Herstory

In today’s episode, we ask the big question: What is art? 

Learn about the women who found beauty in so-called ‘women’s art’ and hear from a woman continuing the tradition of textile arts today. We talk with Kerryn Carney, a local embroidery artist, about how and what she makes.

Read more at https://weelunk.com/herstory

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“Textile Art: Unravelling Women’s Legacy.” Arcadia, Arcadia, 12 Dec. 2022, https://www.byarcadia.org/post/textile-art-unravelling-women-s-legacy.

Valentine, Fawn. West Virginia Quilts and Quiltmakers. 2000.

What is Herstory?

Herstory is a podcast that celebrates women of Wheeling's past and present. What has changed? What still needs to change? Through looking at the history, and talking to women today, we hope to find out.