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Unraveling Narratives
This summer Studio Channel Islands marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with an exhibition of contemporary fiber art. The exhibition will feature a diverse range of artists whose work redefines fiber through merging traditional techniques like weaving, crochet, and embroidery with modern themes of identity, sustainability, and activism.
Summer 2026: Part 1
PATRICIA SWEETOW GALLERY is pleased to present Part 1 of two summer exhibitions.
Summer 2026: Part 1 includes artists Uma Rani Iyli, Cornelia Schulz, Linda Sormin, and David Tomb.
Entwine: Marquez Hanalei Marzan
Craft in America presents Marques Hanalei Marzan, a Honolulu-based visual artist of Native Hawaiian, Japanese, and Filipino descent. Marzan’s work is reflective of his upbringing in Hawai‘i and his travels throughout the Pacific and world, engaging with indigenous communities and responding to their cultural approaches of integrating natural fibers into daily life.
What's My Line?
TAG Gallery presents What’s My Line?, TALA member Barbara Danzi’s whimsical quilts made from stitched lines and linear shapes.
Matcha Tea Whisk Demo
This spring, JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles welcomes 20th-generation chasen master Tango Tanimura for a special talk and live demonstration exploring the artistry, history, and cultural significance of this remarkable tool.
Pattern Keepers: Closing Reception
Celebrate the work of the Pattern Keepers with a mingle, community exhibit and artist presentation.
Connect with the Pasadena Heritage team and learn about the future of Heritage Hands.
Ornament Revival: Archives & Ancestral Tech
Join Textile Arts LA for an artist talk by member Shagho of Folk Lounge
Open Studios & Art Talk
Art Share L.A. invites you to explore the Ellsworth Artist Residency Program and meet current residents (including fiber artist Kelly Dennis Villalba) during an evening of open studios and artist talks.
Lindsay Preston Zappas: Artist Talk
Join LA Tactile Lab for a conversation with Lindsay Preston Zappas, a Los Angeles based artist, writer and founder and editor-in-chief of CARLA.
Julia Couzens | B E S P O K E O L O G Y
PATRICIA SWEETOW GALLERY is excited to present the dazzling textile works of Julia Couzens.
Sarah Amos | Tipping–Point
PATRICIA SWEETOW GALLERY is excited to present Sarah Amos, a master printmaker who explores the opulent hand and texture of textiles. .
TALA Textile Slam!
What is TEXTILE SLAM? A relaxed, social gathering for makers, collectors, and the curious featuring short artist talks with food and drinks.
Pattern Keepers: Batchelder Nature In Relief Open House
This event is hosted to bring the community together to help Pasadena History Museum in compiling a registry of Batchelder tile installations throughout the United States and Canada
Artist Roundtable: Material Curiosity by Design
Join Craft Contemporary for an in-gallery artist talk exploring Material Curiosity by Design, moderated by Craft Contemporary Executive Director Rody Lopez.
Under Pressure: Loretta Bozung & Emberly Modine
Under Pressure is dual exhibition that brings together the sculptural fiber works of Loretta Bozung and the flowing paintings of Emberly Modine to embody the resilience and power found at the intersection of survival and adaptation.
Stitched by Struggle: A Fashion Show and Tell with La'Non Smith
Join designer and carceral and social justice activist La’Non Smith and learn about his upcycled fashion collection, Broken 14th Amendment.
Jen P. Harris | Tomboy
PATRICIA SWEETOW GALLERY is pleased to present the loom-paintings of Jen P. Harris in their first exhibition with the gallery.