Overview
This inspiring exhibition pays homage to the innovative spirit and boundless creativity of educators across the Midwest. Hosted in conjunction with the 14th annual Midwest Fiber Art Educators Network Conference, this exhibition features artwork that offers a compelling glimpse into the innovative spirit of Fiber Art and Textile Design. From intricate weavings to avant-garde textile sculptures, each artwork reflects the educators’ commitment to pushing the limits of the field. Through their efforts, they inspire students to explore the limitless possibilities within Fiber Art and encourage a spirit of experimentation and inquiry.
Participating artists include:
Michael Andrews
Danielle Andress
Lynn Bennett-Carpenter
Boisali Biswas
Jerry Bleem
Taylor Childs (’18 Crafts – Fiber Design)
Kyoung Ae Cho
Annica Cuppetelli (’02 Crafts – Interdisciplinary)
Xia Gao
Kate Hampel
Carole Harris
Anne Xavier Heide
Margaret Hull
Quinn Hunter
Deja Milany Jones (’18 Crafts)
Jessica Wildman Katz
Kira Keck
Lily Martina Lee
Heather Macali
Elise Martin (’12 Fine Arts)
Pazia Mannella
Erin Miller
Rachel Miller
Jeremy Noonan (’00 Crafts – Fiber Design)
Kit Parks
Teresa Paschke
Joey Quiñones
Rowland Ricketts
Leslie Rogers
Rowen Schussheim-Anderson
Katie Shulman
Mandisa Smith
Rebecca Smith
Laura Strand
Olivia Valentine
Vanessa Viruet
Alex Younger
This exhibition is co-curated by:
Heather Macali, Associate Professor, Fashion & Fibers at Wayne State
Jeremy Noonan, Professor, Section Lead of Fiber and Textiles at College for Creative Studies
Joey Quiñones, Artist in Residence, Head of Fiber at Cranbrook Academy of Art
Opening Reception: Friday, November 8, 4-7 p.m.
Free parking is available the evening of the reception at the CCS Woodward open air lot, located on Baltimore St between Cass and Woodward.
Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 12pm-6pm.
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