FiberPhiladelphia 2008 consists of 29 exhibitions and two symposia that examine the current explosion in the use of textile and fiber materials in the field of contemporary art. Structured as an international festival, participants range from museums and universities to project spaces, art centers and commercial galleries.  Exhibits and installations feature work by more than 400 local, national and international artists. Participating organizations are largely concentrated in Philadelphia, but many significant venues have joined from outside the city.

Opening weekend, March 6-9, University of the Arts presents the academic symposium: "Materiality and Meaning: A New Understanding of Fiber & Textiles in Contemporary Art & Culture". They will also open the exhibition "Contemporary Korean Fiber Art".

Snyderman-Works Galleries hosts its "6th International Fiber Biennial". Gallery Principals Ruth and Rick Snyderman and gallery director/exhibition curator, Bruce Hoffman, mounted their first major fiber exhibition in 1998, where it garnered international attention and praise from artists, collectors and curators. The Snyderman-Works Gallery exhibition is a significant event as the catalyst for FiberPhiladelphia.

The second month of FiberPhiladelphia activity begins April 4th, when "Art Quilt Elements" (AQE) opens at the Wayne Art Center.  In conjunction with this international art quilt exhibition Surface Design Association and Studio Art Quilt Associates host, "Breaking New Ground" a symposium and workshops.

Many artists, curators and administrators have contributed to the momentum forming events and exhibitions of an extraordinary scope. Click on EVENTS LIST to see a complete listing of participating institutions. Click on CONTACT to e-mail questions or comments to Amy Orr.