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Gourmet Dining for a cause

Posted by Melanie | Filed Under: Fundraising | 1 min read

The Fundraiser winners of an auctioned gourmet catered dinner for 10, by Kevin Pechacek/ River Valley Catering/Westwind Restrauant, was a huge success!The diners were from the last Peru trip, they were generous to bid high, they knew they would have fun and they did! Board members Amy &...

Documenting Art

Posted by Melanie | Filed Under: Rugs | 1 min read

We recently did a video at both Maximo's and Wilber's studio. I didn't have a chance to redo anything, and now having a little more experience, I can think of how to represent things differently. I am pleased however with the footage at both studios. Take a tour of the mater weavers...

Maximo Laura speaks at the Smithsonian

Posted by Melanie | Filed Under: Maximo Laura | 2 min read

As the founder of ArtAndes and a lifelong student of Peruvian textiles, I am honored to be working with Maximo Laura. Maximo continues to attract international attention to the advanced skill of the tapestry weave. His combined skill of weaving and design has brought him international...

Fine textiles for raffle

Posted by Melanie | Filed Under: Foundacion Comunidad | 1 min read

This is your chance to own a fine textile by Maximo Laura or Wilber Quispe. Both master weavers have generously donated a high end piece for the April 24th gala fundraiser event. All proceeds go to the foundation (fundacioncomunidad.org) Event reservations are coming in fast- sign up...

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