Full Listing of Exhibitions
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
480-994-2787
Scottsdale, Arizona UNITED STATES
27 international artists who make everything from obsessive miniatures to knitting with telephone poles created 40 works on view; includes lace-inspired works by Friend Anne Wilson; catalog available
— exhibition supported in part by Friends of Fiber Art International
Continuous on-line show of San Francisco Bay artists organized by Friend Myra Block Kaiser
Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery
323-644-6269
Los Angeles, California UNITED STATES
Friend Lanny Bergner exhibits nine suspended wire mesh works in Patterns and Rhythms. This group exhibition includes 12 other artists who show paintings, sculpture and fiber arts
Oceanside Museum of Art
760-435-3720
Oceanside, California UNITED STATES
Tenth biennial show of studio quilts juried by Friends Judith Content and Mary Anne Jordan who selected 41 pieces from almost 600 entries including work by artist-Friends Regina Benson, Linda Colsh, Wendy Huhn, Terry Jarrard-Dimond, Dinah Sargeant, Joan Schulze, Nelda Warkentin and Charlotte Ziebarth; catalog available
— exhibition supported in part by Friends of Fiber Art International
Mingei International Museum
619-239-0003
San Diego, California UNITED STATES
Includes objects in both wood and fiber by artist-Friends Charlotte Bird, Marilyn McKenzie Chaffee, Jacy Diggins, Polly Jacobs Giacchina, Susan Hart Henegar, Michael F. Rohde, Cameron Taylor-Brown, Peggy Wiedemann plus eight other members of California Fibers
San Diego Museum of Art and Timken Museum of Art
619-232-7931 and 619-239-5548
San Diego, California UNITED STATES
40 monumentally scaled kimono that have rarely been seen outside of Japan, designed by the late Itchiku Kubota; each incorporates complex layering of dyes and inks and were created for decorative purposes rather than to be worn; will be on view at both musuems
Visions Art Quilt Gallery
619-546-4872
San Diego, California UNITED STATES
The entire Full Deck quilt collection courtesy of collector-Friends Nancy and Warren Brakensiek plus some more recent quilts will be on display
de Young Museum
415-750-3627
San Francisco, California UNITED STATES
More than 100 accessorized garments and sketches illustrating the ideas that made Saint Laurent famous; only U.S. venue; catalog available
The Mills Building
510-845-2802
San Francisco, California UNITED STATES
Work by artist-Friends Susan Avila and Barbara Shapiro and seven others are included in an exhibition of Contemporary Surface Designed Fiber Art at the historic Mills Building
Leonard & David McKay Gallery at Pasetta House, History San Jose
408-287-2290
San Jose, California UNITED STATES
Curator Sarah Puckitt selected After the Gold Rush by artist-Friend Linda Gass along with more than 35 historic and contemporary textile-based objects that explore the transition of women's craftmaking from utilitarian production to a form of art and individual expression; many objects from the History San Jose’s collection are on display for the first time
San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles
408-971-0323
San Jose, California UNITED STATES
Concurrent solo shows by four artist-Friends include: Visible Presence -- Polly Barton weaves wall pieces of fine silk; By Chance/By Design -- Mary Anne Jordan dyes, paints and pieces fabric into graphic desigs; Variations Squared -- Eleanor McCain explores sophisticated arrangement and coloration of squares; and Wrapped/Unwrapped Tapestries -- Mary Zicafoose weaves ikat yarn in rich primary colors against black and white designs
Falkirk Cultural Center
415-451-8119
San Rafael, California UNITED STATES
Presents a large (1.5 x 95 foot) outdoor interactive installation of knitted plastic stepping stones and whimsical plastic and wire flowers; a sign at each end of the path advises visitors that "Plastic is progress, so please progress along the plastic path"; sponsored by Artworks Downtown ArtReach; the piece was begun at the Jentel Artist's Residency in April, 2003
Translations Gallery
303-629-0713
Denver, Colorado UNITED STATES
Friend Judy Hagler, gallery owner, regularly exhibits fiber/mixed media textile artists
Silvermine Guild Arts Center
203-966-5617
New Canaan, Connecticut UNITED STATES
Triennial competition open to artists working with ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed mediums, paper and wood; was juried by Gretchen Keyworth, director of the Fuller Craft Museum who selcted fiber by Friends Michael F. Rohde, Hillary Steel and others; exhibition supported by a special symposium on Sunday, November 30, telephone for details
Armory Art Center
561-832-1776
West Palm Beach, Florida UNITED STATES
Objects by artist-Friend Leora Klaymer Stewart on view during a workshop she is conducting in the Center
Art Institute of Chicago
312-443-3600 or 312-443-3696
Chicago, Illinois UNITED STATES
This exhibition is the result of curator-Friend Christa Thurman's devoted attention for more than a dozen years; 70 impressive works (from close to 100 in the Museum's permanent collection) which have been painstakingly restored and meticulously researched will go on view; many will be seen for the first time in decades; Friends suggests that members attend a free, all-day symposium with invited European and American tapestry scholars on October 31; more info in WHEN; catalog available
Continuous presentation of soft sculpture and wall works by gallery of Patron Friend Peter Vale
Northern Illinois U Art Museum, Altgeld Hall
815-753-1936
DeKalb, Illinois UNITED STATES
Friend Susan Etcoff Fraerman and twelve other artists begin with their interest in stitching and beading and then cross boundaraies to create sculpture that explores contemporary fiber marterial, concept and process.
