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~Commemorating His Purple Reign: A Textural Tribute to Prince~

As we near the one-year anniversary of the death of one of Minnesota's most famous sons, the Textile Center will exhibit, Commemorating His Purple Reign: A Textural Tribute to Prince. Juried and curated by Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi, it features the work of 24 quilters from around the US, including members of the Women of Color Quilting Network.

March 9 through April 29, 2017
Joan Mondale Gallery
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 9, 6 – 8 pm.

Textile Center - 3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414

An avid quilter, a leading authority on African American quilts and quilt making, and a Bess Lomax Hawes National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow, juror/curator Carolyn Mazloomi will also present a lecture “Building a Legacy: African American Quilt History,” set for 6 pm Saturday, March 11, at the new headquarters of Minnesota Quilters at Recovery Church (235 State Street South) in St. Paul. This event, a co-presentation by Textile Center and Minnesota Quilters, also features jazz performances by singer Dennis W. Spears and The Wolverines Jazz Trio.

Click on Learn More to learn more about the exhibit, see the quilters featured and to learn more about Dr. Mazloomi.