Carnegie Center Presents International Traveling Rug Hooking Exhibit,
“Art Rugs: The Art of Playing Cards”
September 19-November 1, 2008
Opening Reception Friday, September 19, 6-8 pm
The Carnegie Center for Art and History in New Albany, Indiana is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibit, “Art Rugs: The Art of Playing Cards.” The exhibit will be on display September 19-November 1, 2008. “Art Rugs: The Art of Playing Cards” is generously sponsored by Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County. An opening reception will be held on Friday, September 19 from 6-8 pm, featuring music by the Jamey Aebersold Jazz Quartet. Visitors can watch members of the Buffalo Trace Rug Hookers at work, learn more about the art form of rug hooking and get information about classes. The reception is sponsored by the Carnegie Center, Inc. and is free and open to the public.
“Art Rugs: The Art of Playing Cards” combines the rich tradition of rug hooking with the universal appeal of playing cards to create both a unique and exciting exhibit. This international exhibit features the work of 57 textile artists, each commissioned to design an 18” x 28” art rug depicting one card from a deck of playing cards. The exhibit includes the 13 cards from each suit (hearts, clubs, diamonds and spades), two jokers and the back of the deck for a total of 55 pieces (two pieces are collaborations). Exhibit curator Linda Rae Coughlin of Warren, New Jersey, has exhibited her own art rugs nationally and internationally in juried and invitational exhibits and she has authored several books on rug hooking.
There are a number of events planned in conjunction with “Art Rugs: The Art of Playing Cards.” For more information about any of the following events, please call the Carnegie Center at 812-944-7336.
Schedule of Events
Rug Hooking Demonstration
Sept. 19, 4:30-8 pm
Members of the Buffalo Trace Rug Hookers invite visitors to watch them at work and learn more about rug hooking. Free and open to the public.
Opening Reception
Sept. 19, 6-8 pm
Featuring jazz by the Jamey Aebersold Jazz Quartet. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Carnegie Center, Inc.
Family Game Night
Sept. 25, 5-8 pm
Families can enjoy a variety of board games and free pizza. Free, but reservations required (call 812-944-7336)
“Hooked on Bridge” Party and Luncheon
Oct. 6, 10 am-2 pm
Lunch by Terri Lynn’s Catering by Design. Participants must bring their own partner. $15 per person, reservations required (call 502-713-3901). Sponsored by the Carnegie Center, Inc.
“Senior Class” Brown Bag Lunch
“Hooked Rugs: Past, Present and Future,” presented by Jyl Clark of Cat House Rugs.
Oct. 14, 11:30 am-1 pm
Jyl will discuss the history of hooked rugs as an American craft and how that craft has developed into today’s standards of the art form. Her presentation will include a demonstration and display and the opportunity for participants to try rug hooking too. Free and open to the public. Bring a lunch; drinks are provided.
Gallery Talk, “Art Rugs: The Art of Playing Cards”
Nov. 1, 10-11 am
Presented by exhibit curator Linda Rae Coughlin.
The Carnegie Center for Art and History, a department of the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library, is a contemporary art gallery and history museum that offers a full schedule of changing exhibitions and other educational programs. The Carnegie Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am-5:30 pm, and is located at 201 East Spring Street in historic downtown New Albany, Indiana. The Carnegie Center for Art and History is fully accessible. Admission is free. Visit www.carnegiecenter.org for more information on exhibits, events, and classes.
