African American Fiber Art Exhibition

This annual juried exhibition features works in fiber created by 25 African American artists from 11 states. The challenge for the 15th installment of the exhibit was for artists tocreate fiber art pieces that show what an inclusive future looks like; pieces that envision a society free fromthe bondage of oppression—both physical and social. True Social Justice imagines a future void of racist and bigoted thought and the structures that violently oppress minorities and marginalized communities.Featured works visualize a future where better conditions exist for all generations of people through the use of technology, art, literature, and more. When a narrative is embedded with those visuals it takes on amore powerful connective tissue. THAT is full social justice. Curated by award-winning and nationally exhibiting textile artist, Torreah “Cookie” Washington, this unique exhibition offers African Americanfiber artists an opportunity to showcase their original and innovative designs executed in a variety oftraditional and non-traditional fiber techniques. 

Following the close of the show, up to 20 works will be selected to tour the state through the South Carolina State Museum’s 2022/2023 Traveling Exhibitions Program. Sites across SC may request the exhibit to tour in their facilities, thus providing additional exposure for the artists.