National Quilt Museum
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The National Quilt Museum, located in Paducah, Kentucky, is an art museum that exhibits fiber art and quilting from around the world. The museum is recognized by USA Today as one of the world's top quilt displays.[1][2] This textile museum supports local and expert quilters by providing workshops and other educational activities.
The National Quilt Museum was established by Bill and Meredith Schroeder of Paducah and opened to the public on April 25, 1991. It is the only museum dedicated to today's quilts and quiltmakers. The main gallery is devoted to a rotating selection from the museum's collection of over 600 quilts. Its two other galleries exhibit rotating fiber art exhibits throughout the year. Founding Executive Director was Victoria Faoro.[3] The museum also features a traveling exhibit that is made up of quilts and fiber art.
In addition, the museum also offers educational opportunities for adults and kids at all skill levels. In 1993 the museum hosted the first African American Quilters Forum and in 1995 the museum developed "Gatherings," an exhibit and conference celebrating quilt documentation projects completed across the country.[4]
The museum was honored in May 2008 when the U.S. Congress designated it The National Quilt Museum of the United States.[citation needed] May Louise Zumwalt, former Executive Director of the Museum, said "Though it does not mean we will receive national funding, it does recognize that we are a quilt museum with national significance." This designation brings additional attention and helps increase the number of visitors. The museum currently averages 40,000 visitors per year.
In June 2011 writer and consultant Frank W. Bennett became Chief Executive Officer of the Museum.[5]
See also[]
- Quilt Museum and Gallery in England
References[]
- ^ Bleiberg, Larry (4 November 2014). "10 best places to see amazing quilts". USA TODAY. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
- ^ "National Quilt Museum honors fabric art". Reuters. 24 July 2012. Archived from the original on 11 March 2015. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
- ^ MAQS Quilts: The Founders Collection. Museum of the American Quilter's Society. 2001. p. 9. ISBN 1574327801.
- ^ MAQS Quilts: The Founders Collection. Museum of the American Quilter's Society. 2001. p. 136. ISBN 1574327801.
- ^ Edwards, Susan (22 June 2011). "Board Taps Nationally Acclaimed Business Writer and Consultant Frank Bennett as New Executive Director". American Quilter's Society News. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
Coordinates: 37°05′22″N 88°35′50″W / 37.08935°N 88.59718°W
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