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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
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United We Thread: A Baltimore Themed Quilt Journey
July 28 – December 10 James E Lewis Museum of Art On the campus of Morgan State University 2201 Argonne Drive Baltimore, MD 21251 Hours Tuesday – Friday, 11am – 4pm Quilt Raffle: 64" high x 110" wide Drawing date is Saturday June 3, 2023 Winner does not need to be present to win. Ticket price: $2 each Anyone interested in the quilt should contact a member of the guild for tickets. Read More |
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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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