FABULOUS FIBER is a dazzling celebration of textile artistry, where tradition meets innovation in a vibrant display of texture, color, and creativity. This immersive exhibition brings together contemporary works crafted with both time-honored and cutting-edge techniques, from quilting and tufting to felting, embroidery, weaving, beading, crochet, basketry, and beyond. Each piece breathes new life into fiber art, transforming familiar crafts into bold, modern expressions.
Rich in scope and dimension, these works invite viewers to step into a world where every stitch tells a story. In a time when so many of our daily experiences involve interacting with the smooth screens of electronics, these dynamic forms offer a refreshing allure—engaging both creators and viewers with rich and tangible materials. This exhibition stands as both a counterpoint to our digital world and a profound extension of contemporary sensory experience.
Whether through intricate hand-stitched details or dramatic sculptural forms, FABULOUS FIBER highlights the boundless possibilities of this beloved medium. Engaging, approachable, and endlessly inspiring, this exhibition is a testament to the enduring power of fiber arts to captivate, connect, and spark imagination.
Curated by Kate Stern
Textile Arts | LA member Elise Vazelakis is a featured artist.
Exhibition Celebration:
Saturday, August 23, 5:00-7:00pm
Members FREE, General public $15
Museum Hours:
Wednesday - Sunday, 11am–5pm
First Friday of Every Month, 11am–8pm
Admission:
Adult $15
Seniors 65+ $10
Oceanside Museum of Art Members FREE
NARM and ROAM Members FREE
Youth 17 and Under FREE
College Student FREE with ID
Active Military and Dependents FREE with ID
FREE to all on the First Friday from 5:00-8:00 pm
and all day on the First Sunday of the month