Merin McDivitt (@merinmcd) highlights one western North Carolina exhibition that’s a testament to storm recovery while showcasing weaving as a symbol of resilience, connection, toughness, and tenderness in “Holding Together: Cloth…

Material & Making” at Madison County Arts Council, Marshall (@madisoncountyarts). “Holding Together’s curation relied on intuition, rather than a master plan for which artists and works to include—both local and from much farther afield—yet the result is remarkably cohesive.” Click the link in our bio to read the full review. _ 1. Installation view, “Holding Together: Cloth, Material & Making” at Madison County Arts Council, Marshall, North Carolina. Photo by Juli Leonard, courtesy of curator Amber M. Jensen. 2. Kayla Powers, “Ropes”, 2025. Cotton, linen, silk, wool, natural dyes, maple wood. 66 x 60 x 18 inches. Photo by Grant Goulet, courtesy of the artist. 3. Sawkille Co., “Rousseau Chandelier”, 2026. Brass, sterling silver, copper, hand-carved branch frame, woven cord. Photo by Juli Leonard, courtesy of curator Amber M. Jensen.