High in Fiber is a fiber arts exclusive exhibition showcasing the versatility and complexity of the fiber medium, from its rich history to its unique characteristics as a material.

Fiber arts, also known as textile arts, is considered to be both a new and old form of art. Historically, fiber arts is one of the oldest art forms. Dating back hundreds of thousands of years, this form of art was born out of necessity and served a practical purpose over an aesthetic one. Coupled with the understanding that fibers and textiles were historically the domain of women, fiber arts has been strongly associated with domesticism and was deemed as “lesser art”. The efforts of feminist artists during the 1970s feminist movement pushed fiber arts into the realm of high art and helped the medium become what it is today: a form of fine art.

• What does fiber arts mean to you?
• What are some of the challenges and advantages of working in this form of art?
• Do you feel that fiber arts is a respected art form within the art community? Why or why not?

Forms of fiber art include weaving, embroidery, soft sculpture, felting, rug-making, quilting, crocheting, needlepoint, fabric dyeing, and many more!