Fiber Artist Resume

Woman posing in front of colorful artwork at the 2023 Annual Member Show.

Exhibitions:

Annual Member Show at the Duluth Art Institute in Duluth, MN, will take place from April to July 2026, showcasing local talent and possibly featuring works eligible for art grants. The Signs of Spring exhibition at the Nordic Center in Duluth, MN, will run from April to May 2026, celebrating the season's beauty. The 31st Arts North International event at the Hopkins Center for the Arts in Hopkins, MN, is scheduled for January 2026 and may highlight fiber art exhibitions from various artists. Life at the Water’s Edge at the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth, MN, will be presented in November and December 2025, while the Annual Members Show at the Duluth Art Institute will occur in May 2025, offering a platform for artists to compete for fiber art awards. Whole Foods Co-op in Duluth, MN, will also host events in May 2025. The April Showers, May Flowers exhibition at the Nordic Center in Duluth, MN, will take place in April 2025. The 30th Arts North International at the Hopkins Center for the Arts will happen in January 2025. The Grand Marais Art Colony's Studio 21 Gallery in Grand Marais, MN, will feature exhibits in August 2024. Sky Harbor Airport in Duluth, MN, will be active in July 2024, and Split Rock Lighthouse State Park in Two Harbors, MN, will be open in May 2024. Lastly, the Duluth Pottery & Tile Gallery in Duluth, MN, will showcase its collection in November 2023.

Select Bibliography:

"Duluth Artist Pivots from Canvas Bags to Fabric Collage" - Duluth News Tribune, March 2025. This talented artist, who has received several art grants, is known for recreating the beauty of Park Point with her stunning fiber art. "Artist recreates the Beauty of Park Point with Fiber Art," The Lift WDIO, July 2024. In an exclusive feature, "The Creator of Dock 5: Meet the Artist," Lake Superior Magazine, May 2023, we learn about her journey and her participation in various fiber art exhibitions. "Fashion Meets Function at Dock 5," Making It Up North, WDSE/PBS, February 2021, showcases how her work combines practicality and aesthetic appeal. Her commitment to community is highlighted in "Sewing to Save Lives," Duluth Reader, March 2020. "Artist Spaces: Duluth Woman Turns Home into Screen Printing and Sewing Studio," Duluth News Tribune, January 2016, presents her innovative approach to art. Finally, "Dock 5 is my Bag," Lake Time Magazine, December 11, 2015, emphasizes her passion for creating functional art.

Grants:

Creative Individuals Grant, Minnesota State Arts Board, St Paul, MN, 2025 - this art grant supports innovative projects. Individual Artist Project Grant, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, Duluth, MN, 2024 also offers funding for artists' endeavors. Upstream Artist Fellow, Upstream Minnesota & Springboard for the Arts, Minneapolis, MN, 2024 provides additional opportunities for fiber art exhibitions. NEA-ARP Working Artist Project Grant, National Endowment for the Arts, Washington, DC, 2023 continues to promote artistic growth. Individual Artist Project Grant, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, Duluth, MN, 2023 is another example of crucial support for artists. Creative Support for Individuals, Minnesota State Arts Board, St. Paul, MN, 2021 emphasizes the importance of sustaining creative practices. Emergency Artist Relief Grant, Springboard for the Arts, Minneapolis, MN, 2020 addresses urgent needs for artists. Emergency Working Artist Grant, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, Duluth, MN, 2020 is vital in times of crisis. Finally, the Career Development Grant, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, Duluth, MN, 2019 encourages growth in the field, including for those involved in fiber art awards.

Awards:

Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities, 2025

People’s Choice Award - American Mink fabric collage, Annual Members Show, Duluth Art Institute, Duluth, 2025

Juror’s Award Third Place - Textiles, 30th Arts North International, Hopkins, MN, 2025

Best of Fiber, Art in Bayfront Park, Duluth, MN, 2018, featuring outstanding works supported by various art grants.

Best of Fiber, Park Point Art Fair, Duluth, MN, 2017, showcasing exceptional pieces in fiber art exhibitions.

Community Engagement:

Arts Administration:

Board Member, Lake Superior 20/20 Studio & Art Tour, 2020-2026

Juror, Arrowhead Regional Arts Council - Artist Equity Grant, October 2024, focusing on art grants that support emerging talents.

Guest Speaker:

"Idea to Art: Fabric Collage”, Duluth Needle Arts Guild, MN, March 2025, discussing innovative fiber art exhibitions.