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Quilts Unlimited | View Arts Center | Old Forge | October 2 - November 28, 2026


  • View Arts Center 3273 New York 28 Old Forge, New York, 13420 United States (map)

Quilts Become Fine Art at View Arts Center in Old Forge

blue and gold quilt.

Quilts Unlimited at View Arts Center in Old Forge.

Textile art gets the gallery treatment in Old Forge this fall when 2026 Quilts Unlimited opens October 2 at View Arts Center in the western Adirondacks. The national juried quilt exhibition, on view through November 28, brings together work by accomplished quilters and fiber artists, spanning traditional quilting techniques and contemporary art quilts.

For visitors who think of quilts primarily as practical objects or family heirlooms, Quilts Unlimited offers another way to view the form. Pattern, color, texture and painstaking technique become part of a broader conversation about design and contemporary fiber art.

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A national quilt exhibition in the Adirondacks.

Quilts Unlimited is a juried exhibition, which means the works are selected rather than simply gathered for display. The result is a show designed to highlight both craftsmanship and artistic vision, with quilts demonstrating a range of techniques, styles and approaches.

See a range of quilt styles from top fiber artists.

That range is part of the appeal. Visitors may encounter work rooted in familiar quilting traditions alongside contemporary pieces that treat fabric much as a painter might treat canvas.

Look closely: stitching, construction, color choices and surface details reward the kind of unhurried viewing that good fiber art deserves.

Opening night at View Arts Center in Old Forge.

The exhibition begins Friday, October 2, with View’s Fall Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony from 4 – 6 pm. The reception is open to all, with refreshments available.

The timing makes Quilts Unlimited particularly well suited to an autumn trip through Old Forge and the western Adirondacks. Rather than being dependent on one festival weekend, the exhibition runs nearly two months, giving fall travelers and early holiday-season visitors plenty of opportunities to work it into an Old Forge itinerary.

ADK Taste pick.

Go beyond the first impression. Quilts can reveal very different details from several feet away than they do up close, so give favorite pieces a second look before moving on.

Hear the story of View Arts Center in Old Forge.

View Arts Center has become an important cultural anchor in Old Forge, but its story stretches back decades. In this ADK Talks episode, View Executive Director Raymond Schoeberlein joins Jane and Steve to discuss the arts center, its 75-year history and the role it plays in the Adirondack community.

ADK Talks explores View Arts Center’s evolution from its Old Forge roots into a year-round Adirondack destination for visual and performing arts.

The conversation adds useful context for visitors seeing Quilts Unlimited and experiencing View’s galleries in Old Forge.

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Allow enough time to actually study the quilts rather than treating the exhibition as a quick walk-through. If possible, visit the October 2 opening reception for the added perspective of the awards ceremony and the energy of opening night.

Quilts Unlimited runs October 2 – November 28, 2026, at View Arts Center in Old Forge. Visitors should check View Arts Center’s website before traveling for current gallery hours, admission information and any exhibition updates.

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View Arts Center, site of Quilts Unlimited, in Old Forge.

Quilts Unlimited 2026 FAQ.

When is Quilts Unlimited at View Arts Center?‍ ‍

The exhibition runs October 2 through November 28, 2026.

Where is Quilts Unlimited held?‍ ‍

The exhibition is at View Arts Center in Old Forge, New York, in the western Adirondacks.

When is the Quilts Unlimited opening reception?‍ ‍

The Fall Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony is Friday, October 2, from 4 – 6 pm. Refreshments will be available.

What kind of quilts will be displayed?‍ ‍

The juried exhibition features work by quilters and fiber artists using techniques and designs ranging from traditional quilting to contemporary art quilts.

Is Quilts Unlimited only for serious quilters?‍ ‍

No. While quilters and fiber artists will find plenty to study, the exhibition is also well suited to visitors interested in art, design, craftsmanship and Adirondack cultural experiences.

How much does it cost to visit Quilts Unlimited?‍ ‍

Visitors should check View Arts Center’s website for current gallery admission information before visiting.


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