Textiles make a home
Map, 2015. Private home commission. Weft-faced ikat tapestry.
Wrapped dyed and woven wool, silk/bamboo on linen warp.
latest news
Mary Zicafoose: Midway Film Release
The long-awaited documentary film about Mary's life and career has been released. Director Jeffrey Hahn combines the testimony of Mary's peers and friends, with the narrative of her artist's journey, to recount a colorful exploration of the virtuoso, teacher, and woman that is Mary Zicafoose.
Ikat Book Holiday Sale
Mary's new book, Ikat: The Essential Guide to Weaving Resist-Dyed Cloth was released by Penguin Random House this month. This inspirational book features both natural and synthetic dye formulas and processes, in addition to instructional ikat projects.
From now until January 1st, 2021, you can get free shipping ($9.00 savings) on a personally signed copy of Mary's book, when ordering from this website.
2020 Bemis Benefit Art Auction Limited Edition Prints
The 2020 Bemis Benefit Art Auction Exhibition is now open to the public. The Bemis Center has commissioned Mary to create a limited edition silkscreen print, available for purchase now.
Visit the auction website to purchase your print.
Schacht Spindle interviews Mary for Spinning & Weaving Week
Jane Patrick of Schacht Spindle Company interviews Mary in a segment "The World is Begging to Become a More Beautiful Place".
The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) asked artists from the museum's collection to create a short video about their workspace to share during the COVID-19 pandemic. Come along and join the studio tour!
New Tapestry Installation
Mary's recently completed ikat diptych tapestry was installed at the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation. The massively scaled Pink and Yellow Tapestries were commissioned to enhance the warmth and vitality of the foundation’s lobby.
Mary Receives NAC Individual Artist Fellowship Award
The Nebraska Arts Council's Individual Artist Fellowship program recognizes exemplary work by Nebraska artists and provides support through public recognition and monetary awards. The program rotates annually, highlighting different artistic disciplines each year. Mary, along with eight other artists were chosen to receive this 2019 grant for visual arts.
NET Television Interviews Mary
Consider This with Cathy Wyatt interviewed Mary for an episode about the UNMC Healing Arts program. View the episode here.
Great Plains Textile Center's Founding Board of Directors
To help launch the newly formed Great Plains Textile Center, Mary will serve as an adviser to the board of directors. The center's mission is to provide instruction, inspiration, equipment and materials to ignite textile arts within our community.
Omaha Magazine Feature's Mary and Her Work at the Buffett Cancer Center
In the September/October 2017 issue of Omaha Magazine, Kim Reiner interviewed Mary about her massive installation at UNMC's Buffett Cancer Center lobby. Visit their website to read the article.
Hope and Healing Tapestries Receive Best OEAA Public Art Award for 2017
In February, Mary was honored to receive the OEAA award for Best Public Art from the Omaha Arts and Entertainment Awards.
Visit the OEA website.
Nebraska Cultural Endowment Blog Features Mary's Perspective on Her Career
The blog of the Nebraska Cultural Endowment featured an article about Mary's introduction to textiles. Read her narrative on the What's Your Livelihood blog.
Follow Mary on Facebook
To see what's new and happening in the Mary Zicafoose Textiles studio, "Like" the Mary Zicafoose Textile Facebook page.
events schedule
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September 10, 2020
Ikat: The Essential Handbook to Weaving Resist-Dyed Cloth
Book Release
Order your copy today! -
December 8, 2020-April 11, 2021
NAC Visual Arts Awardees Exhibition
Museum of Nebraska Art -
February 24, 2021
Weavers of Western Massachusetts Zoom Program
Ikat: Notes from the Field
3:00 pm
Contact: Brenda Parella, brendaparella@yahoo.com -
March 13
Tapestry Weavers West
Zoom Program
Ikat: Notes From the Field
10:00 PST
Contact: Alex Friedman, aqsfriedman@gmail.com -
March 27, 2021
American Pen Womens Program
Mary Zicafoose: Midway
12:00 pm
contact: Susan Baron, susanbbaron202@gmail.com -
April 23-25, 2021 (tentative)
Shifted Warp Ikat Scarf - Three Day Workshop
Omaha Weavers and Spinners Guild -
June 24-27, 2021
Virtual Conference
The Shifted Warp Ikat Scarf, Three Day workshop
MidAtlantic Fiber Association 2021 Conference
Millersville University, Millersville, Pennsylvania -
July 15-21, 2022
Convergence International Weaver's Conference
The Shifted Warp Ikat Scarf Three Day Workshop
Knoxville, TN
The events listed below have been cancelled or rescheduled due to the global pandemic
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March 19-22, 2020
The Shifted Warp Ikat Scarf - Three Day Workshop
Color - One Day Workshop
New Orleans Weaver's Guild
New Orleans, LA
To be rescheduled -
June 20, 2020
HOMECOMING: Mary Brelowski Zicafoose/Tapestries & Prints
Niles Public Library, Niles, Michigan
Lecture and Opening Reception 4-7 pm,
Sponsored by Niles Public Art Commission & Niles Art Association
Coming 2021 -
October 1-6, 2020
Rug Weaving Basics and Next Level Rug Weaving Workshops
Yadkin Valley Fiber Center
Yadkinville, NC
To be rescheduled in 2021 -
October 13, 2020
Evening Lecture: Ikat, Icons, and Inspiration
Maiwa School of Textiles.
Vancouver, BC, Canada
To be rescheduled in 2021 -
October 14-18, 2020
The Shifted Warp Ikat Scarf: 5 day workshop
Maiwa School of Textiles,
Vancouver, BC, Canada
To be rescheduled in 2021 -
March, 2022
Rocky Mountain Weaver's Guild
Lecture: Ikat a Global Story of Exotic Cloth, Nov. 21st
Workshop: The Shifted Warp Ikat Scarf, Nov. 19th, 20th, 22nd
To be rescheduled -
Spring 2023 (TBA)
Jane Carney + Mary Zicafoose: Double Vision
Hammes Gallery
St. Marys College
Notre Dame, IN