Upcoming Exhibitions & Events
THREADS in Text and Textiles
Saturday, August 23rd, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Your afternoon getaway includes easy-to-follow instructions for assembling a poem and weaving it into an artwork made from fabrics and other materials. Come away with a mixed-media piece suitable for framing.
Come see the exhibits and enjoy this special event! Get your tickets.
Kay Sekimachi: Ingenuity and Imagination
June 6th, 2025 — September 14th, 2025
Kay Sekimachi: Ingenuity and Imagination showcases more than 40 works from Berkeley collector Forrest L. Merrill’s comprehensive holdings, that represent every decade of this internationally renowned Bay Area artist’s long career. Sekimachi combined influences from her Japanese heritage and early training in painting and drawing with a thorough exploration and mastery of complex technique. On view are ethereal hanging sculptures; delicate, origami-like printed artist “books,” bright seamless lidded boxes, abstract textile wall hangings, and weightless bowls and baskets made of Japanese paper and desiccated leaves that push the boundaries of what might be considered a textile. This is a not-to-be-missed chance to see the full scope of this pioneering artist’s work. Pictured left: Leaf Bowl, 2007, by Kay Sekimachi, from Forrest L. Merrill's collection, as photographed by Lee Fatherree.
Diversity in Basketry
September 25th, 2025 — January 9th, 2026
The Bay Area Basket Makers Guild highlights a range of both traditional and contemporary basket-making techniques and materials. Members utilize natural fibers and reeds, along with synthetic materials such as rope and wire, employing methods like coiling and knotting. Contemporary baskets often emphasize conveying emotions and ideas over functionality, resembling sculptures instead. The exhibition "Diversity in Basketry" celebrates this vibrant art form.
Quilt National 2025
September 29th, 2025 – January 2nd, 2026
Exhibition will feature selections from Quilt National, a juried biennial exhibition of contemporary quilt art, first held in 1979. The primary exhibition is held at the Dairy Barn Art Center in Athens, Ohio, in odd-numbered years. The full exhibition includes between 80-90 quilts. Quilt National is both the largest and one of the most prestigious shows of its kind.
