History of the Art Quilt with Martha Sielman

Описание: This talk was sponsored by the North Kingstown Arts Council. Learn more about them at http://nkartscouncil.org/.

"The History of the Art Quilt Movement" will present more than 50 examples of the masterworks created during the decades from 1960 forward, with a discussion about how political and social events influenced the development of the Art Quilt Movement. Learn how the traditional elements of a utilitarian quilted combination of fabric and thread were transformed into a mesmerizing and vibrant art form which is currently being created, exhibited, and collected by thousands of art lovers today.
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Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt: "a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure."

Founded in 1989 by an initial group of 50 artists, SAQA now has over 3,600 members: artists, teachers, collectors, gallery owners, museum curators, and corporate sponsors. With access to our museum-quality exhibition program, SAQA members challenge the boundaries of art and change perceptions about contemporary fiber art.

As a part of SAQA’s dynamic creative community, members can take their artwork and career to the next level. We offer a wide range of exclusive resources, mentorship programs, and professional opportunities.

In addition, SAQA documents the art quilt movement – our publications include full-color exhibition catalogs, the Art Quilt Quarterly magazine, and our new book, Art Quilts Unfolding: 50 Years of Innovation.