Live Performance | Threads – In Honor of Elizabeth Talford Scott

Saturday, April 13 | 1 pm to 2 pm | Museum Admission

The Reginald F. Lewis Museum pays tribute to the life and legacy of Black fiber artist Elizabeth Talford Scott whose creative genius transformed the art of quilting. Enjoy an interdisciplinary experience produced by jazz trumpeter Brandon Woody and band, Troy Long – Main Keys ,Vittorio Stropoli- Aux Synth, Michael Saunders- Bass, Quincy Phillips- Drums, Wendel Patrick- Turntables, Leon June- Engineer, dancer artist Asya Shaw and poet Nia June in observance of Jazz and Poetry Appreciation Month.

In conjunction with BLACK WOMAN GENIUS: Elizabeth Talford Scott—Tapestries of Generations. The exhibition focuses on Elizabeth Talford Scott as a key figure for Black women in the fiber arts. Through her exceptional artistry, she brilliantly reflects her life experiences as a Black Woman.