Contemporary Handwoven Tapestry
My tapestry Amandaconda was accepted into Nuditas, an online exhibition put on by Exhibizone. It runs from September 25 – November 25 and can be seen here. Amandaconda is part of my Burlesque series which explores the sensual, female form from my perspective as a … Read more
Reprinted from The American Tapestry Alliance blog Friday, December 22nd, 2017 I had the pleasure of interviewing Jane Sauer on the subject of being a juror. She shared her experience and insights into the jurying process, as well as sharing advice for participating in … Read more
Reprinted from my blog with the American Tapestry Alliance, July 12th, 2017 Pas de Deux Heallreaf Award 2017 23.5 x 40 Barbara Burns When I began weaving tapestry, I entered exhibits for the fun of it. It was so exciting to have my work … Read more
First published Sunday, July 30th, 2017 on The American Tapestry Alliance blog There is so much involved in entering exhibits. You have to sift through all the possibilities to find the exhibits your work would benefit from. Then you have the time consuming task … Read more
I have received a Certificate of Achievement, Luxembourg Art Prize for “Never More”, Fréo Ellenlic” and “Temptation” from Pinacothèque Museum a private art museum in Luxembourg. “The Museum issues a certificate of artistic merit for the year of participation to all artists who distinguished … Read more
Pas de Deux was accepted into the show Un-Loveable at ShockBoxx Gallery at 636 Cypress Ave., Hermosa Beach, California. https://www.shockboxxproject.com The show runs from February 11-26. Exhibition Reception: Saturday, February 11th: 6pm to 9pm
Never More has been accepted into The American Tapestry Biennial 14: Contemporary Tapestry. The exhibit will be at The Appalachian Craft Center in Ashville, Tennessee, May – July 2023.
My tapestry Pas de Deux was chosen to be in the Surface Design Association online exhibit (EM)power (EM)brace (EM)body. You can read more about it and see the exhibit here: https://www.surfacedesign.org/events-exhibits/exhibits/empower-embrace-embody-exhibit/. (EM)power (EM)brace (EM)body Exhibit
Your work has been accepted in an exhibit. Now it’s time to prepare and pack it up for shipping. What is the best way to do this? What do you need to do? Priscilla Alden and I recently co-curated a tapestry exhibit: Tapestry…The New Wave … Read more
Warping, preparing to weave and weaving the hem on Never More Here is a short video showing the process of warping a large black pipe loom. This is a verticle loom layed down to facilitate warping. The tapestry to be woven, Never more will be … Read more