Prospectus - Art Quilts 2013
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Art Quilts at the Whistler 2013: What’s My Line?
Exhibit Dates: Aug 7 – Sept 14, 2013
Timeline -- A Century of Innovative Quilts: Thursday, August 8, 6 to 8 pm
(An insightful look at the creativity of women's quilts and the spirit of ingenuity they practiced in their daily lives. Lecture by Mary Walter.)
Gallery Night: Friday, August 9, 5 to 8 pm
Reception: Saturday, August 10, 1 - 3 pm
Deadline for Entries: May 15, 2013, Notification by May 30
Exhibit Criteria: The Whistler House Museum of Art is seeking Art Quilts that explore the idea of using a line both literally and figuratively – a stitched line, a line of work, a line in a song or poem, a railway line, a line on a map, lines on a face…the possibilities are endless.
Entry Fees: Each Quilt submitted must be illustrated by two jpgs, one full view and one detail. The fee is $20 (first 2 quilts/ 4 jpgs), $5 each additional quilt (4 quilts max./ 8 jpgs). Make checks payable to the Whistler House Museum of Art. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance. Mail to: Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen Street, Lowell, MA 01852, Attn: Quilts.
Please supply a corresponding list including Artist, Title, Media, Size and Pricing. Guidelines: images can be emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in jpg format or submitted on a CD. The information at the bottom of this form must be filled out and mailed with entry fee. Images should have a resolution high enough to show detail but not too large to download. (1 MB or less preferred).
Requirements: All work must include a hanging dowel with eye screws at each end. The work must possess the basic structural characteristics of a quilt. It must be predominantly fabric or fabric-like material and must be composed of at least two full and distinct layers. The face and backing layers must be held together by hand- or machine-made functional quilting stitches. Size Restrictions: Each piece will not exceed 72" in any direction.
Jurors: Bobbie Sullivan (2011) and Nancy Crasco (2012), past award winners of Whistler Art Quilt Exhibits
Awards: Awards will be presented at the reception for Juror's Choice and the Whistler Award.
Terms and Conditions: The Whistler House Museum of Art (WHMA) and Parker Gallery are fully insured and are protected by a 24-hour monitored security system. Artwork will be handled with due care and consideration by experienced personnel. However, the WHMA is not responsible for any accidental damage that may occur in moving or hanging the artwork. Work submitted must be original. Work that is copied or done under the guidance of a tutor is not eligible. Works chosen for the exhibit must remain on display for the entirety of the exhibition. If work does not fully reflect the quality portrayed in the digital image, the WHMA reserves the right to eliminate it from the show. The WHMA takes a 40% commission on all sold works. Artwork for sale is preferred, but work designated as NFS (not for sale) will be accepted. Images of accepted work may be used for promotional purposes.
Artists are responsible for the cost of shipping and insuring work sent to and from the museum.
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Entry Form • Art Quilts at the Whistler 2013 • August 7 - September 14, 2013
I found out about this exhibit from ___Whistler email ___Mailed Notice ___ SAQA ___Professional Quilter Ad
(Please Print) Name__________________________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip______________________________________________________________________________
Phone________________________________________ E-mail______________________________________
Number of quilts (4 max )_________Payment enclosed $___________Check#____________
I agree to the terms and conditions of the WHMA. Signature _________________________________________
Checklist: List of emailed images (8 max.) ~ Entry Fee ~ SASE needed for return of CD only.