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Who? What? Where?
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Places to go....quilts and fiber art to see! Is your quilt in an exhibit? Do you know of an upcoming show? Tell us right away so we can add to this page. Email info to EBHQ Web Support. |
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Through August 23 11am-8pm, Wednesday 11am-5pm, Thursday thru Sunday |
Gather Tender Night, a major solo exhibition of 15 intricate, monumental, hand-woven textile works by artist: Diedrick Brackens (CCA faculty member and acclaimed textile artist). that explore themes of tenderness, migration, and the natural world. free admission on Wednesday. Located at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (701 Mission St., San Francisco). |
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Through August 30
Reception Sun. Aug 2, 1-3pm Tuesday - Sunday, 10am-3pm Closed on Monday |
Bay Quilts Artists and Gallery Exhibition features Alba Francesac, who paints with textiles, She is inspired by the excitement and diversity of life. Fabric allows her to express herself in personal, sometimes humorous, and visually stunning ways. Located at 5327 Jacuzzi St., Suite 3-C, Richmond. |
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Through October 11
Hours: Weds-Sun 11am–5pm Thursdays: 22am-8pm |
The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) will stage a major retrospective for Bay Area artist Mildred Howard, titled "The Poetics of Memory." Howard earned her MFA in textile arts from JFK University. The exhibit will include sculptures depicting four men who were advocates for slavery of Black and Indigenous people in California: Francis Scott Key, Junípero Serra, Peter Burnett, and William Gwin, which Howard wrapped in red fabric. Located at the Great Hall, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland. More info here. |
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Through January 6, 2027
Thursday to Sunday, 10am-4pm Reception July 31 |
HERALDING, Sixty-Five Plus Artists from the Collection of Berkeley resident Forrest L. Merrill: A HandWork 2026 exhibition. All media are represented including clay, metal, glass, fiber, wood, and mixed media. Admission: $12–$15 for adults, lower rates for seniors, students, and youth. Location: Fresno Art Museum, in the Fig, Duncan, and Hallowell Galleries, 2233 North First Street, Fresno. |
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Virtual Exhibit: Through Saturday, October 3 Physical Exhibition Dates: Thurs, 8/20 to Sat.,10/3, 12-5pm Reception: Fri, Aug. 28 (7 – 9pm) |
56th Annual Textile Exhibition: features a diverse range of contemporary and traditional fiber art from Bay Area and Northern California artists: intricate quilted wall hangings, sculptural pieces, wearable art, embroidery, and hand-dyed fabrics. Located at the Olive Hyde Art Guild, 123 Washington Blvd, Fremont |
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September 16, Wednesday 9 am - 3 pm |
The Mt Tam Quilt Guild (MTQG) will have a booth at the 38th Annual Marin Senior Fair, providing a free display of 60 quilts by members.Their booth will also sell craft items sewn by MTQG members, and a demo of quilt making. Located at Marin Center Exhibit Hall, 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael. |
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September 24-26 Thurs: 10a-5p, Fri: 10a-4p |
Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival: Sewing, Quilting, Needle art and Craft supply, Make n Takes, Free Demos, Daily Door Prizes and Drawings. Free admission, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, 2005 Valley AVe, Gate 8m, Pleasanton. More info here. |
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September 26 & 27, 2026 Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday, 10am-4pm |
The Coastal Quilters Guild of Santa Barbara & Goleta holds their biennial member showcase quilt show, titled Harvest of Colors. Traditional, modern and art quilts. Featured Exhibit: "Daylesford Quilts" is a collection of quilts, made by guild members over the course of a year. The pattern is a choose-your-own-adventure medallion quilt by Jen Kingwell. Traditional, modern and art quilts, guest speakers, learn about fabrics and their origins shop quilting, crafting, and sewing vendors, guild boutique with handmade quilted Items, demos, education and raffles. Tickets $20, early bird $15 until Sept.1 on website at www.coastalquilters.org. Located at the Earl Warren Showgrounds on Hwy. 101 at Las Positas, Santa Barbara |
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September 27-28 Saturday: 10am-5 Sunday: 10am -4pm |
50 Years of Quilted Memories, presented by the Santa Clara Valley Quilt Association: Quilts, Raffle, Vendors, Food, Free Parking. Tickets $12, $15 at the door. New location: Club Sportiva, 521 Charcot Avenue, San Jose. Info here. |
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October 3-4 Saturday: 10am-5 Sunday: 10am -4pm |
Biannual – Mother Lode Quilters Guild Quilt Show, Stars Stripes and Stitches. Featured quilter, Sitching by the River, Lola Newman. Over 100 Quilts, Vendors, Country Store, Silent Auction, Gift Baskets, Quilt Challenge, Vintage Irons & Quilts for Veterans. Opportunity Quilt: "Whispers of Seaglass" Drawing Sunday, Oct. 4th at 3PM. Located at Sutter Creek Auditorium, 18 Main Street, Sutter Creek. Info here. |
| October 10-11 |
Tehachapi Mountain Quilters presents their annual Show. Located at Aspen Builders 105 East E Street Tehachapi. Check back here for more information |
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October 17-18 Saturday & Sunday, 10 a - 4 p |
"Rainbows in Paradise," Biennial Paradise Quilt Show sponsored by Ridge Quilters: Quilt display, boutique and vendors, raffles and lunch. Admission $10. Located at Paradise Elks Lodge, 1100 Elk Ln, Paradise. More info to come. Check back here for updates. |
| February 5, 2027, 10 a – 4 p |
Califonia Dreamin', Folsom Quilt & Fiber Guild. Location: Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma St, Folsom |
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Heritage Quilters Guild in Fresno, California. check back here. |