Quilts from the community of Gee's Bend, Alabama, have become known for their imaginative designs using recycled materials. A summer show in Columbia County features more than 30 quilts created by the next generation of quilting artists from this historic Black community. The event highlights the legacy of women quilters who learned the craft from their predecessors. The show showcases bold and expressive designs and is open to the public at two sites. Many of the participants are exhibiting their work for the first time, adding to the community's rich artistic heritage.
Quilts from the small community of Gee's Bend, Alabama, have gained recognition for imaginative designs using recycled materials. The summer show in Columbia County showcases the bold and expressive designs crafted by the next generation of quilting artists from Gee's Bend.
The talented quilters are women from the community, continuing a legacy learned from their mothers and grandmothers. More than 30 quilts highlight the art and tradition of this historic Black community.
An influential exhibit in 2002 brought the story of Gee's Bend to international attention, showcasing the unique, American art form created by the women descendants of enslaved individuals.
Current quilters are presenting their work for the first time at the Spencertown Academy Arts Center and the Austerlitz Historical Society Church, both open to the public.
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