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Welcome!
The African American Quilters of Baltimore (AAQB) was founded in 1989 by the internationally known quilt artist, Barbara Pietila. Her primary goal was to offer support to African American quilters in an environment of acceptance and welcome, and to encourage the practice of quilting as an expression of a shared history and culture, while promoting quilting as an art form. The guild boasts quilters of skill levels ranging from beginner to master. AAQB members have been recognized with grants from the Maryland Council on the Arts, and with the Rubys Artist Grant from the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation. AAQB’s history includes promoting its goals with talks, demonstrations and workshops at the Textile Museum in Washington, DC, the Walters Art Museum, the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Reginald Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, Port Discovery Children’s Museum, the Baltimore Museum of Art and the Maryland Institute College of Art. These activities serve to demonstrate the philosophy as stated in the AAQB motto, “Each One-Teach One.”
Over time the AAQB has broadened its membership to include individuals skilled in other fiber arts such as knitting, doll making, beading, weaving, wearable art and a host of related disciplines. The AAQB is the guild for the beginner as well as the master who is looking for a supportive community for creative growth. They boast a culturally and diverse membership, and welcome all who share their interests. Come Join Us and Create! Anita A. Ruiz-Brittingham, President |
Latest Announcements
Special event!
Saturday, July 27, noon – 4 p.m.: The AAQB will present a Trunk Show by several members at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore. Come hear Glenda Richardson, AAQB member and one of the featured artists in the museum’s current exhibit, “BLACK WOMAN GENIUS: Elizabeth Talford Scott—Tapestries of Generations,” talk about her quilts included in the exhibit. Following her presentation in the auditorium, additional AAQB members will show their quilts and talk about their process. You can also admire and be inspired by a display of quilts and other fiber arts by members of the AAQB in the atrium. The highlights of our meetings are the “Show and Tell” sessions among members, and this is your opportunity to experience this orgy of creativity for yourself!
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All meetings will be in person.
We will email a Zoom link to all members the day before the meeting for those who are unable to attend in person.
We will email a Zoom link to all members the day before the meeting for those who are unable to attend in person.
Meetings
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Become a MemberIf you would like to join the guild, we would be happy to have your membership. We invite anyone with a passion for quilting to join us.
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