If you are in the Augusta, GA area, do stop by the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History for it's African-American Quilt Exhibition. The annual show includes antique quilts from the museum's collection, local and guest quilters. Included are quilts made by Pollie Stevenson of Island, NY, Vivian Smith of Augusta, Barbara Golden of Morven, GA, and works from the Tabernacle Baptist Church of Augusta, GA and Beulah Grove Baptist Church of Augusta. The admissions to the exhibit is $5 for adults, less for seniors and children. The exhibition is open Oct 1 - Nov 30, 2008.
The public is invited to attend the Opening Reception on Sunday, Oct 5 from 3pm - 5pm. Read more about the exhibit in this Augusta Chronicle article. The photo here by staff photographer
Kendrick Brinson. Enjoy!
