SAQA Global Exhibitions - 2025 Catalog

Bring new and diverse communities to your museum!

SAQA Global Exhibitions provides you with dynamic artwork guaranteed to bring thousands of visitors through your door. We work with a diverse group of international artists, providing themes that cover a wide range of genres and topics. Add voices from around the world to enhance your community dialogue and engage visitors in new ways.

“Working with SAQA has been a consistently outstanding experience. Their exhibitions are impeccably curated, showcasing exceptional artistry and thought-provoking themes that resonate with diverse audiences. The professionalism of their staff, combined with their commitment to artistic excellence, makes every collaboration seamless and rewarding”, Michelle Schulte, Chief Curator, LSU Museum of Art, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Affordable and easy to install, our world-class exhibitions have traveled to over 300 venues on 6 continents, including art, science, and university museums. Our experience means providing top-level service to museums of all sizes, plus we handle all shipping and logistics!

Full color exhibition catalogs are available with every exhibition. Artist interaction, lectures, demonstrations, classes, and virtual experiences are also available upon request.

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

What does the world look like through innocent eyes? Artists explore life through a child’s eyes—full of curiosity, joy, simplicity, and boundless imagination. Whether reflecting on early memories or interpreting a child’s perspective, this lighthearted and imaginative exhibition captures the innocence, humor, and vividness of seeing the world with a fresh perspective.

AVAILABILITY: January 2028 through December 2030

Deserts cover about one fifth of the Earth’s surface and, perhaps surprisingly, are home to around one sixth of world’s population. Some of the world’s most famous deserts are hot, arid places, but cold deserts, coastal deserts and semi-arid deserts exist too. Deserts are far from empty, lifeless places. A variety of plants, animals, and other organisms have adapted themselves to the harsh environments, displaying considerable diversity.icarus

This exhibition is a collaboration between the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and Studio Art Quilt Associates.

AVAILABILITY: June 2028 through December 2031

Fungus is all around us. From mushrooms to mycelium and yeasts to molds, the fungal world is a vast and largely unseen kingdom—one of intricate beauty, resilience, and profound ecological importance. Explore the fascinating realm of fungi, from the delicate gills of mushrooms to the expansive, invisible mycelium networks beneath our feet. Celebrate the diversity, mystery, and interconnectedness of fungi in all their forms.

AVAILABILITY: October 2027 through December 2030

Explore the beauty, diversity and significance of pollinators and their impact on our future. Join us in raising awareness of pollinators and their importance through art.

Educational materials provided by the Detroit Zoological Society

AVAILABILITY: November 2027 through December 2029

Discover the beauty and texture of art quilts like never before! Our inclusive exhibition invites everyone to engage with stunning textile creations through sight, sound, and touch. Designed with accessibility in mind, this showcase celebrates the intricate patterns, vibrant fabrics, and tactile richness of art quilts, offering a meaningful experience and opening up the ability to explore art in new ways.

AVAILABILITY: November 2027 through December 2030

ABSTRACTION: TEXTURAL ELEMENTS

Abstract art uses the pure elements and principles of design to create emotions and thoughts in the viewer. Because it is so free and unbounded from the real world, the diversity of abstract art is truly stunning. In the way a poem distills a novel into a few words, abstract art offers the essence of an idea using the vocabulary of line, shape, rhythm, texture, color, value and composition.

WORKS OF ART: 48

LINEAR FEET: 200

AVAILABILITY: March 2025 through December 2027

CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT:

Only You by Shannon Conley, USA

Colorfield Meander by Heidi Koenig, Switzerland

Open Air by Paola Machetta, Italy

Jazz by Sandra E. Lauterbach, USA

A Slice of Sun by Lena Meszaros, France

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AI: ARTISTIC INTERPRETATIONS

AI: Artistic Interpretations unites the creativity of fiber artists from across the globe with the algorithms, data, and machine learning of Artificial Intelligence. This exhibition showcases the boundless creativity that emerges when human artistry combines with the potential of technology.

This exhibition is a collaboration between LSU Museum of Art and Studio Art Quilt Associates.

WORKS OF ART: 35

LINEAR FEET: 180

AVAILABILITY: July 2026 through December 2029

CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT:

AI is Not My Friend by Kathy Nida, USA

Self Portrait by Susan V. Polansky, USA

Neural Necklace by Deb Cashatt, USA

Force of Nature by Earamichia Brown, USA

AI, Tell Me My Fortune by Claire Passmore, Mauritius

AVIARY

Birds are found all around the world. They remind us of ourselves yet are also able to fly up in the heavens. Artists around the globe respond to the birds they admire in myriad ways using a wide variety of materials and techniques.

