Resume
Education:
• University of Texas School of Law – J.D., 1982
• University of Texas at Austin – B.A., Cum Laude, 1976
• Glassell School of Art, Houston, Texas – 2002-2004.
Professional Background: Retired attorney
Gallery Affiliations:
• Archway Gallery, Houston, Texas
• Houston Center for Contemporary Craft -- Artist-in-Residence, 2008; Member of Artist-in-Residence Selection Panel, 2012-2014
Teaching:
• Seattle Weavers Guild, 2020
• St. Louis Weavers Guild, 2019
• Orlando Weavers Guild, 2019
• Convergence 2018, Reno, Nevada
• Contemporary Handweavers of Houston, Houston, TX 2018
• San Antonio Weavers Guild, San Antonio, TX, 2018
• Manasota Weavers Guild, Sarasota, FL, 2015
• Olympia Weavers Guild, Olympia, Washington, 2015
• Anchorage Weavers Guild, Anchorage, Alaska, 2014
• Weavers and Spinners Guild of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2011
• Contemporary Handweavers of Texas Biennial Conference, 2011
• Reno Fiber Guild, Reno, Nevada, 2010
• Weavers and Spinners Society of Austin, Austin Texas, 2009
• Convergence 2008, Tampa, Florida
• Conference of Northern California Handweavers 2008, Sacramento, California
• Diablo Weavers Guild 2007, Northern California
• Southwest School of Art and Craft, 2007, San Antonio, Texas
• Convergence 2006, Grand Rapids , Michigan
• San Antonio Weavers Guild 2006
• Association of Northwest Weavers Guilds Biennial Conference 2005, Tacoma, Washington
• Contemporary Handweavers of Texas Biennial Conference 2005, Austin, Texas
• Fort Worth Weavers Guild 2004
• Contemporary Handweavers of Texas Biennial Conference 2003, Fort Worth, Texas
Solo Exhibitions:
• The Art in Fiber -- "Apparitions" -- Transparency Weavings by Laura Viada.
February, 2017. Copper Shade Tree Gallery, Round Top, Texas.
• “Resonance” – Recent Woven Artworks by Laura Viada.
December, 2020. Archway Gallery, Houston, Texas.
Group Exhibitions:
• Convergence 2018, Reno, Nevada. Teacher’s Exhibit
• Contemporary Handweavers of Texas Biennial Conference – 2017, Houston, Texas
• "Crafting Lives" -- Houston Center for Contemporary Craft -- 2011, Houston, Texas
• Main Street 5 Group Exhibition, "Myths and Legends" -- MSquared Gallery, 2011, Houston, Texas
• Main Street 5 Group Exhibition, "Five Emotions" -- 18 Hands Gallery, 2010, Houston, Texas
• Contemporary Handweavers of Houston, “Material Matrix” juried exhibition – MSquared Gallery, 2010, Houston, Texas
• Texas Federation of Fiber Artists, “Celebrating Our Creative Spirit,” juried exhibition – 2009; Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston, Texas.
• “In Residence – Work of 2008 Artists in Residence” – Houston Center for Contemporary Craft – 2009, Houston, Texas
• Contemporary Handweavers of Texas Biennial Conference – 2009, San Antonio, Texas
• Convergence 2008, Tampa Florida. Teachers’ Exhibit.
• Contemporary Handweavers of Texas Biennial Conference – 2007, Houston, Texas
• Houston Area Fiber Artists in conjunction with Texas Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake, “Side by Side,” juried exhibition – 2006, Clear Lake City, Texas
• Convergence 2006, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Teachers’ Exhibit.
• Texas Federation of Fiber Artists, “Scratching the Surface” juried exhibition – 2006, San Antonio, Texas
• Rockport Center for the Arts, “Fiber Works” juried exhibition – 2006, Rockport, Texas
• Contemporary Handweavers of Texas Biennial Conference – 2005, Austin, Texas
• Convergence 2004, Denver Colorado. “I Can See For Miles” juried exhibition.
• Contemporary Handweavers of Texas Biennial Conference – 2003, Fort Worth, Texas
• Convergence 2002, Vancouver, British Columbia, “Making Waves, Breaking Waves” juried exhibition.
• Fine Arts Home Show 2002, Houston, Texas
• “Fabric of Our Culture,” juried Exhibition – 2002, Victoria, Texas
• Contemporary Handweavers of Texas Biennial Conference – 2001, San Antonio, Texas
• Texas Art Alliance Center at Clear Lake, Ceramic and Fiber Juried Exhibition – 2001, Clear Lake City, Texas
• Contemporary Handweavers of Texas Biennial Conference – 1999, Houston, Texas
Awards:
• Best of Show – Contemporary Handweavers of Texas Biennial Conference, 2017, Houston, Texas. Rosalie Neilson, juror.
• Best of Show – “Material Matrix” juried exhibition, 2010, Houston, Texas. Ann Matlock and Pat Spark, jurors.
• Honorable Mention – Texas Federation of Fiber Artists, “Celebrating Our Creative Spirit” juried exhibition, 2009, Houston, Texas. Tim Harding, juror.
• Best of Show and Judge’s Choice Awards – Contemporary Handweavers of Texas Biennial Conference, 2009, San Antonio, Texas. Linda Ligon, juror.
• Interweave Press Award of Excellence – Contemporary Handweavers of Texas Biennial Conference, 2007. Anita Luvera Mayer, juror.
• Award of Merit -- Houston Area Fiber Artists in conjunction with Texas Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake, “Side by Side,” juried exhibition of contemporary works in fiber – 2006, Clear Lake City, Texas
• Members’ Choice Award -- Contemporary Handweavers of Texas Biennial Conference, 2005
• Best of Show, HGA Award – Contemporary Handweavers of Texas Biennial Conference, 2003. Ann Matlock, juror.
• Members’ Choice Award -- Contemporary Handweavers of Texas Biennial Conference, 2003
• Best of Show, HGA Award – Contemporary Handweavers of Texas Biennial Conference, 2001. Sharon Alderman, juror.
Memberships and Offices:
• State Bar of Texas
• Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
• Handweavers Guild of America
• Complex Weavers
• Contemporary Handweavers of Texas – Immediate Past President, 2019 – present; President, 2017--2019; Conference Chair, 2015-2017; Vice President, 2005-2007
• Contemporary Handweavers of Houston – Chair of Annual Show and Sale, 2013-2014, 2004-2006; Chair, Juried Exhibition Committee, 2010; Immediate Past President, 2006-2008; President, 2004-2006; Vice President, 2002-2004; Secretary, 1999-2002; Chair of Livestock Show and Rodeo volunteer program, 2001-2008