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), Jim Arendt, Jette Clover, Sue Cortese, Andrea Finch, Carolyn Higgins, Diane Nunez, Denise Paglio, Desi Vaughn
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, Jim Arendt, Ana Buzzalino, Susan Callahan, Janet Darcher, Kathy Johnson, Ann Johnston, Marie McEachern, 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), Jim Arendt, Betty Busby, Christie Eckardt, Petra Fallaux, Joyce Ferrie, Andrea Finch, Maggy Hiltner, Lisa Flowers Ross, Denise Paglio, Bill Reker, MaryEllen Sax, Martha Sielman, Sarah Ann Smith, Amanda Snavely
Finance Committee:
Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 1pm ET
Email treasurer@saqa.art
Kathie Kerler (Chair), Lilo Bowman, 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, Ingrid Langhorst, 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