Hinsdale Center for the Arts
630-887-0203
Hinsdale, Illinois UNITED STATES
Following our tremendously popular 15th anniversary show Material Difference: Soft Sculpture and Wall Works is a smaller sequel that mirrors the original theme which focused on objects from Midwest collections; the new Post Script version offers work from Midwest artist members for sale to visiting collectors; featured are works constructed using basketry, beadwork, embroidery, fabric collage, quilting, shibori (dying), silk painting and tapestry by Maureen Bardusk, Jerry Bleem, Odette Brabec, Frank Connet, Linda Dolack, Susan Etcoff Fraerman, Donna Hapac, Kiyomi Iwata, Urban Jupena, Susan Kavicky, Pat Kroth, Ayelet Lindenstrauss Larsen, Kathy Weaver and Sharon L. Wright
Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State University
515-294-3342
Ames, Iowa UNITED STATES
Textile artist-Friend Sage's retrospective show includes fiber creations sculpted from mylar, linen, lace, yarn and many other flexible materials; catalog available
Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft
505-589-0102
Louisville, Kentucky UNITED STATES
39 artists from 11 countries are included in this seventh juried biennial sponsored by the American Tapestry Alliance; includes objects by Friends Joanna Foslien, Alex Friedman, Susan Iverson, Urban Jupena, Kathryn Pannepacker, Michael Rohde and Mary Zicafoose; catalog available
— exhibition supported in part by Friends of Fiber Art International
Fuller Craft Museum
508-588-6000
Brockton, Massachusetts UNITED STATES
Survey of art in all craft mediums includes Friends James Bassler, Judith Content, Lia Cook, Carol Eckert, Wendy Huhn, Michael James, Candace Kling, Gerhardt Knodel, Judy Mulford, Jon Eric Riis, Arturo Alonzo Sandoval, Jane Sauer, Kay Sekimachi and Karyl Sisson
Dennos Museum Center
231-995-1055
Traverse City, Michigan UNITED STATES
Organized by Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) this show features 4-6 works each of 12 artists; included are Friends Linda Colsh, Judith Content, Joan Schulze and Kathy Weaver; catalog available
— exhibition supported in part by Friends of Fiber Art International
Joan Mondale Gallery, Textile Center
612-436-0464
Minneapolis, Minnesota UNITED STATES Email: info@textilecentermn.org
Barbara Shaprio's La Femme, an indigo-dyed coiled raffia basket, will be exhibited; invitational portion of this exhibition will include a basket created by Friend Pamela Becker
St. Louis, Missouri UNITED STATES
A biennial collaborative event in and around the greater St. Louis, Missouri region including Illinois that investigates the state of contemporary textile arts. Fifteen non-profit and profit galleries/art organizations coordinate to present exhibitons, lectures, workshops and tours by local, national and international artists. SYMPOSIUM WEEKEND IS SEPTEMBER 25-27, 2009. Additional information will be forthcoming regarding individual exhibitions which start in September and run through October 31st.
