Cultural Council’s Latest Exhibition Weaves New Perspectives with Contemporary Fiber Art

 

Posted by: Hannah Deadman-Arnst

October 21, 2025

Photos available upon request

 

LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL — The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is preparing for its first Main Gallery exhibition of the 2025-2026 season, celebrating stories stitched together through contemporary fiber art.

Fiber Optics showcases works by 20 Palm Beach County-based creative professionals who use thread, textile, and technique as their primary medium. The exhibition runs from November 7, 2025 through January 3, 2026 at the Council’s headquarters in Lake Worth Beach.

 “Today’s fiber artists are pushing the boundaries of the medium—challenging viewers to think differently about what fine art can be,” says Jessica Ransom, the Cultural Council’s director of artist services and exhibition curator. “We invite the public to join us as we celebrate the innovation and originality of these 20 artists.”

Simultaneously, a smaller exhibition called Woven—featuring paper techniques that mirror and expand on methods rooted in fiber—can be viewed in the adjacent Donald M. Ephraim Family Gallery through January 3, 2026.

An opening reception for Fiber Optics will take place on Thursday, November 6 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Cultural Council’s headquarters. Live music will be provided by the Encore Chamber Players. The reception is open to the Cultural Council’s donors. Members of the public who are interested in visual art and supporting local artists are also welcome to join by RSVPing at palmbeachculture.com.

Fiber Optics will feature the following visual artists:

This exhibition is generously sponsored by the Tourist Development Council, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, the Florida Division of Arts & Culture, Florida Weekly, and WLRN.

For more information about the exhibition or to RSVP to the reception, visit palmbeachculture.com/fiber.

 If You Go (Calendar Item)
Fiber Optics
November 7, 2025 – January 3, 2026
Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
(601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, Fla. 33460)

 

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About the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County

The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is the official support agency for arts and culture in The Palm Beaches, Florida’s Cultural Capital®. Headquartered in the historic Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. building in Downtown Lake Worth Beach, the Council presents exciting year-round exhibitions and performances featuring artists who live or work in Palm Beach County. The Council features spectacular work by Palm Beach County-based professional artisans in its Roe Green Uniquely Palm Beach Store and offers complimentary resources for visitors in its Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Visitor Information Center. The Council is open to the public Tuesdays through Fridays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturdays beginning Nov. 1. For more information and a comprehensive calendar of cultural events in The Palm Beaches, visit palmbeachculture.com.

 

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