LKeeneArt

05/09/2026

The City of North Charleston (SC) hosts one of my favorite events as part of its annual Spring ArtsFest. Now in its 19th year, the African American Fiber Art Exhibition is curated by celebrated fiber artist and teacher Torreah “Cookie” Washington. The event attracts artists from across the country whose interpretations of each year’s theme are always intriguing. I’ve met some great women as a result of participating in this event and look forward to seeing them each year. It’s also a good place to connect with fiber art enthusiasts who appreciate culturally relevant storytelling. If you’re going to be in the Charleston area during the next month, I encourage you to visit this exhibition which will be on display at North Charleston City Hall until June 12th.

I was inspired to create a portrait of an ancient African Queen in response to this year’s “Regal Threads” theme. The name of the piece is “Purple Reign”.

05/07/2026

05/04/2026

Just returned from a great weekend at ArtFields. It was a totally immersive experience checking out all of the amazing artwork that was displayed across Lake City and getting to meet so many talented artists from the southern region. This was the first year that I entered and I was honored to have my work accepted. The venue where my piece was displayed (W Holland Company) was right on Main Street and the owner Cassie Poston could not have been more supportive. When my piece was purchased by a local collector, Cassie was almost as excited as I was. Another highlight was having one of the judges come up to me after the awards presentation to tell me that my piece was one of his favorites and encourage me to keep creating.

04/21/2026

Still time to view “Sharing Our HERstory” at ArtFields through May 2nd. ArtFields is a remarkable celebration of Southeastern artists, transforming an entire community into a gallery space where art is accessible, visible, and part of everyday life. To be included among this year’s artists is both an honor and a meaningful milestone in my journey as a fiber artist. More info about the festival can be found at https://www.artfieldssc.org.

04/12/2026

Seeing a collector's face light up when they see my artwork in their home is the best part of my job. 'Black Orchid' was created for a collector in Charlotte, as part of her primary suite renovation. The piece came together perfectly with her decor, thanks to its purple and grey hues. Collaborating with her was a dream, and I had fun adding unexpected touches that made her smile.

04/10/2026

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02/27/2026

If you know a Charlotte-area high school senior who is planning to major in art in college, please encourage them to apply to ArtPop’s open call. Five (5) student artists will be selected this year and will have their art showcased on billboards throughout the Charlotte region and in cities across the U.S. They will also have opportunities to sell their work at Art Markets and participate in artist education events. This is an amazing opportunity to jump start their professional art career. They must enter in order to be selected.

02/23/2026

I was recently interviewed by the Biafarin art platform about my journey as an artist. It was a great opportunity to reflect on how l’ve approached the creative process. The full interview is available on their blog https://blog.reviewme.art/2026/02/22/threaded-legacies-a-talk-with-linda-keene-on-memory-fabric-and-joy/

02/18/2026

Charlotte Peeps - Please come out for the Community Threads Art Show featuring works by more than 30 local artists. ArtPop has curated this show in partnership with ConnectLabs at their new facility at the new Pearl innovation campus in midtown. I have a piece in the show and hope to see you there!

01/31/2026

Get ready Charlotte area artists! Being selected for the ArtPop annual artist cohort can be life-changing! Check out the requirements at www.artpopstreetgallery.com

01/10/2026

This beautiful lady is dancing for joy!! She’s found a home with one of my Iota Chapter Sorors who decided to celebrate her birthday by treating herself to a piece of art. I love the way she thinks!!