7 Top Design Events: Oct. 7-28, 2011
Get out and get inspired! See what's on the Houzz creative calendar this month
Head to the U.K. to check out the latest in contemporary ceramics at the British Ceramics Biennial, or head over to the Windy City for a free and exclusive peek inside some of Chicago's great architectural buildings. Celebrate the art of handmade craft at the long running Fine Furnishings and Fine Craft Show in Providence and participate in American Craft Week. If you're looking for ways to be inspired, or just enjoy getting out amid other design lovers, here is our shortlist of 7 events from around the world.
BIENNIAL — Oct. 7-Nov. 13, 2011
British Ceramics Biennial
Stoke-on-Trent, UK
Appreciate the art of ceramics at the British Ceramics Biennial (BCB) which showcases the best of contemporary ceramic practices by makers and artists from across the UK. At the heart of the BCB is AWARD, a flagship exhibition of contemporary creative ceramics design and manufacturing presented at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery. One winner will be awarded a £10,000 prize on Oct. 13.
BCB opened Sept. 30; other highlights include: FRESH, a showcase of 40 recent graduates; ReFRESH, showcasing examples of ground-breaking ceramic research; and OPEN, featuring programming with the area’s museums, galleries, and ceramic industries.
British Ceramics Biennial
Stoke-on-Trent, UK
Appreciate the art of ceramics at the British Ceramics Biennial (BCB) which showcases the best of contemporary ceramic practices by makers and artists from across the UK. At the heart of the BCB is AWARD, a flagship exhibition of contemporary creative ceramics design and manufacturing presented at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery. One winner will be awarded a £10,000 prize on Oct. 13.
BCB opened Sept. 30; other highlights include: FRESH, a showcase of 40 recent graduates; ReFRESH, showcasing examples of ground-breaking ceramic research; and OPEN, featuring programming with the area’s museums, galleries, and ceramic industries.
CELEBRATION
Oct. 7-16, 2011
American Craft Week
See what's happening in your state!
Celebrate the national wonders of handmade craft by participating in American Craft Week. Individuals, small businesses and organizations from across the country will come together to promote awareness of American made craft and its unique economy.
Galleries, artists’ studios, and art guilds from all 50 states will recognize the countless ways handmade objects and traditions have contributed to the national aesthetic and economy through exhibits, art walks and more.
Oct. 7-16, 2011
American Craft Week
See what's happening in your state!
Celebrate the national wonders of handmade craft by participating in American Craft Week. Individuals, small businesses and organizations from across the country will come together to promote awareness of American made craft and its unique economy.
Galleries, artists’ studios, and art guilds from all 50 states will recognize the countless ways handmade objects and traditions have contributed to the national aesthetic and economy through exhibits, art walks and more.
EXHIBITION — Oct. 12, 2011-Jan.15, 2012
Crafting Modernism: Midcentury American Art and Design
Museum of Arts and Design
New York, NY
Explore the transformation and growth of a 25-year period beginning with the craftsman-designers of the 1940s. Crafting Modernism displays the connections between craft and the design world that exploded across the U.S. during the post-war era. The handmade object offered a humanizing counterpoint to the machine aesthetic, serving as a representative of a counter-culture lifestyle.
You’ll see the development up through the 1960s through the work of textile designer Dorothy Liebes, furniture maker George Nakashima, silversmith Jack Prip, sculptor and designer Isamu Noguchi, among others. Also examined are designers who incorporated craft techniques or aesthetics into wider production, such as Edith Heath and Ray and Charles Eames.
Crafting Modernism: Midcentury American Art and Design
Museum of Arts and Design
New York, NY
Explore the transformation and growth of a 25-year period beginning with the craftsman-designers of the 1940s. Crafting Modernism displays the connections between craft and the design world that exploded across the U.S. during the post-war era. The handmade object offered a humanizing counterpoint to the machine aesthetic, serving as a representative of a counter-culture lifestyle.
You’ll see the development up through the 1960s through the work of textile designer Dorothy Liebes, furniture maker George Nakashima, silversmith Jack Prip, sculptor and designer Isamu Noguchi, among others. Also examined are designers who incorporated craft techniques or aesthetics into wider production, such as Edith Heath and Ray and Charles Eames.
EXHIBIT — SALE — Oct. 17, 2011
Quilts in Bloom
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Madison, WI
It’s always a delight to see fall foliage and what blooms with the turn of the season. In Wisconsin, Olbrich’s atrium is blooming with an array of original art quilts. The exhibit features colorful traditional patchwork, and you’ll see how American quilting motifs have been translated into beautiful garden designs with chrysanthemums and more.
