Wrap ViBe in Pride

In response to the recent defacement of the rainbow crosswalks, The Fiber Art Society is coming together to reaffirm that Pride belongs in public space. When hate shows up, we answer with creativity, care, and community. Fiber artists of all levels are invited to create rainbow and pride-flag–inspired yarn bombs for a temporary installation throughout the ViBe Creative District of Virginia Beach. Using color and craft, this project is an act of solidarity—one that says clearly: you belong here.

Colorful background with the text '@THEFIBERARTSOCIETY X @THEVIBECREATIVEDISTRICT' at the top and large bold text in the center reading 'CALL FOR YARN BOMBS'.

PARTICIPATION DETAILS

🧶 WHAT TO MAKE

We’re collecting rainbow-themed fiber pieces for a community yarn bomb installation.

Examples include:

  • Crochet or knit panels

  • Rainbow or LGBTQIA+ pride flag–inspired designs

✨ Pieces do not need to be uniform. Variety and individuality are encouraged. All skill levels welcome.

Guidelines:

  • Flat panels only

  • Please weave in all ends

  • Soft materials only (no damage to public property)

📍 INSTALLATION SITES

Placements will be coordinated by organizers and may include: trees, telephone poles, bike racks, and street sign poles.

Installations will begin Feb. 1st and remain on view through June.

📦 DROP-OFF LOCATIONS & DATES

Finished pieces can be dropped off at any of the following:

Chrysler Museum of Art
🗓 January 4 | ⏰ 12–2 PM

Selden Market
🗓 January 17 | ⏰ 12–2 PM

Chrysler Museum of Art
🗓 February 1 | ⏰ 12–2 PM

Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.

💬 QUESTIONS / SIGN UP

📧 thefiberartsociety@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: @thefiberartsociety

🧶 This is a temporary installation. Pieces may be adjusted or removed due to weather, safety, or city guidelines.

Colorful rainbow crochet pattern wrapped around a wooden utility pole against a blue sky.
Colorful crocheted sleeve with rainbow pattern covering a metal pole outside with trees and a house in the background, and the sun shining.
A red stop sign attached to a metal pole with a colorful rainbow knit sweater wrapped around it, outdoors under a blue sky with trees in the background.