joy by Tfam

Artist Bio : The Textile and Fibre Artists of Manitoba (TFAM) is a non-profit fibre arts group founded in September 2017. The current membership count is 72 members from urban and rural areas of Manitoba and Canada. TFAM has been involved in numerous Events, Workshops, Presentations & Receptions, Meetings, Newsletters and Exhibits including Manitoba Moments, ICE, River and Shifting Perspective. Throughout the pandemic, TFAM has continued to support its members through monthly ZOOM Meetings, online workshops, a gallery/ museum reference section on the Website, the opportunity to give back to the community through various mask initiatives, and a COVID Fibre Art Journal Challenge which has been donated to the Manitoba Museum as part of their permanent collection.

Artist Statement: ‘Jubilant, diverse and inspiring, JOY is a feeling to recognize, embrace and share.’