Photo courtesy of the Allen County Scottsville Arts Council, The Historic Lyric Theater, & Beth, and Scott Hester

Premiering next Friday, June 6th, 2025 at the Historic Lyric Theater in Scottsville, Kentucky, and hosted by the Allen County Scottsville Arts Council, Woven and Witnessed: A Retrospective of Basketry and Photography by Scott Gilbert and Beth Hester will give an insight on the beautiful tradition of basket weaving from the tradition bearers themselves.

Beth Hester and Scott Gilbert are well known basket weavers in the Kentucky area. In fact for many individuals, Hester and Gilbert were the individuals that first introduced them to the world of baskets. Hester, from Scottsville, Kentucky, has been in the basketmaking world since 1975. Her mentors range from Ollie and Lestel Childress to Leona Waddell, just to name a few. Also taught by the Childress’, Gilbert from Scottsville, Kentucky began making white oak and honeysuckle baskets and marketing them at local and regional venues in 1982. In 1987, Hester and Gilbert began The Basket Maker’s Catalog, a well-regarded basket making and chair caning supply shop. From teaching classes on weaving, participation in competitions, and learning from culture bearers across the globe, it is exciting to see their work displayed for the public at The Historic Lyric Theater.

Exhibit Schedule:

• Friday, June 6th, 2025:
  • 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm CST
    • Opening of the Exhibit and Meet the Artists
• Saturday, June 7th, 2025:
  • 12:00 pm CST – 8:00 pm CST
    • Exhibit Open to the Public
• Sunday, June 8th, 2025:
  • 1:00 pm CST – 4:00 pm CST
    • Exhibit Opens to the Public

General Admission is Free!

Location of Event:

The Lyric Theater:

118 E Main St, Scottsville, Kentucky 42164

We look forward to seeing you there!