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2025 Events and Upcoming Exhibits


Fine Art of Fiber 
fineartoffiber.org

November 7-9, 10am-5pm
Chicago Botanic Garden (https://www.chicagobotanic.org/ for entrance fees,  Friday is a garden free admission day. Pay for parking. Pre-register is required. 
(FAOF free)

1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022

Exhibit Hall: Sprinkled Garden 
​
Explorations in Fiber Art 
It's a Wrap:  Protect • Embrace • Envelop
My piece Wrapping Myself in Nature’s Protection is included.

Boutique: Wall art, scarves, vintage linens, bracelets

The 2025 Fall Exhibit by members of the Nature Artists' Guild
November 7-9, 2025, 10am-4pm
Exhibit free; A
dmission to the Arboretum is required
Morton  Arboretum mortonarb.org/
Artist reception November 7,  4:30 -7, free and open to all.
Reception attendees will have free admission to the Arboretum on that evening, and there will be no charge for parking or admission to the exhibit.
Registration is not required.

Jackson Junge Gallery
Ten by Ten Show

My piece Winter Moon is included.

Opening Night - Friday, November 7​, 6-10pm (free and open to the public)
November 3, 2025 - January 11, 2026
​​1389 N. Milwaukee Ave • Chicago, IL 60622 • 773.227.7900

https://www.j2gallery.com/

Terrain Biennial
Wednesday, October 1- November 15
Crafting a Plastic Garden
Host: 1415 Wesley, Evanston, IL 60201

terrainexhibitions.org for map
Past Events​
​Evanston Made Studio Tour
Saturday, October 4, noon-5
evanstonmade.org for map

Jackson Junge Gallery
Tactile Terrain

My piece Garden Uncovered is included.

Opening Night - Friday, May 16​, 6-10pm (free and open to the public)
May 12 - June 29, 2025
​​1389 N. Milwaukee Ave • Chicago, IL 60622 • 773.227.7900

https://www.j2gallery.com/

Evanston Made’s All Members Group Show
My piece Garden Magic is included.
Opening Reception May 31, 5-8pm
May 31-June 30, 2025
​
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Mon.-Thurs 9 am-7 pm, Fri. 9 am-6 pm, Sat-Sun. 9am-4 pm
INFO at evanstonartcenter.org or evanstonmade.org

The 2025 Spring Exhibit by members of the Nature Artists' Guild
April 4-6, 2025 ,10am-4pm
Morton  Arboretum mortonarb.org/
Artist reception April 4,  4:30 -7, free and open to all.
Reception attendees will have free admission to the Arboretum on that evening, and there will be no charge for parking or admission to the exhibit.
Registration is not required.

Evanston Made Holiday Pop Up Market for Art & Handmade Goods
​
Market Dates: Dec. 5 - 22
Market Hours: Wednesday 12-6p • Thursday 12-7p • Friday & Saturday 12-7p • Sunday 12-5p
924 Davis Strett (formally Affordable Portables)
​Botanical Printed wall art, Czech glass bracelets

Winter Arts and Crafts Expo (free)
https://www.evanstonartcenter.org/
November 22 - December 20
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Mon.-Thurs 9 am-7 pm, Fri. 9 am-6 pm, Sat-Sun. 9am-4 pm
Botanical Printed Scarves on silk, silk/wool; Indigo cotton and scarves on silk or cotton

​Evanston Made Studio Tour
Saturday, October 5, noon-5
evanstonmade.org for map

Fine Art of Fiber 
fineartoffiber.org

November 1-3, 10am-5pm
Chicago Botanic Garden (https://www.chicagobotanic.org/ for entrance fees,  FAOF free)
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022

Exhibit Hall: Matisse in the Garden, Garden Magic
​
Explorations in Fiber Art (formally ​Women’s Journey in Fiber)
Inspirations:  narrative • muse • metaphor

Boutique: Wall art, scarves, vintage linens

Jackson Junge Gallery
Ten by Ten Show

My pieces Garden Bliss, Garden Wild are included.

