Art Market 2025 

Friday, November 14, 2025 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Many of the 18 artists from 2024 will be returning in 2025, and we will add a few new ones to the mix. Credit card, cash and check payments will be accepted. Planning has already begun for the event. Further information about donations to the Friends Table can be obtained by contacting [email protected].  

This is a great opportunity to do three things at once — visit Art Market, the galleries and the IQM store — so join us for the weekend.  Admission to the museum is free for this event. It is a beautiful atmosphere that you will enjoy. Bring your friends and family for a wonderful day out.

National Quilting Day – March 21, 2026

National Quilting Day is held annually on the third Saturday in March. The IQM celebrates this day with free museum admission, demonstrations, special lectures and displays. Free parking is available in all UNL parking lots north of the International Quilt Museum, at 33rd & Holdrege and at Hardin Hall (including restricted lots) at the University of Nebraska's East Campus. Sit down, relax and enjoy this year’s informative programs! Lunch will be available for those who want to spend the entire day at the International Quilt Museum.

Mark your calendars now to attend this wonderful, nationally celebrated event!

March 21, 2026, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Give to Lincoln Day 2026

Support the International Quilt Musuem during this year's Give to Lincoln Day! Donate from May 1 through May 30, 2026.

Give to Lincoln Day is fundraising event encouraging everyone to contribute to Lincoln and Lancaster County nonprofit organizations coordinated by the Lincoln Community Foundation, in partnership with other local nonprofit organizations.

Every donation makes a bigger impact because nonprofits also receive a proportional share of a $650,000 match fund provided by Lincoln Community Foundation and their generous sponsors, including presenting sponsor West Gate Bank. This is the largest match fund in Give to Lincoln Day’s history!

Since the first Give to Lincoln Day in 2012, the event has raised $65.5 million for local nonprofits.

The purpose of Give to Lincoln Day is to promote philanthropy in Lincoln and Lancaster County. There are three primary goals:

1. Introduce new donors to area nonprofit organizations.
2. Help Lincoln nonprofit organizations tell their stories and educate Lincoln about the positive impact they have on our lives.
3. Shine a community spotlight on this day of charitable giving to raise a substantial amount of new money to assist the local nonprofit network.

We thank the many donors for giving $10,910 to the International Quilt Museum during 2025 Give to Lincoln Day. 

Preparations are being made now for Give to Lincoln Day 2026. For more information, go to givetolincoln.com or watch this space for more information on how you can donate to the International Quilt Museum in May 2026.  

Annual Meeting - May 1, 2026
 

The upcoming annual meeting of the Friends organization will be held on May 1, 2026.

· An introduction to the Friends Board

· Report of Friends activities from the past year

· Updates from International Quilt Museum leadership

· Information of exciting plans for upcoming events

All members of the International Quilt Museum are invited to attend. Whether you are a member, a past officer or board member, we would love to see you at this event. Stay for the First Friday event after the meeting and walk around the exhibitions, listen to the speaker and enjoy the museum.