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YES! I want to join the FRHTG bus trip on Wednesday, April 19, Friends of the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery 2017, leaving Lincoln at 7 a.m., returning at 7 p.m. I am a current member of the Friends. Enclosed is my check for $75 to reserve my P.O. Box 5832 Uncommon Lincoln, NE 68505-5832 Threads 402-472-2911 seat. I understand that if by April 5, 2017, I must cancel, I will be http://textilegallery.unl.edu [email protected] refunded the $75 only if my seat can be re-sold. Join or renew your Friends membership by March 31 for a chance to win this trip! All Aboard! Bus daytrip to Des Moines April 19 ­ A sampling of the artworks to be viewed during the April 19 Friends bus daytrip to Des Moines, Iowa. At left is Keith Haring’s REGISTRATION FORM “Untitled” (Three Dancing Figures), painted aluminum, 1989, and, far right, an oil on canvas portrait by John Singer Sargent, 1881. At center is Salisbury House where tour participants can stroll the grounds and tour the 42-room mansion built in the Complete and Return 1920s. Below left, are the burlap and resin sculptures in “The Flock II” by Magdelena Abakanowicz, 1990. Photography Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines. Name Address and zip code Telephone Cell: Home: Email address

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If you have questions, contact one of our FRHTG trip organizers: Email:______Join or renew your Friends membership by March 31 for a chance to win this trip! Mona Jenkins 402-499-3471 o Student $15+ o Individual $35+ Sue Reiber 308-468-6286 o Dual $65+ o Sustainer $75+ Leaving Lincoln at 7 a.m.; returning at 7 p.m. Further details will be provided upon Julia Van Meter 308-390-3498 o Patron $100+ o Connoisseur $250+ registration. To register complete and return the form on the back cover. o Benefactor $500+ o Grand Benefactor $1,000+ See additional details about the bus trip on page 5. Additional trip details will follow by email and/or phone following Make your check payable to FRHTG and mail to: registration. Thank you! Be sure that your membership in the Friends is current, and we hope to see you on this P.O. Box 5832, Lincoln, NE 68505 fun-packed daytrip. Some Enchanted Evening: Lincoln art Past President Lisa Warren commented on the experience collectors host annual fundraiser of seeing “. . . art beautifully featured in a very intimate Focus on Founding Friend: Claire Ehernberger setting. Karen and Robert Duncan couldn’t have been more by Mary Eisenhart Belka, Friends past president gracious.” by Dr. Robert Hillestad, TMFD professor emeritus and honorary Friends Board member Some enchanted evening indeed! And watch for details Like many women in her generation, Claire Ehernberger learned basic textile-making techniques when growing up of the 2017 fundraising event, which will be announced in in Fond du Lac, WI. Complex processes such as weaving intrigued her, yet devoting time to learning them was not an the fall/winter edition of Uncommon Threads. immediate option. First, she wanted an education which she initially pursued at Carlton College (MN), later at Carroll College (WI) where she earned a degree in art education. After marrying Jerry Ehernberger, they settled in Schuyler, (NE) and set about having a family. During the years that followed, her time, energy and attention focused on raising their two TMFD chair receives Fashion Impact Award daughters. Textiles, Merchandising Fashion Design Chair Michael As time went on and family responsibilities lessened, Claire pursued other interests, especially her passion for textiles. In James received the Fashion Institute Guild’s Fashion Impact the late 1970s, she learned about the highly successful weaving program at the Lincoln YWCA and enrolled in the beginning Award for Excellence at the awards ceremony last fall in course under the tutelage of legendary Bertha Galloway. She entered a new period of enlightenment. “Life-long learning” and “fiber artist” were buzz words of the era. Both described her. Lincoln became the destination of multiple weekly trips as well Omaha. A full-size stainless steel tree garnered plenty of ooh’s as the center of her artistic life. James was honored for representing “the essence of what In the years that followed, Claire pushed weaving to its boundaries. While engaging her hands and mind in becoming and ah’s at last fall’s annual fundraising event hosted the Institute is trying to accomplish—the education and by Robert and Karen Duncan of Lincoln. One of the a master weaver, Jerry was involved in threading looms and rigging special equipment. For Duncans newest acquisitions, the piece was created by devotion to an art form that uses textiles as its medium.” many years they traveled nationwide to attend lectures and conferences, take workshops, view Indian artist Subodh Gupta. According to James, “I feel that the award really goes exhibitions, and tour textile-making facilities. to