August 24 – September 4, 2023 • Minnesota State Fairgrounds • Selections from A Common Thread 2022
Textile Center’s display of selections from A Common Thread 2022 member show in the Creative Arts Building at the 2023 State Fair featured another terrific collection of work that showcased the breadth and talent of our Textile Center member artists.
2023 featured member artists:
- Terry Banovetz-Gerst, Felted Garment
- Brenna Busse, Ready to Unfurl
- Blanca Dahlin, Queer Native Love: A Portrait
- Nancy Gehrig, Water Fish Water
- Tina Hughes, In 100 Years, Will We Remember Ice?
- Debbie Johnson, Cedar Waves
- Joan Kloiber, Lichen on Tree Bark
- Wynn Martin, Juke Box Saturday Night
- Jes Reyes, Peak
- Marcus Rothering, When You Start to Feel Like Your Dog
- Susan Rotilie, Dragonfly
- Lori Sebastian, Inspired by “The Starry Night” by Van Gogh
A stop by the Fine Arts Exhibit in the Fine Arts Building, celebrated the presence of textiles and fiber art growing stronger every year.
Congrats goes to Zoe Lautz (Rochester), winner of the 2023 Textile Center Award for Excellence and Innovation!
“As I wandered around the Fine Arts building in awe of so many incredible artworks, this piece caught my attention immediately due to its vibrant colors. Looking closer, it was clear that every detail — the fabric, color choices and placement, and appliqué — was carefully considered and well executed. I’m excited to give Zoe and her quilt “That Curvy Girl” our Textile Center award this year!”
– Mia Finnamore, Textile Center Communications Manager
