Faces of Freedom: Visions of Hope for Child Laborers

Upcoming Events

Miami International Airport Hosts Faces of Freedom

November 19, 2009 - July 31, 2010

Miami, FL

Faces of Freedom will be jointly displayed with Odegard carpets in a new gallery space at the Miami International Airport. The collection of photos takes you behind the looms and inside the lives of “carpet kids” – children illegally employed to weave carpets in India, Nepal and Pakistan.

Odegard Chicago Hosts Faces of Freedom

June 10, 2010 - August 31, 2010

Chicago, IL

Throughout the summer, Odegard’s Chicago showroom will host GoodWeave’s nationally touring Faces of Freedom photography exhibit. An opening reception will be held June 10 from 4:30pm to 7pm, where visitors can get a sneak preview of the photos and meet founder Stephanie Odegard and the showroom’s new staff. The exhibit will be up throughout NeoCon, taking place June 14-16. For details, contact the showroom in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart at (312) 644-9638.

Faces of Freedom Showcased at the Michael Forsberg Gallery

October 4 - 10, 2010

Lincoln, Neb.

Faces of Freedom will be on display at the Michael Forsberg Gallery in Lincoln, Nebraska. The exhibit coincides with the Textile Society of America Conference, held Oct. 6 – 9, and the Second Annual Interdisciplinary Conference on Human Trafficking, held Sept. 30-Oct. 2.

GoodWeave Among NGOs Featured in "Invisible: Slavery Today"

October 8, 2010 - January 1, 2011

Cincinnati, Ohio

GoodWeave, along with other NGOs, will be featured in the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center's exhibit, “Invisible: Slavery Today”."

Past Events

Faces of Freedom Exhibit at the Department of State in recognition of World Day Against Child Labor

June 8 - 13, 2010

The Department of State

In recognition of World Day Against Child Labor, images from Faces of Freedom will be displayed at a conference on child labor sponsored by the Departments of State and Labor, the American Federation of Teachers, No Limits Foundation, and the International Labor Rights Forum. The conference features speakers including Under Secretary of State Maria Otero, Assistant Secretary of State Michael Posner, and Ambassador Luis CdeBaca. Attendees will have the chance to hear leaders in the human rights field discuss the best ways to combat child labor, through higher wages for adult laborers, economic incentives against child labor, and increased access to education.

The photographs will also be on display through June 14th in the Department of State’s exhibit hall.

Landry & Arcari Hosts Faces of Freedom in Boston and Salem, Mass.

May 6 - 20, 2010

Boston and Salem, MA

From May 6 – 20, 2010, Landry & Arcari showrooms in Boston and Salem, Mass., will host the Faces of Freedom photography exhibit on GoodWeave’s solution to child labor in the South Asian rug industry. To complement the exhibit, Landry & Arcari will host a pair of events: An opening reception, on Thursday, May 6, at its Boston showroom, complete with weaving demonstrations, live traditional music and Nepalese folk dancers; and a family day, on Saturday, May 8, at its showroom in Salem. 

The Rug Source in Denver Hosts Faces of Freedom

May 3 - 28, 2010

Denver, CO

From May 3 – 28, The Rug Source in Denver will host RugMark’s nationally touring Faces of Freedom photography exhibit on GoodWeave’s solution to child labor and the South Asian rug industry.

Company C Hosts Faces of Freedom in High Point

April 17 - 21, 2010

High Point, NC

Faces of Freedom will be showcased in GoodWeave partner Company C’s exhibit space (Space D431) at the High Point Spring Market.

Architectural Digest Home Design Show

March 18 - 21, 2010

Pier 94, New York, NY

Select photos from Faces of Freedom will be on display along with a selection of GoodWeave certified rugs in the GoodWeave booth (booth number 774) at the Architectural Digest Home Design Show. GoodWeave licensed importers Carini Lang, Bennett Bean Studio, and Amy Helfand Studio will also be exhibiting at the show.

Company C

March 1 - 31, 2010

Hingham, MA; Portland, ME; and Concord, NH

Throughout March, Faces of Freedom will travel between GoodWeave member Company C’s three retail locations in Hingham, MA, Portland, ME, and Concord, NH.

Form & Function, 516 ARTS

February 6 - 14, 2010

Albuquerque, NM

516 ARTS will be showing a digital version of Faces of Freedom at their Form & Function exhibit. The exhibit explores sustainability, reuse, decoration, tradition and new approaches, and includes Joan Weissman, one of the nearly 70 companies participating in the GoodWeave certification program.

Domotex Hanover

January 16 - 19, 2010

Hanover, Germany

Images from Faces of Freedom will be on display at the GoodWeave booth at Domotex Hanover, one of the premiere floor covering trade shows. The booth is located in Hall 3, Stand B14/2.

World Bank

December 10, 2009 - January 31, 2010

Washington, DC

Faces of Freedom is on display in the 12th Floor President’s Gallery of the World Bank, along with a sampling of GoodWeave certified rugs.

DC Green Festival

October 10 - 11, 2009

Washington, DC

Faces of Freedom will be on display at the DC Green Festival, the country's largest green living event. The exhibit will be located in the Fair Trade Pavilion, which celebrates products that care for both the human and natural resources used in their making.