January 8, 2019
Meeting was called to order at 6:06 by Rosemary Hargrove.
Old Business:
A Soy Wax Batik and Ice Dyeing class has been set-up for
Saturday April 27 for an all-day class.
It will not be more than $50 plus supplies. The cost will vary with the number that sign
up. Maximum is 20. The owners of Dragonfly Dyeworks will be
teaching. www.dragonflydyeworks.com
. We need a commitment by next meeting.
December Challenge:
The Challenge from the December Trunk show was
discussed. The deadline for pieces will
be May 7, 2019.
In February the program will be on different types of felting.
How to prepare for a Quilt Show vs Art Show.
Sue Gilgen
Why enter shows? To
learn how your work measures up to other quilters and to get feedback from the
judges on ways you can improve. Quilt show
look for craft—stitching, binding etc.
How well do you do what you try to do. You can use patterns as long as you give credit to the designer.
How well do you do what you try to do. You can use patterns as long as you give credit to the designer.
How do you find out about shows. Lyric Kinard’s website lists shows by
month. Sue suggests making a list of
all shows you might consider entering and keep track of all the info about the
shows. Sue has suggested a template to
help you with this. Download the template: click here.
When your quilt is finished record all pertinent info, so you will be ready when the time comes to enter. A quilt is good to enter for about only 3 or 4 years. Small venues may take older quilts. Each show has its own rules. Read them.
When your quilt is finished record all pertinent info, so you will be ready when the time comes to enter. A quilt is good to enter for about only 3 or 4 years. Small venues may take older quilts. Each show has its own rules. Read them.
Good photos are essential.
They will get you into a show or not.
Margaret Abramshe
Why enter an Art Show?
For the sheer Joy of Creating
For the sheer Joy of Creating
To build a body of work.
To help grow the art community.
Keep up with what is trending.
In order to enter exhibitions, you need more than a
beautiful quilt hanging on your design wall.
You need a system of keeping track of potential exhibitions. You will need a high quality photo, an artist
statement and the courage to risk rejection.
Margaret talked about the following and has given links that
will help you:
SAQA Calls for Entry (listing of art quilt exhibitions for both members and nonmembers)
SAQA Calls for Entry (listing of art quilt exhibitions for both members and nonmembers)
Sacred Threads
(Biennial exhibition near Washington DC)
Art Show (Juried Show
in all mediums)
SHOW AND TELL
Margaret showing a preview of next meeting.