On Monday, Oct 17, don’t miss the chance to purchase some of the plants and flowers from the show. After stocking up on floral comfort, stroll through the outdoor gardens to marvel at Japanese anemone, azure sage, and yellow wax bells and enjoy 16 acres of outdoor display gardens.
Quilts in Bloom
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Madison, WI
It’s always a delight to see fall foliage and what blooms with the turn of the season. In Wisconsin, Olbrich’s atrium is blooming with an array of original art quilts. The exhibit features colorful traditional patchwork, and you’ll see how American quilting motifs have been translated into beautiful garden designs with chrysanthemums and more.
On Monday, Oct 17, don’t miss the chance to purchase some of the plants and flowers from the show. After stocking up on floral comfort, stroll through the outdoor gardens to marvel at Japanese anemone, azure sage, and yellow wax bells and enjoy 16 acres of outdoor display gardens.
SHOW — Oct. 21-23, 2011
Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show
Rhode Island Convention Center
Providence, RI
The 16th Annual Providence Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show offers homeowners, interior designers, architects, and fine craft collectors the opportunity to buy or order handcrafted furniture directly from exhibitors.
During the year, the show also takes place in Baltimore and Milwaukee; the Providence show is the longest-running of the three.
You’ll enjoy looking for that one-of-a-kind lamp or armoire as you meet the artisans and learn about their design process. You can also meet and greet Jiyoung Chung, the artist behind the artwork pictured here.
Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show
Rhode Island Convention Center
Providence, RI
The 16th Annual Providence Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show offers homeowners, interior designers, architects, and fine craft collectors the opportunity to buy or order handcrafted furniture directly from exhibitors.
During the year, the show also takes place in Baltimore and Milwaukee; the Providence show is the longest-running of the three.
You’ll enjoy looking for that one-of-a-kind lamp or armoire as you meet the artisans and learn about their design process. You can also meet and greet Jiyoung Chung, the artist behind the artwork pictured here.
FESTIVAL — Oct. 22-30, 2011
Dutch Design Week
Eindhoven, Netherlands
See the latest in Dutch Design at the 10th edition of Dutch Design Week (DDW) — the largest design event in the Netherlands. Workshops, exhibitions, occasional lectures provides a platform for more than 1,800 designers to display their work, ranging from industrial design, spatial design, graphic design, textiles and fashion to architecture, sustainable design and design trends. Shown here is "Nailcloud," a hanging sculptural lamp designed by Ilias Ernst, one of many designers that will be featured during the 9-day fest.
More Design Events:
Sept. 23-Oct. 14, 2011, Sept. 30-Oct. 21, 2011
What's on your calendar this month? Let us know about your favorite upcoming design events below!
Dutch Design Week
Eindhoven, Netherlands
See the latest in Dutch Design at the 10th edition of Dutch Design Week (DDW) — the largest design event in the Netherlands. Workshops, exhibitions, occasional lectures provides a platform for more than 1,800 designers to display their work, ranging from industrial design, spatial design, graphic design, textiles and fashion to architecture, sustainable design and design trends. Shown here is "Nailcloud," a hanging sculptural lamp designed by Ilias Ernst, one of many designers that will be featured during the 9-day fest.
More Design Events:
Sept. 23-Oct. 14, 2011, Sept. 30-Oct. 21, 2011
What's on your calendar this month? Let us know about your favorite upcoming design events below!
Open House Chicago (OHC2011)
Chicago, IL
Whether you are an urban architecture buff or simply a history enthusiast take advantage of OHC2011, a free event that takes the public behind the scenes of more than 100 of Chicago's most interesting and important buildings. Hosted by the Chicago Architecture Foundation, see everything from the transformation of the 1918 Hyde Park hotel by Studio Gang Architects to the artful Del Prado apartment building, to a garden by Christy Webber Landscapes (seen above). Other sites include the original Sears Tower in North Lawndale, Louis Armstrong's Sunset Cafe in Bronzeville, a little known Frank Lloyd Wright home in Rogers Park, the rooftop garden of Lake Point Tower and more. The sites selected for the inaugural OHC2011 program are clustered in five areas of the city: downtown, Bronzeville, Little Village, Garfield Park, and Rogers Park, and free shuttles will be provided that will let you hop on and off in each of these neighborhood hubs.
Plan and personalize your architectural itinerary and transportation details on the OHC mapping website and check out a number of other exciting programs planned for the weekend.