Travel with Columbus Museum of Art
Travel with Columbus Museum of Art
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Art Escapes Daytrip: Quilt Masters
Friday, July 11
Join CMA Art Escapes for a day trip to Athens, Ohio on Friday, July 11, organized by CMA volunteers Sherri Grubbs and Kari Riskedahl. Attendees will enjoy a private home studio tour of internationally acclaimed quilter Nancy Crow, followed by a tour of Quilt National ’25: The Best in Contemporary Quilts, presented by the Dairy Barn Arts Center.
Tickets are $195 per person for CMA members and $205 per person for nonmembers. Tickets include a private tour bus with a professional driver, morning pastry, bottled water, catered lunch, light snack, and all entrance fees and taxes. Reservations are due by Saturday, July 5. Payment in full constitutes your reservation.
About Nancy Crow:
Nancy Crow is an internationally renowned artist, designer, curator, organizer, teacher, and author whose works have been exhibited throughout the United States and worldwide. Nancy’s quilts form part of many corporate and museum collections, including the Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; the American Museum of Folk Art and the Museum of Art and Design in New York City; Miami University Art Museum in Oxford, Ohio; and the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Nancy is a co-founder of Quilt National.
About Quilt National:
For over four decades, Quilt National has showcased the best in contemporary quiltmaking, pushing the boundaries of tradition while celebrating creativity, technical mastery, and artistic expression. This year, jurors Ellen Blalock, LUKE Haynes, and Martha Sielman selected 84 quilts that represent a bold and diverse array of styles and themes.
Featuring 27 first-time exhibitors alongside returning artists, Quilt National ’25 highlights fresh perspectives and new voices in the quilting world. From exploring social themes to experimenting with materials and textures, these works reflect the ever-evolving nature of this vibrant art form.
Learn more about Quilt National
Trip Itinerary:
7:30 AM – Bus arrives at CMA (480 E. Broad St.)
8:00 AM – Bus departs
9:00 AM – Bus arrives at Nancy Crow Farm and Studio for tour (Baltimore, OH)
11:00 AM – Bus departs
12:30 PM – Bus arrives at Ohio University Inn for lunch (Athens, OH)
2:00 PM – Bus departs
2:30 PM – Bus arrives at The Dairy Barn for Quilt National (Athens, OH)
4:30 PM – Bus departs
6:30 PM – Bus arrives at CMA (480 E. Broad St.)
Accessibility:
Please note that Nancy’s home is not accessible by bus; participants will need to walk approximately 1/4 mile as the bus will not fit down the lane.
