Celebrate the artistry and tradition of Southern Black quilting with a day of hands-on creativity, live demonstrations, and a guided tour. Inspired by our special exhibition, Family Day: All About Quilts offers quilt-inspired art-making activities for all ages alongside special programming throughout the Museum.
From 11 AM to 2 PM, experience Quilting Here & Now: Artist Demo Day with local quilter Stephany Brown as she shares her techniques and creative process. During this time, drop in for hands-on art-making and meet Diezel Sharpe, an MMA Afterschool Art student and a young author of Helping Others , who will be signing copies of his book from 11 AM to 1 PM. Quilt-themed storytime in the galleries will take place at select times throughout the day.
This event is part of Access for All: Free First Saturdays, which includes free Museum admission all day and a guided Close Looking Tour with a Museum Guide at 2 PM for a deeper exploration of the exhibition.
Ongoing Activities
Art-making Stations
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Create Your Own Paper Fabric – Use stamps, ink, and handmade papers to design your own unique “fabric.”
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Story Quilt Squares – Combine your paper “fabric” and other materials to create a quilt square that tells a personal story or illustrates a meaningful scene.
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Pattern Play – Use geometric die-cuts and tissue paper to explore color, pattern, and repetition.
- Traditional Quilt Patterns – Fill in outlines of classic quilt designs using torn and cut paper.
Community Partners:
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Catherine Simone Gray – Learn more about the April 26 Mothers Writing and Kids Creating workshop.
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Mississippi School of the Arts – Melissa Ownby will be available to share information about MSA’s programs and opportunities for young artists.
