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Congratulations to the 47 artists selected for SAQA Global Exhibition Abstraction: Textural Elements by jurors Sue Hotchkis, Claire Passmore, and Dr. Kristine Scherer. This exhibition will premiere in September 2024 at the Max Berk Textile Collection, Palatinate Museum, Heidelberg, Germany...

SAQA’s Development Committee is inaugurating a Volunteer Recognition Program, where groups of SAQA members are recognized for their work and special efforts. As a volunteer organization, we so appreciate what our members and leadership do to keep us engaged and involved in the ever-changing world of fiber art. 

Congratulations to the 36 artists selected for the SAQA Global Exhibition Bearing Witness by juror Robin L. Bernstein. Bearing Witness will premiere at the Raritan Valley Community College, Institute for Holocaust and Genocide Studies in August 2024.

Selected Artists:

Susan Avishai...

Congratulations to the artists selected by curator Pat Forster for the Virtual Gallery Geometric Expressions. An online gallery of selected pieces will be available for viewing January 3.

Selected Artists:

Terry Aske (British Columbia, Canada) - Dramatically Diagonal
Gay Bitter...

Congratulations to the artists selected for the SAQA Global Exhibition Fierce Planets by jurors Dr. Sabine Stanley, J.D. Talasek, and Dr. Denis Wirtz. This exhibition will premiere at the Louisiana State University Museum of Art, Baton Rouge, Louisiana in April...

Congratulations to the 27 artists selected by curator  Mieke Leenders for the Virtual Gallery Imprisoned. An online gallery of selected pieces will be available for viewing October 1.

Selected Artists:

Margaret Abramshe (Utah, USA) - Raven of War
Linda Anderson...

Congratulations to the SAQA artists selected by juror Cheryl Sleboda for the SAQA Global Exhibition StitchPunk. This exhibition will open at the New England Quilt Museum in April 2024.

SAQA is very much a hands-on, member-driven organization. Volunteering is a great way to meet other people and learn more about all the different opportunities.

Below are the current volunteer positions available. Don't see something you like? Contact us at...

Congratulations to the 24 artists selected by curators Helen Blumen and Andra Stanton for the SAQA Virtual Gallery HumorUs. Viewers of this online gallery will appreciate the humorous interpretations of the theme. 

Selected Artists:

Nancy A. Bennett-Karasik (Maryland, USA)...

SAQA’s Board made two important decisions in May 2023: 
 

Art Quilt Quarterly
Art Quilt Quarterly’s final issue will be #34 (mailing in January 2024). This was a difficult decision because Art Quilt Quarterly is a wonderful publication that has helped SAQA...

Congratulations to the artists selected by juror Judy Kirpich for the SAQA Global Exhibition Color in Context:Red. This exhibition will premiere at the 2023 International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas.

Congratulations to the 27 artists selected by curator Fuzzy Mall for the SAQA Virtual Gallery Body Language. This exhibition illustrates how communication can be accomplished without speaking. Selected pieces can be viewed online on April 3.

Congratulations to the 31 artists selected by curator Alanna Nelson for the SAQA Virtual Gallery Historic Detail. Now available for viewing, this exhibition showcases art inspired by architecture. Whether the timeline is 20 or 2,000 years, art can open...

Congratulations to the artists selected by juror Dorothy Caldwell for SAQA Global Exhibition Minimalism. This exhibition will premiere at the European Patchwork Meeting in September 2023.

Congratulations to the 37 artists selected for SAQA Global Exhibition Primal Forces: Wind by juror Elizabeth Rooklidge. This exhibition will premiere at the National Quilt Museum in September/October 2023.