SAQA Global Exhibitions - 2023 Exhibition 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.

“SAQA exhibitions draw record numbers of enthusiastic visitors from this community as well as many from outside the state,” says Susan Burnes, Chair of Exhibitions at Grants Pass Museum of Art in Oregon.

Affordable and easy to install, our world-class exhibitions have traveled to over 250 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.

William Reker DIRECTOR OF

937.912.5009 | exhibitions@saqa.art

Primal Forces: Earth at the Brigham Young University Museum of Art

FRONT COVER IMAGES: Primal Forces: Earth at the Brigham Young University Museum of Art, Sustainability at the Windgate Museum of Art, and Fur, Fangs, Feathers & Fins at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (Photo Jay Pierstorff Photography)

BACK COVER IMAGES: Fur, Fangs, Feathers & Fins at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (Photo Jay Pierstorff Photography) and Sustainability at the Windgate Museum of Art

EXHIBITIONS

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

Abstract art uses the pure elements and principles of design to create emotions and thoughts in the viewer.This collection offers the essences of ideas using the vocabulary of line, shape, rhythm, texture, color, value and composition.

AVAILABILITY: March 2025 through December 2027

Explore the endless arrays of colors, shapes, and patterns found in nature. Blending, changing, and evolving, animals adapt to their environment to fool the eye.

AVAILABILITY: January 2026 through December 2027

Our shared human history includes a violent and shameful component — that of deliberate attempts to eradicate specific populations. Collective trauma and tragedy are part of our past and present.

AVAILABILITY: January 2025 through December 2027

Explore the wonders of planetary science from the magnificent and volatile forces within earth to the science-fiction worthy features of far-off worlds. This collaboration with Johns Hopkins University Press brings art and science together with an exhibition and programming everyone can enjoy.

AVAILABILITY: September 2024 through December 2027

Reimagine a world through an alternate, extraordinary timeline. Imagine our bodies merged with our devices or a world shared with sentient robots or other life forms. This exhibition explores the endless possibilities offered in the worlds of science fiction.

AVAILABILITY: November 2024 through December 2027

Explore the power and majesty of one of the most powerful forces in nature. Fire shapes our world from the far reaches of the wilderness to the heart of the largest metropolises.

AVAILABILITY: January 2026 through December 2028

ART EVOLVED: INTERTWINED

There is a continuum where beauty and function blend and diverge in the hands of the contemporary artist. Even when traditional materials such as thread, fabric, wood, reed, and paper are used, these artists combine skill, imagination, and vision to meld their materials into compelling and beautiful art which resonates in today’s world.

A collaboration between Studio Art Quilt Associates and the National Basketry organization

WORKS OF ART: 59

AVAILABILITY: March 2024 through December 2026

CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT:

Life is complicated by Lynn Francis-Lunn, USA

Shipwrecked by Nolan Wright, USA

Sheltered Effusion by Jeffrey Lloyd Dever, USA

Metamorphosis by Claire Passmore, Mauritius

San Diego Public Library #2 by Dan Olfe, USA

Clutter by Jennifer Solon, USA

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 Jhane Sneyd, New Zealand

Acorn Nuthatch by Sarah H. Suplina, USA

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

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CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT:

Cocoon/Led by Chiaki Dosho, Japan

The Fury of My Heart by Susan Polansky, USA

Vintage Red Truck by Mary Ellen Latino, USA

Beat by Jennifer Solon, USA

Natures Palette by Marianne Williamson, USA

CONNECTIONS

In today’s fractured, divisive world, connections—both intentional and accidental—are more important than ever. We are bound by love, rituals, family and faith. We are also connected to our past, our community—near and far, and to nature. To be connected is to find commonalities with others.

WORKS OF ART: 37

LINEAR FEET: 122

AVAILABILITY: Through December 2024

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CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT:

A Touch of Healing by Rivka Hamdani, Israel

Passover Seder by Lee F. Schwimmer, USA

Network 1 by Heidi Koenig, Germany

Social Distance by Agusta I. Agustsson, USA

Grief by Linda Steele, Australia

FUR, FANGS, FEATHERS & FINS

From amphibians to apex predators, celebrate wild animals in their natural environments. This exhibition showcases birds, fish, mammals, and reptiles doing what comes naturally. Go WILD!

WORKS OF ART: 42

LINEAR FEET: 222

AVAILABILITY: October 2022 through December 2025

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CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT:

Southern Right Whale by Claire Passmore, Mauritius

Disentangled by Libby Williamson, USA

Aquarium #3 by Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry, USA

The Eyes Have It by Rhonda S. Denney, USA

Serengeti Moment by Krista Zeghers & Coreen Zerr, Canada

GASTRONOMY

Gastronomy is the study of the relationship between food and culture, featuring not only the bountiful gifts from nature, but a gift from the human hand. The art of preparing unique, delicate food is a tradition passed from generation to generation, around the world. Combining innovative ingredients, colors, textures, and flavors creates dishes pleasing to both the palette and the eye.

