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. Alongside a 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. This Week’s Feature: 6 Quilts from The Cotton Pickin’ Quilters The Cotton Pickin’ Quilter group is a local collective of fiber artists who meet regularly to sew, share skills, and make comfort quilts donated to Thomasville-area organizations. They gather for biweekly “Sit & Sew” sessions and teach quarterly, project-based sewing classes at the Thomasville Center for the Arts. Through public art, Thomasville Center for the Arts continues its mission to make lives brighter through the arts.
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