SullivanMunce Cultural Center Presents Trees & Bricks: The Charm Club Biennial Quilt Exhibition
ZIONSVILLE, IN — Inspired by the canopy of mature trees and the iconic brick streets that define Zionsville’s historic Village, Trees& Brickscelebrates the beauty of place through the artistry of quilting. The SullivanMunce Cultural Center is pleased to present the 2026 Biennial Quilt Exhibition by the Charm Club, on view July 25 through August 29, 2026. An opening reception will be held on Friday, July 24, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The public is invited to meet the artists and celebrate the opening of this long-standing community tradition.
Founded in 1987, the Charm Club held its very first meeting at the Sullivan Museum, making this exhibition a meaningful homecoming. The club was inspired by Betsy Harris of Zionsville, former Indianapolis Star Life/Style editor and organizer of the newspaper’s popular quilt contests, and Cheryl Spence of Carmel, owner of QuiltsPlus, the first quilt shop in Indianapolis. Since that first gathering, the group has presented a new exhibition every two years, each exploring fresh ideas in quilt design, technique, color, shape, and artistic expression.
The inaugural exhibition celebrated the traditional “charm quilt,” in which no two fabric pieces are alike. Nearly four decades later, the ten members of the Charm Club continue to push the boundaries of quilting and fiber art while honoring the rich traditions of the craft.
This year’s exhibition draws inspiration from one of Zionsville’s most recognizable features—its tree- brick Main Street. Interpreting the themes of Trees and Bricks in imaginative and unexpected ways, the artists explore nature, architecture, memory, texture, pattern, and place. Through traditional, innovative stitching, and contemporary fiber art techniques, the exhibition showcases the remarkable creativity and individuality of each quiltmaker.
Like the Village itself, the exhibition blends enduring traditions with fresh perspectives, inviting visitors to discover familiar landmarks through the eyes—and hands—of accomplished fiber artists.
