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Farm Quilt by Rita Browning.

"Stitched Symbols" Opening Reception

Art in the Library
2026-02-27 18:30:00 2026-02-27 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles "Stitched Symbols" Opening Reception Meet the artists and enjoy the contemporary quilt exhibition with live music. Port Angeles Main Library -

Friday, February 27
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-27 18:30:00 2026-02-27 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles "Stitched Symbols" Opening Reception Meet the artists and enjoy the contemporary quilt exhibition with live music. Port Angeles Main Library -

Meet the artists and enjoy the contemporary quilt exhibition with live music.

Stitched Symbols: Contemporary Quilts celebrates the storytelling power of quilts. Explore how quilt artists use patterns, shapes, and colors to share their ideas.

Each quilt on display includes symbols that carry personal or cultural meaning. Some quilts offer comfort, others serve as messages or clues meant for certain audiences. Every stitch can hold meaning.

Doors open for the reception at 6:30pm.
Enjoy live music and meet the artists. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Exhibition on view through April 25.
Following the opening reception, Stitched Symbols: Contemporary Quilts will be on view during Port Angeles Main Library's open hours through Saturday, April 25.

Art in the Library
Art in the Library, which provides display space for original works created by local and regional artists, is supported in part by Port Angeles Friends of the Library.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Arts, Music & Culture |

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Get wiggles out at this Storytime full of movement, songs, and stories!
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