Experience Gee’s Bend through a welcoming, community-led journey at the inaugural Gee’s Bend Spring Yard Show. Travel County Road 29 as residents share quilts and local history in their own yards. Suggested $25 donation; pre-registration encouraged.

Joe Minter’s yard is a living history. Built from discarded materials, it honors ancestors, labor, and the long journey of African Americans in the U.S. For Minter, art is a universal language—meant to heal, teach, and make the invisible seen. #SoulsGrownDeep

On the anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March, we share Bridge for John Lewis (2006) by Thornton Dial—a monument to courage, confrontation, and the cost of democracy. #SoulsGrownDeep #SelmaToMontgomery

Final weeks to see From Bessemer to the Cosmos—Thornton Dial’s first UK solo exhibition—at Edel Assanti. Major works from a pivotal decade (1988–1998) trace Dial’s powerful visual language shaped by labor, history, and Southern traditions. On view for a limited time.

Front and back tell the full story. In this untitled work, Leroy Person makes process visible—where materials, structure, and construction are as essential as the image itself.

Gee’s Bend quilter Annie Square has been named to Country Living’s Design 100, recognizing makers shaping contemporary design. Grounded in community, tradition, and resourcefulness, her quilts and bags carry Gee’s Bend’s living legacy forward. #AnnieSquare #GeesBend #CountryLivingDesign100

This work was shaped by generations of creativity rooted in place and community. Supporting Souls Grown Deep helps preserve artworks, share artists’ stories, and keep these legacies in public view—where they belong. Donate → link in bio #SoulsGrownDeep #PreserveBlackArt

In her variation on Wild Goose Chase, Annie Bendolph uses triangles and squares to create a design shaped by invention rather than printed patterns. Permanent collection, Metropolitan Museum of Art. Gift of Souls Grown Deep.

Black artists from the American South are central to American art—and their legacies require care, documentation, and public access. Your support helps Souls Grown Deep preserve works, share stories, and invest in the communities that shaped this art. Donate → link in bio #PreserveBlackArt

Since its start, Souls Grown Deep has initiated and organized AotQ with the Gee’s Bend community. An economic impact study shows $700K+ in visitor spending and $191K+ in quilt sales to artists. In 2026, AotQ becomes fully community-owned and sustainable. #SoulsGrownDeep #AotQ #GeesBend

On view at the River Gallery: Remembering Dinah (2024–2025), a collective quilt made by living descendants of Dinah Miller. Crafted from denim, corduroy, and cotton, it honors her legacy while tracing the continuity of Gee’s Bend quiltmaking today.

Thornton Dial understood art as a vehicle for truth. His work transforms ordinary materials into uncompromising reflections on history and lived experience.

A detail from the back of a 1930s Housetop variation quilt by Martha Pettway (1911–2005). Made from salvaged feed and flour sacks, it reflects the resourcefulness at the heart of Gee’s Bend quilting. Available through the Souls Grown Deep custom print program.

On #MLKDay, we honor the link between art and the Civil Rights Movement. This quilt by Lucy Mingo reflects a time when Gee’s Bend residents organized for voting rights and collective power. Its structure carries movement, resolve, and community strength.

Opening today in London: Thornton Dial: From Bessemer to the Cosmos at Edel Assanti (Jan 16–Mar 14, 2026). A powerful presentation tracing Dial’s work from Alabama to the cosmos—history, spirit, and material transformed.

Then & now on the Alabama River: the original Gee’s Bend cable ferry (1930s) and today’s crossing—America’s first all-electric passenger ferry. A quiet, scenic ride you have to take when you’re in the area.

New wayfinding signs are up in Gee’s Bend ✨ Designed + project-managed by SGD, with funding from the Alabama State Tourism Department. They help guide visitors while reflecting the spirit of the place itself. Come see them in person and explore Gee’s Bend. #GeesBend #AlabamaBlackBelt

Help us ensure that the work and stories of Southern Black artists remain central in American art. Your support fuels preservation, community programs, and economic empowerment. Donate via link in bio.

Gee’s Bend quilts welcome visitors to Montgomery’s new Elevation Hotel—featured on the entryway obelisk and along the hallway and pedestrian walkway. Artists include Loretta Pettway Bennett, Sallie Mae Pettway Mixon, Qunnie Pettway, and Essie Bendolph Pettway.

A powerful piece in @forbes.com explores the roots of Gee’s Bend quiltmaking, tracing how history, resilience, and creativity shaped one of the most influential artistic traditions in America. The article highlights the deep cultural impact of this community and its lasting legacy.

Sharing Mose Tolliver’s Low Light Christmas Tree this Christmas Day—a moment of light, color, and creativity. Wishing you a peaceful and joyful holiday season. #SoulsGrownDeep #MoseTolliver

“We need to think about the wonderful future… we may not see it in our lifetime, the greatness of these efforts, but it will be known.” —Lonnie Holley A wish for reflection, hope, and creative possibility this holiday season. #SoulsGrownDeep

Celebrating the makers of Gee’s Bend—artists, quilters, cooks, storytellers, and community leaders who shape the spirit of the Airing of the Quilts. Thank you for an extraordinary 2025. Save the date: Oct 3, 2026. #AiringOfTheQuilts #GeesBend #VisitGeesBend

Souls Grown Deep works to preserve and uplift the legacy of Black artists from the American South. Help us protect their stories and strengthen the communities behind this art. Donate via link in bio.

Step inside Between History and Memory: Dinah Miller’s Legacy in Gee’s Bend at the River Gallery. Curated and supported by Souls Grown Deep, the exhibition shares archival materials, family histories, and work by her descendants. Details at www.geesbend.org. #SoulsGrownDeep #GeesBend

Help us combat the erasure of Black creativity. Souls Grown Deep preserves and shares the work of Black artists from the American South, ensuring their stories endure. Your support sustains this mission and strengthens the communities behind the art.

