Katie Stout was invited by Shaker Museum Executive Director Lacy Schutz to explore their holdings and curate a selection of objects for an exhibition titled Fringe Selects on view at their temporary pop up space in Downtown Chatham, New York. The objects Stout was drawn to are not what one usually thinks of as classic Shaker work. Take the fetishistic bull blinder that looks like a bustier, or the trippy looking mushroom shaped spool holder. Her selections – mostly women made objects – are presented alongside two brand new chairs hand made by Stout and inspired by signature Shaker bonnets.
| Hours | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Venue | Shaker Museum |
| Type | Design Exhibition |
| Duration | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| City | Chatham |
About
Shaker Museum
The mission of Shaker Museum is to engage and inspire local, national, and global audiences by telling the story of the American Shakers. The Shaker Museum was founded in 1950 by John S. Williams, Sr. on his farm in Old Chatham, New York. Beginning in the 1930s, Williams traveled extensively to then-active Shaker communities and collected examples of their arts, industries, and domestic life, as well as spiritual artifacts. His approach was that of an anthropologist documenting the decline of a culture. Today the museum’s collection is a prime resource for scholars and curators.
