Support the Museum
Support the Virginia Quilt Museum with a donation today.
Help us cultivate the art of quilting through classes, exhibitions, programs, and events, and preserve the quilts of the past by properly caring for our collections.
As a small non-profit, the Virginia Quilt Museum relies on gifts from individuals for most of our funding. Each and every donation helps us keep the lights on, grow our collection, and offer new and exciting exhibitions and programs.
As a small non-profit, the Virginia Quilt Museum relies on gifts from individuals for most of our funding. Each and every donation helps us keep the lights on, grow our collection, and offer new and exciting exhibitions and programs.
Consider making a recurring monthly gift!
Thank you for your support!
Please note that your contributions may be tax deductible within the limits allowed by law.
If you would like to donate to a specific project or our endowment fund please contact the Executive Director, Alicia Thomas, at director@vaquiltmuseum.org to discuss your giving.
Please note that your contributions may be tax deductible within the limits allowed by law.
If you would like to donate to a specific project or our endowment fund please contact the Executive Director, Alicia Thomas, at director@vaquiltmuseum.org to discuss your giving.
Membership
Member support of the Virginia Quilt Museum makes all of our work possible. Whether as an individual or a guild, by being a VQM member, you help preserve our quilting heritage while continuing to promote the artistry of quilting throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond. We invite you to join the Virginia Quilt Museum and become part of our Museum community!
Member Benefits
BASIC - $35
One year unlimited admission for one adult
Invitation to members' only events
Member only emails including monthly behind-the-scenes
FAMILY - $50
One year unlimited admission for two adults
Invitation to members' only events
Member only emails including monthly behind-the-scenes
CONTRIBUTOR - $100
All Family level membership benefits
PLUS: Two single use guest passes
10% Discount in museum gift shop
PATRON - $250
All Contributor level membership benefits
PLUS: Attend a complementary evaluation of up to 3 items by Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
BENEFACTOR - $500
All Patron level membership benefits
PLUS: Attend an invite-only donor appreciation tea & quilt turning
SPONSOR - $750
All Benefactor level membership benefits
PLUS: A private tour of the museum with the curator
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP - $1000+
All Sponsor level membership benefits
PLUS: Your business name and logo listed on VQM website.
Join or Renew
Join or renew online clicking here and entering the appropriate membership level cost from above.
- OR -
Pay by check. Please mail your payment along with the membership form to:
Virginia Quilt Museum
301 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
One year unlimited admission for one adult
Invitation to members' only events
Member only emails including monthly behind-the-scenes
FAMILY - $50
One year unlimited admission for two adults
Invitation to members' only events
Member only emails including monthly behind-the-scenes
CONTRIBUTOR - $100
All Family level membership benefits
PLUS: Two single use guest passes
10% Discount in museum gift shop
PATRON - $250
All Contributor level membership benefits
PLUS: Attend a complementary evaluation of up to 3 items by Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
BENEFACTOR - $500
All Patron level membership benefits
PLUS: Attend an invite-only donor appreciation tea & quilt turning
SPONSOR - $750
All Benefactor level membership benefits
PLUS: A private tour of the museum with the curator
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP - $1000+
All Sponsor level membership benefits
PLUS: Your business name and logo listed on VQM website.
Join or Renew
Join or renew online clicking here and entering the appropriate membership level cost from above.
- OR -
Pay by check. Please mail your payment along with the membership form to:
Virginia Quilt Museum
301 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Guild Partnerships
By becoming a Guild Partner (our membership category for guilds), your organization can stand as one in your support of the Virginia Quilt Museum. While most of our Guild Partners are quilting groups, we welcome other textile art organizations to join us as well!
To join or renew your Guild Partnership fill out the form and payment information here.
To pay by check, please print and complete our guild membership form and mail to:
Virginia Quilt Museum
301 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
To join or renew your Guild Partnership fill out the form and payment information here.
To pay by check, please print and complete our guild membership form and mail to:
Virginia Quilt Museum
301 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Guild Partner Levels
Piecer Guilds ($100-$249)
• Link to your webpage on the Museum’s website
• Member only emails including monthly behind-the-scenes
• 2 single-use guest passes
Stitcher Guilds ($250-$499)
• All Piecer Guild benefits
• 3 single-use guest passes
Designer Guilds ($500-$999)
• All Piecer Guild benefits
• 5 single-use guest passes
Preserver Guilds ($1,000 or more)
• All Piecer Guild benefits
• 10 single-use guest passes
• Free Private “behind the scenes” tour for up to 20 people
• Link to your webpage on the Museum’s website
• Member only emails including monthly behind-the-scenes
• 2 single-use guest passes
Stitcher Guilds ($250-$499)
• All Piecer Guild benefits
• 3 single-use guest passes
Designer Guilds ($500-$999)
• All Piecer Guild benefits
• 5 single-use guest passes
Preserver Guilds ($1,000 or more)
• All Piecer Guild benefits
• 10 single-use guest passes
• Free Private “behind the scenes” tour for up to 20 people
Volunteer with us
Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering at the Virginia Quilt Museum! As a small museum, we could not keep our doors open or our programs running without our wonderful volunteers!
