Upcoming Shows & Events
Jean Jacket Upcycle
AAQDG members will host a Teen UpCycle Jean Jacket event at the Warrensville Heights Library, 4415 Northfield Road, Warrensville Heights OH.
Sound & Soul: Celebrating Black Music Month
Sound & Soul: Celebrating Black Music Month
Quilter, Regina Abernathy celebrates the rich history and profound impact of Black artists on American culture with a quilt exhibition and presentation for Black Music Month. Abernathy will explore the impact of Black Music Month, which was established in 1979 by the late President Jimmy Carter to honor the invaluable contributions of Black musicians to the nation’s cultural fabric. Using quilts and music, participants will discover the evolution of Black music—from spirituals and blues to jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and beyond. Learn how Black musicians have not only shaped history but also influenced global culture and inspired powerful movements for change through their artistry and resilience.
Juneteenth Quilt Exhibition
Juneteenth Quilt Display: African American Quilt & Doll Guild
We Gather at the Edge: Black Women Artist & Contemporary Quilts
Extracted image of Myrah Brown Green’s, In My Akwabaa Form, 2000, cotton fabric and cotton batt, 95 × 86 in. (241.3 × 218.4 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum
AAQDG Black History Quilt & Doll Exhibit
In honor of Black History Month, join us for the Warrensville Heights Black History Program at the Warrensville Heights Civic & Senior Center on Wednesday, February 26th, starting at 6 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend! The exhibit runs from February 24 through March 1st. - Chairperson, Sandra Noble.
If This Quilt Could Talk
Black History Program and Quilt Exhibit. Muriel Tillman, Chairperson.
Black History Presentation
AAQDG member, Reginal Abernathy, speaks at this Black History Month presentation.
Phi Delta Kappa Black History Presentation
Black History presentation featuring AAQDG member, Regina Abernathy.
Purpose and Power Through Quilting
The National coalition of 100 Black Women (Cleveland Chapter) presents a storytelling event featuring AAQDG member, Reginal Abernathy.
Black History Celebration
AAQDG member, Regina Abernathy, presents at McGregor’s Black History Celebration - Quilting the Stories of Black History.
AAQDG 2024 Quilt & Doll Show
African American Quilt & Doll Guild 8th Biennial Quilt and Doll Show “Stitching Stories: Celebrating Our Heritage.” Show includes a Gallery, Trunk Show, Fashion Show, Vendors, and Special Guest Speakers. You can also try your hand at quilting with a “Make & Take.” Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Quilt Q & A
Cleveland Heights AARP will host a AAQDG Quilt Display with a 30 minute Q & A session.
Storytelling and Art Event
Celebrate Quilts in Black History - Jackki Boyd will present a storytelling art session, where participants will make a fabric stamped mini quilt collage.
Exhibit & Book Discussion
AAQDG member and author, Regina Abernathy, will be discussing her book, The Quilting Storyteller and exhibiting some of her quilts during Antioch’s Black History Month observances.
The Quilting Storyteller
Quilter, author, and storyteller, Regina Abernathy, will be featured at the Western Reserve Historical Society's History on Tap -Celebration of Black Culture through music. The event will occur on February 15 from 5:00pm until 8pm. Tickets are available online. Tickets include full access to museum, carousel rides, live museum, live DJ, and storyteller.
Praxis Fiber Workshop - Gallery Exhibit
Praxis is pleased to host the African American Quilt and Doll Guild of Cleveland for a member exhibit this winter. of quilts, cloth dolls, and needlework. The exhibit is available Mondays 4–8pm, Wednesdays + Sundays 12–4pm or by appointment contact@praxisfiberworkshop.org
Beachwood Arts Council Exhibit & Sale
“Threads Intertwined Hold and Bind”
This exhibit features quilts and dolls by 18 members of the AAQDG that are inspired by African American history and culture.
American Quilter’s Society Quilt Show
AAQDG members are off to Grand Rapids, Michigan for this quilting event.
AAQDG Annual Cookout & Trunk Show Sale
Members Annual Cook-out and Trunk Show Sale at Warrensville Senior Center.
Wednesday Sit and Sew
AAQDG members gather at the Warrensville Heights Senior Center for sit and sew sessions on Wednesdays from 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. (Check with Sandy Noble for cost.)
Warrensville Heights Library Innovation Center Grand Opening
Warrensville Heights Library Innovation Center Grand Opening - Celebrate a place where everyone can create!
The event will host a book signing with author and quilter Regina Abernathy, President of the African American Quilt & Doll Guild. She will be on hand with copies of her newly released book, The Quilting Storyteller: Preserving African American Culture and History through Quilting Stories. Come out for refreshments and explore the new Innovation Center.
Freedom & Community Exhibit - Reception
Opening Reception of the Freedom & Community Juneteenth Exhibit. Visit the Wasmer Gallery website for details.
Freedom & Community Exhibit
Freedom & Community Juneteenth Exhibit. Visit the Wasmer Gallery website for details. Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 12-4:30 p.m.; Juneteenth Event Hours – Saturday, June 17, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Juneteenth Quilt Exhibit at CABS Annual Luncheon
Annual Sisterhood Luncheon! Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers Sisterhood Luncheon will be held Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Cleveland Marriott East Hotel. Tickets are $40 and available now. Please join the Black Storytellers for Storytelling, Food, Vendors, the African American Grand March and the fellowship of our Sisters. Contact Sis Jackki Boyd 216 526-1275 for tickets.