D.R. Wagner (1943-2023) was a visual artist, poet, musician and educator whose multidisciplinary practice encompassed textile art, painting, poetry and music. A longtime figure in Northern California's creative community, Wagner was particularly recognized for his miniature tapestries, which combined traditional fiber techniques with imaginative compositions and intricate craftsmanship. He produced these small-scale woven works for more than three decades, earning international recognition, including the Fibers West Award and an award for Traditional Technique at the 1987 International Textile Competition in Kyoto, Japan. Wagner taught design at the University of California, Davis, from 1988 until his retirement in 2015, where he also offered courses connecting poetry and design. A prolific writer, he published more than 20 books of poetry and letters and founded Niagara Press and Runcible Spoon Press. He also established Sacramento's Open Ring Galleries, a nonprofit arts organization. His career reflected a sustained commitment to experimentation across artistic disciplines and to fostering creative communities.