African American Quilt Exhibit Weaves Together Craft, Culture and 400 Years of History
George and Delores Duckett.
George and Delores Duckett.
"20 and Odd" (2012) by Carolyn Crump, Houston, Texas.
"20 and Odd" (2012) by Carolyn Crump, Houston, Texas.
"We Hid in the Woods and Swamps" (2012) by Lauren Alisa Austin, Shanghai, China.
"We Hid in the Woods and Swamps" (2012) by Lauren Alisa Austin, Shanghai, China.
"United" (2012) by Sharon Kerry-Harlan, Milwaukee, WI.
"United" (2012) by Sharon Kerry-Harlan, Milwaukee, WI.
Delores Duckett looking at one of the books and the quilt in front of her.
Delores Duckett looking at one of the books and the quilt in front of her.
"Birmingham Bombing" (2012) by Sylvia Hernandez, Brooklyn, NY.
"Birmingham Bombing" (2012) by Sylvia Hernandez, Brooklyn, NY.
"And Still I Rise -- A. Philip Randolph" (2012) by Trish Williams, Peoria, IL.
"And Still I Rise -- A. Philip Randolph" (2012) by Trish Williams, Peoria, IL.
"Satchel Paige" (2008) by Edward Bostick, Brooklyn, NY.
"Satchel Paige" (2008) by Edward Bostick, Brooklyn, NY.
Executive director Karla Hostetler.
Executive director Karla Hostetler.
Mariposa Museum presents this nationally touring exhibition of art quilts honoring 400 years of African American history from the Women of Color Quilters Network. The exhibit is open every day except Mondays at 57 Circuit avenue, through the end of August.