Foxfire - Weaving A Visual History

June 17 - September 24, 2016
Opening reception: Friday, June 17, 4-7pm

Foxfire was born on Mary Hambidge’s kitchen table 50 years ago. The Hambidge Center was proud to present an exhibition of folk art and fine craft that embodies the spirit of the Foxfire tradition. Grounded in community oral history and experiential education, Foxfire was almost revolutionary in its time. The concept spread throughout the country as a method of preserving the stories and skills of vanishing cultures; and as an enduring symbol of resourcefulness, sustainability and simple living. This exhibition featured a special collection of historical and contemporary objects from the local community and around the region made by craftspeople, Hambidge Fellows, and folk artists.

Show Participants
Dennis Banks + Mary Nikas Beery + Jorie Berman + Don Bundrick + Annie Cochran + Roger Corn + Brian Davenport + Catharine Ellis + Weyman Evans + Bobby Ferguson + Charles Gandy + Jessica Green + Sharon Grist + John Huron + Christine Jason + Eric Legge + C.P. Ligon + Peter Loose + Andrew McCall + Carole Morse + Allen Peterson + Elsie Peterson + Cleve Phillips + Sarah Rakes + Kenneth Ramey + Kip Ramey + Kenny Runion + Tommye Scanlin + T.J. Stevens + Chuck Weber + Steve Turpin

Curator Bio
Jessica Helfrecht has over 25 years of experience as an art educator, curator, arts program and festival coordinator for non-profit organizations and retail galleries. Helfrecht has a passion for the visual arts, educating our youth, and facilitating educational art programs. She has worked with Bare Hands Gallery in Birmingham, AL, the Northern Clay Centerin Minneapolis. In Atlanta, Helfrecht has worked for Romo Gallery and The Signature Shop.

Consultants
Jeanne Kronsnoble of Main Street Gallery in Clayton, Georgia; Barbara Archer of Barbara Archer Gallery in Atlanta; and Barry Stiles of Foxfire