Education
2011 MFA, Studio Fibers, College of Visual Art and Design, University of North Texas, Denton, TX
1982 BA, Child Development, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
BA, Latin American Area Studies, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Teaching Experience
2016 Quilting Instructor, Rosenzweig Arts Center, Columbus, MS
Bookmaking Instructor, Rosenzweig Arts Center, Columbus, MS
2012-2013 Adjunct Faculty, Quilting, North Central Texas Community College,
Department of Life Long Learning, Corinth, TX
2010-2012 Adjunct Faculty, Surface Design, The Art Institute of Dallas, Dallas, TX
2011-2012 Instructor, Surface Design & Basketry, A Creative Art Studio, Denton, TX
2010 Teaching Fellow, Introduction to Fibers, College of Visual Arts and Design,
University of North Texas, Denton, TX
2010 Teaching Assistant, Design I, College of Visual Arts and Design,
University of North Texas, Denton,TX
2008-2009 Teaching Fellow, Introduction to Fibers, College of Visual Arts and Design,
University of North Texas, Denton, TX
2001-2006 Kindergarten Teacher, Pre-K4 Teacher, Immaculate Conception School, Denton, TX
1996-2001 Quilting Teacher, Quilt Country Quilt Shop, Lewisville, TX
1994-1996 Quilting Teacher, King County Parks and Recreation Department, Seattle, WA
Solo Exhibitions
2019 “Comforts of Color,” Rosenzweig Arts Center, Columbus, MS
“Comforts of Color,” CAFB Club Gallery, Columbus Air Force Base, Columbus, MS
Group Exhibitions
2019 “Mississippi State Committee of The National Museum of Women in the Arts
Artists’ Showcase,” Hattiesburg Cultural Center, Hattiesburg, MS
2018 “Mississippi State Committee of The National Museum of Women in the Arts
Artists’ Showcase,” Meridian Museum of Art, Meridian, MS
2017 "Smoky Mountain Quilt Show & Competition," Knoxville Expo Center, Knoxville, TN
“Old Man River Quilt Fest,” Vicksburg Convention Center, Vicksburg, MS
2014 "Materials: Hard & Soft,” Center For The Visual Arts, Meadows Gallery, Denton, TX
Juror: Judy Gordon
2013 “The Wichita National All Media Craft Exhibition 2013,”
The Wichita Center For The Arts Gallery, Wichita, KS
Juror: Harlan Butt
2012 “Plastic Fantastic,” Deborah Colton Gallery, Houston, TX
Curator: Catherine Anspon
2011 “Voertman’s Annual Exhibition,” University of North Texas Art Gallery, Denton, TX
Juror: Peter Doroshenko
“Current,” Eagle Exhibition Hall, Environmental Education, Science & Technology Bldg.,
University of North Texas, Denton, TX
2010 "Drawing on the Ethereal," University of North Texas Art Gallery, Denton, TX
Juror: Victoria De Cuir
2009 “The Visual Language of North Texas: Emerging Artists from North Texas Colleges and
Universities,” The Center of Visual Arts, Denton, TX
Juror: Marty Walker
2008 “Inner Play,” University of North Texas Art Gallery, Denton, TX
Jurors: Tracee Robertson and Victoria Estrada-Berg
“Voertman’s Annual Exhibition," University of North Texas Art Gallery, Denton, TX
Juror: Charles Wylie
2008 “University Union’s 32nd Annual Student Art Competition," Union Gallery,
University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Juror: Thomas Feulmer
“New Horizons in Fiber 2008,” ArtCenter of Plano, Plano, TX
Curator: Michelle Knoerzer
2005 "Not Your Grandmother's Quilt!" Center for Visual Arts, East Gallery,
Denton, TX
Jurors: Amie Adelman, Barbara Hartman
Publications: Artwork Appearing in Books
2000 Leone, Diana & Cindy Walter, Attic Windows: Quilts With a View, Iola, WI: Krause
Publications, 2000.
Publications: Artwork Appearing in Articles
2011 Breeding, Lucinda. “A Stitch In Time Saves The Earth.” Denton Record-Chronicle; Denton Time,
21 Apr. 2011: 3-4.
2002 Libal, Joyce. "Spring Lanterns." Miniature Quilts 28 Jan. 2002: 24-25.
2001 Libal, Joyce. "Broken Dishes." Miniature Quilts 26 Nov. 2001: 11.
Publications: Artwork Appearing on Promotional Materials
2014 “Quilt Celebration 2014,” Cover art for Quilter’s Guild of Dallas Quilt Show Program, Dallas, TX
2009 “It’s In The Bag,” Poster for Greater Denton Arts Council Contest and Fundraiser, Denton, TX.
Publications: Listings
2011 “CVAD MFA Exhibition,” College of Visual Arts and Design, UNT Galleries,
Spring Calendar 2011.
2009 “Fibers,” College of Visual Arts and Design, Department of Studio Art Newsletter.
Fall 2009: 4.
Awards/Grants
2019 “Mississippi State Committee of The National Museum of Women in the Arts
Artists’ Showcase,” Hattiesburg Cultural Center, Hattiesburg, MS, Judge’s Favorite Award
Judge: Kate Cherry
Mississippi Arts Commission Mini Grant Recipient
2018 “Mississippi State Committee of The National Museum of Women in the Arts
Artists’ Showcase,” Meridian Museum of Art, Meridian, MS, Purchase Award,
Judge: John Marshall
2009 “The Visual Language of North Texas: Emerging Artists from North Texas Colleges and
Universities,” The Center of Visual Arts, Denton, TX
Juror: Marty Walker, Owner, Marty Walker Gallery, Dallas, TX
2008 Barbara L. Kuhlman Foundation, Inc. Scholarship
“University Union’s 32nd Annual Student Art Competition”, Union Gallery,
University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Juror: Thomas Feulmer, Director of Educational Programming,
The Rachofsky House, Dallas, TX
2007 Barbara L. Kuhlman Foundation, Inc. Scholarship
1999 Denton Quilt Guild, Denton, TX, Kid Quilt Contest, First Place
Quilter's Guild of Dallas, Dallas Quilt Celebration, Block Contest, Third Place
Quilter's Guild of Dallas, Dallas Quilt Celebration, Corinne Manly Memorial Award
Marin Quilt and Needle Arts Show, Marin County, CA, Judge's Choice
Judge: Diana Leone
Juror
2009 Lewisville Independent School District High School Art Show, Lewisville Visual Art
League Art Gallery, 701 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lewisville, TX.
Residency
2013, 2012 Raymer Society for the Arts, Artist in Residency, Red Barn Studio, Lindsborg, KS