EXCELLENCE IN FIBERS X
A 10th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION FROM FIBER ART NOW
JANUARY 15, 2026 - FEBRUARY 14, 2026
Opening Reception | JanUAry 15 | 5-8pm
Exhibiton Details
MAIN GALLERY
This Excellence In Fibers is a 10th anniversary exhibition, bringing the best of current international fiber and textiles to a growing global fiber art community. Artists are encouraged to push the boundaries in the areas of installations, sculpture, vessels, wall/floor works, and wearable art.
Excellence In Fibers X was juried by the Fiber Art Now creative team. These accomplished artists are the jurors:
Lori Butanis: Fiber Art Now creative director, graphic artist, art director
Barbara Delaney: Fiber Art Now editor, writer, and former managing editor of Cloth Paper Scissors magazine
Beth Smith: Fiber Art Now managing editor, exhibitions director, and Visions Art Museum: Contemporary Quilts + Textiles founding executive director emerita
Cami Smith: Fiber Art Now media manager and community engagement.
This juried exhibition appeared in the winter issue of Fiber Art Now, which was released in January 2025.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS: Ann Clarke, Annetta Kraayeveld, Cameron Anne Mason, Caroline Sawyer, Carolyn Carson, Dani Ives, David van Buskirk, Deidre Scherer, Deloss Webber, Dorothy McGuinness, Eszter Bornemisza, Fuzzy Mall, Gwen Samuels, Jennifer Davies, Jesse Aviv, Joh Ricci, Leslee Fiorella, LindaAnderson, Lucy Bohnsack, Margery Amdur, Mary-Ellen Latino, Michaela Romesburg, Saaba Buddenhagen Lutzeler, Sarah Ferguson, Terri Shinn, Tshen Shue
IMAGES: Holly Cole, Michelle Robinson, Don Coulter, Nancy Thun, Joyce Dallal, Deborah Csongradi, Valerie Maser-Flanagan, Angela Corson, Tami Fuller, Robert Forman, Bonnie “Bebe” Kuhr, Diana Burger, Xander Griffith, Chad Turner
Walk and Talk: Excellence in Fibers X with Cami Smith
Join Fiber Art Now Contributing Editor, Media Manager and artist Cami Smith for a special Walk and Talk through the Excellence in Fibers X exhibition on Saturday, February 7 at 2:00 PM.
Cami will share insights from behind the scenes of the Fiber Art Now jury process, offering valuable tips for artists interested in submitting work for future issues and exhibitions. The event will also include discussion of selected artworks and perspectives, with additional comments from artist Jamie Curtismith.
This engaging program will begin with a brief presentation in the studios before moving into the gallery for a guided tour of the exhibition.
Educators attending are eligible to receive Clock Hours.
All are welcome to join this inspiring conversation celebrating innovation and excellence in contemporary fiber art.
COMMUNITY WEAVING PROJECT
While you’re here, stop by our giant loom and help create a shared work of art. Join resident artist Jamie Curtismith and Kathy Solberg of Common Unity as we weave together stories, textures, and contributions from our community. Add a single strand or spend a few moments working with colorful fibers.This evolving piece celebrates connection, collaboration, and the simple joy of making something together. No experience needed, just curiosity.
