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Founded in New York City · 1987
Every Quilt Holds a Story
Quilters of Color Network of New York City is a community preserving history, expressing culture, teaching skills, and building community through the art of quiltmaking. For more than three decades, our members have created historical and contemporary American quilts inspired by diverse ethnicities.
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A Living Tradition of Quiltmaking
Quilters of Color Network of New York City was founded in 1987 in New York City. It is a diverse group of men and women dedicated to creating historical and contemporary American quilts inspired by various ethnicities. Its long-term mission is to illustrate social images and events through the art of quilt-making throughout the 21st century.
Over more than three decades, members have exhibited their work, curated exhibitions, participated and placed in quilting competitions, participated in cross-cultural learning exchanges, conducted multilevel workshops on quilting techniques and methods, and attended conferences and congresses nationally and internationally.
Featured Work
Dahomey Women
Artist: Shirley Cox
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