Exhibition shown while at the International Quilt Museum, Lincoln, Nebraska

Color Improvisations 3

A Major Exhibition of Contemporary Quilts

Nancy Crow, Curator

Oct. 3, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027

Color Improvisations 3 features 38 large quilts that explore color, scale, and improvisation in contemporary textile art. Curated by internationally recognized artist Nancy Crow, the exhibition includes works by quiltmakers from the United States, Canada, and New Zealand, highlighting the creativity, innovation and artistic excellence shaping contemporary quiltmaking today. Using bold abstract forms and richly worked fabrics, the artists balance exquisite skill with creative risk. Their quilts invite viewers to experience color as movement, texture, and feeling.


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