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Virginia Quilt Museum

Company Overview

Founded in 1995, The Virginia Quilt Museum is the Official Quilt Museum of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Shenandoah Valley in Harrisonburg, Virginia, the Museum promotes a unique blend of art and cultural heritage. With three floors of gallery space the museum celebrates the beauty of quilts through exhibitions that change at least three times a year. Historical, modern, art, and traditional quilts are featured simultaneously, allowing visitors the opportunity to explore the variety of styles, techniques, themes, and artistry found in quilts.

Along with exhibitions VQM offers an array of programs and events. Programs include topics such as beginning quilting classes, lectures on historical quilts, and workshops to make a table runner or mini quilt. Events include our ever popular Stash Blasts where you can stock up on fabric for $9 per pound!

We also welcome your group to the Museum for a special tour. Tours always include access to current exhibitions but can also include presentations of quilts from our collections and a look behind the scenes at how we care for and store our quilts. We can even bring some of our quilts to your guild or group for a presentation.

Company History

The Virginia Quilt Museum opened to the public in 1995 in the historic Warren-Sipe House in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Since it's founding the collection has grown from 12 quilts to over 400 quilts, 65 historic sewing machines, and other ephemera.

Positions Available
  • 30 days ago

    Assistant Director

    Virginia Quilt Museum - Dayton, VA, United States

    Position SummaryThe Virginia Quilt Museum is seeking an Assistant Director to manage the day to day running of the Museum and to act as the museum s bookkeeper. Along with bookkeeping, this position will manage the museum s gift shop, run the volunteer program, coordinate group tours, and assist with development activities. This role requires a creative and strategic thinker with outstanding organizational skills, strong interpersonal instincts, and an ability to thrive in a small but very ...

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