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Past Events

New Standard Public Consultation

June 30, 2010 - August 10, 2010

GoodWeave is holding a second round of stakeholder consultation on the new GoodWeave certification standard, which was revised by the GoodWeave Standards Committee based on over 300 individual comments received during the first round of consultation. To view the revised draft and comment online, please visit www.goodweave.net/consultation. GoodWeave USA thanks everyone who has participated in this important process.

Odegard Chicago Hosts Faces of Freedom

June 10, 2010 - August 1, 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 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. Parents are invited to bring their children to family day, where they will learn about the weaving culture through activities like coloring rug designs and weaving bracelets with the same wool used for rugs.

Landry & Arcari will also host a raffle for a hand-knotted Tibetan rug certified child-labor-free by GoodWeave. Entry is available in-store and online for a $25 donation, with all proceeds going directly to the GoodWeave program. Throughout the duration of the Faces of Freedom exhibit, the showrooms will offer 15% off all hand-knotted rugs in stock. A portion of these sales will be donated to GoodWeave as well. For more details, go to www.landryandarcari.com.

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. The showroom, located at the Denver Design Center, will complement the exhibit by featuring GoodWeave-certified rugs from Odegard Inc., New Moon, Lapchi and Stile BK. The exhibit will remain on display in the showroom throughout this year’s Rocky Mountain Designer’s Market, taking place May 12 & 13. For more details, visit www.rugsourcedenver.com.

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.

60% Odegard Sale at Macy’s on State Street, Chicago

March 4 - 22, 2010 The Fine Rug Gallery, Chicago, IL

This March, the historic Macy’s on State Street will host a one-time 60%-off sale of Odegard rugs certified by GoodWeave.™ This is a rare opportunity to purchase a sumptuous and stylish Odegard rug at a deeply discounted price. The store will also host two special in-store appearances of Stephanie Odegard, founder of the internationally acclaimed design company Odegard, Inc.

Where: Fine Rug Gallery, 7th Floor of Macy's on State Street, Chicago, IL. Macy's on State Street is notable as the second largest department store in the world and a recognized National Historic Landmark and formerly Marshall Field’s flagship store.

Who: Ms. Odegard, renowned for her award-winning designs as well as her steadfast commitment to corporate social responsibility, was a founding board member of RugMark USA, the nonprofit working to end illegal child labor in the rug industry and provide educational opportunities for children in South Asia through the GoodWeave certification. Odegard, which has produced and imported uniquely designed carpets from Nepal since 1987, became RugMark’s first licensed member in 1997.

When: The sale will take place from March 4-21, 2010.

On Friday, March 19, from 5pm-7pm, interior designers are invited to a “meet and greet” cocktail reception featuring a brief presentation by Stephanie Odegard.

On Saturday, March 20, from 2pm-4pm, the penultimate day of the sale, the general public is invited to meet Ms. Odegard and learn about the time-honored craft of handmade rug-making and the meaning of the GoodWeave label, a consumer’s best assurance that the rug they are buying is child-labor-free.

GoodWeave Invites Public Comments on New Standard

March 3, 2010 - May 1, 2010

In order to better serve children and families in carpet weaving communities and recognizing the need to adapt to consumer demand in the changing marketplace, the GoodWeave program is developing a new, more comprehensive set of requirements for its certification standard. This initiative reflects a growing recognition that the problem of child labor is deeply intertwined with those of adult working conditions and environmental stewardship.

All interested parties are invited to participate in the development of the new GoodWeave standard, through a public consultation from March 3 – May 1, 2010. A public summary and draft of the proposed new standard are available at GoodWeave.net/consultation, and interested parties are welcome to submit comments online, by email, or by mail. Please contact us if you would like to discuss in-person or other ways of contributing to the public consultation.

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.

Join Company C in Concord, NH, on March 4 for A Colorful Evening with Michael Mead from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The event being held celebrates the launch of Flea Market Style, Matthew's new decorating and lifestyle magazine created in partnership with Ki Nassauer. To RSVP for this event, contact the store at 800.818.8288, ext. 16 or via email to retail@companyc.com .

The Portland store will be hosting a mixer for designers and architects on March 18.

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