Some of the Louisville Area's most talented fiber and textile artists will show their talents at the Patio Gallery at the Jewish Community Center in the LAFTA show May 3-June 2.

The Louisville Area Fiber and Textile Artists work in quilting, beading, doll-making, embroidery, basketry, weaving, tapestry and many more genres.

Participants in the show will be LAFTA members, and there are usually 30-40 entrants, said Debby Levine of LAFTA, and about 20 to 24 will be chosen for the juried show. All are welcome to the opening reception 2-4 p.m. May 17.

The juror, Barbara Bushey, has been working in textiles for more than 35 years. Her work has appeared three times in Quilt National, as well as many juried shows throughout the country and overseas. Her work is in the permanent collections of The White House, the University of Wyoming, Hillsdale College, and many private collections. Bushey is associate professor of Art at Hillsdale College, where she teaches design and art history, and serves as chair. She has an MA in art history from Wayne State University, an MFA in textiles from Eastern Michigan University, a BFA in graphic design and textiles from EMU, and a BS in psychology from the University of Michigan.

Founded in 1995, LAFTA is an organization of local visual artists whose work encompasses an array of surface design and construction techniques. Members range in age from students to seniors, and in skill level from beginners to professional artists. The two-fold mission of LAFTA is to provide support and information to its members, and to increase community awareness and understanding of fiber and textile arts.

Hours:
Sunday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday: CLOSED