Black History Quilts
Master African American Quilt/Doll Artist Allyson Allen displays some of her many black history and African folktale quilts. source
Traditional African American Quilts
Im looking into the history of African American quilts and I am learning so much information. source
This Week: Textural Rhythms: Constructing the Jazz Tradition, Contemporary African American Quilts
San Francisco’s Museum of the African Diaspora features works of art spun from two highly improvisational forms of African American culture…jazz and quilting. Watch as featured artist Marion Coleman takes…
“A Century of African-American Quilts” at the Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg
This video explores “A Century of African-American Quilts,” our exhibit showcasing twelve colorful and stunning quilts, half of which have never before been seen by the public, spanning more than…
WITH THESE HANDS – An Exhibit of African American Quilts
This is a video report of a reception and tour of a current exhibit titled “WITH THESE HANDS”, An Exhibit of 101 African American Quilts. The exhibit is is on…
Bisa Butler’s Portraiture Quilts | Brooklyn Made
Brooklyn artist Bisa Butler sometimes has pain in her hands. That’s because of the many hours she spends making intricate quilts. So intricate, in fact, that she turns them into…
Artists Behind the Quilts of “And Still We Rise”
Fiber artists from the Women of Colors Quilter Network discuss works featured in the traveling exhibit “And Still We Rise: Race, Culture & Visual Conversations.” Curated by Women of Color…