When you join SAQA, you become a member of a worldwide community of artists, curators, collectors, and art professionals who appreciate and love art quilts.
We foster community through online and local connections. Our members host local meetups, workshops, exhibitions, and retreats with others in their regions.
Our Live Chats and Special Interest Groups allow members to meet virtually using video-conferencing to discuss and learn about specific art quilt topics. We also have a thriving members-only Facebook group where we talk about art, our creative journeys, and what inspires us.
Come share your artwork, ask your questions, and make new friends around the world!
Upcoming Online Events
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The annual Benefit Auction is SAQA's premiere fundraising event! All proceeds help support SAQA's exhibition programs, publications, and education outreach. Plus, your purchase helps increase the recognition for art quilts and the artists who make them.
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The 100 days project, or its shorter versions (20 to 20, 7x7 or Jump into June) is a private Facebook group for SAQA members who want to share their creative projects every day. All Seasons Far and Near – a...
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Join us on Zoom on September 19 at 3 PM EDT (GMT/UTC-4) for the next Collectors in Conversation! Helen Blumen will discuss de-accessioning objects from her collections of textiles and paintings. She’ll share her reasoning on why to de-accession and...
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Live Chats are a place where all SAQA members can get together and discuss art and inspiration. We welcome all members of the SAQA community to join in on the conversation! The SAQA Education Committee is planning three Live Chats...
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Exploring Contemporary Art meets each month on the 4th Tuesday at 1pm ET - time zone converter Come learn about this SIG, ask questions and talk a little bit about contemporary art. Connection information and additional information is available at...
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For some, the universal themes of memory, trauma, and suffering inspire work that considers how we mourn and memorialize our dead. Through stitches, color, textures, and shapes, we give voice to and honor those whose lives were cut short. Join...
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Join us for a special gallery talk with artist and guest curator Christine Martens related to "Yorgan: The Art of the Turkish Quilt" — an exhibition showing at the International Quilt Museum through Feb. 15. An artist and teacher for...