FIBERWORKS2026
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Saturday, Jun 6, 2026 12pm - 5pm
Location
108 Contemporary
108 E Reconciliation Way
Details
108|Contemporary is thrilled to present FIBERWORKS 2026, Fiber Artists of Oklahoma‘s member juried exhibition. On view June 5 – July 25, 2026 this exhibition provides Oklahoma fiber artists an opportunity to showcase their work from traditional crafts to innovative art. This eclectic show honors quality workmanship and original design. The exhibit also educates the public about the many facets of fiber artistry by presenting a wide range of media, techniques and traditions. This year’s exhibition is juried by Astrid Bennett.
Exhibition Opening:
Friday, June 5, 2026 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Juror Statement:
In this year of Handwork 2026, I focused on pieces uniquely celebrating fiber in its material form. On the national and international art scene, fiber art is enjoying long-overdue attention and excitement. In our current moment, handwork seems especially important, offering an antidote to screens and opportunities for mindful rejuvenation and connection. In this exhibition of work by Oklahoma fiber artists, we see the range and versatility of fiber art, with everything from traditional to contemporary explorations and innovative uses of materials and ideas. Among other things, the works honor cultural connections and personal stories, show a reverence for nature, express humor and imagination, in pieces for the wall, floor and the body. It is an honor and a pleasure to help bring Fireworks 2026 to life. Thank you to all the artists, organizers and viewers for making this possible. Keep the hand and mind connection going. And to our audience, find your way to your own handwork in whatever medium, in 2026 and beyond!
About juror Astrid Bennett:
Trained as a printmaker, my interest in fiber art and “making things” began in childhood. I was a born in Germany, emigrated to Canada and then the US, as a preschooler. I have a family heritage in music, printmaking, as well as business. I received my BFA in printmaking from Indiana University and have exhibited and taught at various locations throughout the country. I’ve also been a cultural and small business advocate, serving as longtime manager, marketing director & co-owner of Iowa Artisans Gallery in Iowa City. I also currently serve as Board Co-Chair of the international contemporary textile nonprofit, Surface Design Association.
FIBERWORKS is a featured exhibition in Handwork 2026: Celebrating American Craft presented by Craft in America.