Each day, our volunteers perform meaningful, essential tasks and proudly represent the Virginia Quilt Museum to the public. Our volunteers truly are our best ambassadors and our best advertising.
We always need help in these areas, we bet at least one is a good fit for you!
Docent (greets visitors, answers questions, assists with group tours)
Shop Desk (working in the gift shop, making sales, answering the phone)
Programs & Events (helps with setup and take down of tables and chairs, greets guests, takes pictures, etc)
Community Ambassador (distributing museum rack cards in your home region to quilt shops and museums - great for those not near Harrisonburg who want to help!)
Collections Aid (folding quilts, sewing on quilt sleeves, researching quilt history)
Exhibit Install and Take Down (hanging quilts, folding quilts, must be comfortable climbing ladders)
If you have any questions please contact Clara Bush at vqmvolunteer@gmail.com
Fill out the volunteer application here or print and return a hard copy application to:
The Virginia Quilt Museum
301 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
*Note: If seeking a student internship, do not fill out the above volunteer application. Please call the Museum at (540) 433-3818 or email director@vaquiltmuseum.org to discuss your possible placement.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN VOLUNTEERING AT THE VIRGINIA QUILT MUSEUM!
Each day, our volunteers perform meaningful, essential tasks and proudly represent the Virginia Quilt Museum to the public. Our volunteers truly are our best ambassadors and our best advertising.
We always need help in these areas, we bet at least one is a good fit for you!
Docent (greets visitors, answers questions, assists with group tours)
Shop Desk (working in the gift shop, making sales, answering the phone)
Programs & Events (helps with setup and take down of tables and chairs, greets guests, takes pictures, etc)
Community Ambassador (distributing museum rack cards in your home region to quilt shops and museums - great for those not near Harrisonburg who want to help!)
Collections Aid (folding quilts, sewing on quilt sleeves, researching quilt history)
Exhibit Install and Take Down (hanging quilts, folding quilts, must be comfortable climbing ladders)
If you have any questions please contact Clara Bush at vqmvolunteer@gmail.com
Fill out the volunteer application here or print and return a hard copy application to:
The Virginia Quilt Museum
301 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
*Note: If seeking a student internship, do not fill out the above volunteer application. Please call the Museum at (540) 433-3818 or email director@vaquiltmuseum.org to discuss your possible placement.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN VOLUNTEERING AT THE VIRGINIA QUILT MUSEUM!
Opportunity Quilts
Our opportunity quilts are an annual fundraiser. We auction of a quilt made by one of our partnered guilds to raise money for the museum.
Opportunity Quilt
This wonderful 66"x66" square quilt was made as a mystery quilt during 2020 and 2021 by Robin Tilsworth of the Alexandria Chapter of Quilters Unlimited. Robin and the Alexandria Chapter graciously donated this quilt to VQM to be used as our 2022 Contemporary Raffle Quilt.
Tickets are $1.00 each and the drawing will be on Saturday, December 10, 2022 - just in time for the lucky winner to use it as a holiday present or keep it for themselves!
Our opportunity quilts are an annual fundraiser. We auction of a quilt made by one of our partnered guilds to raise money for the museum.
Opportunity Quilt
This wonderful 66"x66" square quilt was made as a mystery quilt during 2020 and 2021 by Robin Tilsworth of the Alexandria Chapter of Quilters Unlimited. Robin and the Alexandria Chapter graciously donated this quilt to VQM to be used as our 2022 Contemporary Raffle Quilt.
Tickets are $1.00 each and the drawing will be on Saturday, December 10, 2022 - just in time for the lucky winner to use it as a holiday present or keep it for themselves!
In-House Quilt Board
A CONTINUOUS QUILT SALE IN THE MUSEUM
Located in the main floor gallery, our In-House Quilt Board features handmade small quilts, quilted bags, and more. See a quilt you like for a price you like, and take home your special purchase on the day of your visit! 100% of the proceeds from this special display support the Virginia Quilt Museum.
Seeking Donations! - Do you have a handmade, quilted item that you would be willing to offer to the in-house board? If so, please fill out this form. Or if your donation is a kit, gift certificate or other than a quilt, please click here! These forms may be mailed or dropped off with your donated item. Thank you so much for your support!