The Rauh Jewish Archives will exhibit Louise Silk: A Patchwork Life from September 2024 through April 2025. Through a retrospective lens of her work, the exhibit will consider the evolution of fiber art within the fine art world, the growth of feminism locally, and environmentalism within the craft movement, among other topics.

The centerpiece of the exhibit is Louise's new work called "The Witness Quilt" made from more than 1200 individual patches, each bearing a piece of folk wisdom. Below is the opportunity to be a hands-on part of the quilt. Maybe you are interested? If so, sign up for an information session below. Or maybe you know someone who might like to do some stitching; please forward this email.

No hands-on stitching for you? You can learn in the future about other programming for this exhibit (including its opening) via the Heinz History Center. Learn about Louise Silk and her work online at http://silkdenim.us/, which she co-founded, as well as her blog, https://bubbewisdom.com/blog/.

Volunteer Opportunity:
"Louise Silk: A Patchwork Life"

The Rauh Jewish Archives will be opening a retrospective this fall of local quilter and fiber artist Louise Silk. As part of the exhibit, Silk is creating a monumental new quilt with help from her “BubbeWisdom Stitching Circle,” a group of volunteers who will expand this quilt over the coming months.

If you already have basic hand-stitching skills, you’ll be ready to go. If you’ve always wanted to learn, this is a great opportunity to acquire a new skill and join an exciting community initiative. To learn more about this project, and to help make it a reality, please register for an upcoming information session:

Sunday, April 7, noon-2 p.m., or

Thursday, April 11, 6-8 p.m.