Oh the Stories You'll Tell: History, Communication and Empowerment in Quilting
Quilting has historically served as texts for women who otherwise could not have expressed themselves and their lives. Women living as early pioneers and under chattel slavery quilted for both profit and need. Recognizing this is crucial to understanding women's texts and histories.
Well renowned quilt scholar and artist, Jacquelyn Mooney will be showing some pieces, in addition to giving a presentation at this event. Ms. Mooney is a professor and artist in residence at Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina. Her work has been featured on NBC's Today Show, Minority Business Reports, and numerous book and periodicals. Additionally, her work is in the collections of Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Former President Bill Clinton, Dr's. Bill and Camille Cosby and Dr. Maya Angelou.
During the day there will be an exhibit showing quilts by local quilt artists as well as Ms. Mooney.
A presentation by Ms. Mooney will start at 7 in the evening, which will be followed by light refreshments.
This event is sponsored by the UMass Arts Council.
