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Australian Tapestry Workshop (ATW)

Company Overview

• Name: Australian Tapestry Workshop

• Mission: To be an international leader in contemporary tapestry, collaborating with a diverse range of international and Australian artists to produce exceptional handwoven works of art.

• Founded: 1976

• Founders: A dedicated committee of like-minded enthusiasts inspired by the revival of tapestry in Europe and the studio crafts movement.

• Key People:

• Sophie Travers, Director/CEO

• Chris Cochius, Master Weaver

• Pamela Joyce, Master Weaver

• Cheryl Thornton, Senior Weaver

• Tim Gresham, Senior Weaver

• Amy Cornall, Senior Weaver

• Patron: Carrillo Gantner AC

• Board Chair: Pro Vice Chancellor Su Baker AM

• Headquarters: 262-266 Park Street, South Melbourne, Victoria 3205, Australia

• Number of Employees: No information is available

• Revenue: No information is available

• Known for: The ATW is known for promoting innovation and excellence in tapestry weaving and textile art. It has created over 500 tapestries in creative collaborations for nearly 50 years.

Products

• Offered Products:

• Tapestries: Handwoven original artworks produced in-house by highly skilled weavers.

• Tapestry Yarn: Available in a range of 368 colours, dyed on-site.

• Weaving Supplies: Publications, greeting cards, and other weaving materials.

• Key Features:

• Tapestries are known for their vibrancy, technical accomplishment, and inventive interpretations.

• Each tapestry is unique, hand-woven using an adaptation of the traditional Gobelin technique.

• ATW collaborates with artists providing diverse tapestry designs.

Recent Developments

• Recent Developments:

• Kaimurai, an international artist, visited as part of a residency supported by the Hancock Fellowship and the Irene Davies grant.

• Announced a new tapestry project for the $1.5 billion Footscray Hospital, designed by First Nations artists Maree Clarke and Mitch Mahoney.

• Unveiled Olympic-inspired tapestry art in Paris to celebrate the 2024 Games.

• New Products/Features: No explicit new product launches or specific features listed.

• Partnerships: Ongoing collaborative partnership with Arts Project Australia celebrated in the exhibition "Soft Landings."

Exhibitions and Events

• Current Exhibitions:

• "Invisible Maestro" showcasing traditional handwoven tapestries by Ulos weavers from Lake Toba, North Sumatra, Indonesia.

• "2024 Kate Derum and Irene Davies International Tapestry Awards" celebrating creativity and excellence in contemporary tapestry.

• Events:

• Upcoming talks, including "Open Studio" with Artist in Residence Tricky Walsh and an exclusive member event with artist Maree Clarke.

Support and Acknowledgements

The Australian Tapestry Workshop acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands they operate on, highlighting their respect and recognition of First Peoples' enduring cultural practices.

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