11.30.06
Brattleboro Museum of Art Hosts Faith Ringgold Exhibit
“Faith Ringgold: Stories in Quilts and Colors,” is a special exhibit that is offered at the present time, at the Brattleboro Museum and Art Center, located at 10 Vernon Street, in downtown Brattleboro, Vermont.A flyer that accompanies the exhibit states that Faith Ringgold will perhaps be most remembered by the following line from her book, Tar Beach:
“Anyone can fly, all you have to do is have somewhere to go that you can’t get to any other way and the next thing you know you’re flying among the stars.”
Growing up in Harlem, Faith clung to her dreams, and her faith paid off. She is the maker of quilts, and the art illustrator of many books. The exhibit is not large, but is poignant, and is well-worth your time and attention.
The museum is open daily, except Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Three other rooms feature contemporary art ranging from sculptures to paintings, and other art expressions. There is also a very enticing gift shop where the work of artist/quilt artist, Deidre Scherer, is available in notecard form, and where I was able to purchase a CD of one of my favorite Vermont folksinging groups, “Mary MacArthur and Family.” There are many other fine objects for sale in the shop. All in all, it was an enjoyable trip.
For more information, visit: www.brattleboromuseum.org
Pat
