latest news

Full Circle Exhibition Open Through May 25

If you haven't been yet, stop by Gallery 1516 in Omaha to see Mary's latest tapestries and prints. The show is a two-woman show with Mary's best friend from college, Chicago painter, Jane McCormick Carney.

Karin Campbell, Joslyn Museum's Contemporary Curator is kicking off Gallery 1516's new Curator Lecture Series on Thursday April 24th. Open to the public. More details soon.

129th Aksarben Ball Court of Honor Inducts Mary

On October 19, 2024, Mary was inducted into the Aksarben Court of Honor for her contribution to arts in the State of Nebraska. The Aksarben Foundation’s 129th annual ball, held at CHI Health Center, honors the contributions of Heartland families. The foundation annually awards scholarships to students in need of assistance totaling over $1 million. The Court of Honor recognizes outstanding leaders statewide for their civic contributions and career accomplishments as role models for youth. Mary was one of six selected statewide for this year's court of honor. This is a rare and prestigious recognition for artists, and Mary is deeply grateful to receive this honor!

Community Alliance Center for Mental Health Tapestries Installed

Mary's most recent public art was installed in May in the lobby of the new Community Alliance Center for Mental Health facility in Omaha. The commission consists of seven colorful tapestries with meaningful words rendered in ikat.

Latest Episode of The Long Thread Podcast Features Mary

The Long Thread podcast recently asked Mary to join them to discuss her ikat work. Listen using your podcast player at @longthreadmedia, or via their website.

Mary Zicafoose: Midway Film Release

The long-awaited documentary film about Mary's life and career has been released. Director Jeffrey Hahn combines the testimony of Mary's peers and friends, with the narrative of her artist's journey, to recount a colorful exploration of the virtuoso, teacher, and woman that is Mary Zicafoose.

Watch the film

Ikat Book Sale

Mary's first book, Ikat: The Essential Guide to Weaving Resist-Dyed Cloth was released by Penguin Random House in 2020. This inspirational book features both natural and synthetic dye formulas and processes, in addition to instructional ikat projects.

Purchase your copy today!

Mary is working on a companion ikat volume that will be available for purchase in 2025.

Schacht Spindle interviews Mary for Spinning & Weaving Week

Jane Patrick of Schacht Spindle Company interviews Mary in a segment "The World is Begging to Become a More Beautiful Place".

Watch the interview

Follow Mary on Facebook

To see what's new and happening in the Mary Zicafoose Textiles studio, "Like" the Mary Zicafoose Textile Facebook page.

events schedule 

• April 3-May 25, 2025
  Full Circle
  Mary Zicafoose New Tapestries and Prints,
  Jane Carney New Paintings and Drawings,
  Members opening reception, April 3, 6pm-8pm
  Public opening reception, April 4, 6pm-8pm
  St. Marys College-Notre Dame Alumni Reception, May 8, 6pm-8pm
  Gallery 1516
  Omaha, NE
• May 3-4, 2025
  Northern Colorado Weaver's Guild
  Color and Dyeing Workshops
• June 8-14, 2005
  Midwest Weaver's Conference
  St. Louis, Missouri
• July 17-19, 2025
  Northland Weaver's Guild
  Traverse City, Michigan
  Shifted Warp Ikat Scarf Workshop
• August 16-17, 2025
  Vermont Weaver's Guild
  Weft-faced Ikat Workshop
• August 20-24, 2025
  Sanborn Mills Farm
  Loudon, NH
  Shifted Warp Ikat Scarf Workshop
• September 17-20, 2025
  Whatcom Weaver's Guild
  Shifted Warp Ikat Scarf Lecture and Workshop
• January 12-30, 2026
  Tusen Takk Artist Residency
  Leland, Michigan
• March 11-14, 2026
  Boston Weavers Guild
  Shifted Warp Ikat Scarf Workshop and Lecture
• May 9-11, 2026
  Pacific Textile Arts, Fort Bragg, CA
  Weft-Faced Ikat Workshop
• May 14-17, 2026
  CNCH Conference
  Asilomar Conference Center, Pacific Grove, CA
  Vibrant Rug Workshop
• September 16-20, 2026
  Bainbridge Barn
  Dyeing Wool For the Wow, 9/16
  Vibrant Rugs, 9/17-9/20
• March 11-14, 2027
  Portland Handweavers Guild
  Rug Weaving Basics Workshop and Guild Lecture

galleries

• Gallery 1516, Omaha, Nebraska
• Mobilia Gallery, Cambridge, Massachusetts
• The Judith Racht Gallery, Harbert, Michigan