Opening Night - Friday, November 8​, 6-10pm (free and open to the public)
November 5 - January 12, 2024
​​1389 N. Milwaukee Ave • Chicago, IL 60622 • 773.227.7900

https://www.j2gallery.com/

Evanston Made’s All Members Group Show
My piece Matisse in the Garden is included.
Opening Reception June 1, 5-8pm
June 1-28, 2024
​
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Mon.-Thurs 9 am-7 pm, Fri. 9 am-6 pm, Sat-Sun. 9am-4 pm
INFO at evanstonmade.org

Explorations in Fiber Art (formally ​Women’s Journey in Fiber)
Trees: Habitat • Roots • Growth

 Artist Reception May 4, 2-4pm
May 4-30th, 2024
Lost Valley Visitors Center
6705 State Rte. 31, Ringwood, IL 60072


Explorations in Fiber Art ​(formally ​Women’s Journey in Fiber)
Trees: Habitat • Roots • Growth
Artist Reception: Sunday, July 21, 2-4pm
​July 6 - August 3, 2024
Bloomingdale Park District Museum (Residents $1.00, Non-residents $2.00, seniors $0.50)
108 S. Bloomingdale Road
Bloomingdale, IL 60108

Evanston Made Maker’s Market
May 5, 2023
Sunday 12 - 5p
1800 Maple Ave. Parking Garage, 5th Floor, Downtown Evanston
​Botanical Printed wall hangings and scarves, Czech glass bracelets

Explorations in Fiber Art (formally ​Women’s Journey in Fiber)
Trees: Habitat • Roots • Growth

Opening 1:00PM-4:00PM Sunday, February 4
February 4 - March 17, 2024

Anderson Art Center
6603 3rd Avenue, Kenosha WI, 55143

Christopher Art Gallery
Memory: A Juried Exhibition
My piece One Thousand and One Matisse Memories is included.
Artist Reception: January 17, 11-1:30
January 2-25, 2024
Prairie State College
202 S. Halsted Street
Chicago Heights IL 60411

Winter Arts and Crafts Expo (free)
https://www.evanstonartcenter.org/
November 19 - December 20
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Mon.-Thurs 9 am-7 pm, Fri. 9 am-6 pm, Sat-Sun. 9am-4 pm
Botanical Printed Scarves on silk, silk/wool; Indigo Shibori shawls on cotton and scarves on silk or cotton

Evanston Made Holiday Pop Up Market for Art & Handmade Goods
​
Market Dates: Nov. 9 - Dec. 20
Market Hours: Wednesday 12-6p • Thursday 12-7p • Friday & Saturday 12-7p • Sunday 12-5p
old Found Restaurant
​Botanical Printed wall art, Czech glass bracelets

Jackson Junge Gallery
Ten by Ten Show

My piece Garden Dream One is included.

Opening Night - Friday, November 3​, 6-10pm
November 3 - January 7, 2024
​​1389 N. Milwaukee Ave • Chicago, IL 60622 • 773.227.7900

https://www.j2gallery.com/

Fine Art of Fiber
fineartoffiber.org

November 3-5, 10am-5pm
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022

Exhibit Hall: He Only Wore Madras Cotton
​
Explorations in Fiber Art (formally ​Women’s Journey in Fiber)
Trees: Habitat • Roots • Growth

Evanston Made Studio Tour
Saturday, June 2, noon-5
evanstonmade.org for map

 Environments Show
My piece Wish You Were Here is included.
March 30 - May 12, 2023
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10-5p
Kavanagh Gallery
Fineline Art Center (fineline.org for more info and to view exhibit)

37W570 Bolcum Road, St. Charles, IL 60175

Evanston Made Maker’s Market
May 7, 2023
Sunday 12 - 5p
1800 Maple Ave. Parking Garage, 5th Floor, Downtown Evanston
​Botanical Printed wall hangings and scarves, Czech glass bracelets

Evanston Made 3D, SCULPTURE & FIBER SHOW AND POP-UP
January 5 - 29, 2023
Hours: Wednesday 12-6p • Thursday 12-7p • Friday & Saturday 12-7p • Sunday 12-5p
832 Dempster Street, Evanston, 60202

Jackson Junge Gallery
Ten by Ten Show

My piece Mid Summer Garden is included.

Opening Night - Friday, October 7​, 6-9pm
October 7 - December 31, 2022
​​1389 N. Milwaukee Ave • Chicago, IL 60622 • 773.227.7900

https://www.j2gallery.com/

Evanston Made Holiday Pop Up Market for Art & Handmade Goods
​
Market Dates: Nov. 9 - Dec. 20
Market Hours: Wednesday 12-6p • Thursday 12-7p • Friday & Saturday 12-7p • Sunday 12-5p
832 Dempster Street, Evanston
​Botanical Printed wall art, Czech glass bracelets

Winter Arts and Crafts Expo (free)
https://www.evanstonartcenter.org/
November 19 - December 20
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Mon.-Thurs 9 am-7 pm, Fri. 9 am-6 pm, Sat-Sun. 9am-4 pm
Botanical Printed Scarves on silk, silk/wool; Indigo Shibori shawls on cotton and scarves on silk or cotton