Learn about how 60 master artists were inspired by birds to create glorious art. In the hands of these artists, the humblest materials: thread, paper, and fabric go through an alchemical transformation into incredible art. Immerse yourself in art that celebrates the birds which bring life into our landscapes and joy into our lives.

WORKS OF ART: 68

LINEAR FEET: 250

AVAILABILITY: September 2024 through December 2027

CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT:

Absurd Birds by Zara Zannettino, Australia

Song Bird by Kathryn Harmer Fox, South Africa

3 Ducks by Irene McWilliams, Northern Ireland

Wild Birds of My Soul are Disturbed from their Roost by Lesley Mayfield, Canada

The Lord of Birds: Hunting in Mongolia by Mary Jane Sneyd, New Zealand

Acorn Nuthatch by Sarah H. Suplina, USA

Our shared human history includes a violent and shameful component — that of deliberate attempts to eradicate specific populations due to differences of culture, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression and race. Often motivated by those in power, collective trauma and tragedy are part of our past and present.

WORKS OF ART: 36

LINEAR FEET: 160

AVAILABILITY: January 2025 through December 2027

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CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT:

There is No Prophet in His Hometown by Gisha Wogier, Israel

Los Desaparecidos (The Disappeared) by Jennifer Solon, USA

Threadbare Sunrise by Rivka Hamdani, Israel

The Grieving Matriarch by Zwia Lipkin, USA

A Shared Destiny by Patty Kennedy-Zafred, USA

CAMOUFLAGE

Nature produces an endless array of colors, shapes, and patterns that creatures use to fool the eye. These animals become visible only when they move or are in contrasting surroundings. Creatures may disguise themselves to blend in by changing color on demand or with the seasons, allowing plants to grow on them, or by evolving to look like something else.

The chameleon is known for changing its colors, but many other animals also have this ability, including bugs, fish, octopuses, foxes, and rabbits. Some creatures hide in plain sight by resembling leaves and twigs, or by using disruptive patterning to blend in when needed. Artists explore this marvel of camouflage and adaptation.

WORKS OF ART: 36

LINEAR FEET: 160

AVAILABILITY: June 2026 through December 2027

CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT:

Octo Camo by Fuzzy Mall, Canada

Orchid Praying Mantis by Jennifer Day, USA

Into the Wild!, var. 2 by Mary-Ellen Latino, USA

Twilight Flight by Janet Ruth Davis, USA

Watching and Waiting by Claire Passmore, Mauritius

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COLOR IN CONTEXT: BLUE

This thought-provoking showcase explores the universal allure of blue—a hue that evokes trust, serenity, and wisdom, yet also carries undertones of fragility and melancholy. Featuring innovative art quilts from talented artists worldwide, each piece interprets blue’s cultural, emotional, and historical significance through layered, stitched creations. This exhibition invites you to experience the depth and diversity of blue like never before.

WORKS OF ART: 34

LINEAR FEET: 180

AVAILABILITY: September 2026 through December 2028

CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT:

Blue Earth by Rhoda Bennett, Luxembourg

Blue Still Life by Nana Barkalaia, Ukraine

In the Beginning by Sue Dennis, Australia

The Bond of Blue Flowers by MiJoo Jin, Republic of Korea

Time to Rest by Ethelda Ellis Erasmus, Ireland

COLOR IN CONTEXT: RED

Ever since our earliest ancestors began applying iron oxide to cave walls and their bodies, the color red has played a major role in art, rituals, and spirituality. The use of red can evoke excitement, danger, anger or love in the West. The color red is associated with purity in India, and in China it traditionally symbolizes luck. Red is also a primary color, crucial to the creation of other hues.

WORKS OF ART: 40

LINEAR FEET: 155

AVAILABILITY: January 2024 through December 2026

FIERCE PLANETS

Earth, from space, looks like a shimmering gem suspended in an inky, infinite expanse. But this serene image masks the magnificent and volatile interior forces that make life possible on the surface. The placid appearances of our neighboring planets similarly belie their powers— and science fiction-worthy features.

Inspired by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Distinguished Professor Dr. Sabine Stanley’s work in planetary science, a diverse group of artists from 11 countries around the world present their views of the universe.

Academic programming and speakers provided by Johns Hopkins University’s Office of the Provost and University Press.

WORKS OF ART: 42

LINEAR FEET: 185

AVAILABILITY: September 2024 through December 2027

CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT:

Imaginary Places IV by Carolina Oneto, Brazil

Storm on Jupiter by Miranda Renard, Spain

Earth. Water. Fire. by Gisha Wogier, Israel

Hot Stuff by Claire Passmore, Mauritius

The Improbable Modeling by Genevieve Attinger, France

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MINIMALISM

Order. Simplicity. Harmony. Minimalism is line, shape, form, and color combined to simply highlight the very essence of the medium and materials used to create art. Erasing the distinctions between mediums to call attention to the artwork itself, without expectation of emotion or deep meaning. In the words of Frank Stella, “What you see is what you see.” A pure form of beauty.

