5th Annual Airing of the Quilts Festival
The 5th Annual Airing of the Quilts Festival is set for Sat. October 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Gee’s Bend Welcome Center. Co-organized by Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy and Sew Gee’s Bend Heritage Builders, visitors from around the world can experience one of the most storied quilting traditions in the world.
The festival continues a long tradition of outdoor quilt displays in Gee’s Bend, connecting visitors directly with the vibrant artistic community that has given rise to generations of African-American quiltmakers whose bold, improvisational designs have earned international acclaim and are featured in major museums and collections worldwide. Attendees can expect a dynamic, day-long experience featuring quilt displays and sales, live demonstrations, hands-on quilting workshops for all ages, guided tours connecting visitors directly with local artists and their stories, storytelling, live music, and local food vendors celebrating the flavors of Gee’s Bend.
The 5th Annual Airing of the Quilts Festival is set for Sat. October 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Gee’s Bend Welcome Center. Co-organized by Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy and Sew Gee’s Bend Heritage Builders, visitors from around the world can experience one of the most storied quilting traditions in the world.
The festival continues a long tradition of outdoor quilt displays in Gee’s Bend, connecting visitors directly with the vibrant artistic community that has given rise to generations of African-American quiltmakers whose bold, improvisational designs have earned international acclaim and are featured in major museums and collections worldwide. Attendees can expect a dynamic, day-long experience featuring quilt displays and sales, live demonstrations, hands-on quilting workshops for all ages, guided tours connecting visitors directly with local artists and their stories, storytelling, live music, and local food vendors celebrating the flavors of Gee’s Bend.
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