WORKS OF ART: 40

LINEAR FEET: 181

AVAILABILITY: October 2023 through December 2025

CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT: Bread by Dianne Firth, Australia

More than Bread by Bobbi Baugh, USA

Ragamuffin Series Gingham by Judith Content, USA

Everything on the Table by Marisa Marquez. USA

De Colores by Jennifer Day, USA

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HAVEN

All living creatures need a safe place to heal, regroup, rest, or retreat.

WORKS OF ART: 40

LINEAR FEET: 220

AVAILABILITY: October 2023 through December 2025

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CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT:

A Boy and his Imagination by Deb Cashatt, USA

Writing the Next Word by Bobbi Baugh, USA

Cathédrales des 100 lunes by Anne Bellas, France

Stitched Dialogue by Jette Clover, Belgium

imagined places #3 by Sandra Champion, Australia

LIGHT THE WORLD

Light is our primary tool for perceiving and understanding the world around us. Without light there is no vision. Light allows us to appreciate the world through shape and form and evokes emotions.

WORKS OF ART: 40

LINEAR FEET: 225

AVAILABILITY: August 2022 through December 2024

CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT:

Global Guardian Angel by Mary-Ellen Latino, USA

A Tiny Moment of Happiness by Maya Chaimovich, Israel

What Light from Yonder Window Breaks by Marian Zielinski, USA

The Glistening Light by Chiaki Dosho, Japan

We are all Lights by Lena Meszaros, France

In the Darkness by Gabriele DiTota, USA

MICROSCAPE

Our known world stretches far beyond what we can see with the unaided eye. Microscopes, magnifying glasses, and virtual imaging techniques reveal a world of great beauty and complexity. That world contains the smallest particles, tiniest organisms, smallest landscape, or natural details and provide us with an abundance of artistic inspiration.

WORKS OF ART: 34

LINEAR FEET: 163

AVAILABILITY: October 2022 through December 2024

CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT: Lilium by Betty Busby, USA

Microsoap by Karin Pfunder, Germany

Tragopogon Dubius by Amanda Preston Araujo, USA

The Invisible Connection by Zara Zannettino, Australia

Xylem Plant Cell by Bob Mosier, USA

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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

PRIMAL FORCES: EARTH

All life on this planet depends on earth. However, the soil beneath our feet that nurtures us can be a destructive force. Seismic activity and mudslides have shaped the landscape for millions of years, taking a toll on living beings as well.

WORKS OF ART: 40

LINEAR FEET: 219

AVAILABILITY: August 2022 through December 2024

CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT:

Earth Womb by Ana Paula Brasil, Canada

Growth, Decay, Renewal by Kathy Menzie, USA

Sonoran Spring by Stephanie Nordlin, USA

Tights come Down by Paula Rafferty, Ireland

Glen Canyon 2 by Brenda Smith, USA

Vortex by Dorothy Raymond, USA

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

CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT:

Eye of the Hurricane by Jean H. Howard, USA

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

Breakers by Frauke Palmer, USA

Winds of Change by Victoria Gutierrez, USA

Infinity VIII–Pas de Deux by Elena Stokes, USA

Dust Storm over the Lake by Judy Hooworth, Australia

SUSTAINABILITY

How do we balance humanity’s needs and desires against preserving our planet for future generations? This question is at the heart of Sustainability, which addresses some of today’s most pressing environmental issues, such as the effect of plastic pollution on our oceans, and the immense amounts of waste generated by the fast fashion industry.

All of the artwork in some way illustrates our complex interconnectedness with nature. Some pieces expose the ugly, and often unnoticed, impact of our present way of life; others capture the essence of what makes our world so beautiful, reminding us of the irreplaceable treasures we could potentially lose forever.

WORKS OF ART: 33

LINEAR FEET: 160

AVAILABILITY: January 2023 through December 2025

Not so Harmless by Penny Howard, Australia

Plastic Ocean by Margaret Abramshe, USA

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“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

3D Expression at the Gerald Ford Presidential Museum

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

Forced to Flee at Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts

Photo Blueprint Productions

Primal Forces: Earth at the National Quilt Museum

Photo Russel Bash Photography

CO N TA C T

937. 912.5009

exhibitions@saqa.art

3880 Indian Ripple

Beavercreek, OH 4

www.saqa.art/exhibitions

William Reker DIRECTOR OF G LOBAL EXHIB