In spring, 2020, the Georgia/South Carolina Region of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) conducted a “Garbage Bag Challenge,” asking artists to use scraps and remnants generated over the years by an art quilter/donor. The seven garbage bags in the original stash included scraps large and small, fabric paint/dye rags, trims, cuttings from various projects, and a wide range of fabric types—from cottons and upholstery to stretchy, metallic Lycra®. Each participant received a box with approximately four pounds of random selections from the seven garbage bags.

The resulting artworks were shared in a ZOOM meeting while the scrap-donor/artist watched, amazed. Some artists completed several pieces.

This exhibit proudly presents a selection of the results, proving that one artist’s trash truly becomes another’s ART.

Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt: “a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure.” 

Our vision is that the art quilt is universally respected as a fine art medium. SAQA’s core values are: excellence, innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

Over the past 30 years, SAQA has grown into a dynamic and active community of over 4,000 artists, curators, collectors, and art professionals located around the world.

With our exhibitions, resources, publications, and membership opportunities, we seek to increase the public’s appreciation for the art quilt and to support our members in their artistic and professional growth.

To learn more, please visit SAQA.com, pick up a flyer, or email us at ga-sc@saqa.art

Our Georgia/South Carolina SAQA region would love to welcome you. Learn more about our regional activities at https://www.saqa.com/regions/south-carolina-georgia

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