Photo album
Many exhibitors have taken photos during the show, and we have made a selection of the best pictures. Take a look at the ARTS 2009 Photo album
posted by Ivan
Monday, November 2, 2009
Questionnaire
A questionnaire among some of the ARTS 2009 visitors and clients gave positive comments. Take a look at an extract: "Wonderful show. A real joy", "Great Venue. Very informal and fun. Friendly, knowledgeable dealers. Hope you do this in the same format again soon"....read more
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ARTS Impressions
Impressions from the Antique Rug & Textile Show 2009 by Rob van Wieringen....read more at jozan.net
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Superlatives about ARTS 2009
The greatest thanks are due to those who helped to put the terrific SF Arts Capri show together....read more
posted by Ivan
Saturday, October 24, 2009
The best show ever !
"Lots of good pieces, happy faces and good humor. The best show ever!" says Bertram Frauenknecht, exhibitor and ARTS co-organizer.
posted by Ivan
Friday, October 23, 2009
Success
The ARTS event at the Capri Hotel in San Francisco (15-26 October) can be considered a success....read more at HALI.com
posted by Ivan
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Photos from the ongoing show
ARTS: 15 October through 26 October 2009 at Motel Capri, San Francisco. Jump into your car or take a flight and head for San Francisco !....read more
posted by Ivan
Saturday, October 17, 2009
ARTS Impressions
"It’s well into the second day here and the feeling is quite extraordinary, even euphoric. The ambiance is lively, festive, and fun. Many sales, happy reunions, amicable debates, lively discussions"....read more at jozan.net
posted by Ivan
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Antique Rugs and Textiles at the Capri
The Capri Motel in San Francisco (2015 Greenwich Street), which over the years has been the site of much informal rug dealing and many get-togethers during the Caskey Lees Tribal Art Fair in February at the Fort Mason Centre, will enjoy a new lease of life in respect to rug dealing from 15-26 October 2009 as it becomes the focus for The Antique Rug and Textile Show....read more at HALI.com
posted by Ivan
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Exhibition of old Chinese rugs
Ahmed Butt will hold an exhibition of his collection of ca. 70 old Chinese rugs during ARTS. The exhibition will take place....read more
posted by Ivan
Saturday, October 10, 2009
ACOR 2011 meeting in San Francisco during ARTS
SFBARS members sincerely interested in participating in the preparations for a possible February 2011 ACOR (American Conference of Oriental Rugs) in the Bay Area are invited to join Tom Hubbard, President of ACOR....read more
posted by Ivan
Sunday, October 4, 2009
DeWitt Mallary will hold an exhibition at the gallery of Peter Pap
DeWitt Mallary, well known collector and connoisseur of Baluch group carpets, will hold an exhibition / sale of assorted rugs and textiles from his collection at the gallery of Peter Pap Oriental Rugs during the Antique Rug and Textile Show (ARTS) in San Francisco....read more
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No parking at Motel Capri
There will be no space for parking at the Motel Capri for visitors and the neighborhood itself is extremely congested. So we are discouraging visitors from bringing their vehicles.
posted by Ivan
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Hali: RUG ARTS IN THE BAY AREA
"ARTS is vigorously championed by the peripatetic Bay Area dealer Michael Craycraft, now based mainly in Germany, along with the organisational skills"....read more in Hali's preview
posted by Ivan
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Exhibition preview
The variety, quality, and number - in excess of 2,000 items - of textiles and rugs that will be on display mark the Antique Rug & Textile Show as a destination for serious collectors. The preview section now includes a selection of ca. 250 of antique rug and textiles. Take a look to get an impression of the types of material you can expect to see at the fair...Preview
posted by Ivan
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Tea and Carpets
When rug collectors in most cities want to buy a carpet, their choices are somewhat limited. The local options are usually just those dealers with established shops in the area. And, among these, only a few may have collectible pieces. So, one can only be interested in efforts to break that mold. One such effort will take place in San Francisco this October. It is the Antique Rug And Textile Show (ARTS): an 11-day fly in to the Bay City by 40 antique rug and textile dealers from Europe, Asia, and America...read more at tea-and-carpets.blogspot.com
posted by Ivan
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Newsletter and updates
To recieve the latest ARTS updates by email your are invited to subscribe to our free monthly newsletter. You are also encouraged to visit the ARTS website frequently for last minutes changes and updates.
posted by Ivan
Friday, July 10, 2009
Old time souk at Caravanserai Capri
In olden times when camel, horse, mule, and foot, were the primary means of transportation travelers would end their day at the caravanserai where stables could be found for their steeds, storage rooms for their goods, and accommodations for themselves....read more
posted by Ivan
ARTS hours guideline
The ambiance of ARTS is designed to be casual and informal. There will be no opening night festivities, daily lectures, or speeches. The hours for each dealer will be decided on an individual basis. If you wish to see a particular dealer at a specific time an appointment is advised. The following schedule is a guideline....read more
posted by Ivan
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Book release
ARTS will coincide with the launching of the 2nd edition of "Auspicious Carpets: Tibetan Rugs and Textiles". This book is more than a book on carpets. With great pictures and interesting text it is as much an ethnography of the inhabitants of the Tibetan landscape...read more
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ARTS October 15-26, 2009 at Motel Capri, 2015 Greenwich Street,
San Francisco CA 94123.
Admission fee adults 15 $, students and children free admission
ARTS: Michael
Craycraft
Web: Ivan
Soenderholm, jozan.net
