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2011 Japanese Embroidery World Exhibtion - Experience 1,600 Years of History
The 2011 World Exhibition will bring the world together in peace and harmony through Nuido, The Way of Japanese Embroidery. Sponsored by the Japanese Embroidery Center (JEC) and Kurenai-Kai Ltd., the event will display over 100 magnificent works embodying the tradition, skill and discipline of this ancient art. These works - created by people in 19 countries on 5 continents - will be enjoyed by thousands around the world.
Audiences will have the rare opportunity to experience the 1,600 year tradition, culture and heritage of Japanese Embroidery through the displays, lectures, classes, demonstrations and an exhibition catalog at one of these world venues:
World Exhibition 2011 Schedule
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The Art Museum at University of Kentucky
The Art Museum at the University of Kentucky promotes the understanding and appreciation of art to enhance the quality of life for the people of Kentucky through collecting, exhibiting, preserving, and interpreting outstanding works of visual art from all cultures. We thank Robert Haven, a professor at the University of Kentucky, for making this happen! It is an absolute honor for us to hold the exhibition at the university.
Opening Reception: Friday, April 15, 2011 5:00pm-6:30pm (RSVP ONLY)-updated on Feb. 22, 2011
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(Ambassador of Japan arrives at 5:00-6:00pm)
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Exhibition Dates: April 10 - July 3, 2011
Location: The Art Museum at the University of Kentucky
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Lecture by Mr. Shuji Tamura:
Friday, April 15, 2011 7:00pm-8:00pm right after the reception
at University of Kentucky, Guignol Theater in the Fine Arts Building
Please contact Robert directly to receive invitation (RSVP ONLY):
Robert W Haven
Associate Professor Costume Technology
Department of Theater
Email: robert.haven@uky.edu
Cell: 859-948-1979
Please also contact Robert directly, if you have any questions or concerns.
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OzAsia Festival at Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide, Australia
The Japanese Embroidery World Exhibition will be held in conjunction with OzAsia (Oz means Australia) Festival and features the culture of Japan. The festival is presented by the Adelaide Festival Centre on an annual basis. This unique event on the Australian arts calendar attracts more than 20,000 patrons. The program features some of the most talented artists from the region and around the world, including China, Japan, UK, Korea, Indonesia, India, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, along with Australians who identify with an Asian cultural heritage and collaborative work between Australian and Asian artists. There is a rich and diverse range of performances including music, dance, theatre, visual art, film, food and free events, a number of Australian exclusives and a world premiere.
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Exhibition Dates: September 2 to 17, 2011
Location: Adelaide Festival Centre
Opening Reception held by JEC/KK: September 1, 2011 - Open to public. Time TBA.
Opening Reception held by Oz Asia: September 2, 2011 - Open to public. Time TBA.
Get Together Party for JEC/KK members: September 2, 2011 - Open to JEC/KK members.
Japanese Embroidery Classes offered:
Phase X: August 28 - September 1, 2011
Teachers Class: September 3 - 6, 2011
Workshop (all levels): August 28 - September 1, 2011
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We look forward to seeing all of you through this memorable event!
Won’t you help the JEC to bring the world together? Please consider contributing. In addition to your corporation name and logo identification on all World Exhibition literature and announcements, we are pleased to offer these additional membership benefits:
Silver - $1,000 donation and above:
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One individual invitation to 2011 World Exhibition VIP reception at Adelaide Festival Centre and University of Kentucky
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One free copy of the World Exhibition Catalog
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One year free subscription to Nuido, the quarterly JEC embroidery journal
Gold - $2,500 donation and above:
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Two individual invitations to 2011 World Exhibition VIP reception at Adelaide Festival Centre and University of Kentucky
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Three free copies of the World Exhibition Catalog
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A three year subscription to Nuido
Platinum - $5,000 donation and above:
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Three individual invitations to 2011 World Exhibition VIP reception at Adelaide Festival Centre and University of Kentucky
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Five free copies of the World Exhibition Catalog
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A five year subscription to Nuido
Diamond - $10,000 donation and above:
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In addition to the all the benefits of Platinum level support, a piece of embroidery from the JEC collection.
Download World Exhibition Corporate Donation Form PDF
The World Exhibition Committee sincerely thanks you for your gift.
Katsuyuki Tamura – Executive Director
Kazumi Tamura –Director, International
Nobue Saito –Director, Japan
Arata Tamura – Artistic Director
Chikako Ishida – Art Coordinator
Margaret Lee – South Australia Regional Chairman
Robert Haven – Kentucky Regional Chairman, University of Kentucky
Shuji Tamura – President, Japanese Embroidery Center
Shinsaku Saito - President, Kurenai-kai
The Japanese Embroidery Center is a non-profit educational organization 501(c) (3) founded in 1989 by Shuji and Masa Tamura. The mission of the JEC is to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Japanese embroidery through the pursuit of Nuido, The Way of Embroidery.
The Japanese Embroidery Center
2727 Spalding Drive
Dunwoody, Georgia 30350 U.S.A.
Phone: 770.390.0617
Fax: 770.512.7837
E-Mail: info@japaneseembroidery.com
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