Thoughts in Fiber Opening Reception
About the event
Thoughts in Fiber: Work by Deborah A. Moore Harris at the Neill-Cochran House Museum September 16, 2026 – January 17, 2027 Opening Reception: September 16, 2026 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm Artist Conversation: January 17, 2027 | 2:30pm – 3:30pm The Neill-Cochran House Museum is honored to present Thoughts in Fiber: Work by Deborah A. Moore Harris. Harris' artistry merges quilting, fabric design, and mixed media to provoke thought and evoke emotions, offering a unique perspective on social themes. Ms. Harris has a deep and abiding interest in history and particularly in elevating the stories of unsung heroes. This exhibition brings together over twenty textiles that demonstrate the breadth of Harris’ skill as well as her deep commitment to environmental and social justice and to history. Many of the works on display highlight San Antonio history, her home for the past 30+ years. These include Hattie Ruth Elam Briscoe, the first and only Black lawyer in San Antonio for decades beginning in the 1920s; Dr. Robert M. Hilliard, who delivered 15-20,000 babies over the course of his long career; and We Are Marching, which commemorates the annual MLK march in San Antonio. Together all in one room, Harris’ work celebrates the resilience of spirit and the important legacy we owe to those who came before us. For more information visit our website. About the Neill-Cochran House Museum The Neill-Cochran House Museum is an independent nonprofit that preserves and reflects the experience of some of Austin’s earliest residents. Built in 1855, the house and slave quarters and the collections they display shed light on the local, individual, and political history of our always-growing city. Today, the Museum features rotating exhibits, a speaker series called "Modern Times," and free monthly events for the entire family. The main house is among the oldest residences still standing in Austin. The site is also home to the only remaining intact slave quarters in the city. This event runs from Sep 16, 2026, 11:00am to Jan 17, 2027, 4:00pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
