Small Expressions: Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.

Small in scale but visually compelling, the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc.’s (HGA) Small Expressions exhibit features work that speaks to the intricacy of expression, intimacy of design, thoughtful communication, and visual excitement. The Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom is honored to host the west coast premiere of the nationally traveling 2022 Small Expressions exhibit from the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc., January 28 to April 7, 2022. This annual juried exhibition showcasing contemporary small-scale works using fiber techniques can be in any media.

The artists in this exhibit create a big impact through small pieces. Works juried into Small Expressions do not exceed 15 inches (38 centimeters) in any direction and are of exhibition quality, completed within the last two years, and not previously published. The artists whose works are exhibited skillfully use a variety of textile techniques, incorporating both traditional and nontraditional materials, while paying special attention to the limitations involved in creating small-scale works. Artworks consist of diverse fiber techniques such as weaving, interlacing, basket making, bead weaving, embroidery, felting, and mixed media.

Founded in 1969, the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. (HGA) is a nonprofit association of fiber artists with the mission to educate, support, and inspire the fiber art community. This exhibition was produced by the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. (HGA). All works courtesy of the artists. This exhibition is made possible with support from the Fiber Trust. The adjacent community gallery will feature the annual exhibit from the Folsom Arts Association titled “It’s a Small World.” Either small in format or depicting another part of the world, the art in this display will include a variety of media.