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Learn MoreTuesday, October 14, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Two visionary entrepreneurs who have advanced the fiber arts in Oberlin will discuss their work in the community and respond to the exhibition Kitsch, Craft, Critique. Liz Burgess (OC 1973) is a fiber artist and the former owner of Ginko Gallery & Studio. Lisa Whitfield (OC 1990) is the owner of For Ewe: An Inclusive Fiber Community. Join us for their talks in the Ellen Johnson Gallery followed by a reception in East Gallery.
Registration is encouraged but not required to attend.
Access Statement:
This talk will be held in a wheelchair- and rolling walker-accessible building. Restrooms are gender-specific and wheelchair-accessible. The gallery is located on the main floor. Gallery seating is limited and stools are available by the back entrance. Listening devices and ASL are currently not scheduled for this event, nor will it be recorded. Please email access questions to Jill Greenwood, jgreenwo@oberlin.edu.
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