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Above Artwork Detail Image: Litany, by Kate Barber
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Tensions:

New Directions in Fiber Art


Guest Curator Allison Wilbur
On view July 23 – Sept 9

​Reception: Monday August 7th, 5pm-7pm
​Please register here

Curators' Notes - Allison Wilbur
"​​Fiber Arts have long been woven into our history and culture as an integral part of daily life. From utilitarian pieces such as clothing and bedding to decorative arts, women in particular have expressed themselves through fiber. Today's contemporary fiber artists take time honored techniques and traditions and elevate and reshape them to create new forms that reflect our ever changing world."

This exhibit focuses on Rhode Island-based contemporary fiber artists breaking new ground in their field. 


​Livingston Gallery

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Anastasia Azure
Suzi Ballenger
Kate Barber
Deborah Baronas
Brienne Brown
Abbie Chambers
Susan Freda
Mo Kelman
Saberah Malik
Arlene McGonagle
Nancy Messier
Elin Noble
Hayley Perry
Linda Rhynard
Sarah Saulson
Anna Shapiro
Rebecca Siemering
Dawn Spears
Elizabeth Springett
Paula Stebbins-Becker
​Nancy Turbitt
Rhode Island Threads-
​Brick Gallery



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Sue Bates
Liz Bessel
Alice Cooper
Sabina Gellrich
Phoebe Girard
Leslie Hartwell
Al Lombard
Julie Maxwell
Veronica Mays
Karen McCann
Sandra Cronauer-Mitra
Suzanne Munroe
Suzanne Noonan
Laure Warren
Allison Wilbur



In Partnership with:

The Barrington Preservation Society
Bristol Historical & Preservation Society
The Textile Department, University of Rhode Island
The South County Museum
The Rhode Island Historical Society

Thank you to our sponsors:

Allegra Marketing and Print, Providence
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  • Home
    • About BAM
    • Location, Hours, & Admission
  • Exhibits
    • Main Galleries >
      • Small Point of Land
      • 19 on Paper
      • Tensions: New Directions in Fiber Art
      • Miniature Monumental
      • Proof
      • Extravagant Chemistry, Anatomies of Painting
    • Galleries @ Rogers Free Library >
      • Ocean State of Mind
      • ARTiculate
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    • Past Exhibitions
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