Please Touch

Awarded an Artist Support Grant for her debut exhibition, interdisciplinary fiber artist Cary Daly invites you to Please Touch—a tactile exploration of aging, femininity, and identity through humor and fabric-based media.

Combining interactive soft sculpture, sewn installations, and mixed media painting, Please Touch challenges traditional gallery norms by encouraging physical interaction with the artwork. Cary reclaims historically “feminine” materials—quilting, sewing, and fabric—as tools for empowerment and vulnerability.

Rooted in Cary’s personal journey as a mother, educator, and artist, the exhibition centers on inclusivity and accessibility, creating a space where people of all abilities can engage with art through touch.