Same Cloth: A Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh Juried Member Exhibition
July 15, 2027 – October 30, 2027
Same Cloth: a Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh
Juried Member Exhibition
July 15-September 4, 2027
Brew House Arts
711 S 21st St, Pgh, PA 15203
July 15-October 30, 2027
Contemporary Craft
5645 Butler St, Pgh, PA 15201
Exhibition Chairs: Staci Offutt, Laura Tabakman, Nancy Langer
Submission Deadline: May 3, 2027
Contact: exhibitionsfgp@gmail.com
“Cut from the same cloth” is a phrase that describes people who share common qualities, values, or
experiences. Rooted in tailoring tradition, it refers to garments made from the same bolt of fabric, each
distinct in form yet united by a common material. Over time, the expression has become a metaphor for the invisible threads that connect us: our histories, communities, beliefs, and shared humanity.
The Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh invites artists to consider these connections through the language of fiber. As a community dedicated to advancing fiber art in all its forms, we recognize that while artists work with diverse materials, techniques, and perspectives, they are united by a commitment to creative exploration, technical excellence, and innovation.
Across two gallery spaces, selected works will engage in a visual conversation, revealing relationships
between process, material, and meaning. Together, they will explore themes of identity, community,
belonging, resilience, and transformation, demonstrating the extraordinary breadth of contemporary fiber
art.
We invite Fiberarts Guild members to contribute original work that expands this dialogue, offering personal interpretations of connection, shared experience, and collective making. Whether literal or conceptual, intimate or monumental, each work becomes part of a larger tapestry that celebrates both the threads that unite us and the unique perspectives each artist brings to the whole.
Juror
Margaret Dugger is an artist currently based in Pittsburgh, PA. They studied at Haywood Community College in Clyde, North Carolina, and at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Trained in traditional handweaving, Margaret uses historic craft skills to make sense of our contemporary lives. She is excited and inspired by what happens when you combine new materials and ways of thinking with old processes! Margaret has been thankful to learn from a wide variety of teachers, who have guided her on this path.