the entire department.” He Sadly, Jerry passed in September 2014. Claire currently maintains homes in Schuyler and A night to remember……..artwork beyond one’s wildest added, “We have a long and Lincoln. Recently, she provided a private showing of a few textile treasures she’s created over dreams, a stunning Harvest moon and great company, successful history as the only the years including: award-winning panels created through complex weave structures, stacks combined to create an evening none in attendance will degree-granting textiles and of multi-colored coverlets, and a stack of silk shibori scarves created after studying with Ana soon forget – right here in Lincoln, Nebraska! Friends of the fashion program in the state, and Lisa Hedstrom, master fiber artist. Of special significance is a mini-collection of coin purses fabricated in Japan from fabric she wove from gold filaments. Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery raised more than $7,000 both past and present faculty for the Gallery, Historic Costume Collections, and their UNL When The Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery was dedicated and FRHTG subsequently share this honor with me.” organized, the Ehernbergers were among the first to give support as charter members. They Endowed Fund at the annual fall fundraising event October James credited those faculty for Claire Ehernberger with Dr. 16, 2016. seldom missed an event. When an annual meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather, they training thousands of graduates Robert Hillestad during a recent were the sole attendants. visit in her home in Lincoln. Robert and Karen Duncan graciously opened their who have careers in all aspects of We value their commitment and long-time membership. grounds and home, providing fascinating back stories the industry. “I’m really proud of about their lifelong journey as collectors. Attendees were our collective accomplishments,” India’s textiles, apparel, hospitality industries focus of study trip transported as the Duncans recounted a recent globe-trotting he said. TMFD chair Michael James and students gained insight into India’s impact on the textiles, apparel and hospitality quest to find unique artists in all corners of the earth. The The Fashion Institute Guild industries during a late winter Study Tour to the country. two say they eschew traditional approaches, as they gather is a non-profit organization Cities visited: eclectic and works of art that have meaning to them. founded in 2013 to nurture • Mumbai—Home to Bollywood and mega buses. The Duncans recently opened a museum in their Iowa the Midwest’s growing fashion • Ahmedabad—Located in the state of Gujarat in western India; this city is famous for textiles hometown, and shared the story of how they purchased ecosystem and supports and tourism. a Carnegie Library “on the fly” to house it – The Clarinda Fashion Institute Midwest. The Carnegie Museum – a must-see! • Varanasi—One of the oldest, continuously inhabited cities in the world that is situated organizations work together The Friends event began in late afternoon, providing on the banks of the Ganges, which are dotted with ancient temples. Here the UNL group Michael James, TMFD to provide regional fashion visited the weaver’s village at Varanasi. the opportunity for all to enjoy a perfect fall day, as guests chair, with his Fashion designers with mentoring, viewed incredible outdoor artwork. As the sun set, and • Jaipur—A city of palaces and forts; the “Pink City” is so called for its trademark building Impact Award from the training, resources and industry the full moon rose, attendees enjoyed the artwork and Fashion Institute Guild. color. The city is famous for block printing, jewelry and crafts. network opportunities. creative furnishings featured indoors, including an extensive • Agra—Home of the Taj Mahal, Agra is famous for marble and stone carving. Agra is one of Enjoying an elephant ride are TMFD students Minh Tran, American and Asian basket collection, pie birds, and many the Seven Wonders of the World, and it is India’s #1 tourist destination. 2017 Board of Directors left, and Bailey Ernst during pieces of large, three-dimensional art. Electronically driven • Delhi—With 18 million people, cosmopolitan Delhi is the capital of India and the seat of a recent study tour to India. creations were featured as well, adding to the atmosphere – a India’s federal government. particular interest of the Duncans. The view from the “crows’ Mary Belka, Past President Julia Van Meter, Secretary Denny Macomber, Treasurer Anita Ducey Most memorable aspects of the trip? “There were so many nest” atop the house was breathtaking – Harvest moon Carol Fettin Mona Jenkins highlights it’s hard to pick one,” James said. “Let’s just say that every day brought new and complete with a pink aura. Rita Kean Carol Lomicky fascinating experiences and encounters.” One of the Duncans’ newest acquisitions is the Susan Nichols Sue Reiber The week before the students joined him in India, James met with pichvai artists in remarkable stainless steel, full-size tree by Indian artist Coralee Scritsmier Betty Starr Nathdwara, near Udaipur in Rajasthan (northern Indian state bordering Pakistan). Pichvai Subodh Gupta. The piece was shipped from India in several Gale Warren are intricate and exquisite hand painted cottons designed to hang behind sculptures in Hindu parts, and assembled on the grounds. Lisa Warren, Voluntary Membership Chair temples. Gallery namesake Dr. Robert Hillestad along with other Robert Hillestad, Honorary Member Students examine distressed jeans Other experiences: one full day to observe the textile production process of three companies, guests toured the house and premises as well as enjoyed Michael James, Chair, Department of TMFD on display in a textile production and a visit to the home of a family of multi-generational artisans. Study participants delicious hors d’oeuvres, desserts and wine, provided Marjorie Kostelnik, Dean, College of Education plant in India where raw cotton is interviewed family members, who also demonstrated their craft. by Greta’s Gourmet and Meier’s Cork & Bottle. Friends & Human Sciences spun, woven, dyed and finished. The Friends helped to underwrite a portion of the trip. 2 7 2016 – 2017: DOMESTIC INTERIORS: INDISCERNIBILITY, IDENTITY, BIENNIAL STUDENT JURIED EXHIBITION & THE CULT OF TRUE WOMANHOOD IN 19TH CENTURY APRIL 10 – MAY 5 CELEBRATION OF YOUTH XXIII The creative work in this exhibition was AMERICAN QUILTS submitted by undergraduate and graduate SEPTEMBER 26 – OCTOBER 15 DECEMBER 5 – JANUARY 20 students in TMFD, and was reviewed by Each year, youth from around the state Domestic Interiors illustrates the remarkable an outside juror in a rigorous selection compete at the Nebraska State Fair in the and often indiscernible hand-quilting and process whose goal was to spotlight some 4-H areas of Clothing, Home Environment and embroidery of 19th century American quilts of the most successful studio creations Quilt Quest. Each year we spotlight the prize through digital macro photography. The by current students. The fashion product winners in these categories, and each year exhibition, created and curated by TMFD development represented here is not only the Hillestad gallery audiences are wow'd by graduate student Sarah Walcott, explores technically sound but also aesthetically the creativity, invention and craftsmanship the ways in which women’s education, along accomplished, and serves as a barometer of on display. This year's twenty-third iteration with social and cultural norms, shaped their sorts for trends and styles influencing textile of the show once again brings to campus experiences, identities, and creative actions. and fashion students today. A reception to some of the most engaging and imaginative honor the exhibition's participants and prize expressions from a broad cross-section of winners takes place on First Friday May 5 at Nebraska's talented young people. And as the gallery from 5–6:30 pm for each previous year, the students and their NEW ACQUISITIONS FROM THE TMFD HISTORIC families are invited to the department on the COSTUME COLLECTION show's closing day to participate in special ALEXANDER GIRARD & TEXTILE DESIGN events with TMFD faculty and students, and JANUARY 30 – MARCH 3 to join in a 3 pm convocation to celebrate TMFD's historic costume collection numbers AT MID-CENTURY their accomplishments. All are welcome! well over two thousand objects and continues MAY 22 – SEPTEMBER 2 to grow and serve as one of the department's richest teaching and learning resources. Postwar textile design in the US was eclectic WANDERING SPIRIT: AFRICAN WAX PRINTS This exhibition features selections from the and robust, with designers such as Dorothy most recent acquisitions, including designs Liebes, Charles and Ray Eames, and OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 23 by Arnold Scaasi, Geoffrey Beene, Mary Alexander Girard capturing the energy and This exhibition is a tribute to the century- McFadden, Thierry Mugler, Comme des ambition of a country undergoing enormous old handmade designs and patterns on Garçons, and others, and emphasizes the role growth and development. Girard brought an textiles that originated in Indonesia and that these garments play in scaffoldingWebsite both archives work of the late Judith Jamesiconoclast's eye and an architect's training Robert Hillestad Textiles to the interiors and furnishings he would were copied and industrialized by Europeans research and teaching in the department. As a gift to his late wife, textile artist Judith James, and exported to Africa. Wandering Spirit: Gallery Calendar design, including the colorful and exuberant Notable FriendsAfrican Moments Wax Prints traces the developmental TMFD chair Michael James launched a website to archive hertextiles that were widely influential. This th pathway of the African wax print and tells GRADUATEGRADUATE