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Photo by Chicago Textile Center on August 19, 2026. May be an image of poster and text that says 'CHICAGO TEXTILE FAIR 2026 KEY NOTE SPEAKER Hope Wang Oct. 9 6.9 6.9PM PM CALLGRY 金樂 WиKeHo'.

Photo by Chicago Textile Center on August 19, 2026. May be a graphic of one or more people, makeup, magazine, poster and text that says 'Hope Wang is an artist and creative entrepreneur based in Chicago, IL. Her practice explores memory, loss, and longing in the ever- shifting architectural landscape. Through hand weaving, photography, poetry, and printmaking, she develops what she calls (American) Midwest Melancholy as a visual language. She often jokes that she creates geo-cache of public places she has cried .'.

Photo by Chicago Textile Center on August 19, 2026. May be an image of magazine, indoors, office, brick wall and text that says 'Hope is also the founder and co- director of LMRM "loom room," is project space fostering opportunities for art-making, research, and community programming around digital weaving.'.

Photo by Chicago Textile Center on August 19, 2026. May be art of tapestry and text that says 'She is invested in equitable conditions for working artists, resource sharing, and moving at the speed of trust. She is a wo-time recipient of an Artists Run Chicago Grant (2024 & 2025) from the Hyde Park Art Center for LMRM' contributions to the city's art community. Her artwork has been exhibited throughout the US, which includes The Hole, NYC; the Glass Curtain Gallery at Columbia College Chicago, IL; The Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum in Milwaukee, WI; amongst others. She is also 2025 recipient of the Re/Match Artist Award and Creative Accelerator Fund from the Illinois Arts Council.'.

Photo by Chicago Textile Center on August 19, 2026. May be art of text.

Photo by Chicago Textile Center on August 19, 2026. May be art of picture frame and text.

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Posted On: August 20th 2026, 01:03 am

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We are thrilled to announce our Chicago Textile Fair Keynote Speaker for Friday, October 9th: Hope Wang! @hopeless_hope

Hope Wang is the incredibly successful and inspirational founder and co-director of LMRM "loom room" @lmrm_chicago, has exhibited her work nationally, as well as being the recipient of multiple awards.

During her address, she will speak on our theme of the weekend "Sustainable Communities", drawing on her own creative practice, engage in a facilitated conversation, and answer audience questions. This opening reception kicks off our weekend with a textile art show, featuring Chicago Textile artists at @gallerywrightwood.

We hope to see you there!

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