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2nd Annual Dress to IMPRESS
Saturday, October 4th from 6-10 p.m. w/After Party!
THANK YOU to the artist-designers, attendees, donors, models, sponsors, vendors, and volunteers who participated in our 2nd annual paper fashion fundraiser, Dress to IMPRESS! A magnificent night of gorgeous paper fashions and wearable art, the Morgan celebrated wearable art. 15 artist-designers spent months creating ultra-cool handmade paper ensembles incorporating the theme: Reduce. Redact. Reuse. Recycle. Attendees were amazed as the stunning ensembles rocked the Morgan's impressive runway during our festive fashion fundraiser.
Morgan Conservatory set to expand in Midtown
by Lee Chilcote, Founder of The Land
Click on image of the Morgan and read this wonderful feature, "Morgan Conservatory set to expand in Midtown" by Lee Chilcote, Founder of The Land, as he shares exciting news about the future of the Morgan.
FORM MATTERS
Opening Reception: Friday, October 31st from 5-8 p.m.
On View: October 31st - November 22nd
This fall the Morgan Conservatory presents a group exhibition titled “Form Matters.” This show features 2024 Morgan Artist-in-Residence recipients and artists from the region as they examine the element of form in papermaking, printmaking, and book arts. Through form and expressive paper media, the artists are able to capture fleeting moments of the human experience. The exhibition is on view from October 31st - November 22nd. Be sure to join us on Friday, October 31st for the opening reception and light refreshments. Spooky costumes are encouraged!
Featured Artists: Lari Gibbons, Alexis Granwell, Bob Herbst, Jeanetta Ho, Amelia McDonnell, Isabella Meyers, Jen Scheuer and Jerry Smith
Arts Pass Membership Program
Become a Morgan Member and receive benefits from our partner organizations, Zygote Press, SPACES Gallery, and Praxis Workshop!
On the Blog
Paper is Fashion
by Hedwiga Wood
Last year I made a dress out of paper.
I’m doing it again this year.
Why???
Last year I walked down the runway like an ethereal bridal moth. I was delighted by the gasps of wonder towards a project I let devour my soul for three months. It was a night where many respected my work, and my fiance finally understood the respect I garner in my niche...
In the Gallery
Transforming Narratives of Identity
On View through September 25
There are many intrinsic aspects of one’s identity such as race, gender and sexual orientation. In today’s world, those identities are challenged physically, mentally, and politically. Despite opposition, these artists in paper, book and print intertwine their identities with their work to unapologetically establish who they are.
Featured NEA Grant Recipient Artists:
Miguel Aragón, Zoë Charlton, Diedrick Brackens
Artists:
Dustin Brinkman, Danqi Cai, Yangbin Park, Joseph Lappie, Nicole Malcolm, Liz Maugans, Roberto Torres Mata, Erin Wohletz
In The Store
The "Printer’s Choice Line", formerly the Artist Curated Paper Line, has been selected based on feedback from various artists who have experimented and worked with the fine art paper produced by hand at the Morgan Papermaking Conservatory. This line of paper is ideal for editioned works.
Chosen for their versatility and unique characteristics, these crisp sheets offer an unmatched quality and structure that allows each to withstand more stress to the surface than traditional machine-made papers. Explore this special line of paper to see and feel the difference for yourself.
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