Volume 26 n Number 3 n Fall, 2014
Table of Contents 1
Letter from the President
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New Membership Benefits
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Announcing TSA’s 2015 Programming
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New Members of the 2014-2016 Board of Directors
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Symposium Highlights
10 R. L. Shep Ethnic Textile Book Award 11 Founding Presidents Awardees 12 Brandford/Elliott Award 14 Post-Symposium Tour Review 16
TSA’s Inaugural Juried Exhibition
18 Material Magic: A Review of Clare Graham & MorYork: The
Answer is Yes
19 Interlocking Regions: A Session Review 20 A Colorful Journey 21 Session Review: ”Textiles in China: Identity, Literacy &
Communication”
23 Conference Reviews 26 Rare Pingpu Tribal Textiles from the National Museums of
Taiwan
27 Save the Date for TSA’s 15th Biennial Symposium 27 Community Announcements 28 Member News 30 Tour of the Revamped TSA Website
Letter from the President Dear Members and Friends, As we move through the fall season, I recall the energy present at our recent Symposium and the strong sense of fellowship and community. This opportunity to share knowledge and the creative process brings a renewed sense of purpose to our mission; to continue to advance the field of textile studies, in all its many facets, nationally and internationally. I particularly enjoyed meeting so many new members of TSA who brought a fresh perspective to the conference. Past President Elena Phipps brilliantly took on the enormous task of organizing this Symposium together with many individuals who have contributed greatly to make this such a successful event. Program Chair Roy Hamilton, Co-host Sharon Takeda, TSA Executive Director Tali Weinberg, Membership Associate Lauren Hartman and Symposium Coordinator Cecilia Anderson worked tirelessly on many aspects of the implementation of this conference, and Board members devoted many volunteer hours towards its success. I thank you all for your extraordinary efforts. There were over 400 participants at the Symposium from 31 countries; one third of these came from outside of the U.S and Canada. This year for the first time, some of the sessions were videotaped and we are working to make this conference library available on the website soon, so stay tuned!
Retiring Board Members
I thank everyone who has served on the Board this last term for their hard work and commitment. I would like to specially acknowledge those who are stepping down this fall: Gerry Craig, Sarah Fee, Michele Hardy and Ann Svenson, who have each focused their efforts to strengthen Programs, Membership, External Relations and Publications. Pat Hickman’s extended term as Past President has ended and she has stepped down from the Board. We are grateful to her for all she has contributed to TSA... (continued on page 3) Fall 2014 1