FS 2012 Conference at MECA - The Furniture Society

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The deeply held values that account for the life and work choices of the Shakers, the boat builders and all those who coax wood is predicated on the strength of community and tradition. The Furniture Society's 2012 conference - Design, Community & the Sublime - will celebrate these traditions and the intersections of craft, community and design, teasing out the ethic that results from their combination.

The Furniture Society and Maine College of Art present an exhibition of collaborative works: Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? is an exploration of work in all mediums by pairs and/or groups of artists at different points in their career, ranging from emerging to established artists through collaborative projects. The work will be presented at the Lewis Gallery at the Portland Public Library from June 1st through June 30th 2012 in conjunction with the 2012 Furniture Society Conference, at Maine College of Art.

The Furniture Society is a nonprofit, educational organization founded in 1996. Its mission is

to advance the art of furniture making by inspiring creativity, promoting excellence and fostering an understanding of this art and its place in society.

The Society sponsors a variety of programs that contribute to the education and enrichment of members and the public.

Built on a tradition of volunteerism, the Furniture Society works to realize its mission through educational programs, publications, exhibitions, recognition of excellence in the field, and annual conferences. With members from across the United States and Canada, as well as numerous other countries around the world, the Furniture Society represents a broad cross-section of furniture makers, museum and gallery professionals, scholars, journalists, and others involved with the field of furniture in many different ways.

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