Save the date: the 2026 Airing of the Quilts festival is set for Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Gee’s Bend, Alabama. More details on registration, travel, and programming coming soon via www.visitgeesbend.org. #AiringOfTheQuilts #GeesBend

Our custom print program makes a meaningful holiday gift. Order framed prints by Dec 7 for holiday delivery. SGD’s revenue-sharing model ensures artists or their estates receive equal profits from every print. Your purchase directly supports Black artists of the American South.

Mary Virginia Pettway’s Gin House quilt is on view at the River Gallery in Gee’s Bend in Between History and Memory: Dinah Miller’s Legacy in Gee’s Bend, curated and supported by Souls Grown Deep. “One quilt piece could not fully represent the magnitude of brutality…”

On Nov 21, 2002, “The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” debuted at the Whitney, bringing this powerful art to NYC. #OnThisDay

Joe Light’s vision of divine presence in a prison cell—where a bird’s landing affirmed his faith—speaks to art born from spiritual awakening and lived experience. #JoeLight #SpiritualArt #SoulsGrownDeep #BlackArtistStories #AssemblyArt

Bluesky: Lucy T. Pettway’s Blazing Star (1968), in the MFA Boston collection, spins color and form into motion. Museum purchase and gift of Souls Grown Deep. #LucyTPettway #GeesBend #SoulsGrownDeep

Now available from @rizzolibooks.bsky.social: Lonnie Holley—the first major monograph on the artist’s groundbreaking career. With essays by Harmony Holiday and John Beardsley, the book traces his journey from Birmingham to the global stage. #LonnieHolley #SoulsGrownDeep #BlackArt

Built from scraps. Structured like survival. Creola Bennett Pettway’s “Half-Log Cabin” variation (1949) reimagines a classic quilt pattern with improvisational strength. Made of cotton and wool, this 73 × 71 inch piece bears the geometry of necessity—rigid lines softened by time, labor, and life.

Reflecting on Souls Grown Deep like the Rivers at the Royal Academy (March–June 2023), featuring Marlene Bennett Jones and other artists whose work speaks to the soul of the American South. #SoulsGrownDeep #BlackArt #GeesBend #SGDArtists

Beyond her quilts, Lucy Mingo marched for justice—her determination woven into both ткань and history. #LucyMingo #CivilRightsMarch #QuiltmakerAndActivist #SoulsGrownDeep

They’ve inspired museums, collectors, and creators around the world — and now, the Gee’s Bend quilters are inviting you to experience their story firsthand. Read @wallpapermag.bsky.social feature on how this Alabama community is weaving art, heritage, and hospitality together.

Now on view at the de Young Museum (Gallery 015): Blood and Meat: Survival For The World (1992) by Thornton Dial. A towering reflection on labor, sacrifice, and survival in America.

Joe Minter’s Slave Ship (1995), held by the New Orleans Museum of Art, transforms salvaged steel into a vessel of historical truth. #JoeMinter #SlaveShip #SoulsGrownDeep #NOMA #MemoryInArt

From Joe Minter’s Chains In Paradise to Sam Doyle’s A Dream, the High Museum in Atlanta is home to a powerful cross-section of works from the Souls Grown Deep collection—each piece transforming memory into monument. #HighMuseum #SGDArtists #SoulsGrownDeep

Richard Dial’s The Comfort and Service My Daddy Brings to Our Household (1988) is part of the High Museum’s collection—where furniture becomes family. #RichardDial #HighMuseum #SoulsGrownDeep #FunctionalArt #SouthernArtists

Miss the festival? You can still bring a Gee’s Bend quilt into your home. Explore fine art prints by Gee’s Bend quiltmakers—available on paper or canvas, with proceeds shared with the artists or their estates. 🔗 soulsgrowndeep.org #GeesBend #SGDArtists #PrintsWithPurpose

The countdown is on! This Saturday, Gee’s Bend comes alive with quilts, stories, and celebration. Visit the community that shaped a world-renowned art tradition—plus food trucks, music & more. 🔗 Register: airingofthequilts.org #GeesBend #AiringOfTheQuilts #QuiltHeritage

Mary Lee Bendolph: quilting unites—solo creativity woven into communal practice.

Installation view of Shifting Landscapes at the Whitney Museum, featuring works by artists from the Souls Grown Deep collection: Martha Jane Pettway, Purvis Young, Lonnie Holley, Bessie Harvey & Joe Minter. Rooted in the American South, these works reclaim land, memory & meaning.

Delia Bennett’s Housetop—fractured medallion variation (c. 1955) is in the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s collection—a testament to structure and improvisation. #DeliaBennett #GeesBend #SoulsGrownDeep #TextileArt #PMA

A past exhibition brought together the bold quilts of Gee’s Bend and the fierce assemblages of Thornton Dial—two transformative forces in American art. Organized by First Art Museum + Souls Grown Deep, the show traced shared roots in Southern Black creativity, resilience, and material genius.

Thornton Dial’s Lost Cows (2000–2001), part of the permanent collection at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, critiques American excess with welded force. #ThorntonDial #LostCows #FAMSF #SoulsGrownDeep #AssemblageArt

Holley urges reconnection with our roots—our past fuels our future. #RootsAndSpirit #SoulsGrownDeep #LonnieHolley

Happy 90th to Mary Lee Bendolph! 🎉 The Gee’s Bend legend & 2023 Anonymous Was A Woman awardee has redefined American art through her quilting genius. Her legacy continues to inspire across generations. 📸: Joseph McCarthy #MaryLeeBendolph #GeesBend #AWAW #SoulsGrownDeep