STUDENT STUDENT THESIS THESIS EXHIBITION EXHIBITION work Oct. 18—on what would have been her 68 birthday.exhibition focuses on works by Girard from how these fabrics reflect the stories, dreams, MARCH 13-24 The New Bedford (Massachusetts) Art Museum also has TMFD's historic textiles collection, and on MARCH 13 – 24 and personalities of the people who wear mounted the first solo Judith James exhibition in the New examples of work by related designers that Katherine Rodriguez- reflect Girard's impact. them. The history of the African wax print is Katherine Rodriguez-Hernandez (right),England area. The exhibit will continue through March 19. a history paved along colonial trade routes completingHernandez her(right), thesis project for the Master of and globalization in the post-colonial era. Artscompleting degree inher apparel thesis projectand fashion design,A Massachusetts shows native, Judith developed as a studio Though not originally African, these textiles afor collection the Master that of reflects Arts degree her diverseartist experiences after a long career in the home sewing industry. After have become ingrained in African culture and andin apparel global andperspectives. fashion design, A native theof Costa- couple moved to Nebraska, Judith studied textile design society, and loved and identified as their own. Rica,shows Katherine a collection is a that Fulbright reflects Student at UNL. Program She received her Master of Arts degree in 2002, and The exhibition is curated by Dr. Gifty Benson awardeeher diverse whose experiences goals include and the overdevelopment the next eight years she created a body of work heavily and organized by ExhibitsUSA/Mid-America and promotion of social entrepreneurship in global perspectives. A native inspired by the landscapes of the Plains. Through mostly Arts Alliance, Kansas City, Missouri. the Costa Rican fashion industry. UNL does not discriminate based upon any protected status. Please see go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination. 2016. PL1606. of Costa Rica, Katherine is a abstract imagery, she explored the ways in which human Fulbright Student Progam awardee whose goals include the industry marked and altered the topographies of the wide development and promotion of social entrepreneurship in central United States. “My work evokes idiosyncrasies in the A biodegradable piece offers Julie Hehnke, left, the Costa Rican fashion industry. landscape-at-large,” she wrote. and Sue Reiber an opportunity to explore during the annual fundraiser at the Robert and Karen BIENNIAL STUDENT JURIED EXHIBITION James’ work has been exhibited throughout the United 2016 – 2017:Larger-than-life art by Sophie Ryder and past 2016 – 2017: DuncanDOMESTIC home. INTERIORS: INDISCERNIBILITY, IDENTITY, APRILBIENNIAL 10 - STUDENTMAY 5 JURIED EXHIBITION States, including at the Snyderman-Works and Gross McLeaf Board president Mary Eisenhart Belka at the DOMESTICArtwork INTERIORS: that is eclectic, beautifulINDISCERNIBILITY, and fun IDENTITY, BIENNIAL STUDENT JURIEDGalleries EXHIBITION in Philadelphia, as well as in England, France, fall fundraiser at the home of Robert and Karen & THE CULT OF TRUE WOMANHOOD IN 19TH CENTURY APRIL 10 – MAY 5 is how fundraiser attendees described the art The creative work in this exhibition Switzerland and South Korea, where in 2007 her work was CELEBRATION OF YOUTHDuncan. XXIII AMERICAN& QUILTS THE CULT OF TRUE WOMANHOOD IN 19TH CENTURY The creative work APRIL in this 10 exhibition – MAY was5 collected by the Duncans from around the world. wassubmitted submitted by undergraduate by undergraduate and graduate SEPTEMBER 26 – OCTOBER 15 Theincluded creative in work a U.S. in Departmentthis exhibition of Statewas Art in Embassies CELEBRATION OF YOUTH XXIII DECEMBER AMERICAN5 – JANUARY 20 QUILTS andstudents graduate in TMFD, students and was in reviewed TMFD, by Each year, youth from around the state Domestic Interiors illustrates the remarkable an outside juror in a rigorous selection submittedinstallation by inundergraduate the U.S. ambassador’s and graduate residence and in a SEPTEMBER 26 – OCTOBER 15 compete at the Nebraska State Fair in the DECEMBERand often5 – JANUARY indiscernible 20 hand-quilting and andprocess was whose reviewed goal was by toan spotlight outside some students in TMFD, and was reviewed by 4-H areas of Clothing, Home Environment and related four-artist show at Seoul National University Museum Each year, youth from around the state embroidery of 19th century American quilts jurorof the inmost a rigorous successful selection studio creations process an outside juror in a rigorous selection Quilt Quest. 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Board Themember, history hosted of thethe African wax print is Katherine Rodriguez-Hernandezthe (right), colorful and exuberant a history paved along colonial trade routes completing her thesis project for the Master of Friends faculty reception this fall in her home. textiles that were widely influential. This exhibition focuses and globalization in the post-colonialAttendees, era.from left, Angela Reiber, Rita Kean, Arts degree in apparel and fashion design, shows Between the Lines, a work by Judith James, was on works by Girard from TMFD’s historic textiles collection, Though not originally African,Rupert these Macnee, textiles Gale Warren and Mary Eisenhart Coralee Scritsmiera, collectionFriends reception that reflects her diverse experiences found folded and tucked among papers in the late have become ingrained in AfricanBelka during culture the annualand fundraiser at Robert and chair, at a Friends facultyand receptionglobal perspectives.this fall A nativeand of on Costa- examples of work by related designers that reflect artist’s studio closet. Now mounted and framed, it is society, and loved and identified as theirKaren own. Duncan home. at the home of Gale Warren,Rica, Katherine Board member. is a Fulbright StudentGirard’s Programimpact. on exhibit in the New Bedford Art Museum solo show. 6 The exhibition is curated by Dr. Gifty Benson awardee whose goals include the development 3 and organized by ExhibitsUSA/Mid-America and promotion of social entrepreneurship in Arts Alliance, Kansas City, Missouri. the Costa Rican fashion industry. UNL does not discriminate based upon any protected status. Please see go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination. 2016. PL1606. A Harvest of Creatives: Celebration of Youth Bus excursion stops to educate, inspire, entertain found the model for their proposed home, breaking ground in 1923 with completion of the house in 1928. Save the Dates: XXIII by Sue Reiber, Friends Board member March 13-24 Katherine Rodriguez-Hernandez This fall’s 23rd annual Celebration of Youth Gallery Over the green rolling hills of Iowa we go! Join the Friends Chocolaterie Stam: A look at the history of this company Graduate Student Thesis Exhibition. exhibition spotlighted the creative works of 23 youth from for a “Members Only” bus daytrip to Des Moines, Iowa, is remarkable. Four generations of Stams all have lived Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery. throughout Nebraska. Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Stops will include: above the store and factory in Diemen, Holland, where they Through March 19 Judith James Textiles Constructions. The students, 4-H purple ribbon winners at the operated the business creating fine European chocolates First solo exhibition of the late artist’s Nebraska State Fair in the categories of clothing, home Des Moines Art Center: since 1913. Ton Stam, a Des Moines financial consultant work in the New England area. New environment and quilting, and their hometowns were: Inspiring and provocative, turned chocolatier, brought the company to Des Moines in Bedford (MA) Art Museam, 608 Camille Anderson, Lexington; Taralyn Baum, Elgin; Abby the widely respected Des Pleasant Street. 1999. When nephew Eric, born above the Dutch chocolate Bright, Alliance; Faith Cordray, Murray; Alanna Fangmeier, Moines Art Center houses shop, needed to complete an internship for his university Through March 25 Quiltscapes by Pauline Burbidge. Solo Hebron; Michaela Fehringer, Wayne; Audrey Foster, Berwyn; an impressive collection international trade program, he came to Des Moines to work exhibition of one of United Kingdom’s Megann Freese, Plymouth; Kylee Hauxwell, McCook; Jocilyn in an Eliel Saarinen- top quilt artists. International Quilt with his uncle for the educational practicum. Although he Study Center & Museum. Hessler, Sidney; Shanna Hoven, Wahoo; Annika Johanson, designed structure that hadn’t planned to go into chocolate making, Eric found he Pierce; Molly Mares, Burwell; Nicole Mittman, York; Emily has grown with additions April 10-May 5 Biennial Student Juried Exhibition too carried a love for chocolatiering—he moved to Iowa Pillard, Firth; Jordan Plumbtree, Fullerton; Trenton Reel, by world-class architects featuring TMFD undergraduate and in 2001 when he took over production management. The graduate students through juried Albion; Kaleb Sughroue, Bartley; Stacie Thompson, Denton; I. M. Pei and Richard company then transitioned from importing its chocolates selection process. Robert Hillestad Sarah Treffer, Cozad; Elisia Vogel, Dodge; Anna Wegener, Meier. Docents will to making 99 percent of the sweets in the southern part of Textiles Gallery. FRHTG reception, May Humphrey; and James Wetovick, Fullerton. emphasize noted art from the city. Stam’s chocolate concierge will provide a select 5, 5-6:30 p.m. The Friends awarded stipends to the young artists and the permanent collection tasting of chocolate medallions and bonbons as a finale to April 19 FRHTG bus trip to Des Moines, Iowa. hosted a reception for them and their families in October. that connects with fiber our interlude in Des Moines. We may also sample their Stops to include: the Des Moines Art and textiles. During the authentic Italian gelato! Center, Pappajohn Sculpture Park and tour of the most recent Also on the daytrip agenda will be time to shop, shop, the Salisbury House. Event open to Nomade, 2007, Jaume Plensa exhibition Alchemy: shop for unique items FRHTG members only. painted stainless steel featured at the Transformations in Gold, in the Des Moines Art April 20 TMFD spring runway show. Awards Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Photo search for the art of Lalla credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines. Center store as well as of student work to be announced. Essaydi, a Middle Eastern International Quilt Study Center. Trenton Reel with his The Cottage Gift Shop by artist who uses glittering 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. chalk drawing. Salisbury House. bullet casings to create garments and backdrops that refer Stacie Thompson Sarah Treffer with We will have breakfast May 22-Sept. 2 Alexander Girard & Textile Design at to Islamic visual culture. She then works these into large- Mid-Century. Exhibition features works of with her cream her wool plaid dress. on the bus en route to by Girard from TMFD’s historic textiles smocked dress. scale staged photographs, exploring the ways that gender Des Moines, and enjoy a collectioin and designs reflecting and power are inscribed on Muslim women’s bodies and the boxed lunch provided by Girard’s impact. Robert Hillestad Top 10 reasons to join Friends spaces they inhabit. Lalla was inspired by the differences she Chef Rose at the Chef’s Textiles Gallery. perceived in women’s lives as seen in Morocco and the United Palette upon departing June 11 FRHTG annual meeting. Home 1. Support the global arts – at a very local level States. the DM Art Center.

Economics Building, UNL east 2. Encourage talented students And relax on the bus campus. 2 p.m. FRHTG reception in John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park: This 4.4 acre ride home with cheese, concurrence with the Alexander Girard 3. Experience beautiful and moving textile artists’ work park creates a pedestrian friendly entranceway to downtown crackers, wine and other & Textile Design at Mid-Century in an intimate setting Des Moines. Artwork from 22 of the world’s most celebrated beverages. Gallery exhibition. artists will awe you! Be sure to bring your cell phone for 4. Work with and enjoy fascinating Friends members – A daytrip stop at Chocolaterie Stam This bus trip will fill a free audio tour to learn more about the artwork in the Gallery 4-H exhibitor thanks Friends it’s an interesting group! with fine chocolate samples will up fast, so reserve your Sculpture Park and to listen to the Symphony in Sculpture be sure to please—as Friends trip seat soon. And join or Taralym Baum of Elgin, one of 23 4-H purple ribbon 5. Interact and learn from dedicated and talented tour. Dance with the primary-colored Keith Haring figures, committee members, Julia Van Meter, renew your Friends winners whose creations were featured in the 23rd TMFD faculty and administrative staff investigate the individual personalities of Deb Butterfield’s left, and Mona Jenkins, can confirm. membership by March annual Celebration of Youth Gallery exhibition this fall, horses, discover the sparkling prisms of Olafur Eliasson’s wrote the following thank-you note to the Friends: 6. Raise funds to support the Robert Hillestad Textiles 31, 2017, to be eligible pavilion which changes color as you walk through it, and Gallery—and have fun doing it for the drawing to win this trip—two lucky current Dear Friends of Hillestad Gallery, find a garment-inspired sculpture. Friends members will be participating in the daytrip… 7. Plan and participate in events to benefit the Gallery compliments of the Friends! I want to thank you for the $25 cash gift I and the Historic Costume Collections was awarded. What an honor it was to have Salisbury House & Gardens: We will do a self-guided The $75 per person charge includes all excursion costs. tour of this beautiful 42-room mansion built in the 1920’s. It my denim dress be displayed in the Hillestad 8. Continue the tradition of embarking on memorable Door prizes will be awarded. Join the fun by completing is filled with original art, rare books, and antique furnishings Gallery at UNL’s Home economics Building. The “members-only” bus trips and returning the registration form on the back cover. day you had planned for us was so interesting from around the world. Hunt for wall tapestries during your and very informative about threads and design. 9. Develop your leadership skills visit. The original structure, “The King’s House,” is a manor I appreciate that you gave me this amazing th opportunity as I will continue to create and sew! house used by British royalty, dating back to the 13 Century 10. Make a lasting and most appreciated contribution in Salisbury, England. Carl and Edith Weeks first saw the while celebrating the textile arts! Thank you Again Taralyn Baum house during a 1921 visit. They immediately knew they had 4 5