New Jersey State Museum/Trenton
609-292-6464
Trenton, New Jersey UNITED STATES
Show title refers to the recent renovations at this venue as well as the artwork included in this exhibition; two recent fiber works by Friend Linda Friedman Schmidt will be included; catalog available
Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center
907-279-0907
Auburn, New York UNITED STATES
among the works in this juried group show is 'Bird of Paradise' by Nelda Warkentin
Bronxville Public Library
914-337-7680
Bronxville, New York UNITED STATES
Manhattan Quilters Guild members' exhibition of twenty-one new 36 x 36 works each explores ideas of texture and the city; included are artist-Friends Robin Schwalb, Sandra Sider and Adrienne Yorinks
Emerson Country Store Gallery
845-688-7600
Mt. Tremper, New York UNITED STATES
14 artists are included in this quilt show curated by artist-Friend Sandra Sider
499 Park Avenue Lobby Gallery
212-867-3101
New York, New York UNITED STATES
25 year retrospecive of artist-Friend Larry Schulte's mixed medium and printed work is exhibited at the I. M. Pei-designed office tower
Manhattan Graphics Center
212-867-3101
New York, New York UNITED STATES
Many forms of Friend Larry Schulte's artwork are displayed--from the traditional framed print to a lampshade made of serigraphs
Metropolitan Museum of Art
212-535-7710
New York, New York UNITED STATES
The Costume Institute explores the reciprocal relationship between high fashion and evolving ideals of beauty in a timeline of the past 100 years through the influence and emergence of the super model; all the big names in couture are represented; a book by Met curator Harold Koda will be available
Museum of Arts and Design
212-299-7777
New York, New York UNITED STATES
To inaugurate MAD's new facility, 250 works from the museum's permanent collection of art in alternative materials are on view, many for the first time; including fiber by artist-Friends Carol Eckert, Mary Giles, Mary Merkel Hess, Norma Minkowitz, the late Fran Reed, Jon Eric Riis, Jane Sauer, Kay Sekimachi and Lenore Tawney, as well as many late great fiber artists such as Diane Itter, Ed Rossbach and Claire Zeisler
Phoenix Gallery
212-226-8711
New York, New York UNITED STATES
Juried exhibition of miniature (6x6x6) fiber artworks by 40 international members of the Textile Study Group of New York including Friends Katherine D. Crone, Margaret Cusack, Nancy Koenigsberg, Carole P. Kunstadt, Patricia Malarcher, Michael Rohde, Larry Schulte, Robin Schwalb and Charlotte Thorp; catalog available
— exhibition supported in part by Friends of Fiber Art International
Mint Museum of Craft + Design
704-337-2000
Charlotte, North Carolina UNITED STATES
Features 275 pieces from the collection of Friend Drutt of jewelry spanning the 1960s through today
Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art
336-725-1904
Winston-Salem, North Carolina UNITED STATES
Friends Nancy Crow, Michael James, Eleanor McCain and four other artists are each represented by 5-7 art works which examine the creative strategies used by innovative artists working in the quilting sector
Dairy Barn Arts Center
740-592-4981
Athens, Ohio UNITED STATES
16th biennial juried international exhibition showcases the most exciting and innovative wall hangings constructed in quilting techniques; 85 artists are represented including Friends Regina Benson, Linda Colsh, Dominie Nash, Judith Plotner, Joan Schulze and Nelda Warkentin; catalog available
— exhibition supported in part by Friends of Fiber Art International
Valley Art Center
440-247-7507
Chagrin Falls, Ohio UNITED STATES
Contemporary Cloth Artists' 2008-09 travelling exhibition features Friend Katherine Dunlevey plus sixteen others
Shaker Heights Library
216-367-2032
Share Heights, Ohio UNITED STATES
Contemporary Cloth Artists' 2008-09 travelling exhibition features Friend Katherine Dunlevey plus sixteen others
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum
405-478-0050
Oklahoma City, Oklahaoma UNITED STATES
Survey of art in all craft mediums includes Friends James Bassler, Judith Content, Lia Cook, Carol Eckert, Wendy Huhn, Michael James, Candace Kling, Gerhardt Knodel, Judy Mulford, Jon Eric Riis, Arturo Alonzo Sandoval, Jane Sauer, Kay Sekimachi and Karyl Sisson
Museum of Contemporary Craft
503-223-2654
Portland, Oregon UNITED STATES
these large scale embroideries feature entire scenes hand-stitched on canvas
Museum of Contemporary Craft
503-223-2654
Portland, Oregon UNITED STATES
Friend Jerry Bleem plus fifteen artists are represented in this show which will be available to travel and is accompanied by a fully illustrated, 160-page book
Philadelphia Museum of Art
215-763-8100
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania UNITED STATES
Artist-Friend Cynthia Schira's 1980's weaving with supplementary wefts of rayon tapes is included in this exhibition which highlights a selection of purchases, gifts, and bequests since the year 2000—a group so varied it encompasses the Museum’s departments of American art, costume and textiles, East Asian art, and European decorative arts.
Philadelphia Museum of Art
215-763-8100
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania UNITED STATES
Includes work from a private collection, African American quits and other recent quilt acquisitions.
