Mercer County - Trenton - If These Quilts Could Talk @ Ellarslie in Cadwalader Park [January 17 – April 19, 2020]

If These Quilts Could Talk


Queen of the Atlantic Ocean, by Myra Nevius of the Friendly Quilters

IF THESE QUILTS COULD TALK

A juried exhibit featuring the Sankofa Stitchers and the Friendly Quilters

January 17 – April 19, 2020

Opening Reception: Sunday, January 19; 1:30 pm











IF THESE QUILTS COULD TALK

A juried exhibit featuring quilts by the Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild and the Friendly Quilters of Bucks CountyCURATED BY DIANE CICCONE AND JANE MALLOYOpening Reception Jan. 19 ♦ 2 pm
On view through April 19, 2020
See a video of the exhibition going up.
Read articles by US1 and Trenton Daily. 
An array of quilting styles and color schemes will fill our first-floor galleries with African American artistry, creativity, and storytelling. The Friendly Quilters of Bucks County and Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild keep the traditions of quilt-making alive with works of art that tell stories and strengthen historical and community bonds. The exhibit will feature workshops and lectures on the history and traditions of quilts in the African American community.  

Sankofa Stitchers

Friendly Quilters

Rose Mary BriggsDorothy Allen
Ora BrownVivian Barrett
Paulette FileLinda Bodley
Mada Galloway-ColesGloria Brown
Juandamarie GikandiJanet Byard
Cassandra GrunkelAdrienne Daniels
Gail MitchellVickie Meisel
Tarsha TaylorRose Miller
 Jane WycheMyra Nevius
Linda Salley
Christina Thomas
Christine Webb
Constance White


































































Workshops and Lectures (all start at 1:30 pm)

  • Sunday, Feb. 2: Underground Railroad Quilts lecture by Cassandra Stancil Gunkel
  • Saturday, Feb. 8: Improvisational Quilting workshop led by Rose Miller (workshop will accommodate up to 15 participants; rain/snow date Feb. 9)
  • Sunday, Feb. 16: Quilt Arts and Culture lecture by Gail Mitchell
  • Saturday, March 7: Adinkra Stamping workshop by Cassandra Stancil Gunkel
  • Saturday, March 29: Improvisational Quilting workshop led by Rose Miller and Juandamaire Gikanda (workshop will accommodate up to 15 participants; rain/snow date March 30)
  • Sunday, April 19: Closing reception with Quilters Talk and Community Quilt unveiling




Trenton City Museum

The Trenton City Museum
Ellarslie in Cadwalader Park
Trenton, New Jersey
Phone: (609) 989-3632
Fax: (609) 989-3624
Email: info@ellarslie.org

Museum Hours

Wednesday – Saturday: Noon to 4 PM
Sunday: 1 to 4 PM
Closed Monday, Tuesday and Municipal Holidays
Location: 299 Parkside Ave, Trenton, NJ 08618, USA

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