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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This month, the Quilt Alliance welcomes A’donna Richardson, founder of the African American Quilt Documentation Study Group, to Textile Talks. A’donna is part of the conservation and outreach team led by Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) curator...
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Birds bring life into our landscapes and joy into our lives. SAQA’s “Aviary” exhibition was curated by Martha Sielman based on her book, “Stitched Journeys with Birds” (Schiffer 2023). Exhibiting artists Tracey Cameron (Alberta, Canada) and Linda Hoffmeister (Florida, USA)...
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Whether you are new to working in three dimensions or have a large 3D body of work, this group is for you. Artists will present their processes, and we will discuss their approach and the difficulties they overcome. Join us...
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Get an insider’s look at the 2025 Iowa Quilt Festival, a vibrant celebration of quilting, creativity, and community in support of the Iowa Quilt Museum. Held in Winterset, Iowa, this year’s event featured inspiring workshops, exhibitions, and a powerful presentation...
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Exploring Contemporary Art meets each month on the 4th Tuesday at 1pm ET (New York time) - time zone converter Come learn about this SIG, ask questions and talk a little bit about contemporary art. Connection information and additional information...
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Now in its 20th year, the annual SAQA Benefit Auction is a highly-anticipated art quilt sales event. In this Textile Talk, SAQA Executive Director Martha Sielman is joined by several participating artists. We'll hear about their artwork, process, and inspirations...