Excellence In Fibers XI
Pamela Becker, Blair Martin Cahill, Ruth Gowell, Jill Kerttula, Lisa Klakulak, Katy Levit, Heather Macali, Ruby Silvious, Gerri Spilka, Janet Tsakis, Charlene Virts
March 19 – June 27, 2026
5645 Butler St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Excellence In Fibers XI Opens at Contemporary Craft
PITTSBURGH, PA (February 2026) – Contemporary Craft is pleased to announce the next exhibition in the new David Zeve Gallery for Regional Artists, Excellence In Fibers XI. This exhibition opens on Thursday, March 19, with an opening reception from 6-8 PM, and is on view through June 27.
Excellence In Fibers XI examines the expansive field of contemporary fiber and textile practice through works that range from traditional techniques to complex expressive forms. The exhibition highlights artists who critically engage material, process, and technique, and challenge the conceptual and physical boundaries of fiber.
Organized by Fiber Art Now and juried by its creative team, this curation features forty finalists published in the Fiber Art Now Winter 2026 issue (Vol. 15). From this cohort, eleven works were selected by Contemporary Craft. The eleven works include techniques such as basketry, embroidery, felting, weaving, and quilting, among others.
Excellence In Fibers is an annual exhibition that showcases the best of current international fiber and textiles to a growing global fiber art community.