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Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories

Date
February 15, 2023
Time
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost
$15 – $18
Organizer’s Site
skirball.org/exhibitions/fabric-nation-american-quilt-stories
Council District
City Council District 11
Event Series Dates
Through March 12
Fabric of a Nation illuminates the unique capacity quilts have to tell stories and convey a sense of humanity. Whether produced as works of art or utilitarian objects, their tactile, intricate mode of creation and traditional use in the home impart deeply personal narratives of their makers and offer an intimate picture of American life.
Tuesdays – Fridays 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m.,
Saturdays – Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 

Adults – $18, Seniors, Students & Children over 12 – $15, Children 2 – 12 – $13,
Free to Skirball Members & Children under 2
Free to all on Thursdays,  Reservations recommended

Location

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049 United States + Google Map
Phone:
323-330-5827
Website:
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Organizers

Skirball Cultural Center
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

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