ABOUT US

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum is to present exhibitions and educational programs in all fiber arts that enrich and inspire, honor cultural traditions, and celebrate the creative spirit. 

OUR VISION

We envision the Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum as a world-class exhibition facility with comprehensive and stimulating educational programs in all fiber arts. Recognized as a premiere source for research, we will be the foundational core of a passionate, vibrant, and evolving fiber arts community. We are here to inspire, teach, and preserve fiber art traditions and culture for future generations.

OUR COLLECTION

Our collection focuses on the textiles of the Pacific Rim that both exemplify tradition and reflect contemporary trends.  The collection will serve both exhibition and educational purposes, and ensure its preservation for future artists, enthusiasts, and students.
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GIFTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING

  • Donate!  Use the button below to donate online or mail your gift to P.O. Box 1270, La Conner, WA  98257.  Did you know many companies will match your gift?  Click here for the list.
Other ways to support us
Sponsor an exhibit, event, or program, participate in planned giving and more!  Contact Us!
We appreciate your donation and commitment to our mission and programs. The Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum is a nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization (Tax #91-1831289) and your contributions are tax deductible. We will send you an acknowledgement of your donation to use for tax purposes. And, again, thank you!
Thank you for your support!

Board of Directors

Joy Neal, President
TBD, Vice President
Sandy Hatfield, Treasurer
Kathleen Elmer, Secretary
Rachel Beckham
Dana F. Bowne
Marie Gallagher
Lisa Jenni
Ann Lindquist
Echo Mae

Our Staff

Amy Green, Executive Director  Ext. 103
Jacque Chase, Retail Manager/Education Program Coordinator, Ext. 101
Brian Nigus, Curator, Ext. 102
Carla Schultz-Parks, Preparator and Collections Manager, Ext. 104
Sybil Jenson, Weekend Supervisor

In Loving Memory...

It is with deep sadness that we share that our colleague and friend, Jenny Walker, the Museum's Curator and Membership Manager, passed away yesterday morning, May 2. The past few months had been painful and traumatic for her so we are grateful she is now at peace and pain-free. Jenny had a deep love for the Museum and for the work that she did here, which she did with creativity and vision. We all miss her very much. Our condolences for her loss go out to her family and friends.

In honor and memory of Jenny, the Museum has established the Jenny Walker Memorial Fund. The donations received will allow us to afford exhibits the museum would not normally be able to  bring in by helping to pay for exhibition fees and shipping costs.   We have already begun to receive funds to help bring in an extraordinary exhibit the end of 2024 that features needlework from around the globe - something Jenny would have been excited to bring to you! You can donate to the fund by using the button below.
Jenny, 2019 at the Museum Conference in New Orleans
NOTICE
The Museum is temporarily suspending accepting any donations intended for the permanent collection. We received a lot of donations in 2021-2022, as people spent time at home due to COVID and decided to do some de-cluttering, etc.  We are very appreciative to be considered for your treasures' permanent home but now we need time to catch up on decisions regarding donations already received, as well as perform an inventory and review collection status.

We will let you know when donations will be accepted again.

Thank you!

PNQFAM Collection

The Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum collection focuses on the textiles of the Pacific Rim that both exemplify tradition and reflect contemporary trends. The collection serves both exhibition and educational purposes, and ensures its preservation for future artists, enthusiasts, and students.
The permanent collection includes quilts and textiles that range in age from the 1820′s to the modern day. Categories include the Jane Jackson Collection, the Susan Hyde Collection, the Josie Teeters Schlotterback Collection, and the Contemporary Collection.  
For Collection inquiries, please contact:
Carla Schultz-Parks
(360) 466-4288 x104
carla@qfamuseum.org
Care of Textiles
We have compiled some general guidelines for Textile Care. We have also included a few reference sites for your use.  Download a pdf here: Textile Care
MUSEUM
703 South Second Street
Mail to: P.O. Box 1270
La Conner  WA 98257
(360) 466-4288
HOURS
Wednesday-Sunday
March - October   11AM - 5PM
November - February  11AM - 4PM
Got to "Plan Your Visit" for Holiday closure dates.
EDUCATION & CONSERVATION ANNEX
112 Morris Street
La Conner  WA 98257
(360) 466-4288 x 201
(Not open to the public)
The Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum resides on the land of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. With gratitude, we honor their stewardship of these lands since time immemorial to the present day. This land acknowledgement does not take the place of authentic relationships with indigenous communities.
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