Art Quilters Celebrate Independence

Exhibition catalog for SAQA-PA's Art Quilters Celebrate Independence exhibition, on view at Moore College of Art in Philadelphia June 12 - August 29, 2026. PQW is proud to be a sponsor and to see some members of our community in the exhibition! A juried, touring exhibition, "Art Quilters Celebrate Independence," will feature artwork by Studio Art Quilt Associates–Pennsylvania (SAQA-PA) in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States. It premieres in Philadelphia, the cradle of liberty, at Moore College of Art & Design during the summer of 2026, and then travels to three other prestigious venues. Between forty and fifty innovative art quilts and quilted artworks will explore the broad meaning of independence and freedom of expression—from reflections on constitutional rights and democracy to interpretations of America’s multicultural heritage, music, and history. All works connect with America's storied past, yet exemplify exciting conceptual and technical departures from tradition. As part of the quarter-millennial celebration of the events of 1776, this exciting exhibition will pay homage to our past as it expands public engagement with contemporary textile art, advancing SAQA’s mission for recognition of the art quilt as a fine art medium.