2025 HOLIDAY EXHIBITION

MAIN GALLERY + MEZZANINE GALLERY

Inspiration/Exploration is a juried exhibit organized by the Washington State Region of Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA). SAQA is a non-profit organization with members throughout the world whose mission is to promote the art quilt. 

Members of the Washington Region were asked to identify the inspirational qualities of Washington State, and then to explore that inspiration in their artwork. 

The juror of the show is Sheila Frampton Cooper, an artist, teacher, and studio art quilter who has lived in California as well as France.  She has won awards in major exhibits throughout the United States.  In her juror statement, Sheila cited the diversity of interpretations of the theme as a highlight of the exhibit.

A total of 41 quilts and 4 three-dimensional pieces were juried into this exhibit, representing 26 artists. 

The Washington Region of SAQA has over 200 current members, located throughout the state.  Its members have recently shown work in the 2025 International Quilt Festival in Houston, Contemporary Quilt Association exhibitions, 2024 American Quilter's Society QuiltWeek in Paducah, and the Quilt and Fiber Arts Festival 2024, among other shows.