At Phillips’ Mill: An All-New Exhibition of Contemporary Art Quilts by Studio Art Quilt Associates

See the all-new SAQA Art Quilt Exhibition at Phillips' Mill Community Association, “Art Quilters Celebrate Independence,” presenting a stunning collection of contemporary art quilts from November 15 – December 13. This touring, juried exhibition features 39 thought-provoking art quilts created by members of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) of Pennsylvania in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

These innovative quilted artworks explore the broad meaning of independence, freedom of expression, and democratic values while exemplifying exciting conceptual and technical departures from quilting tradition that affirm the art quilt as fine art. The contemporary art quilt movement has transformed a centuries-old tradition into an art form exhibited in galleries and international museum collections.

These are not your traditional bed quilts!

Admission: $10 adults, free for Mill members, children under 18, and exhibiting artists. Questions? Email artquilt@phillipsmill.org. More details at phillipsmill.org.

In conjunction with the exhibition, the Mill is hosting a special event, “Art Quilts: An Introduction for Art Lovers + Collectors,” with celebrated arts journalist, author, and quilt expert Meg Cox on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. A former culture reporter for the Wall Street Journal, Cox will deliver an engaging, visually rich presentation challenging everything the community thinks it knows about quilting. Tickets available on the Mill website, phillipsmill.org. $20 general admission, $10 for Mill members.

The Mill is also presenting its very first Holiday Gift Shop featuring textile-based gifts created by Mill member artisans. A wide array of creativity can be found –– something for everyone on your holiday list, and open whenever the art quilt show is open.

The exhibition can be viewed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 – 5 pm. Docent tours led by SAQA artists are available every Saturday at 2 pm. Two special Quilter Days, Thursday, November 19 and Thursday, December 3 (same hours), offer docent tours focused on quilting techniques and other activities specifically designed for quilters. A special “group discount” for quilters and guilds extends a 50% discount on admission fees for groups of 10 or more on those two days. Advanced registration is required for groups. Reserve on the Phillips’ Mill website at phillipsmill.org.

Questions? Email artquilt@phillipsmill.org