THE AMERICAN TAPESTRY ALLIANCE (ATA) was originally founded in 1982 with the simple mission of uniting tapestry weavers and designers and promoting tapestry weaving in the United States. Since that time, the ATA has grown tremendously in membership and scope, thanks in part to the group's robust website (www.americantapestryalliance.org). On the website, visitors can find membership information, educational articles on tapestry, and beautiful online exhibitions featuring some of the best modern tapestry art in the world. ATA's World Tapestry Now exhibit is the twelfth American Tapestry Biennial exhibit, and the first to appear online. The show features traditional weft-faced tapestry as well as works that push the boundaries of the medium. According to Mary Lane, ATA's executive director and webmaster, the title of this modern show is a nod to the World Tapestry Today exhibit in 1988. World Tapestry Today was one of the ATA's earliest shows and ultimately led to ATA's American Tapestry Biennial exhibitions.
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