Wearable art from Desert Fiber Arts

Throughout November and December, the Gallery at the Park showcased Gallery Aglow, an annual event featuring beautiful decorations and unique gifts made by local and regional artists. Despite the obstacles that arose this year, Gallery members were able to organize a joyous Gallery Aglow event for the holidays.

Now that both the holiday season and Gallery Aglow have come to an end, the Gallery at the Park is ready for a new exhibit: Desert Fiber Arts’ wearable art show.

Desert Fiber Arts is a nonprofit organization for fiber arts enthusiasts. It originated in 1974 for the purpose of promoting education, appreciation and participation relating to fiber arts. Members of the organization come from all around the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas.

In September 2014, Desert Fiber Arts opened a studio in Kennewick, where everyone is invited to exercise their creativity. The studio provides warped looms, spinning wheels and carders, and study groups meet to explore topics such as tatting, knitting and basketry. Stop by to learn from the area’s leading fiber experts!

The show at the Gallery at the Park will feature wearable art created by Desert Fiber Arts members. The term “wearable art” encompasses a wide variety of fiber art, including baskets, tapestries, table linens and felted creations.

This exhibit will be on display at the Gallery at the Park from Jan. 5 through 30. To learn more about Desert Fiber Arts, visit their website at desertfiberarts.org.