Special Show Exhibits
Every year, IHQS hosts fiber arts exhibits from around the country.
SACRED THREADS
“Gates of Dawn” by Shannon Dion, included as part of Sacred Thread’s traveling show.
Sacred Thread’s founder Vikki Pignatelli and the other committee members wanted to create a dignified exhibit of artwork that would touch all those who viewed it on both spiritual and personal levels. They wanted to share the experiences of quilters whose stories would be a source of healing and strength for others by allowing the artist to submit a statement which would be exhibited with the artwork that described the meaning or inspiration for the piece.
The show does not emphasize any particular religion or theology but conveys the spirituality, healing and inspirational messages that transcend all people.
For the exhibit, quilts are divided into categories based on theme. These are Expressions of Joy, Spirituality, Inspiration, Grief, Healing and Peace/Brotherhood. The artwork themes provide thought-provoking insights, encouragement, inspiration and healing responses to grief and human hardships. The exhibit is a positive influence on the human spirit, giving joy as well as addressing concerns of the soul and mind.
SAQA Quilts TRUNK SHOW
The Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) traveling trunk shows are designed to showcase SAQA’s diversity of talent and support its mission to “promote the art quilt.” Audiences at locations around the world are able to engage with the art quilts in an up-close and personal way. In addition to delighting viewers with the variety of techniques and breadth of creativity, trunk shows are also used for educational purposes and outreach.
Details for the 2025 SAQA show will be announced closer to the show.