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Congratulations to the artists selected for the SAQA Global Exhibition AI: Artistic Interpretations by jurors Michelle Schulte, Dr. Golden G. Richard III, and Brendan Harmon. 

This exhibition will open at the Louisiana State University Museum of Art, Baton Rouge, Louisiana...

Congratulations to the artists selected for the SAQA Global Exhibition Nature's Canvas by juror Carol Sauvion. This is a joint exhibition with the American Association of Woodturners. This exhibition will open at the Windgate Museum of Art, Hendrix College, Conway Arkansas in May 2026.

Congratulations to the artists selected by curator Karen Peters for the Virtual Gallery "Below the Surface". This online gallery will be on display May 1.

Congratulations to the artists selected for the SAQA Global Exhibition Now: Contemporary Art Quilts of Today by juror Sandra Sider. This single-venue exhibition will be displayed in October 2025 at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas.

For centuries, artists have used their work to convey powerful thoughts and messages about social, political, and cultural shifts, igniting awareness and conversation. Art quilts, as a textile medium, are created by us, about us, and for ALL of us...

Congratulations to the artists selected for the SAQA Global Exhibition Color in Context: Blue by juror Ian Berry. This exhibition will open in September 2025 at the European Patchwork Meeting in France.

Congratulations to the artists selected by curator Chiaki Dosho for the Virtual Gallery Connection with Fabric. An online gallery of selected pieces will be available for viewing February 1.

Selected Artists: 

Nancy Bardach (California, USA) - Sideways - Torii...

Congratulations to the artists selected for the SAQA Global Exhibition Primal Forces: Fire by juror Nnenna Okore.  Opening in September 2025, this exhibition is the last in a three-part series premiering at the National Quilt Museum.

Congratulations to the artists selected by curator Andrea Finch for the Virtual Gallery Off the Wall. An online gallery of selected pieces will be available for viewing November 1.

Selected Artists: 

Susan Avishai (Ontario, Canada) - Rapunzel, Rapunzel
Linda Fjeldsted...

Like many art-focused organizations, we are currently faced with navigating the challenges of across-the-board cost increases that directly impact our budget. To help us continue offering the quality programs and experiences you cherish, the SAQA board of directors has decided...

You are invited to create Dream Collections curated from the beautiful Benefit Auction quilts donated by our generous and talented members. "In a perfect world, which artworks would you select for your very own?"

The Quilters Hall of Fame in Marion, Indiana held their latest celebration July 18-20, 2024, featuring the induction of their newest honoree, Katie Pasquini Masopust.

Since Katie first began quilting in 1978, her creativity and sense of design and color...

Congratulations to the artists selected by curator Brandon Wulff for the Virtual Gallery Conversations in Mad Matters. An online gallery of selected pieces will be available for viewing August 1.

Selected Artists:

Regula Affolter (Switzerland) - In the bubble-running ovations...

Congratulations to the SAQA artists selected by jurors Nancy Bavor, Alice Beasley, and Linda Colsh for the first ever SAQA Journal Gallery. This exhibition in print will be included in the SAQA Journal 2024 Issue #4. 

Selected Artists:

Linda Anderson...

The Education Committee provides panel discussions, webinars, and seminars to SAQA members. The committee encourages mentorship at all levels and promotes the setup of special interest groups for our members. This year, SAQA has more mentors/mentees than ever before (52...