Wall of Color
Inside Mary's new studio at Pahuk on the Platte River near Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska
latest news
Full Circle Exhibition Open Through May 25
If you haven't been yet, stop by Gallery 1516 in Omaha to see Mary's latest tapestries and prints. The show is a two-woman show with Mary's best friend from college, Chicago painter, Jane McCormick Carney.
Karin Campbell, Joslyn Museum's Contemporary Curator is kicking off Gallery 1516's new Curator Lecture Series on Thursday April 24th. Open to the public. More details soon.
129th Aksarben Ball Court of Honor Inducts Mary
On October 19, 2024, Mary was inducted into the Aksarben Court of Honor for her contribution to arts in the State of Nebraska. The Aksarben Foundation’s 129th annual ball, held at CHI Health Center, honors the contributions of Heartland families. The foundation annually awards scholarships to students in need of assistance totaling over $1 million. The Court of Honor recognizes outstanding leaders statewide for their civic contributions and career accomplishments as role models for youth. Mary was one of six selected statewide for this year's court of honor. This is a rare and prestigious recognition for artists, and Mary is deeply grateful to receive this honor!
Community Alliance Center for Mental Health Tapestries Installed
Mary's most recent public art was installed in May in the lobby of the new Community Alliance Center for Mental Health facility in Omaha. The commission consists of seven colorful tapestries with meaningful words rendered in ikat.
Latest Episode of The Long Thread Podcast Features Mary
The Long Thread podcast recently asked Mary to join them to discuss her ikat work. Listen using your podcast player at @longthreadmedia, or via their website.
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 Sale
Mary's first book, Ikat: The Essential Guide to Weaving Resist-Dyed Cloth was released by Penguin Random House in 2020. This inspirational book features both natural and synthetic dye formulas and processes, in addition to instructional ikat projects.
Mary is working on a companion ikat volume that will be available for purchase in 2025.
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".
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
- Omaha Public Library Lecture Series
June 7 - Abrahams Branch
June 24 - Saddlebook Branch
June 28, 1-2pm Willa Cather Branch
July 7, 6-7pm Bess Johnson Branch -
July 17-19, 2025
Northland Weaver's Guild
Traverse City, Michigan
Shifted Warp Ikat Scarf Workshop -
August 15-16, 2025
Vermont Weaver's Guild
Weft-faced Ikat Workshop -
August 20-24, 2025
Sanborn Mills Farm
Loudon, NH
Shifted Warp Ikat Scarf Workshop -
August 28-September 25, 2025
Mary Zicafoose: New Tapestries & Prints
Fremont Area Art Association Gallery
Fremont, NE
Sept 4: Opening Reception 5-7 pm
Sept 18: Lunch & Learn 11:30, call Gallery for reservations
Sept 24: Studio Tour and Talk, 6:30-8:00 pm -
September 17-20, 2025
Whatcom Weaver's Guild
Shifted Warp Ikat Scarf Lecture and Workshop -
October 8-11, 2025
Next Level Rug Weaving Workshop & Guild Lecture
Santa Cruz Weavers Guild
Santa Cruz, CA -
January 12-30, 2026
Tusen Takk Artist Residency
Leland, Michigan -
March 11-14, 2026
Boston Weavers Guild
Shifted Warp Ikat Scarf Workshop and Lecture -
September 16-20, 2026
Bainbridge Barn
Dyeing Wool For the Wow, 9/16
Vibrant Rugs, 9/17-9/20 -
March 11-14, 2027
Portland Handweavers Guild
Rug Weaving Basics Workshop and Guild Lecture
galleries
- Gallery 1516, Omaha, Nebraska
- Mobilia Gallery, Cambridge, Massachusetts
- The Judith Racht Gallery, Harbert, Michigan