Opening reception: March 14, 6 - 8 pm
Slide talk and presentation: Saturday, April 12. Please RSVP.

Works Woven is an exhibition that showcases the work of local textile/visual artist, K. Pannepacker. Mixing textures, materials and techniques, as well as addressing political, social and personal agendas, this 'retrospective-of-styles' shows one year's work in the life of a studio artist whose life is committed to art and community.

Her studies in 'text' (BA English, PSU) morphed into 'textiles', back in the late 80's, when she apprenticed with third generation French tapestry weaver, Jean Pierre Larochette, and his partner, Yael Lurie, painter and designer from Israel. Other artist-in-residence and travel opportunities have brought the artist to such places as France, Poland, Japan, Argentina, Turkey, Mexico, & Lithuania, making great impressions on her work. Be she poet, studio artist, community artist, or educator, join the artist for an afternoon of text & textiles, and other assorted visuals and vices. Reception to follow. Please RSVP to the William Way Center.

The William Way Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center was formed in 1996, when a group of community leaders came together with the goal of creating a stronger, more stable community center out of Penguin Place, the community center at the time. In addition to securing a permanent home, these leaders saw a need for greater unity and cooperation in our community. Fostering this sense of community is a fundamental part of the Community Center's mission.

In March of 1997 the Community Center purchased and began renovations on the former Engineers' Club of Philadelphia. The building opened to the public in July 1997. Since then, eleven community organizations have moved into the Community Center and have their offices in the building. The Community Center also offers many of its own programs. The building is open seven days a week and is currently used by over 2,500 people each month. Regular exhibitions in William Way's lobby showcase the work of local LGBT artists and historical and cultural retrospectives.