Have you thought about volunteering as a way to grow your art, connect with inspiring people, and strengthen SAQA’s mission to elevate art quilts? As members, you already believe in this vision — volunteering simply lets you step into it more fully. It’s truly a win win: SAQA thrives, and you gain community, confidence, and opportunities that can shape your artistic journey.
We have lots of volunteer opportunities. Some examples include:
- Serving on a SAQA Committee
- Participating in Regional Activities or serving as a Regional Rep
- Working at the SAQA Booth at an event near you
- Developing content for our communication channels
Interested in volunteering? Complete the interest form below.
Conference Committee:
Meets the 4th Thursday of the month at 5pm ET.
Email sec@saqa.art
Zara Zannettino (Co-Chair), Susan Goodman (Co-Chair), Jette Clover, Jackie Heupel, Carolyn Higgins, Angie Knowles, Diane Nunez, Desi Vaughn, Sandra Wagner
Education Committee:
Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 4pm ET
Email education@saqa.art
Carole Rossi (Co-Chair), Melissa Wraalstad (Co-Chair), Regula Affolter, Ana Buzzalino, Susan Callahan, Ann Johnston, Christine Seager
Executive Committee:
Meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 2pm ET
Email board@saqa.art
Lilo Bowman (President), Shannon Conley (Treasurer), Susie Goodman (Vice President), Kathie Kerler (Vice President), Clara Nartey (Secretary), Carole Rossi (Vice President)
Exhibitions Committee:
Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1pm ET
Email exhibitionscommittee@saqa.art
Kestrel Michaud (Co-Chair), Sue Sherman (Co-Chair), Betty Busby, Petra Fallaux, Joyce Ferrie, Bill Reker, Lisa Flowers Ross, Amanda Snavely, Sarah Ann Smith
Finance Committee:
Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 1pm ET
Email treasurer@saqa.art
Shannon Conley (Chair), Lilo Bowman, Tanya Cossett, Lisa Ellis, Marvin Fletcher, Brenda Bailey-Hainer, Maura Grogan, Sue Redhead, Martha Sielman, Jennifer Solon
Juried Artist Program:
Meetings vary. Email jams@saqa.art
Juried Artist Member Coordinators: Dorothy Raymond, Jette Clover
Newsletter Editor: Mary Kay Fosnacht
Juried Artist Applicant Advisors: Nancy Bardach and Regina Marzlin
Juried Artist Applicant Advisor Coordinator: Mary Kay Fosnacht
Juried Artist Review Panel Coordinator: Susan Lapham
Juried Artist Review Panel: Donna Deaver (chair), Tracey Lawko, Heather Pregger, Isabelle Wiessler (alternate), Linda Syverson-Guild, recording secretary.
Nominating Committee:
Kathie Kerler (chair), Lilo Bowman, Claire Passmore, Martha Sielman
Regional Grants Review Committee:
Meetings vary. Email grants@saqa.art
Shannon Dion, Jennifer Solon, Carole Staples, Desi Vaughn
Members-Only Facebook Group Moderators:
Linda Strowbridge, Lisa White Reber, Judy Tucker, Candace Hackett Shively, Linda Syverson-Guild, Bev Haring
Regional Rep Facebook Group Moderators:
Joyce Ferrie
