in the CQA Quilting News -Unique Quilt Shows in 2010, in the United States – Ohio, South Dakota, California, and Paducah Kentucky
quilts inspired by President Obama
Journey of Hope in America: Quilts Inspired by President Barack Obama- Dec 15, 2009 -Dec 15, 2010 at the Afro American Museum and Cultural Center, Wilberforce, Ohio
detail of Precious Water
“Imagine Hope,” Hollis Chatelain’s first art exhibit, includes “Precious Water” and 11 other quilts created by Chatelain, as well as 20 photographs from prominent international photographers. It will begin a world tour April 10, 2010, in Paducah, Ky, at the National Quilt Museum. Chatelain and her husband Reynald are starting a foundation using art to promote awareness of world issues including economic refugees, wetlands, peace, genocide, and hope for migrants and resident aliens. The foundation, yet to be named, is creating lesson plans and materials that will accompany its art exhibits and help viewers learn to take actions that can make a difference.
Quilts With a Kick , also at Kentucky’s National Quilt Museum The Museum’s permanent collection has become an ever-developing documentation of the quiltmaking revival that has flourished in the 1980′s, 1990′s and is sure to continue as the new century unfolds.
On exhibit until February 2, 2010 is Quilts With a Kick. Quilt Artists of Kentucky present their work. Challenge, self-portrait, and other wall quilts showcase the talent and creativity found in Kentucky.
On exhibit until March 16, 2010 is A Family of Quilts. Grandmother to mother, mother to daughter – this is how some quilters learn the art. Journey through this multi-generational quilt exhibit and discover how a craft is communicated through time.
The Collector’s Eye – The South Dakota Art Museum will display a colorful quilting exhibit titled, “The Collector’s Eye: Amish Quilts from the International Quilt Study Center”, now showing through April 18, 2010.
The collection of 30 quilts is on loan from the International Quilt Study Center, on the campus of the University of Nebraska. “The Collector’s Eye” exhibition includes quilts from three distinct Amish regions —Lancaster and Mifflin Counties in Pennsylvania and various Amish communities throughout Indiana, Ohio and surrounding Midwest states.
The Museum’s Oh, Wow! Miniature Quilt Collection is another ongoing exhibit.
QUILT VISIONS 2010 is an International juried biennial exhibit
of the best of contemporary art quilts. The 2010 exhibition theme is “No Boundaries” and will be held at Oceanside, CA Museum of Art from October 24, 2010 through March 13, 2011.
Jurors for this show are Jason Busch, Curator of Decorative Arts at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Linda Colsh is an American artist residing in Everberg, Belgium since 1990. Linda currently serves on the Board of
Directors of Studio Art Quilt Associates having been its first European Representative.
Penny McMorris has extensive experience as an art curator. In 1976 she curated one of the first contemporary quilt shows in the United States. She is co-author of The Art Quilt.
Complete listing of Surface Design Association exhibit calendar
