Director’s Gallery: Janet Fischer

Craven Arts Council & Gallery presents solo exhibition featuring the work of local tapestry and graphite artist

November 2025

Craven Arts Council & Gallery is proud to present the work of local artist Janet Fischer. Fisher’s exhibition will feature her graphite and textile tapestry creations and will be on display for the month of November 2025. Craven Arts Council & Gallery will host a reception at Artwalk on November 14th from 5 - 8 pm, free entry and open to the public.

Janet Fischer is a textile, drawing, and surface design artist based out of Eastern North Carolina. Speaking on her work, she states “The work in this exhibit has been inspired by the natural world surrounding me….All have found a place in my work as it has evolved over the years.”. Her work mixes traditional textile patterns and repetition with representations of the natural world and floral and fauna within it. “It might have been watching the red tail hawk out my studio window as he was hunting that inspired me to work with feathers as a subject in my tapestries and drawings--finding a well hidden rabbit's nest in my garden, watching my chickens, the fish in my pond and living all the time with multiple dogs and cats” says Fisher. Fischer received her Bachelors of Fine Arts & Masters of Fine Arts from Bowling Green State University and taught for many years at East Carolina University (ECU) School of Art and Design in the textile program as well as working as an administrator. Additionally, she is also one of thirty lifetime juried members of Piedmont Craftsmen, Winston Salem, N.C.

Craven Arts Council & Gallery is a public art gallery and council located at 317 Middle Street, Bank of the Arts facility open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm.