The Okefenokee Heritage Center, 1460 N. Augusta Avenue, is currently displaying the OHC Fiber Art exhibit in the main gallery and community room through the month of March.
The show features more than 40 pieces created by 20 artists in a wide variety of fiber art mediums. On display are quilts, art quilts, quilted garments, cross stitch, embroidery, knit and crochet items, dolls, and household accessories.
In addition, an exhibit of the handiwork of fiber artist Myrtie Highsmith can be viewed in the rotating exhibit room. Mrs. Highsmith, who passed away December 24, 2023, was an accomplished seamstress, designer, and tailor.
Highsmith acquired master skills in crochet, knitting, cross stitch, needlepoint, smocking, crewelwork, applique, and both brazilian and ribbon embroidery. As a master tatter, she became an instructor and wrote a manual, which is registered in the Library of Congress.
A reception honoring the artists will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 22, and feature a live tatting demonstration by Regina King, Highsmith’s daughter.