WORKS OF ART: 44

LINEAR FEET: 210

AVAILABILITY: January 2024 through December 2026

CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT:

Edge of Space by Hope Wilmarth, USA

Fading by Martha Warshaw, USA

The Voice of Water by Beth and Trevor Reid, Australia

Marching Sticks by Margarita Korioth, USA

Bravo Bulcão by Cathy Miranker, USA

Quercus macrocarpa #1 by Brian David Dykhuizen, USA

NATURE’S CANVAS

From the dawn of prehistoric creativity to the present day, humans have harnessed the beauty of wood and the versatility of fibers to craft extraordinary works of art. Nature’s Canvas brings together two distinct art forms—art quilts and woodturnings—in paying homage to the age-old traditions of artistic expression. This collaboration highlights 60 works by artists from around the world.

A collaboration between Studio Art Quilt Associates and the American Association of Woodturners

WORKS OF ART: 60

AVAILABILITY: May 2026 through December 2028

CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT: Spring Renewal by Ellen Star, USA

Woven with the Wind by Betty J. Scarpino, USA

Jungle Academy by Hsin-Chen Lin, Taiwan, Republic of China

Persian Ironwood by Terri Shinn

Antlers by Birgitta Jadenfelt, Sweden

PRIMAL FORCES: FIRE

Experience the heat of creativity as artists from around the world use vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and innovative techniques to capture the essence of fire. Whether you’re drawn to its energy, its danger, or its ability to spark new beginnings, this exhibition will ignite your senses and leave you inspired.

WORKS OF ART: 35

LINEAR FEET: 176

AVAILABILITY: August 2025 through December 2028

CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT:

Brigid- Fire Goddess by Tracie L. Maryne, Canada

Scorched Lifeline by Jennifer Solon, USA

Spinifex Country by Sue Dennis, Australia

Finding Yourself by Hsin-Chen Lin, Taiwan, Republic of China

Forest on Fire by Birgitta Jadenfelt, Sweden

PRIMAL FORCES: WIND

Wind is the movement of air; you cannot see it or hold it in your hand, but it provides a powerful source of energy essential to our planet. From a light breeze to natural hazards like hurricanes or tornadoes, wind transforms life daily. Explore the beauty of this primal force.

WORKS OF ART: 37

LINEAR FEET: 160

AVAILABILITY: January 2024 through December 2026

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CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT:

Dust Storm over the Lake by Judy Hooworth, Australia

Breakers by Frauke Palmer, USA

Winds of Change by Victoria Gutierrez, USA

Infinity VIII–Pas de Deux by Elena Stokes, USA

Wind Passing by the Moon by Kyungil Kim, Republic of Korea

Eye of the Hurricane by Jean H. Howard, USA

STITCHPUNK

Imagine, if you will, an existence where you pull one string and reality unravels. Traveling in a world of unique creations, alternate timelines, sentient beasts, bodies merged with technology, and more await.

WORKS OF ART: 27

AVAILABILITY: November 2024 through December 2027

“SAQA has provided our museum with artistically and intellectually superior exhibitions. The hallmark of the shows is the engaging themes and artistic strength of each individual piece. We look forward to continuing our partnership for years to come.”

CRAIG IVANYI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Fur, Fangs, Feathers, and Fins has been such a success at the Detroit Zoo! The positive feedback keeps coming in, and many have said this is one of the best art exhibits we’ve ever had on display. We have started our busy summer season, and we plan to incorporate the exhibit in all of our summer camps through the end of August. Local quilt groups are making special visits to the Zoo, and we’ve had many repeat guests. The volunteers who staff the gallery have trouble signing up for shifts because it is so popular!”

ASHLEY CIRICOLA CURATOR OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS Detroit Zoological Society

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SHARE YOUR STORY!

Does your museum have a unique story to tell? Are you looking to highlight a cultural or social issue that is important to your community? Do you want bring in new visitors and expose them to science, history, or technology?

SAQA is always looking to partner with museums who share our vision of engaging and educating the world through art. Our artists create works that connect with broader audiences and generate meaningful dialogue. Some of our more recent collaborations have focused on the environment, science, gun violence, and refugee displacement. The creative possibilities are endless!

Working with SAQA provides another avenue for your museum to create exhibitions that really resonate with your community Plus, you can share your vision with audiences around the world.

Contact us today to begin sharing your story!