Wanderlove: A Stitch In Time
A Fiber Art Exhibition for the River District of Danville
The Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History has teamed up with the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, Danville Parks and Rec., the River District Association, the Dan River Basin Association, Sovah Health – Danville, and Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, as well as many other civic organizations, on one of the largest and most ambitious community knit projects in the region.
This fiber, knitting & crocheting collaboration by the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, recognizes the building of community found within the age-old practice of gathering to assemble fabric and knitted pieces in small groups. This interactive winter community project that was produced from January through June, celebrated and reflects people’s many different backgrounds and experiences. Participants were invited to collaborate in the making of a "Yarn Bombing" installation along the Danville Riverwalk, and share their COVID19 stories.
Visitors participating from home were invited to create their own assembled yarn covering, using materials they had on hand – T-shirt fabric, thread, and recycled sweaters! Knitted, crocheted and constructed fabric contributions were added to our "WANDERLOVE: A Stitch in Time" Yarn Bomb creating an assembled reflection of the community in bright, joyful colors.
On Saturday, June 26, there will be a Pop-Up Gallery at 530 Craghead Street for public viewing of the Fiber Art Panels prior to their installation.
On Sunday, June 27, there will be an Installation Workshop with installer Calder Brannock from 2-5pm at the 530 Craghead Street Pop Up Gallery. Anyone interested in helping to install the panels is invited and encouraged to attend.
Starting Monday, June 28, the panels will be installed along the Riverwalk Trail from the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge, along the Riverwalk Trail, over the Pedestrian Foot Bridge and back along the other side of the Riverwalk Trail. All areas in the River District will also be installation sites for the Fiber Art/Yarn Bombing. All 11 Riverwalk entrances will be installation sites for the Fiber Art/Yarn Bombing.
On July 4, the Exhibition will be officially open to the public for all to enjoy. The exhibition will be up until September 28, 2021, at which time, the panels will be removed and up-cycled for other fiber projects. Please contact the museum at info@danvillemuseum.org for more information.
