Ashley Ciricola is the Curator of Fine and Performing Arts for the Detroit Zoological Society. She oversees the permanent art collection at the Detroit Zoo, curates exhibits in their permanent and temporary exhibit galleries, and cares for the outdoor sculptures across the 125 acre Zoo. Pollinators is the third SAQA exhibit hosted at the Detroit Zoo. Ashley holds a Master of Arts in Museum Studies from Syracuse University and enjoys nature, reading, and a good cup of tea.
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Cross Pollination: Expanding Audiences and Advancing the Detroit Zoo’s Mission through SAQA Exhibitions
Friday 04/30/27: 10:30am (Zoo Auditorium)
Since 2023, SAQA and the Detroit Zoo have been stitched together by bringing nature-centered art quilt exhibits to Metro Detroit. This session will explore the history of art quilt exhibits at the Zoo, how art quilts engaged new audiences in our community and the impact the exhibits had on connecting guests to our organizational mission. Together, we will celebrate how SAQA and the Detroit Zoological Society creates meaningful connections between people, animals and the natural world so all can thrive.
