Announcements
Rydell FellowshipIn early 2026, I was awarded a prestigious Rydell Fellowship from the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County. Designed to allow visual artists to afford to live in the area, the fellowship is given to four regional artists every two years. The panel of jurors changes with each cycle and is drawn from arts organizations around the country. As a textile artist, I am keenly aware of the importance of recognition from the broader arts community, so this honor is especially exciting. My group of four fellows will have a joint exhibit at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History in late 2027.
Quilt National awardMy piece "Something to Say" has been travelling with Quilt National 2025. Part of my recent series Still Kicking, the piece explores the grit and determination it takes to remain engaged in the world while navigating age or disability. "Something to Say" received a juror's award from Martha Sielman and was featured in the publicity for the exhibit. Visit the "Still Kicking" gallery to view other pieces in this series.
"Voyages" sails to ISCMy bone boat, "Voyages," was included in the International Sculpture Center's exhibit Soft Launch in fall 2025. They say textiles are having a moment; this is borne out by the fact that this textile show was the inaugural exhibit for the ISC's new home in Pittsburgh.
Photo by Janet Fine