The SAQA conference, Oceans Apart, Connected by Art, will be held online from April 23-25, 2026. This unique event will focus on fiber art and artists creating in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
Our speakers are leading artists and curators dedicated to fiber arts. SAQA's conferences are about forging connections, building community, and getting inspired. Join us as we dive deep into art quilts in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan!
The conference will take place between 4pm and 7pm EDT (US/Canada Eastern Time UTC-4) each day. Live and pre-recorded content will be available along with opportunities to meet up with other participants.
Can’t attend every session live? No problem. Your registration includes access to all recordings for three months after the conference. No travel. No hassle. Just inspiration on your schedule.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at conference@saqa.art.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
SAQA members - $100USD. Non-SAQA members - $150USD
A limited number of conference scholarships are available. Please apply by February 28th. More details
The conference presentations will be streamed "live" on Zoom in the speakers' chosen language with English subtitles. Attendees may access the recordings for three months after the conference.
Attendees will also receive links to watch alternate versions of the presentations. These versions will include a "dubbed" version with voiceovers in English for those with low vision or who find subtitles difficult to read. They will also include the option to auto-translate captions into most languages. These auto-translations are generated by YouTube and may not be 100% accurate.
If you have an accessibility concern not addressed here, please contact us at conference@saqa.art.