Quilt Art with Dr. Pearlie M. Johnson
A Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 20
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Farish TheaterExamining the Narrative in Kentucky Quilts
Based on historical records, secondary sources, and oral history interviews with quilters across Kentucky, Johnson discusses 19th century quilts made by black women living and working on slave plantations, traditional quilts made by African American women of the 20th century, as well as contemporary art quilts made by women of all cultural groups of the 21st century. Her work explores women’s history, storytelling, identity politics, social activism, and empowerment. Her study of quilts in Kentucky is aimed at examining cross-cultural parallels in technique and assemblage, as well as revealing unique designs.
Registration suggested.
AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Genealogy & Local History |
TAGS: | Summer at the Library | Juneteenth |
Central Library
| Mon, May 11 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Tue, May 12 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Wed, May 13 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Thu, May 14 | 9:30AM to 7:00PM |
| Fri, May 15 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, May 16 | 9:30AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, May 17 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM |
The Central Library is located on East Main Street in downtown Lexington next to Phoenix Park.
