| Quilt National | |
|---|---|
 Dawn Nebula, by Michael James, exhibited at the first Quilt National in 1979 | |
| Genre | Quilt Art |
| Frequency | biennial |
| Location(s) | Dairy Barn Arts Center, Athens, Ohio |
| Inaugurated | 1979 |
| Founder | Nancy Crow, Françoise Barnes, and Virginia Randles |
| Most recent | May 21, 2021 – September 6, 2021 |
| Next event | May 27 - September 11, 2023 |
| Website | Quilt National |
The Quilt National is a juried biennial exhibition of contemporary quilt art, first held in 1979. The primary exhibition is held at the Dairy Barn Art Center in Athens, Ohio in odd-numbered years. The exhibition includes between 80-90 quilts. After the conclusion of the Quilt National, selections of the exhibits also tour the country.[1][2] It is both the largest and one of the most prestigious shows of its kind.[1][2][3][4]
- ^ a b Wadley, Carma (13 May 2003). "The art of quilting". Deseret News. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
- ^ a b Meg Cox (2008). The Quilter's Catalog: A Comprehensive Resource Guide. Workman Publishing. p. 544. ISBN 9780761138815. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
The oldest, biggest, and best show of art quilts in the country...
- ^ Barbara Mayer (Aug 14, 1985). "Former dairy barn becomes cultural art center". Kentucky New Era. AP. p. 20. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
- ^ "Travel Advisory; Quilts and Rugs At Textile Museum". New York Times. November 26, 1995. Retrieved 2010-07-20.