Snyderman-Works Galleries
215-238-9576
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania UNITED STATES
Artist-Friend Barbara Lee Smith's wall works of stitched, softly-focused landscape-inspired images that recall Monet are featured; 20-page color catalog available
Society for Contemporary Craft and Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
412-521-2547
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania UNITED STATES
20th juried biennial is now accepting entries; large show again mounted in two venues; accepted artists will be posted when available; catalog to be published
Barry Gallery, Marymount University
703-284-1561
Arlington, Virginia UNITED STATES
Twelve members of the New Image Group used various techniques including hand dying, screen printing and machine embroidery to capture different meanings of "hardware"; artist-Friends B.J. Adams, Candace Edgerley, Dominie Nash and Sue Pierce are included; postcard catalog available
Gallery 222
703-777-5498
Leesburg, Virginia UNITED STATES
Friends B.J. Adams, Candace Edgerley, Dominie Nash and Sue Pierce plus seven other members of the New Image Group will exhibit
Bellevue Arts Museum
425-519-0742
Bellevue, Washington UNITED STATES
More than 70 sculptural baskets from the Sara and David Lieberman collection on view
-- exhibition supported in part by a grant from Friends of Fiber Art International
Phipps Center for the Arts
715-386-2305
Hudson, Wisconsin UNITED STATES
Text tiles solo exhibition of work by Friend Marie Westerman
Racine Art Museum
262-638-8300
Racine, Wisconsin UNITED STATES
displays 41 of more than 150 baskets recently donated by Lloyd Cotsen to RAM; many are by women artists including Friends Jill Nordfors Clark, John Garrett, Mary Giles, Pat Hickman, Marion Hildebrandt, Christine Joy, Gyongy Laky, Mary Merkel-Hess, Norma Minkowitz, Judy Mulford, the late Fran Reed, JoAnne Russo, Karyl Sisson, Polly Adams Sutton and Jiro Yonezawa whose work is on view in this first exhibition of the collection; publication available
— exhibition supported in part by Friends of Fiber Art International
Racine Art Museum
262-638-8300
Racine, Wisconsin UNITED STATES
All artworks on view are recent gifts to RAM's collection from collector-Friends Karen Johnson Boyd and Dale and Doug Anderson
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
715-845-7010
Wausau, Wisconsin UNITED STATES
Parts A and B of this international biennial includes Friends Jill Ault, Judith Content, Mary Anne Jordan, Robin Schwalb and Kathy Weaver; catalog available
— exhibition supported in part by Friends of Fiber Art International
Palais de Glace
USA 786-546-8017
Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA
Fiber art biennial with a history of presentation in various nations will be mounted in Argentina this time; jurors include a textile artist, editor of a textile journal and curator/organizer of textile exhibitions; their Web site promises ten concurrent fiber art shows; log on to www.wta-online.org for more details
Le Musee Jean Lurcat et de la Tapisserie Contemporaine
fax 011-02-41-05-38-09
Angers, FRANCE
Ninth edition of important international triennial of miniature (4.75 x 4.75 x 4.75 inch) fiber art is accepting entries until the end of 2008; the theme (to be reflected in the pieces selected for display) is "With or Without Water"; entrants e-mail to musees@ville.angers.fr; Friends is considering scheduling a November 2009 tour to see this and other fiber shows in Europe; if interested please e-mail Camille@friendsoffiberart.org
Le Musee Jean Lurcat et de la Tapisserie Contemporaine
fax 011-02-41-05-38-09
Angers, FRANCE
The career of the Frenchman who revived the art of tapestry weaving, Jean Lurcat (1892-1966), is documented in a 25 year retrospective that will travel to Riga, Latvia and Lodz, Poland; info www.musees.angers.fr; catalog in four languages is available
Musee des Tissus de Lyon
Lyon, FRANCE
An international juried biennial of fiber art in the French city known for silk is accepting entries now; artist list will be posted when available; it is possible that Friends of Fiber Art will include this show on a tour in November 2009
Textilsammlung Max Berk/Kurpfalzisches Museum
fax 011-49-62-21-80-96-57
Heidelberg, GERMANY
Juried show of work by European quiltmakers; Friends is considering a winter 2009 tour to Europe which could include this show, interested parties contact camille@friendsoffiberart.org
Szombathelyi Keptar
fax 011-36-94-31-40-96
Szombathely, HUNGARY
Three-part exhibition includes a miniature (8 x 8 x 8 inches), flag (banner), and ribbon (band) section; entires are accepted until December 5th, log on to www.keptar.szombathely.hu for entry info; this follows the long line of successful international miniature shows; specific dates have not been set; catalogs have been published for previous editions
Janina Monkute-Marks Museum
fax 011370-347-60270
Kedainiai, LITHUANIA
A two-part exhibition -- Frolic of an Angel displays dimensional embroidery and Shibori-Transformations shows dyed works; more info www.jmm-muziejus.lt
Continuous on-line show of San Francisco Bay artists organized by Friend Myra Block Kaiser