Textile Artist, Vanessa Oates
Newfoundland, Canada
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07/11/2026
Art Around the Bay | July 10 - 19 is open daily until July 19th at the Cupids Legacy Centre centre! You will find my piece "In Bloom II" here, featured alongside so many other talented artists work.
Thank you Luanne Dominix for having me assist you with the art installation this past week - it was so much fun to be involved in the setup of this beautiful exhibit.
07/05/2026
I got down to check out the Craft Council of NL Annual Members Exhibit yesterday. Open until August 28th!
07/01/2026
Putting the finishing touches on a fresh batch of Blueberry wall hangings.
Happy Canada Day all! 🇨🇦
06/23/2026
Make sure you take some time this summer to check out the Craft Council of NL Annual Members Exhibit. My piece "Home Through the Narrows" is displayed alongside so many talented artist's work.
05/14/2026
"Lupins in the Garden" will be featured in the Changing of the Seasons: The Turning of the Wheel, a fibre arts exhibition presented by O’Brien Farm. Running from May 15 - June 6.
04/03/2026
A little close up of my latest work 💐 I always love how the different shades blend through the yarn. Local hand dyed wool used, from Fibre Arts by Mattie.
03/25/2026
"In Bloom II"
I made this one last month, based on a bouquet I had sitting on the kitchen table. But only now got around to finishing and framing. This piece feels very bright and warm, a contrast to the weather here in Newfoundland at the moment. I especially love how the yellow compliments the colouring of the flowers.
02/26/2026
I am so happy to have been chosen for the .ca Fresh Show!
The online exhibit starts tomorrow, however I wanted to provide you all with the presale link that is open today (pasted below and in my bio).
https://www.artwrk.ca/fresh-2026
This exhibit features a handful of Canadian artists. Take a look through to admire their beautiful work - I am very grateful to have the opportunity to show with these talented artists🩷
01/15/2026
My largest Blueberry Patch yet! This is the work for the as part of their 2025 Art Procurement Program. I am so grateful for their support and looking forward to having this piece displayed in a public town building.