The National Quilt Museum promotes the work of today's quilters through exhibits, education programs, preservation, and advocacy efforts.
The museum is committed to the effective care of all quilts so they can be enjoyed by future generations. As part of our effort to educate museums, organizations, and individuals on effective quilt care, we have established the
National Quilt Museum Certified Partner Program
Organizations that become National Quilt Museum Certified Partners have agreed to follow our guidelines in the following areas:
- Quilt Storage
- Quilt Shipping
- Quilt Exhibition
- Quilt Documentation
- Quilt Handling
- And Overall Quilt Preservation.
You will know that an organization is a National Quilt Museum Certified Partner if they have the following badge on their website, social media pages, or print materials. Only Certified Partners are authorized to use the badge.
For information on becoming a National Quilt Museum Certified Partner,
please contact Museum Registrar, Laura Hendrickson at 270-442-8856 for details.
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The Quilter’s Spot
Current Exhibits
06marAll Day07julSAQA: Musica!
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This juried exhibition by the Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA), created for The National Quilt Museum, depicts the emotion, energy, and enjoyment of music through fiber art.
Event Details
This juried exhibition by the Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA), created for The National Quilt Museum, depicts the emotion, energy, and enjoyment of music
through fiber art.
Time
March 6 (Friday) - July 7 (Tuesday)
Location
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
13marAll Day14julThe Whole is Greater than the Sum of its Parts (EXTENDED) by Cassandra Beaver
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This collection of modern quilts, constructed by Cassandra between 2014 and today, encompasses a variety of aesthetics and techniques including use of negative space, minimalism, modern traditionalism, and improvisation.
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This collection of modern quilts, constructed by Cassandra between 2014 and today, encompasses a variety of aesthetics and techniques including use of negative space, minimalism, modern traditionalism, and improvisation.
Time
March 13 (Friday) - July 14 (Tuesday)
Location
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
12junAll Day08sepOURstory: Human Rights Stories in Fabric
Event Details
This exhibition, created by artists from around the world and curated by Susanne Jones, focuses on the history of the battles for human, civil, and political rights, and their continuing
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This exhibition, created by artists from around the world and curated by
Susanne Jones, focuses on the history of the battles for human, civil, and political rights, and their continuing developments today. This colorful new way to approach human rights answers the demand for new perspectives on the issues.
Time
June 12 (Friday) - September 8 (Tuesday)
Location
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
10julAll Day06octNew Quilts from an Old Favorite: Wheel of Fortune
Event Details
This exhibition features the winning and finalist quilts from around the world in a competition for the most innovative interpretations of the traditional Wheel of Fortune pattern.
Event Details
This exhibition features the winning and finalist quilts from around the world in a competition for the most innovative interpretations of the traditional Wheel of Fortune pattern.
Time
July 10 (Friday) - October 6 (Tuesday)
Location
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
17julAll Day15sepAfrican Jazz Seriesby Michael A. Cummings
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Michael, a self-taught quilter, brings years of painting and collage skills to his quilt making. Inspired by jazz and working in the narrative tradition, Cummings and his sewing machine tell
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Michael, a self-taught quilter, brings years of painting and collage skills to his quilt making. Inspired by jazz and working in the narrative tradition, Cummings and his sewing machine tell stories of the African American experience across historical, cultural, philosophical, and mythical realms.
Time
July 17 (Friday) - September 15 (Tuesday)
Location
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
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Calendar of Events
July
07jul2:30 pm4:30 pmJunior QuiltersYouth Education
Event Details
The Museum is delighted with the success of our Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club (JQTA), which normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2:30 - 4:30
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The Museum is delighted with the success of our Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club (JQTA), which normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. These young ladies and gentlemen are exceeding our expectations and fulfilling their own goals of becoming great quilters and textile artists.
Young aspiring quilters and textile artists are invited to join.
Time
(Tuesday) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CST
Location
The National Quilt Museum Classroom
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
August
04aug2:30 pm4:30 pmJunior QuiltersYouth Education
Event Details
The Museum is delighted with the success of our Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club (JQTA), which normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2:30 - 4:30
Event Details
The Museum is delighted with the success of our Junior Quilters & Textile Artists Club (JQTA), which normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. These young ladies and gentlemen are exceeding our expectations and fulfilling their own goals of becoming great quilters and textile artists.
Young aspiring quilters and textile artists are invited to join.
Time
(Tuesday) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CST
Location
The National Quilt Museum Classroom
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky
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