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."
Our vision is that the art quilt is universally respected as a fine art medium. SAQA’s core values are: excellence, innovation, integrity, and inclusion.
Over the past 35 years, SAQA has grown into a dynamic and active community of over 4,000 artists, curators, collectors, and art professionals located around the world.
With our exhibitions, resources, publications, and membership opportunities, we seek to increase the public's appreciation for the art quilt and to support our members in their artistic and professional growth.
SAQA is dedicated to bringing thought-provoking, cutting-edge artwork to venues across the globe. Artwork by our members has been enjoyed by millions of people at art museums, galleries, quilt shows, and regional locations - over 250 venues on 6 continents.
In addition to being part of a global community, SAQA members get access to a wide range of exclusive resources, mentorship programs, and professional opportunities. Not a SAQA member yet? We would love to have you join our dynamic creative community!
SAQA offers a variety of publications to meet the needs of the professional artist as well as the discerning art quilt collector. By offering these resources, we also hope to encourage critical writing, research, and publication of articles about art quilts.
