“Lost Keys” (detail) by Rita Browning
“Highs & Lows of 2021” by Marla Varner
Stitched Symbols: Contemporary Quilts
February 27 – April 25, 2026
Port Angeles Main Library
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.
Opening Reception
Friday, February 27, 6:30–8pm
Doors open at 6:30pm for the free public reception. Meet the artists and enjoy a live set from Northstar Music. Light refreshments will be provided.
Exhibiting Artists
Evette Allerdings
Rita Browning
Celeste Dybeck
Kathy Greer
Marla Varner
Following the opening reception, Stitched Symbols: Contemporary Quilts will be on view during Port Angeles Main Library’s open hours through Saturday, April 25.
Support for Art in the Library exhibitions comes from the Port Angeles Friends of the Library.
Upcoming Exhibitions
| Featured Artist or Group | Exhibition Dates |
|---|---|
| Stitched Symbols: Contemporary Quilts | February 27–April 25; Reception February 27 |
| More than the Blues: Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Art Show | May 1-31; Reception May 1 |
| NOLS Summer Art Show | June 12-August 15; Reception June 12 |
| North Olympic History Center: Moving the Mail | August 28-October 17; Reception August 28 |
| NOLS Día de los Muertos display | October 22-November 2 |