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From www.qhconline.com Exhibits SPECIAL EXHIBITS LIST 2009 Here is the advance info on what will be in our exhibits. We are still gathering information and will add to this list as we can to share a preview of what you'll be seeing in April! Check often!
1. Alumnae of the Quilt/Surface Design Symposium
Inspired by the Fabric
Quilts featuring the hand-dyed cotton sateen of German fabric Artist Heide Stoll-Weber created by the Alumnae of the Quilt/Surface Design Symposium. Having a gorgeous piece of special fabric often leads to a case of "Precious Fabric Syndrome." These artists went ahead and cut into their special fabrics. They hope that their efforts will encourage others to do the same.
2. APNQ Living Colour Association of Pacific Northwest Quilters Forty-eight APNQ members from all over the region were invited to create, in fabric, their interpretation of Living Colour. Artistic expressions and construction techniques of unlimited variety were used for this theme of “Living Colour”. Though the quilts were limited to 24 x 36 inches in size, their makers were given complete freedom as to how they carried out their fiber interpretations of the stated theme. The results range from beautiful to thought provoking to hilarious, and give viewers a unique opportunity to enjoy and appreciate the best in contemporary quilt art. 3. Millwaukee Art Quilt Guild On Point The name of this challenge is taken from the traditional setting of blocks. However, the challenge is to interpret the words “on-point” in what ever way the artist wishes. In keeping with the traditional setting, the size is as follows: a 36 inch square created on the diagonal with another 36 inch square behind the diagonal but designed on a horizontal line. The quilt then measures 51 inches from opposing points. Members of this guild work with textiles in non-traditional ways. They may use paint, beads and dye their own fabrics. This challenge was made difficult by the need to support the top point of each quilt while hanging it from a horizontal rod. Each quilt met this challenge in different ways. 4. NSQG Going Green Northern Star Quilters Guild Participants are to interpret the word "green" any way they choose, but some recycled material must be used. The guild will award ribbons for the best use of recycled materials, the best use of the color green and the best environmental message. 5. Quilt National ‘07 Sections C Dairy Barn Southeastern Ohio Cultural Arts Center, Athens, Ohio 28 pieces The 2007 edition of the world’s premier art quilt competition, Quilt National, will be present, featuring Section C of the traveling units of this exhibit which is sponsored by the Dairy Barn Southeastern Ohio Cultural Arts Center, Athens, Ohio. With a guide for a gallery tour on Sunday morning before the exhibit hall opens, you will have the opportunity for an in-depth look at this avant-garde example of artistic textile expression. QHC is one of only three quilt shows in the nation to be able to share this exhibit. You can learn more about Quilt National at their website: www.quiltnational.com 6. Quilters Treasure What Makes Life Good 18 pieces A recognizable amount of a hand painted, marbled fabric from Quilters Treasure called Grape Purple had to be used as an integral part of the entry and included in the body of the quilt. Quilt can be any shape, but the combined total of all sides of the quilt can not be less that 72” nor more than 200”. A round quilt can not have a diameter greater than 50”. No doll entries, clothing can be any size but not heavy winter clothing. 7. SAT Never Ending Stretching Art and Tradition 11 8. Teacher’s Exhibit 2009 Pieces done by our 2009 faculty. See the biography section to see who is joining us. 9. Summer Art Challenge “A Mid-Summer’s Madness” – quilts based on an artist whose name begins with “M”. In order to "keep creative juices flowing over the summer", Karen Abramson of Poughkeepsie, NY organized this series of challenges to create a quilt employing a design derived from a work by a selected artist. So far they've chosen Picasso, Van Gogh, Degas and M (initial) artists. The invite to participate goes out to about 60 quilt artists in late Spring and must be finished in the Fall. Only size restriction is each side must be between 12"-24". 10. Theme ’09 Inspired By.... It is our twenty-second year of Quilters' Heritage Celebration and our theme exhibit for 2009 focuses on "Inspired By...". Our quilters share with us about what inspired their quilt or other art. This is the exhibit you--the quilters--make possible, see the section on theme exhibit to learn how to participate. 11. QHC Juried and Judged Over 8,500 quilts have been exhibited competed at Quilters' Heritage Celebration over the last 21 years. Of those, at least 4400 competed and no two pieces have been entered twice in competition. Our 22st annual competition now includes 10 categories including minatures and wearable art (clothing). The Quilters' Heritage Celebration Invitational category includes items begun or inspired by classes taken at QHC. The category is not judged or eligible for monied prizes, but is commented upon by the judges. Each entrant in the invitational category receives a product prize complements of Mountain Mist/Leggett and Platt. © Copyright 2003 by Quilters' Heritage Celebration |