May 24, 25, and 26, 2008
Deep in the Art of Texas
 Fiber Arts Exhibit
In the Texas State Capitol

The Texas Museum of Fiber Arts is pleased to announce the Deep in the Art of Texas Fiber Arts Exhibit over the Memorial Day week end, May 24th , 25th, and 26th, 2008. Fiber Arts, fine arts, refreshments, and speakers are arranged for the weekend exhibit.

The annual event provides a social, cultural weekend of fine arts with featured speakers at 1:30 and 3:00 both Saturday and Sunday. As part of the May 2008 program, TMFA will present a slide show and lectures on Fiber Art. In conjunction with this, works of fiber artists will be on display. All events are open to all and free of charge. 

EXHIBIT SITE:
Texas State Capitol - 2nd Floor Extension Central Gallery
Congress Avenue and 11th Street
May 24, 25 and 26, 2008 Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Speakers 1:30 and 3:00

Texas Capitol, Capitol Extension and Capitol Visitors Center
Parking is available in the Capitol Visitors Parking Garage at 1201 San Jacinto located between Trinity and San Jacinto Streets at 12th and 13th streets. Parking is free for the first two hours and $.75 for each half hour thereafter (maximum daily charge: $6.00); accessible parking is available with accessible routes to the Capitol. Metered spaces are available throughout the complex.

Rates are subject to change during special events on weekends.

EXHIBIT SITE:   
The Texas State Capitol
11th  Street and Congress Avenue (map)

EXHIBIT:
Fiber Artists from all parts of Texas will exhibit 26 works of art in silk, cotton, wool, leather, beading, plastics, and paper.

SPEAKERS:
The Legislative Conference Center E2.002
(Capitol Extension, second floor -- E2)
1:30 and 3:00 Saturday and Sunday only

WORKSHOP:
Children’s weaving workshop is available.
The Legislative Conference Center E2.002
(Capitol Extension, second floor -- E2)

PARKING:          
Parking is available in the Capitol Visitors Parking Garage at 1201 San Jacinto located between Trinity and San Jacinto Streets at 12th and 13th streets. Parking is free on Saturday and Sunday; Metered spaces are available throughout the complex.

Special thanks to Representative Mark Strama and the State Preservation Board

For additional information about this event, please contact info@texasfiberarts.org