Calendar

2026

UPCOMING
Finding Joy!, A Solo Exhibit

April 11 - September 30, 2026
Morris Center for Lowcountry History, Ridgeville, SC

Finding Joy!: A Retrospective, is a solo retrospective exhibition that chronicles Renée Fleuranges-Valdes’s journey as a fiber artist—from her early roots in traditional quilting to her current body of contemporary art quilts. The exhibition offers an intimate look at the evolution of her technique, artistic voice, and visual storytelling, while tracing the deeper personal growth that has unfolded alongside her creative practice.

Through richly layered textiles, bold color, and intentional mark-making, Renée explores themes of identity, memory, resilience, and truth. What begins as a study of craft gradually opens into a broader exploration of self—revealing how fiber has become her language for reflection, discovery, and meaning-making. Each piece contributes to a larger narrative of transformation, honoring both the discipline of quilting traditions and the freedom of artistic experimentation.

At its core, Finding Joy! is not only about artistic progress, but about choosing creativity as a path toward authenticity. The exhibition invites viewers to witness how joy can be reclaimed, shaped, and stitched together over time—one story, one truth, and one work at a time.

April 25th, 1-3pm, Becoming the Light Author Talk and Book Signing: autographed copies will be available for purchase
June 27, 10am-4pm, FiberArt Workshop: Based on Finding Joy! participants with create their own one of a kind piece of fiber art. Registration required through Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage Center.

Book Signing & Reading: Becoming the Light: A Journey of Self-Discovery Through Fiber Art

April 29, 2026, 5-7pm

The Tiny Tassel, 46 Spring St Unit B, Charleston, SC

Join Renée as she kicks of the North Charleston Arts Fest & African American Fiber Arts Exhibition with her first Charleston area book signing of her debut book. Becoming the Light features a curated selection of her award-winning fiber art, and provides an intimate look at what shapes her, through community, culture and connections. Join Renée in conversation about creativity as a path to truth and self-discovery. Autographed copies of my book will be available for purchase.

North Charleston African American Fiber Arts Exhibition: Regal Threads (group exhibition)

April 30 - June 14, 2026; Opening Reception: April 30th, 5-7pm (free admission)

North Charleston City Hall, 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC. 29406

The Soul of Black Folks: Two Hundred Fifty years of Creativity, Leadership and Innovation (group exhibition)

Curated by Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi, (Bess Lomax HAWES NEA National Heritage Fellow; United States Artists Fellow. American Textile Society Fellow; Ohio Heritage Fellow; American Craft Council Honorary Fellow)

Opening Reception: August 14, 2026

The Fitton Center for the Arts, Hamilton, OH

Houston Modern Quilt Guild - Zoom Presentation: Embellish Away... Cotton++ - November 7, 2026

PAST

Book Signing, Reading & Pop-Up: Becoming the Light

February 28, 2026, 1-3pm

Harmony Designs Furniture & Interiors, Mt. Vernon, NY

Join me as I returns to my hometown of Mount Vernon to share my creative process and artistic journey. This special pop-up will feature select readings from my debut coffee table book, Becoming the Light, a curated selection of my award-winning fiber art, and a conversation about creativity as a path to truth and self-discovery. Autographed copies of my book will be available for purchase.

Lecture: Quilts = Art

February 7, 2026
Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center, Orangeburg, SC

Crowned by the Roots:

February 1 - 28, 2026, (group exhibit)

North Charleston Community Center Building, North Charleston, SC

Artist Talk: Feb 7th @ TBD (Renée will not be in attendance due to a scheduling conflict)

Closing Reception: Feb 26th @ 5pm

2027

Joint Fine Art Exhibition: Georgette Sanders & Renée Fleuranges-Valdes

March, 2027

McClellanville Arts Council, McClellanville, SC Stay tuned for details

Renée's Mediterranean Quilting Cruise

May 27 - June 6, 2027

11 days departing from Barcelona, Spain traveling to Morocco, Italy and France, returning to Spain on Holland America's Oosterdam Cruise ship! We will have a blast exploring exciting ports of call and on those 3 days at sea, come join me as we create your one of a kind fiber art piece. Project still yet to be determined.