Update on Rebecca Lolosoli: Artisan Leader and Social Entrepreneur
May 23, 2010
As many of you know last month I went to the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market (Market), where I met Rebecca Lolosoli of Kenya. (see blog post dated 21 July 2009) Rebecca is the matriarch of Umoja Uso Women's Village, a community of women who were facing social and economic difficulties; abandoned by their families; or fleeing domestic violence, forced marriage, or genital mutilation. The women of this community create beautiful beadwork that was sold at the Market.
Meet the Artist: Textile Designer from Laos
May 23, 2010
One of my ongoing objectives is to have you get to know the artist and artisans whose products you see on the website either through blog posts, artist profiles, artist updates and/or in person events. As in February with Elhadji Koumama, the opportunity has arisen for me to introduce you to another one of the VirtuArte artists.
Save The Date - Meet the Artist Event Set
May 23, 2010
The next Meet the Artist Event has now been set. VirtuArte and the Museum Shop at the National Museum of Women in the Arts will host Carol Cassidy, Textile Designer from Laos. So make plans to come on ....
Saturday, the 12th of September
National Museum of Women in the Arts
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Presentation - 1:30pm
Trunk Show to follow
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