Should art be framed? It is common practice to frame paintings, collages, and most 2D artworks. And it is common practice to not frame tapestries. So what about art quilts? Florida artist Regina Dunn discusses her thoughts about framing art quilts.

Carole Lyles Shaw discusses her current contemporary art quilts at the opening of her show at Art Center Sarasota

“Black Women: Music of the Heart & Soul”

Artist Talk on Friday, January 5, 5:30-7 p.m.

Frieda Anderson of Sarasota FL, makes her textile art using a unique piecing technique. Her art quilts are made with her hand dyed fabrics and are machine pieced. You can view her contemporary art on this website https://www.gallerytextileartsaqafl.com/frieda-anderson-artwork

Michael R. Stevenson writes about the history of textiles in his family and how this infuenced and inspires his curent work.