Black Mountain College:
Shaping Craft + Design
September 25, 2014 - February 28, 2015
Featuring a selection of works by Black Mountain College (BMC) faculty and students, Black Mountain College: Shaping Craft + Design explores the role and influence of the college on the fields of studio craft and design from the middle of the 20th century through today. Black Mountain College (1933 - 1957) was an experimental liberal arts college located in the rural mountains of North Carolina. The College was not designated as an "art school" as we understand them today, but from the beginning, the centrality of the arts at BMC offered students and faculty an array of opportunities to collaborate and explore various disciplines. This traveling exhibition was originally organized by the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center and is adapted to incorporate works from the NEHMA permanent collection, demonstrating the national influence of the College. This exhibition is made possible by support from the Windgate Charitable Foundation, the Utah Division of Arts and Museums, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Caine College of the Arts at Utah State University.
Lady Murasaki’s Fan Chair, circa 1993
Teak, Suede
Loan courtesy of Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center
