Opening Reception: Queer Threads // Crafting Identity and Community

Queer Threads: Crafting Identity and Community Mills Gallery at Boston Center for the Arts April 29–July 10, 2016 Opening Reception Friday, April 29, 6–8pm Curated by John Chaich Join us for a free, public opening reception for our spring exhibition "Queer Threads: Crafting Identity and Community", featuring 26 artists from four continents who remix fiber and textile craft traditions and materials to explore contemporary lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer identities and ideas. Queer Threads includes work by Chris Bogia (New York), Melanie Braverman (Massachusetts), Jai Andrew Carrillo (California), Chiachio & Giannone (Argentina), Liz Collins (New York), Ben Cuevas (California), Pierre Fouché (South Africa), James Gobel (California), Sabrina Gschwandtner (California), Harmony Hammond (New Mexico), Jesse Harrod (Virginia), Larry Krone (New York), Rebecca Levi (New York), Aubrey Longley-Cook (Georgia), Aaron McIntosh (Maryland), Allyson Mitchell (Canada), John Thomas Paradiso (Maryland), Sheila Pepe (New York), Maria E. Piñeres (California), Allen Porter (deceased), L. J. Roberts (New York), Athi-Patra Ruga (South Africa), Sonny Schneider (Denmark), Buzz Slutzky (New York), Nathan Vincent (New York) and Jessica Whitbread (Canada). Related Public Programs Talking Threads Gallery Talk with Queer Threads artists, Aaron McIntosh and Jesse Harrod, moderated by Judith Leemann, Assistant Professor in Fine Arts 3D/Fibers at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design Saturday, May 14 | 3pm Swag and Brag Workshop with The Boston LGBTQIA Artist Alliance (BLAA) Thursday, May 26 | 6:30–7:30pm Performing with Pride Tuesday, June 7 | 6:30pm NEW AT THE MILLS: Community Docent Led Informal Gallery Talks Saturdays, May 7, May 21, May 28 and June 11 | 2pm Image: Nathan Vincent, Locker Room (2011); photo: Stephen Miller