Fine Art of Fiber
fineartoffiber.org

November 4-6, 10am-5pm
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022

Exhibit Hall: The World Needs a Little More Magenta, “I can see the resemblance…”, One Thousand and One Matisse Memories
​
​Women’s Journey in Fiber
Connections: Natural • Personal • Technical

Women’s Journey in Fiber
Connections: Natural • Personal • Technical
Pathways: Dream • Explore • Discover
Opening 1:00PM-4:00pm Sunday, September 11, 2022
September 11 - October 16, 2022

Anderson Art Center
6603 3rd Avenue, Kenosha WI, 55143

Women’s Journey in Fiber
Footwear: Women’s Stories (from 2012)

Opening 2-4pm, Saturday, July 16th
​July 16 - August 13, 2022
Bloomingdale Park District Museum (Residents $1.00, Non-residents $2.00, seniors $0.50)
108 S. Bloomingdale Road
Bloomingdale, IL 60108

Women’s Journey in Fiber
Color: Emotion • Interaction • Energy

Opening 1:00PM-4:00PM Sunday, February 6
February 6 - March 20, 2022

Anderson Art Center
6603 3rd Avenue, Kenosha WI, 55143

Shop Evanston Made Holiday Market
Market Dates: Nov. 6 - Dec. 19
Market Hours: Wed - Sat 12-7p, Sun 11a- 5p
921 Church St. in Downtown Evanston
​Botanical Printed wall hangings and scarves

Winter Arts and Crafts Expo (free)
https://www.evanstonartcenter.org/
November 20 - December 20
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Mon.-Thurs 9 am-7 pm, Fri. 9 am-6 pm, Sat-Sun. 9am-4 pm
Indigo Shibori shawls on cotton; Shibori inspired scarves on silk or cotton

Terrain Biennial
Saturday, October 2- November 15
Evanston Opening: Sunday, October 3, 4-6pm
Host: 2729 Garrison Street, Evanston, IL 60201

terrainexhibitions.org for map

Fine Art of Fiber
fineartoffiber.org

November 5-7, 10am-5pm
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022

Exhibit Hall: Wish You Were Here,  Scavenger Hunt: The Warmth is in the Details
​
​Women’s Journey in Fiber
Color: Emotion • Interaction • Energy

Women’s Journey in Fiber
Color: Emotion • Interaction • Energy

Saturday, October 2- 30, 2021
Bloomingdale Park District Museum (Residents $1.00, Non-residents $2.00, seniors $0.50)
108 S. Bloomingdale Road
Bloomingdale, IL 60108

Evanston Made Studio Tour
Saturday, October 2, noon-5
evanstonmade.org for map

Winter Arts and Crafts Expo (free)
https://www.evanstonartcenter.org/
November 20 - December 20
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Mon.-Fri. 9 am-7 pm, Sat-Sun. 10am-4 pm
Indigo shawls on cotton; Shibori inspired scarves on silk or cotton

Women’s Journey in Fiber
Pathways: Dream • Explore • Discover

March 18-22, 2020 (Cancelled due to COVID)
Chicago Flower and Garden Show
Navy Pier
​600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL

A Winter Festival by AnoMalY (free)
Sunday, December 15, 9:30-3:00
SPACE
1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202

Winter Arts and Crafts Expo (free)
https://www.evanstonartcenter.org/

November 15 - December 22
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Check website for hours and special events.
​
 Czech glass flat spiral bracelets, Tila bead woven bracelets, Shibori inspired scarves, Indigo Coasters

Fine Art of Fiber
fineartoffiber.org

November 7, 6:30-9pm
November 8-10, 10am-5pm
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022

Exhibit Hall: Pathway, Gold (purse)
30 Year Pearl Challenge: Celebration Grows
​
​Women’s Journey in Fiber
Pathways: Dream • Explore • Discover

Jackson Junge Gallery
Blue Group Show

My piece Shades of Tranquility is included.

