Dawn Nebula, by Michael James, exhibited at the first Quilt National in 1979
Genre
Quilt Art
Frequency
biennial
Location(s)
Dairy Barn Arts Center, Athens, Ohio
Inaugurated
1979
Founder
Nancy Crow, Françoise Barnes, and Virginia Randles
Most recent
May 21, 2021 – September 6, 2021
Next event
May 27 - September 11, 2023
Website
Quilt National
The Quilt National is a juried biennial exhibition of contemporary quilt art, first held in 1979. The primary exhibition is held at the Dairy Barn Art Center in Athens, Ohio in odd-numbered years. The exhibition includes between 80-90 quilts. After the conclusion of the Quilt National, selections of the exhibits also tour the country.[1][2] It is both the largest and one of the most prestigious shows of its kind.[1][2][3][4]
^ abWadley, Carma (13 May 2003). "The art of quilting". Deseret News. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
^ abMeg Cox (2008). The Quilter's Catalog: A Comprehensive Resource Guide. Workman Publishing. p. 544. ISBN 9780761138815. Retrieved 2010-07-20. The oldest, biggest, and best show of art quilts in the country...
^Barbara Mayer (Aug 14, 1985). "Former dairy barn becomes cultural art center". Kentucky New Era. AP. p. 20. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
^"Travel Advisory; Quilts and Rugs At Textile Museum". New York Times. November 26, 1995. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
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