Social Fabric, Interconnectedness: Patterns and Diversity
Event description
Social Fabric
Interconnectedness: Patterns and Diversity
Symposium dates Friday 30th August - Sunday 1st September 2024
Venue; Forum North, Whangārei
Social Fabric, Interconnectedness: Patterns and Diversity is the annual symposium for the Costume and Textile Association of New Zealand (CTANZ). This is the first time it will be hosted in Northland, the program shares the latest research and discoveries in the realm of dress, textiles and contemporary art. We have a wonderful selection of presenters sharing in response to our theme, and we can announce our three Keynote speakers; the fabulous fabric artist, educator, and storyteller Ron Te Kawa, Rowan Panther, the lace textile artist whose immaculate work occupies the space between art and artefact and Ruth Port from the weaving group Te Rā Ringa Raupā, who are contributing to research on the incredible Te Rā through their work to replicate it. We’ll bring you more on their work and other papers you can look forward to in future newsletters. It's a dynamic meeting of minds, where we present a rich tapestry of papers, panels and events that reflect our diverse interests and expertise. Bringing together Aotearoa’s leading curators, historians, academics and artists working in this field this is a weekend you will remember.
Program announcement to come!
We are also excited to share we will have our symposium dinner at Aqua, and will include a delicious main and desert, more on that one too.
To stay up to date with news and announcements on speakers and local events and galleries to visit, you can sign up for our Social Fabric mailing list click here; SFS2024
Our Social Fabric Symposium (SFS2024) team is Catherine Davies-Colley, Angela Rowe, Tracey Wedge, Elaine Webster and Cait McLennan Whyte, we are based in Auckland - Northland.
Please contact our team if you have any questions, socialfabric2024@gmail.com
Social Fabric Symposium and Covid 19
The wellbeing of our attendees and speakers is important to us and we aim to make this event as safe as possible. Delegates are welcome to wear masks, take rat tests and please do not attend if you have any cold or flu symptoms. We encourage all delegates to bring their own masks and rat tests and we are developing our resources in this area so we can support you if needed. We will share more updates in our event newsletter, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our team; socialfabric2024@gmail.com
About The Costume and Textile Association of New Zealand
Emerging from the creative heart of the Auckland Museum Institute in 2002, the Costume and Textile Association of New Zealand (CTANZ) fills a vital gap in the fabric of New Zealand's cultural landscape – a dedicated hub for the exploration, appreciation, and preservation of dress, textiles and art.
At CTANZ, we're not just about clothes and fabrics; we're about igniting passion and curiosity. Our mission is to spark intrigue in the diverse tapestry of historical and contemporary dress and textiles. We're here to celebrate the artistry, innovation, and the stories they carry via our journal, Context, annual symposiums and exhibitions.
We exist to explore both New Zealand's unique textile heritage and the global interweaving of fashion and culture. We're passionate about delving into the narratives that clothing and textiles hold, uncovering the connections between past and present, and how they shape our future. We understand that every piece of clothing, every textile, holds a piece of history.
Our members are the colourful threads that make up our vibrant community. We're more than museum curators and fashion designers (although they're here too!). We're historians, writers, artists and craft practitioners, and anyone with an insatiable curiosity for the world of dress and textiles.