Heather Akerberg: Both, And

March 6, 2026

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June 14, 2026

Heather Akerberg is an award-winning textile artist whose bold, contemporary quilts have a deep respect for traditional techniques yet continually push the boundaries of quilting as a fine art medium. Born in Sioux City and now based in Omaha, Nebraska, Akerberg begins each new piece with a digital design that plays with tonal color and intricate patterns.

Akerberg earned a BA in Creative Writing from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, and an MFA from Brown University. She is a member of the Omaha Modern Quilt Guild and the Studio Art Quilt Association (SAQA), and her work is in the permanent collection of the International Quilt Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska, as well as private collections.

Both, And is her first exhibition at the Sioux City Art Center, returning to her hometown with a body of work that reflects both her strong creative voice and connection to this region. The exhibition will be on view March 6 – June 14, 2026.