Studio Art Quilt Associates'
Forced to Flee
July 3 through November 7, 2021
3rd Floor Gallery

Throughout history people have been forced to flee from their homes for their own safety and survival. Their journeys have been prompted by war, genocide, famine, natural disasters, political repression, and other human rights violations. These refugee crises have also imposed severe impacts on the social, economic, and political structures of host countries around the world, particularly poor and developing countries.

This powerful and timely exhibition of 36 art quilts from Studio Art Quilt Associates illustrates the global challenges arising from the current refugee crisis impacting countries across the globe.

I was moved to tears by many of the sorrowful stories in these powerful depictions. These works are accessible even if they can make uncomfortable viewing. Audiences will surely come away with images etched into their memories, and with more awareness of the tragic plight of large sections of humanity.

                                                                                                                                     — Dr. Sue Marks (exhibition juror)

About Studio Art Quilt Associates

Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt: "a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure." Over the past 30 years, SAQA has grown into a dynamic and active community of nearly 4,000 artists, curators, collectors, and art professionals located around the world. Our vision is that the art quilt is universally respected as a fine art medium.
With our exhibitions, resources, publications, and membership opportunities, we seek to increase the public's appreciation for the art quilt and to support our members in their artistic and professional growth.

Sponsors

Forced to Flee is funded by Joe and Muriel Richardson, The FM Area Foundation, Quilters Guild of North Dakota, and The Alex Stern Family Foundation.

Forced to Flee is funded by The Arts Partnership, with support from the Cities of Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo and from Sanford Health.

Forced to Flee is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

Forced to Flee is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation.