A Stitch in Time: Southern Quilts in the African-American Tradition
May 15, 2011 - Jul 24, 2011
The art of quilting enjoys a long and rich heritage within African-American communities, particularly in the Deep South. Drawing from the Museum鈥檚 permanent collection of American quilts鈥攁mong the largest in the country鈥攖his exhibition will explore the African-American quilting tradition, from vibrant patterns to whimsical pictorials. Among the featured quilts are masterworks by Nora Ezell, Yvonne Wells, Chris Clark, and the Freedom Quilting Bee.
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The art of quilting enjoys a long and rich heritage within African-American communities, particularly in the Deep South. Drawing from the Museum鈥檚 permanent collection of American quilts鈥攁mong the largest in the country鈥攖his exhibition will explore the African-American quilting tradition, from vibrant patterns to whimsical pictorials. Among the featured quilts are masterworks by Nora Ezell, Yvonne Wells, Chris Clark, and the Freedom Quilting Bee.
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Sunday
12:00 - 5:00 PM
Tuesday - Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
2000 Rev Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard Birmingham, AL, USA 35203
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