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: Semi-retired attorney. During my career, I have practiced in private law firms, and as in-house counsel, and have taught business and commercial law at the university level. Currently, I prepare and conduct employment law seminars and diversity training classes for corporate clients through N. Darlene Walker and Associates, a human resources consulting firm based in Houston, Texas.
Gallery Affiliations:
Archway Gallery, Houston, Texas
Copper Shade Tree Gallery, Round Top, Texas
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft -- Artist-in-Residence, 2008; Member of Artist-in-Residence Selection Panel, 2012-2014
Teaching:
Convergence 2018, Reno, Nevada
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 Exhibition:
The Art in Fiber -- "Apparitions" -- Transparency Weavings by Laura Viada.
February, 2017. Copper Shade Tree Gallery, Round Top, Texas.
Group Exhibitions:
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
American Craft Council
Contemporary Handweavers of Texas – President, 2017--present; 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
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: Semi-retired attorney. During my career, I have practiced in private law firms, and as in-house counsel, and have taught business and commercial law at the university level. Currently, I prepare and conduct employment law seminars and diversity training classes for corporate clients through N. Darlene Walker and Associates, a human resources consulting firm based in Houston, Texas.
Gallery Affiliations:
Archway Gallery, Houston, Texas
Copper Shade Tree Gallery, Round Top, Texas
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft -- Artist-in-Residence, 2008; Member of Artist-in-Residence Selection Panel, 2012-2014
Teaching:
Convergence 2018, Reno, Nevada
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 Exhibition:
The Art in Fiber -- "Apparitions" -- Transparency Weavings by Laura Viada.
February, 2017. Copper Shade Tree Gallery, Round Top, Texas.
Group Exhibitions:
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
American Craft Council
Contemporary Handweavers of Texas – President, 2017--present; 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