The Dairy Barn Arts Center [CANCELED]

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The Dairy Barn Arts Center, located in the Appalachian foothills of southeastern Ohio, is a historic arts organization founded in 1978 and listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is the home of Quilt National, the longest-running juried exhibition of art quilts in the United States. Born from a group of artists determined to push quilting beyond traditional boundaries, the exhibition emerged as a platform for bold, experimental works created for the wall rather than the bed.

Quilt National was founded to champion innovation in quiltmaking and to affirm the quilt as a powerful contemporary art form. Over the decades, it has grown into a leading international exhibition of contemporary fiber art, showcasing artists who challenge conventions while honoring the medium’s rich history.

EXHIBITION

Quilt National ‘25 Selected Works

Town

Lièpvre

Year

2026

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Quilt National reflects the ongoing transformations within the world of quilting. Its mission is to expand the definition of quilting far beyond traditional parameters and to promote quiltmaking as what it has always been—an art form. The works presented honor the legacy of heritage quiltmakers while embracing innovation. Many artists continue to employ time-honored techniques such as piecing and quilting, yet they simultaneously explore new materials, technologies, and conceptual approaches. These contemporary quilts are created for exhibition, inviting close viewing and contemplation. They provoke strong emotional responses and provide artists with a space for fully individual and original expression. By bridging tradition and experimentation, Quilt National demonstrates the vitality of quilt as a dynamic and evolving artistic language. Artists include: Willy Doreleijers, Peggy Favour, Fiona Gavens, Helen Geglio, Russ Little, Jan Soules, Cara Gulati, Lauri Jones, Eunhee Lee, Stefanie Neuner, and Wendy Richardson.