Poster, Grand Ma's Hands: One Hundred Years of African-American Quilting, December 26, 2004

Creator

Studio at 620
Sangoyemi A. Ogunsanwa
Bob Devin Jones
Dave Ellis

Files

Preview

Creation Date

12-26-2004

Abstract

An event poster for Grand Ma’s Hands: One Hundred Years of African American Quilting, an exhibition held from December 26, 2004, to February 13, 2005, marking the grand opening of The Studio@620. The exhibition featured quilts dating from 1880 to 1970, including pieces from Gee’s Bend and the Kingdom of Kuba. Some of the exhibition pieces showcased traditional Gullah art and culture. The event was part of the City of St. Petersburg’s First Night Celebration, with a performance by the Hallelujah Singers from Beaufort, South Carolina on December 31. The program included quilting demonstrations, lectures, gospel brunches, theatrical presentations, and contemporary paintings.

Keywords

Community, Exhibitions, Quilts, Gullah Geechees, Paintings

Extent

1 poster

Geographic Location

Pinellas County (Fla.); St. Petersburg (Fla.)

Holding Location

USF St. Petersburg

Language

English

Digital Date

2024

Media Type

Posters

Format

Digital Only

Identifier

bdj_studioat620_posters_1016

Recommended Citation

Studio at 620; Ogunsanwa, Sangoyemi A.; Jones, Bob Devin; and Ellis, Dave, "Poster, Grand Ma's Hands: One Hundred Years of African-American Quilting, December 26, 2004" (2004). Poster Collection. 17.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/bdj_studioat620_posters/17