve Wolf