In the Spring of 2026, Thomasville Center for the Arts will launch “My Side of the Story” with multiple public art activations during the Center’s Due South Music, Food, & Art Festival and continue through the 105th Rose Show and Festival. This experience promotes Southern quilting and showcases makers and artists across the South, providing them with a platform to showcase their artistic talents. From April 2 to June 2, 2026, the community can view and experience these public art installations in Downtown Thomasville. This column highlights the storytellers, historians, artists, and quilters involved in this public art experience. Alongside the narrative quilt competition, the project includes a community “Airing of the Quilts,” featuring quilt flags made from quilts created by Thomasville residents and groups. The stories behind these quilts are as powerful as the artwork itself. This week’s feature: Jack Hadley Black History Museum Quilts Thomasville’s First Black History Museum is established to educate individuals about the history and culture of African Americans locally and nationally. One African- American historian, James “Jack” Hadley has preserved over 4,669 pieces of African American artifacts. The museum quilts are just a small part of this amazing collection. Visit our online flipbook at online.flippingbook.com/view/109864508/ Through public art, Thomasville Center for the Arts continues its mission to make lives brighter through the arts.
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