Attend the opening reception for the American Tapestry Biennial XV on Friday, August 1, from 6:00-9:00pm.

Since 1996, ATA has sponsored a biennial, juried exhibition known as the American Tapestry Biennial. This juried exhibition highlights the best of contemporary hand-woven tapestry featuring work by artists from across the U.S. exploring the many artistic possibilities of the medium. Work in the exhibition includes not only artists who work within more traditional definitions of tapestry but also those artists whose work expands upon the core principles of the medium as it explores new techniques and processes.

The exhibition is accompanied by the Teitelbaum Award which recognizes two outstanding contributions to the field. Lialia Kuchma, a Chicago artist living and working in Ukrainian Village, was awarded first place for her work titled, Ukraine War #4, which reflects upon her home-country’s struggle. Dance Doyle received second place for her work, Tempest, which breaks from the traditional rectangular format of the woven structure and materials as it contains various objects including necklaces, feathers, and other materials.

About the Jurors

The jurors for the exhibition are Crystal Gregory, Associate Professor of Fibers at the School of Art and Visual Studies, University of Kentucky, and Poppy Delta Dawn, Assistant Professor of Fibers at the University of Kansas, Lawrence. Crystal Gregory is a sculptor whose work investigates the intersections between textile and architecture. Poppy Delta Dawn is an artist, writer, and teacher making work about her world and the communication between modernity and cultural and traditional making - primarily with textiles and fiber.

About the Artists
Selected artists include: Ellen Athens, Ashley Bradley, Bonni Brooks, Elizabeth Buckley, Barbara Burns, Martha Christian, Jodi Colella, Deborah Corsini, Nancy Crampton, Deborah Davis, Dance Doyle, Alex Friedman, Janette Gross, Barbara Heller, Susan Iverson, Judit Eszter Kárpáti, Lialia Kuchma, Annie Landry, Mary Lane, Danielle Lopez, Rebecca Mezoff, Janet Moore, Bennie Pabst, Eve Pearce, Pamela Penney, Ellen Ramsey, Helena Richardson, Jennifer Sargent, Tommye Scanlin, Rowen Schussheim-Anderson, Kathy Spoering, Vicki Stone, Annemarie Suglio, David van Buskirk, Katie Vota, Sue Weil, and Adrienne Weiss.

Make sure to RSVP for this amazing event!

Golden Hour at Epiphany:

Stop by Epiphany for Golden Hour beforehand for free live music, drinks and lite bites in the Café Bar! Doors open at 5pm with 1/2 priced bottles of wine and other specials until 7:00pm

Golden Hour Menu + Music Schedule

Please note that outside food or beverages are not permitted in the venue.