Fiber Flux: Midwest Educators in Textiles, Fiber Art, and Material Studies

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.