National African American Quilt Guild

The African-American Sampler Quilt Group (AASQG) and the National African-American Quilt Guild (NAAQG) consist of creators from all corners of the United States, from Rhode Island in the North, Texas in the South, California in the West, and Pennsylvania in the East. The artists range from beginners to professionals. They are self-taught, having learned from family traditions or at school. The organizations include mothers, artists, doctors, lawyers, teachers, and students, to name just a few. The internet has brought them together.Terry Koger hails from Trenton, New Jersey, and holds a degree in music education from Morgan State University. As an alto saxophonist, jazz professor, and musician, his musical journey has led him to publish several articles in the Black Music Research Journal. He recently completed a jazz CD project. The collaboration between AASQG, NAAQG, and Terry has allowed them to explore jazz music through the art of quilts and clothing.Guided tour: every day at 11 a.m. (EN)

EXHIBITION

Jazz it up

Town

Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines

Year

2023

Commented tour daily at 11 A.M. in English In August 2021, the African American Sampler Quilt Group (AASQG), the National African American Quilt Guild (NAAQG) and Terry Koger joined in a unique collaboration to highlight the contributions and accomplishments of African Americans in the world of Jazz music. The Virtual Jazz It Up Quilt Show contained jazz music themed Quilts, Wearables and Dolls. Quilters from across the United States participated in the Virtual Quilt Show. Quilting methods used in the quilts were, but not limited to, machine and hand piecing, applique, beading, machine & hand quilting. Throughout the challenge Terry Koger, a professional jazz saxophonist served as the “Jazz Griot” providing music education and inspiration for the participants. The challenge resulted in the creation of a collection of 37 art quilts and wearables which were created to honor many aspects of jazz music and musicians including Billie Holiday, Wes Montgomery, Max Roach, Herbie Hancock and other great talents.