Spirit of the Cloth: Contemporary Quilts by African
American Artists
February 15- May 13, 2001
The exhibition includes 51 quilts created using a wide variety of materials and
techniques. Every quilt was chosen to reflect the rich diversity of approaches to the
quilt format among African American artists today. Each quilt conveys the individuality of
its maker; as a whole, the exhibition is a testament to the hundreds of African American
artists active today in all regions of America. These intriguing works provide a forum for
sharing the stories, memories and visions of the artist. The exhibition is organized by
the American Craft Museum, New York, in collaboration with the Women of Color Quilter's
Network and with co-curator Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi.
Events associated with the exhibit:
| Performance | The Seven Sisters (March 31, 3 pm) |
| Artist/ Curator Lecture | Carolyn Mazloomi (Febuary 15, 6pm) |
| Worshops | Quilt Documentation (March 3, 10:30 am - 4pm) |
| Quilting Workshop (April 21, 9am -1pm) Fee: $36, reservations required | |
| Gallery Talks | Manipulating Materials (Febuary 25, 3 pm) |
| Spirited Rythms (March 10, 6:30 pm) | |
| Family Tour (March 31, 2 pm) | |
| African American Quilts and their Quilters (April 22, 3 pm) | |
| Memories in Material Culture (May 6, 3 pm) | |
| Video for Lunch Tours | Unraveling the Stories (April 11, 12:30 pm) |
| Faith Ringgold, Portrait of the Artist (May 9, 12:30 pm) |
This text is from the Harn Museum - Current Exhibitions Page. For the Museum's hours and more information go to the Museum's web page (www.arts.ufl.edu/harn/).