April 28, 2026

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC—

The Coastal Discovery Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, announces Conceptual Threads, a new exhibit by the Art Quilters of the Lowcountry, a cooperative of fiber artists. The exhibit will be on view  in the main gallery May 13 – July  26.

The public is invited to attend the opening reception on Thursday, May 14, from 5 to 7 pm. Admission to the museum is free.

Conceptual Threads features 60+ works by the cooperative’s four members — Ron Hodge, Roberta (Ro) Morrissey,  Peg Weschke, and Jody Wigton— plus four guest quilters selected by the group.  Guest quilters are Chris Lanigan, Deborah Legiadre, Marty Kotter, and Candace Hackett Shively.

“We are delighted to once again showcase these award-winning fiber artists who explore both abstract themes and personal stories through this unique art form,” said Elizabeth Greenberg, Director of Exhibitions, at the Coastal Discovery Museum.

Conceptual Threads celebrates the ways the artists use fabric and thread to share ideas, emotions, and connections that go beyond what is seen on the surface, said Morrissey, known for her painterly approach. “Each quilt is an invitation to experience quilts not only as works of art, but also as conversations—between tradition and innovation, artist and viewer, and the threads that tie us all together.”

Gallery Tours
In addition to meeting the Art Quilters and guest artists at the May 14 opening, visitors can attend free gallery walks at 10:30 am on the following dates:

• Ron Hodge – Wednesday, May 20
• Peg Weschke – Wednesday, June 17
• Jody Wigton – Tuesday, June 23
• Ro Morrissey – Wednesday, July 8

Fiber Art Workshop
Jody Wigton and Ro Morrissey will be conducting a quilting workshop on June 23, from 12 to 3 pm. Participants will create a vibrant fused fabric collage of an underwater scene featuring colorful fish, coral, and flowing seaweed. The cost is $35 per adult (18+). For more information and to register visit: https://www.coastaldiscovery.org/workshops/

Plan your visit
The Coastal Discovery Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. The museum’s hours are Monday–Saturday, 9 am–4:30 pm, and Sunday, 11 am–4:30 pm.

About the Art Quilters of the Lowcountry

Art Quilters is a cooperative of four fiber artists who reside in the Lowcountry, between Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina. Their goal is to exhibit and sell their fiber art at local galleries and public exhibition venues and facilitate education and collaboration. For more information, visit: artquiltersofthelowcountry.com.

About the Coastal Discovery Museum 
The Coastal Discovery Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is an educational and cultural organization whose mission is to inspire people to care for the Lowcountry. Founded in 1985 and located on Hilton Head's historic Honey Horn grounds, the museum offers year-round exhibitions, programs, hands-on workshops, and events that explore Lowcountry history, wildlife, culture, art, and fragile coastal environment. For more information, visit www.coastaldiscovery.org.