Membership
Everyone is welcome in the American Quilt Study Group. Joining AQSG will provide you with access to a network of knowledgeable people who are passionate about quilts, their past, present and future.
Not only do members receive the special benefits listed below, but your support helps AQSG develop a responsible and accurate body of information about quilts and their makers. AQSG funds are directed towards several projects that support our mission, including support for research paper presentations at Seminar, research and publication grants, scholarships for researchers who wish to attend our annual Seminar, and the ongoing circulation of our scholarly publications.
Membership Levels
- Student - $55
- Senior (age 65+) - $55
- Friend - $65
- Associate - $110
- Organization/Corporate - $110
Membership Benefits
- Annual Seminar: Members receive advance information about seminar and pay a members-only registration fee.
- Directory: Each member receives a complimentary copy annually.
- Newsletter: Our quarterly newsletter, Blanket Statements, is mailed directly to all members each season.
- Annual Journal: Uncoverings is the premier publication on quilt-related studies. It includes the papers presented at AQSG Seminars. Every member receives each new volume of Uncoverings; a full-year membership at the Associate level includes two complimentary copies.
- AQSG Online Discussion List: Members of AQSG are invited to join a private online discussion list to discuss research and quilt-related projects. Members interested in joining the discussion list should email or call the office (AQSG2@windstream.net/402-477-1181) for information on joining the list. We will give you all the necessary information you need to get signed on.
Joining AQSG
There are two ways to join the American Quilt Study Group and become a part of the effort to preserve quilt heritage:
1. Fill out the online membership form. All of your processing can now be done online on a secure server.
2. Download, print and fill out the PDF Membership Application Form and send it to:
American Quilt Study Group
1610 L Street
Lincoln, NE 68508-2509
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Area Representatives
The purpose of the Area Representative Program is to promote the American Quilt Study Group at a local and regional level. Their objectives are:
- To promote awareness of AQSG and its activities and goals.
- To recruit individual and guild members.
- To provide educational or social opportunities for AQSG members and others in the region.
- To strengthen our volunteer base.
- To host a local fund raising event.
- To support AQSG's annual objectives.
- To identify local markets for our products.
If you are interested in becoming an Area Representative, contact the AQSG office for information. The contact information is below.
To find your area representative, please click here.