Burlington, VT- The brilliant colors of Amazonian feathers will be visiting a library near you this summer as Fleming
Museum presents a youth-oriented statewide educational outreach program titled, Feathers of Fire. In conjunction with the
special Colors of the Amazon exhibition opening July 20th at the Fleming Museum, Feathers of Fire will introduce the
remarkable culture groups indigenous to the Amazonian region and their craft of fabricating ornate adornments and objects
from the feathers of rainforest birds such as the parrot, macaw and toucan.
The hour-long presentation includes an informative slide show followed by an art activity where participants have the
opportunity to create their own colorful featherwork. During the program, examples of authentic Amazonian objects will
also be on display. Participating Libraries are as follows: Please check with your local library to confirm times.
7/7 at 10:30 am: Milton Public Library, Milton - 893-4644
7/10 at 10:30 am: Richmond Public Library, Richmond - 434-3036
7/11 at 10:30 am: Castleton Community Center, Castleton - 468-5574
7/12 at 6:30 pm: Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston - 878-4918
7/12 at 1:00 pm: Georgia Public Library, Georgia - 524-4643
7/13 at 4:00 pm: Royalton Memorial Library, So. Royalton - 763-7094 TENTATIVE
7/14 at 10:00 am: So. Hero Community Library, So. Hero - 372-6209
7/14 at 1:00 pm: Enosburg Public Library, Enosburg - 933-2328
7/18 at 10:00 am: Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol - 453-2366
7/18 at 3:00 pm: Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester - 879-7576
7/19, check time: Brown Public Library, Northfield - 485-4621
7/19 at 6:00 pm: Baldwin Memorial Library, Wells River - 757-2693
7/20 at 3:00 pm: Island Pond Public Library, Island Pond - 723-6134
7/21 at 2:00 pm: Dailey Memorial Library, Derby - 766-5063
7/24 at 6:30 pm: Charlotte Public Library, Charlotte - 425-3864
7/31 at 2 :00 pm: Brownell Library, Essex Junction - 878-6955
8/2 at 1:00 pm: Morristown Centennial Library, Morristown - 888-3853
8/3 at 10:00 am: Fairfax Community Library, Fairfax - 849-2420
8/4 at 3:00 pm: Barton Public Library, Barton - 525-6524
8/9 at 1:00 pm: Pierson Library, Shelburne - 985-5124
8/23 at 10:00 am: Pawlet Public Library, Pawlet - 325-3123
The Fleming's newest exhibition, Colors of the Amazon, features a remarkable selection of Amazonian featherworks,
ranging from elaborate headdresses and full-body costumes to ornate baskets and musical instruments. Focusing on
culture groups from the Brazilian region of the Amazon, including the Bororo, Kayapo, Kuikuru, and Waiwai, this
exhibition explores the distinctive styles, techniques, and symbolism developed by Amerindian tribes, as well as
the vital roles that featherworks play in ritual and social contexts.
FLEMING MUSEUM SUMMER OUTREACH PROGRAM:
Feathers of Fire
DATES: July 7 - August 23, 2006
ADMISSION:
No Charge to Participants
