

21 JANUARY – 31 MARCH 2023
This Dreamweek exhibition is a behind-the-scenes photographic look at the cast, crew, musicians and production process of the upcoming MBAW educational documentary, The Quilt: A Living History of African American Music, which travels through the time periods and genres of music directly connected to African American history and culture.
Also on display are spectacular original graphics created for the film in large prints, as well as merchandise for sale such as Quilt totes, stickers, and blank greeting/thank you cards. All artwork was masterfully printed by our friends at Digital Pro Lab.
Photographers
Robert Michaelson
Sarah Jane
Manuel Alejandro Hernández Cardona of CMC Studios
Various MBAW Staff.
Graphic Designers
Coral Díaz
Noelle Artigue
Works in the Exhibition
Artwork Purchase/Pickup Options
To purchase in-person and/or to pick up a purchased artwork, please contact the MBAW Art Gallery Director to schedule an appointment.
- Pay & Pickup In-Person: Works are available for purchase online via credit/debit card. Shipping is not available, so you must contact the Gallery Director above to schedule a pickup at the MBAW Art Gallery & Offices.
- Pay Online & Pickup In-Person: Works are also available for purchase in person via credit/debit, check, or cash. Contact the Gallery Director above to schedule a purchase/pickup time at the MBAW Art Gallery & Offices.
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Photographer Rob Michaelson on the set of The Quilt – Sarah Jane
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Photographer Manuel Hernández on the set of The Quilt – Sarah Jane
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Cast and Crew of The Quilt: A Living History of African American Music – Manuel Alejandro Hernández Cardona
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MBAW staff step into new roles for the film – Manuel Alejandro Hernández Cardona
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Director Julya Jara takes notes and observes every detail on the set – Manuel Alejandro Hernández Cardona
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Script Supervisor Celia Thomson oversees the dialogue and narrative flow – Manuel Alejandro Hernández Cardona
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Co-Producer Sean Kithas on set capturing footage and photos for social media – MBAW Staff
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MBAW’s Suhail Arastu serves as Best Boy and staff photographer – MBAW Staff
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Director Julya Jara and Script Supervisor Celia Thomson at work – Manuel Alejandro Hernández Cardona
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Screenwriter and actress Cynthia Freeman Gibbs – Rob Michaelson
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Recordist Emiliano Jemal checks the levels on actress Cynthia Freeman Gibbs’ microphone – Manuel Alejandro Hernández Cardona
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Crew prepare the set for another take – Manuel Alejandro Hernández Cardona
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Actress Lauren Anya Jwahir Hunter on set – Rob Michaelson
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Actress Lauren Anya Jwahir Hunter – Manuel Alejandro Hernández Cardona
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Steadicam Operator Rogelio Zamora Chavez films dancer Tanesha Payne for the “Slavery Days” sequence – Sarah Jane
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Tanesha Payne captured on film by Steadicam Operator & Director of Photography – Manuel Alejandro Hernández Cardona
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Texas Public Radio’s Nathan Cone sets up microphones for the Ragtime performance – Sarah Jane
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Crew checks equipment – Sarah Jane
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Director Julya Jara works with Director of Photography Alex O’Brien (left) and Steadicam Operator Rogelio Zamora Chavez (right) to get the shot she wants – Sarah Jane
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Director of Photography Alex O’Brien and member of Cinemills TX on set – Sarah Jane
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Waiting in the wings for the Ragtime sequence with pianist Arlington Jones – MBAW Staff
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Monitor view: Crew preparing to film the Ragtime sequence with pianist Arlington Jones – Manuel Alejandro Hernández Cardona
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Director Julya Jara checks the shot with Director of Photography Alex O’Brien while Arlington Jones waits patiently to play – Manuel Alejandro Hernández Cardona
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Arlington Jones at the piano – Rob Michaelson
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Cast and crew work on details on a scene in the film’s Ragtime sequence – Rob Michaelson
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Pianist Arlington Jones confirms the expectations of the shot with Director Julya Jara and Director of Photography Alex O’Brien – Rob Michaelson
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Director Julya Jara takes a moment to layout the shot (4 panel) – Sarah Jane
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Monitor view: In the moment with pianist Arlington Jones – MBAW Staff
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Steadicam Operator Rogelio Zamora Chavez takes some photos of his own while waiting for the Blues scene to begin – MBAW Staff
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Playing the Blues with Marc “Mockingbird” Smith – Rob Michaelson
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Mezzo-soprano Veronica Williams in the film’s Negro Spirituals sequence – Rob Michaelson
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Mezzo-soprano Veronica Williams in the film’s Negro Spirituals sequence (2) – Rob Michaelson
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Mezzo-soprano Veronica Williams rehearses with pianist and Music Director Aaron Prado – MBAW Staff
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Mezzo-soprano Veronica Williams takes a selfie with the legendary vocalist Beverly Houston – Rob Michaelson
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Bassist Brandon Rivas, vocalist Beverly Houston, vocalist-poet Andrea Vocab Sanderson, and mezzo-soprano Veronica Williams – Rob Michaelson
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Vocalist Beverly Houston, vocalist-poet Andrea Vocab Sanderson, bassist Brandon Rivas, and mezzo-soprano Veronica Williams – Rob Michaelson
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Vocalist-poet Andrea Vocab Sanderson, vocalist Beverly Houston, and mezzo-soprano Veronica Williams – Rob Michaelson
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Music Director Aaron Prado rehearses while the crew prepares the next scene – MBAW Staff
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Music Director Aaron Prado at the lighting-enhanced piano – MBAW Staff
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Music Director Aaron Prado, bassist Brandon Rivas, and “trombocalist” Ron Wilkins share a laugh between takes – MBAW Staff
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Music Director Aaron Prado, bassist Brandon Rivas, and “trombocalist” Ron Wilkins perform in stylized lighting for the film’s Jazz sequence – MBAW Staff
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Jazz “trombocalist” Ron Wilkins aglow in purple and blue light – MBAW Staff
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Beverly Houston with members of her band Breezin’ perform Aretha Franklin’s “Chain of Fools” for the film’s Soul and R&B sequence – Rob Michaelson
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