Visiting artists ‘weave harmony’ Oct. 24-31

Renowned classical guitarist Robert Bluestone and weaver/tapestry artist Rebecca Bluestone want to change the way you see and hear the arts.

During a residency Oct. 24-31, the Bluestones will conduct concerts, lectures and demonstrations, including a professional development workshop for artists, school outreach activities, an advocacy speech to business groups and functions designed to build bridges between the arts and the community.

The work of these artists is based upon a common ground: guitar and loom are both handmade, tightly strung wooden instruments requiring a shared love of form and texture, tone and timbre, honed by hours of solitary practice. Robert and Rebecca are each fascinated by the interplay of the subtle variations of sonic and visual tints in their work.

Classical guitarist Robert Bluestone has earned a national reputation during a 20-year career. Rebecca Bluestone is a studio trained tapestry weaver and teacher with a full-time weaving and dye studio in Santa Fe, N.M.

The Bluestones’ Woven Harmony residency in Madison is co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Union Directorate Art and Performing Arts Committees, as well as the Madison Civic Center. Additional support is provided by the Wisconsin Union Theater, Wisconsin Public Radio, and the UW–Madison Environment, Textiles and Design Department.

Highlights of the residency include a Robert Bluestone concert starting at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, at the Elvehjem Museum of Art. Rebecca Bluestone’s weavings will be displayed Oct. 16-Nov.6 at Memorial Union Galleries.

For a complete schedule of residency activities, call the Office of News and Public Affairs, (608) 262-3571.