6-603: Quilt Museum may refer to: The National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky, United States The Quilt Museum and Gallery in York, England The Quilters Hall of Fame in Marion, Indiana, United States Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Quilt Museum . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
12-415: Is an art museum that exhibits fiber art and quilting from around the world. The museum is recognized by USA Today as one of the world's top quilt displays. This textile museum supports local and expert quilters by providing workshops and other educational activities. The National Quilt Museum was established by Bill and Meredith Schroeder of Paducah and opened to the public on April 25, 1991. It
18-409: Is the only museum dedicated to contemporary quilts and quiltmakers . The main gallery is devoted to a rotating selection from the museum's collection of over 600 quilts. Its two other galleries exhibit rotating fiber art exhibits throughout the year. Its founding executive director was Victoria Faoro. The museum also features a traveling exhibit that is made up of quilts and fiber art. In addition,
24-476: The United States. May Louise Zumwalt, former executive director of the museum, said "Though it does not mean we will receive national funding, it does recognize that we are a quilt museum with national significance." This designation brings additional attention and helps increase the number of visitors. The museum averages 40,000 visitors per year. In July 2021, Matt Collinsworth became chief executive officer of
30-487: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Quilt_Museum&oldid=1079780914 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages National Quilt Museum The National Quilt Museum , located in Paducah , Kentucky ,
36-518: The museum also offers educational opportunities for adults and kids at all skill levels. In 1993 the museum hosted the first African American Quilters Forum and in 1995 the museum developed "Gatherings", an exhibit and conference celebrating quilt documentation projects completed across the country. The museum was honored in May 2008 when the U.S. Congress designated it the National Quilt Museum of
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