SAQA Global Exhibitions

TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS 2020-2025

Connecting Our Natural Worlds at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Photo Jay Pierstorff Photography

“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

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FRONT COVER IMAGES: 3D Expression at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Forced to Flee at the Ruth Funk Center for Textile Art Photo Blueprint Productions, and Layered & Stitched: 50 Years of Innovative Art at the Texas Quilt Museum BACK COVER IMAGES: 3D Expression at the Gerald R Ford Presidential Museum and 3D Expression at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

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

Contact us to discover NEW OPPORTUNITIES for your museum.

William Reker

DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL EXHIBITIONS

937.912.5009 | exhibitions@saqa.com

ALOFT Birds, insects, and even some mammals are able to fly and soar. Plant seeds and kites are carried on the breeze, and the perfect pass can float through the air. Humankind has dreamt of ways to fly from Icarus’ attempt to create his own wings to the advent of airplanes, satellites, and space exploration. This exhibition provides new perspectives through which to see our world.

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CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT: Steampunk Selfie by Kestrel Michaud, USA Sky Lanterns by Margaret L. Abramshe, USA Aloft by Els J. Vereycken, Belgium Tambuzi Takeoff by Sue Sherman, Canada Dandelion by Hildegard Mueller, Germany Hong Kong Taxi by Jean Renli Jurgenson, USA

BEYOND THE MIRROR What do we see when we look in the mirror? Do our images reflect our individual identities, or do we see what we are conditioned to see by society? We need to look beyond the mirror to see our strength of character, intelligence, creativity, skills, and our potential to be even more than what can be reflected.

Artists were invited to lift the veil and look beyond the image seen in the mirror. Each creating a new narrative of self-worth that highlights individual attributes over visual image, learning to appreciate who we are and the qualities that make us unique.

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CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT: Poppie Picnic by Maggie Dillon, USA Purple Girl by Susan Brubaker Knapp, USA Peering Out of the Darkness by Shannon Conley, USA Hope by Linda Fjeldsted Blust, USA Lookouts III Prickly Personalities by Cathy J. Perlmutter, USA

CONNECTING OUR NATURAL WORLDS This exhibition showcases artwork that beautifully illustrates the natural wonder of habitats around the globe. Each artist has identified danger to flora and fauna in their own backyard and recommended a call to action that can be taken to help save the species. The artwork will inspire viewers to get closer to nature and become better stewards for our environment.

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Connecting Our Natural Worlds at the at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Photo Jay Pierstorff Photography

CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT: Turbulence: White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricate) by Greta F. Hildebrand, Canada Connecting Our Natural Worlds by Els J. Vereycken, Belgium Bush Stone-Curlew by Linden Lancaster, Australia In Awe by Ruthann Adams, USA Wild Tulip by Maya Chaimovich, Israel

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EBB AND FLOW Many things in life and history demonstrate a recurring pattern of change, cycles of growth and decline. From movements in history to the phases of our lives, the seasons, the position of the stars and planets, conversations, even the progression of a piece of music or literature.

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CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT: Seaweed by Dianne Firth, Australia Comes the Wind by Jim Hay, Japan Bipolar, a Life With a Fringed Edge by Marjolein van der Eijk, Netherlands Route 112 NH by Fabia Delise, Italy Journey in Solitude by Cynthia D. Friedman, USA

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.

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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

MUSICA! Pablo Picasso said, “To draw, you must close your eyes and sing.” This exhibition explores all the wonderful ways in which music can serve as inspiration for the creative process.

Both music and art elicit emotions, create different moods, suggest movement, and can reflect light, depth, and color. Over time many artistic practices and processes have been shaped by sound and visual expression.

The boundaries between music and art blur, as one becomes inspiration for the other.

WORKS OF ART: 31 LINEAR FEET: 160 AVAILABILITY: Through

December 2022

Musica! at the National Quilt Museum

CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT: Back Beat by Pat Kroth, USA

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Quiet Moment by Barbara J. Schneider, USA San Antonio on My Mind by Carolyn I. Skei, USA A Strange and Beautiful Sound by Sandra Champion, Australia Gladness by Deborah Kuster, USA

OPPOSITES ATTRACT Opposing forces shape our reality in ways that are both readily apparent as well as hidden. Artwork included in this exhibit explores contradictions and affinities: yin and yang, black and white, the irresistible force versus the immovable object.

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CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT: Rust Happens by Bobbi Baugh, USA Half Full, Half Empty by Shin-hee K. Chin, USA Black Hole by Niraja C. Lorenz, USA Coexistence of Light and Darkness by Eunhee Lee, Republic of Korea Jacuzzi Jazz #1 by Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry, USA Samurai with Tsuba by Monique Gilbert-Oversteyns, Belgium

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.

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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

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UPCYCLE! Fiber art has a rich tradition of incorporating elements that would otherwise be discarded by turning them into compelling compositions.

Repurposing materials is one of the most effective solutions to deal with today’s environmentally devastating waste issues. Full of creative energy, Upcycle! offers artwork with intriguing details and unusual materials and will surely spark conversations from viewers.

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CLOCKWISE FROM UPPER LEFT: Mother Earth by Bodil Gardner, Denmark Moody Blues by Beth and Trevor Reid, Australia Barn Quilt Screen Style by Sherry Davis Kleinman, USA Ties That Bind by Sara Bradshaw, USA The Beautiful Appearance by Heidi Drahota, Germany Painting the Town #1 by Laura Wasilowski, USA

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS 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.

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August 2022 through December 2024

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, most minute landscape, and natural details and can provide us with an abundance of artistic inspiration.

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August 2022 through December 2024

Take a walk on the wild side! Celebrate animals in their natural environments. From amphibians to apex predators, from birds to fish, mammals, and reptiles, this exhibition will explore any and all species of wild animals.

AVAILABILITY: June

2022 through December 2025

sustainABILITY focuses on meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Artists are invited to explore solutions to improve sustainability in our world in both two- and threedimensional works.

Availability February 2023 through December 2025

All living creatures need a safe place to heal, regroup, rest or retreat. Discover where loved ones are nourished in a special place and havens are created for others.

Available August 2023 through December 2025

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. A visual menu that viewers will savor.

Available August 2023 through December 2025

Stories of Migration at The George Washington University Museum and The Textile 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?

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!

Season After Season at the Texas Quilt Museum Photo Diane Melms

CONTACT William Reker

DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL EXHIBITIONS

937.912.5009 exhibitions@saqa.com 3880 Indian Ripple Road Beavercreek, OH 45440 USA www.saqa.com/globalexhibitions