Massive Tapestries Complete an Environment
The Pink and Yellow Tapestry Diptych, seen in the lobby of the offices of the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation in the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce Building proclaims to visitors that amazing things happen in this space.
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.
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! -
January 5, 2021
Textiles and Tea
Zoom Interview, Handweavers Guide of America
Register to attend
4:00 PM EST -
February 20, 2021
Weaving Indiana
Zoom Presentation
Contact dshudson1249@me.com for more info -
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, 2021
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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Rug Weaving Basics and Next Level Rug Weaving Workshops
Yadkin Valley Fiber Center
Yadkinville, NC
To be rescheduled in 2021 -
Evening Lecture: Ikat, Icons, and Inspiration
Maiwa School of Textiles.
Vancouver, BC, Canada
To be rescheduled in 2021 -
The Shifted Warp Ikat Scarf: 5 day workshop
Maiwa School of Textiles,
Vancouver, BC, Canada
To be rescheduled in 2021 -
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