Spotlight Auction - open for bidding! Bidding is NOW open! jennifer Wed, 04/10/2024 - 12:26 The Spotlight Auction is an online event taking place during the 2024 SAQA Virtual Conference (April 12 - 20, 2024). You do NOT have to attend the conference or even be a SAQA member to participate - bidding is open to everyone. All proceeds will help support SAQA programs. Over 360 pieces of artwork are available for bidding. All pieces can be viewed on Handbid now where you can register for the event and select your favorites. Each piece is mounted on an 8" x 10" mat with a 4.5" x 6.5” opening and pl ..read more

Collectors in Conversation - Maggie Vanderweit Lucy-admin Mon, 02/12/2024 - 11:06 In this meeting, we discussed Maggie Vanderweit’s basket collection. Maggie writes, "I fell in love with baskets at a First Nations gift shop when I was ten. There were sweet grass and birch bark vessels that all smelled heavenly, and I bought some with my babysitting money. Since then, I have always decorated the house with baskets from around the world. The handwork and natural materials used to make these simple, elegant, functional, and beautiful items constantly inspire me ..read more

SAQA Seminar 2024 - Tool Talk Current Unit: Tools for Assembly jennifer Tue, 01/09/2024 - 09:44 Please join us January 29 - March 29 for SAQA Seminar 2024 - Tool Talk. This program is developed by the Education Committee and is completely free for SAQA members. Not a SAQA member yet? Join today In this year's Seminar, we will discuss various tools and how they can be used. As textile artists, our box of tools can run the gamut from needles to rusty nails! Some of our tools have been around for generations, and some are new. Some are used in traditional ways, and some are used in unique w ..read more

It Feels like Winter to Me (Juried Artist Showcase) Scroll down to view the image gallery. Click on any square image to launch the slideshow. Be sure to click See Details under each image to find out more about each piece, including additional images, videos, and statements. jennifer Fri, 01/26/2024 - 06:09 About the Curator After twenty years as one half of the Pixeladies, Deb Cashatt has recently stopped dying her hair and returned to being a solo artist. She creates intricately pieced work that tell stories of modern life, digitally designs abstract pieces which are printed on cloth, a ..read more

Geometric Expressions (SAQA Virtual Gallery) Scroll down to view the image gallery. Click on any square image to launch the slideshow. Be sure to click See Details under each image to find out more about each piece, including additional images, videos, and statements. Walk through the gallery or enjoy the guided tour in Geometric Expressions' Virtual Tour! Virtual Tour SAQA-AmandaS Wed, 11/29/2023 - 05:18 Virtual Gallery Theme Landscapes, portraits, and nature can often be reconfigured successfully using geometric shapes.  Or a geometric construction may resemble a real-life form.&nb ..read more

Collectors in Conversation jennifer Fri, 12/02/2022 - 06:23 Collectors in Conversation is a new program for art quilt and textile collectors. We will be scheduling more events for 2024, so stay tuned. Be sure to join our collector email list so you can be informed of future events! Available Recordings Read More Collectors in Conversation - Carolyn Mazloomi, Nysha Nelson, and Rebecca Stevens Art quilt and fiber art collectors Carolyn Mazloomi, Nysha Nelson, and Rebecca Stevens take part in a panel discussion about their unique textile collections and the many facets of being a custodian ..read more

Imprisoned (SAQA Virtual Gallery) Scroll down to view the image gallery. Click on any square image to launch the slideshow. Be sure to click See Details under each image to find out more about each piece, including additional images, videos, and statements. Walk through the gallery or enjoy the guided tour in Imprisoned's Virtual Tour! Virtual Tour     SAQA-AmandaS Tue, 09/05/2023 - 02:14 Virtual Gallery Theme Prisons can take many forms. We can be incarcerated and held against our will, or we can feel trapped in a more personal prison of our own bodies and minds. Oppr ..read more

Art in Place (SAQA Mini-Conference) jennifer Tue, 01/31/2023 - 01:40 Jul 14, 2023 Jul 15, 2023 SAQA Online Event Come on a journey with us! We've taken the best of our online conferences and condensed them into a smaller two-day mini-event. You will be able to enjoy some fantastic presentations and make connections with other attendees. Hear from artists from all over the world about how they are inspired by their location and travels. This virtual mini-conference will also include opportunities to meet and network with artists worldwide. Here are some of the highlights: Keynote speaker Carol ..read more

Submit your artwork to the 2023 Benefit Auction! Submission Deadline: June 30 jennifer Sat, 05/20/2023 - 02:59 Be part of SAQA’s most-anticipated fundraising event! Donate a 12 x 12-inch art quilt to support our exhibition and outreach programs. The submission deadline is June 30. The 2023 Benefit Auction will take place online from September 15 through October 8. With hundreds of beautiful artwork available for bidding, there is something for everyone to enjoy! More Details Questions? Please contact us at auction@saqa.com ..read more

SAQA Seminar 2023 - Material Matters jennifer Tue, 01/10/2023 - 10:36 Thanks to everyone who participated in SAQA Seminar 2023 - Material Matters!  We had a blast exploring all the content with you. If you missed anything (or just want a refresher), everything will be available on the website for years to come. Explore the materials we use, from those we commonly think of to the more futuristic substances being developed. You can enjoy video conversations, galleries, resources, and optional activities. Questions? Please contact us at seminar@saqa.art. Available Weeks Read ..read more