The Stokes County Arts Council is pleased to announce the opening of a Fiber Arts Exhibit by
Artist, Janeise Harmon, in the Apple Gallery.
“Homage: A Celebration of American Coverlet Patterns and of the Women Who Wove Them” by Janeise Harmon
Reception: Sunday, May 31 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm, Artist Talk at 3:30 pm
Stokes County Arts Council
500 Main Street Danbury, NC.

Janeise Harmon, of Stuart, VA, received her Professional Crafts: Fiber AAS from
Haywood Community College (Clyde, NC) in 2024. She serves as the Program Director for the
Gypsy Hollingsworth Fiber Arts Program, a division of Stokes County Arts Council in Danbury,
NC. Janeise teaches introductory fiber arts classes in Stokes County and demonstrates her craft at
seasonal events. She is a member of the Homestead Weavers Exchange in Critz, VA and has
exhibited artworks regionally in Stuart, Martinsville, and Roanoke.

Janeise shared, as her artist statement, “I am a handweaver living in Southwest Virginia making
artworks that celebrate the material culture of Appalachia. The historical overshot patterns
handwoven by this region’s foremothers are the inspiration for my work. Ever the enthusiast for
bold design, I am particularly taken with the sweeping curves and geometric patterns that this
weave structure is known for. In presenting these graphic designs as art, I seek to start
conversations and share stories about these remarkable homestead weavers and the processes
they undertook to create warmth and beauty on their isolated homesteads.” 

This exhibit will be on display through June 30, 2026 in the Apple Gallery. The Stokes County
Arts Council is open to the public Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Saturday
10:00 am – 6:00 pm, and Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm. For additional information about the exhibit,
please contact the Stokes County Arts Council at (336) 593-8159.