Exhibition: Threaded Impressions: an Emerging Visual Artists Exhibition
Featured Artist: Peggy Halsrud
Exhibition Dates: 06.06.24 – 07.25.24
Reception Date: June 6, 2024 | 5-7pm
Location: Bruce H Lien Cultural Café & Gallery, Dahl Arts Center
The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) announces the opening of “Threaded Impressions,” an exhibition of felt portraits by local artist Peggy Halsrud. Through meticulous needlework and a keen eye for detail, Peggy transforms simple fibers into not only the subject’s likeness but also their essence. Every stitch tells a story, revealing the depth and complexity of the human spirit, one felted strand at a time. This show will be on display in the Bruce H. Lien Cultural Café & Gallery from June 6 through July 25, 2024, with an opening reception on June 6th from 5pm to 7pm.
Halsrud has always enjoyed quilting and needlepoint. She recalls of her artistic upbringing, “I have always been a creator even from a young age, and I did a lot of mixed media projects. Being creative has always given me a sense of inner joy and a sense of calm during stressful times.” Peggy enjoys the challenges of felt, which are limited in color variations. She finds mixing colors to create 3D or shaded looks for her artwork part of the fun.
This exhibition is part of RCAC’s Emerging Visual Artists (EVA) program at the Dahl. EVA supports visual artists looking to gain experience working with art galleries and exhibiting their works for the first time. RCAC’s staff works with the artist through the process, from selecting works, getting critiques, pricing, writing a statement, and creating and promoting the exhibit. EVA is currently accepting applications for the 2025 season and encourages artists to submit proposals of original works. To learn more about the EVA visit rapidcityartscouncil.org/