Opening Night - Friday, September 20, 6-9pm
September 20 - October 20, 2019
​​1389 N. Milwaukee Ave • Chicago, IL 60622 • 773.227.7900

https://www.j2gallery.com/

Evanston Made Gallery and Popup Store

Opening Night - Friday, May 31, 6-9pm
June 1-30, 2019
​​Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201

In Popup store: Eco-printed pillows with natural dyes;  Shibori inspired indigo shawls and scarves

http://www.evanstonmade.com/



Women’s Journey in Fiber
Time: Space • Motion • Illusion

March 20-24, 2019; Preview Party, March 19th $$
Chicago Flower and Garden Show
Navy Pier
​600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL

Women’s Journey in Fiber
Time: Space • Motion • Illusion

Opening 1:00PM-4:00PM Sunday, January 27
January 28 - March 2, 2019

Anderson Art Center
6603 3rd Avenue, Kenosha WI, 55143

Fine Art of Fiber
fineartoffiber.org

November 1, 6:30-9pm
November 2-5, 10am-5pm
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022

Exhibit Hall: Indigo Shades of Tranquility; Eco dyed pillows

Fashion Show: Friday and Saturday, 11am (will have one piece on the runway)
​
​Women’s Journey in Fiber
Time: Space • Motion • Illusion

Evanston Made Gallery and Popup Store

Opening Night - Friday, June 1, 6-9pm
June 1-30, 2018
​​Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201

Shibori inspired indigo shawls and scarves

http://www.evanstonmade.com/

Women’s Journey in Fiber
Boxes: Treasure • Structure • Expression

March 14-18, 2018
Chicago Flower and Garden Show
Garden 2
Navy Pier
​600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL

Women’s Journey in Fiber
Boxes: Treasure • Structure • Expression

Opening 1:00PM-4:00PM Sunday January 28
January 30 - March 3, 2018

Anderson Art Center
6603 3rd Avenue, Kenosha WI, 55143


Winter Arts and Crafts Expo (free)
https://www.evanstonartcenter.org/

November 18 - December 21
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
Check website for hours and special events.
​
Shibori inspired scarves, Czech glass flat
spiral bracelets, Tila bead woven bracelets

Fine Art of Fiber
fineartoffiber.org

November 2, 6:30-9pm
November 3-5, 10am-5pm
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022

Boutique: Rivera Design shawls, jackets, scarves and bracelets

Fashion Show: Friday and Saturday, 11am
​
​Women’s Journey in Fiber
Boxes: Treasure • Structure • Expression

Evanston Made Gallery and Popup Store

Opening Night - Friday, June 2, 5-8pm

June 2-30, 2017
​​Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201

http://www.evanstonmade.com/

Nasty Girl Evanston 

Saturday, June 3, 6-9pm

1100 Florence in Evanston.
All art will be priced at $100 and all proceeds will go to Planned Parenthood.
Join us to make and support art for a great cause.


http://nastywomenevanston.org/

Women’s Journey in Fiber
Birds: Imagined Natural Symbolic

Opening 1:30PM-4:00PM Sunday January 29
January 30 - February 26, 2017

Anderson Art Center
6603 3rd Avenue, Kenosha WI, 55143


Women’s Journey in Fiber
Birds: Imagined-Natural-Symbolic

March 18-26, 2016
Chicago Flower and Garden Show
Discount code WJIF17 by March 18th ($4.00)
Garden 2
Navy Pier
​600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL

Women’s Journey in Fiber
Birds: Imagined-Natural-Symbolic

Audubon Naturalist Society
Woodend Mansion
Chevy Chase, MD
March 3-10, 2017


Colibri Studio Holiday Mercado​
Art show and sale of fine art, crafts, prints, and more by local artists.
Admission is free and open to the public. 

Sun December 11th 
Noon
 – 7PM
Colibri Studio & Gallery, 2032 W. 18th Street, 
https://www.facebook.com/events/970412736397415/
312. 733-8431

Winter Arts and Crafts Expo (free)
https://www.evanstonartcenter.org/

November 19 - December 21
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
 Check website for hours.
​
Shibori inspired scarves, Czech glass flat
spiral bracelets, Tila bead woven bracelets


Birds: Imagined Natural Symbolic
Women’s Journey in Fiber
Anderson Arts Center - January 29 to March 3, 2017
Chicago Flower & Garden Show - March 18-26, 2017

Fine Art of Fiber
fineartoffiber.org

November 3, 6:30-9pm
November 4-6, 10am-5pm
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022

Boutique: Rivera Design scarves and bracelets
​
​Women’s Journey in Fiber
Birds: Imagined Natural Symbolic

Women’s Journey in Fiber
Umbrellas: Open to Ideas


Jan 31-March 7, 2016
Anderson Art Center
6603 3rd Avenue, Kenosha WI, 55143

​Women’s Journey in Fiber
Umbrellas: Open to Ideas


​March 12-20, 2016
Chicago Flower and Garden Show
Navy Pier
​600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL

Evanston Made Gallery and Popup Store

June 3-30, 2016
​​Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201
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