July 5, 2016 | Posted in Art quilts, Call for Entries | By Liz Rose
Members may be interested in participating in this (you have over a year before entries close):
Call for Entries
Australian Quilts in Public Places
AQIPP 2017
An initiative of The Australian Quilters Association Inc.
REFLECTION
16 November – 21 December 2017
Whitehorse ArtSpace Box Hill, Melbourne VIC
Quilters are invited to demonstrate their talents and originality interpreting the theme “Reflection”.
AQIPP is a juried, judged and sponsored exhibition which is open to all quilters in Australia.
(Major sponsor: Brother International)
Whether contemplating reflection in still water or reflecting on life, change, environment or the world around us, reflection helps to instil in us a sense of time and place.
Entries close: 21 September 2017
For further information: http://australianquiltersassociation.com/
or email the convenor: aqipp2017@gmail.com
June 2, 2016 | Posted in Call for Entries | By Liz Rose
Members may be interested in this opportunity from Belconnen Arts Centre (The Map Project – Where I Live):
Textile groups from the ACT and region are invited to respond collaboratively to the concept of: “mapping: where I live;” by exploring ideas of home, place and belonging. Entrants are encouraged to engage playfully, thoughtfully, radically, or somewhere in between. We invite investigation and interpretation of geography, culture, history and community relationships along with the personal perceptions and meanings of living and being at home through the tactile, rich and varied medium of textiles.
Link to entry form.
Link for further details.
Entry deadline is 4pm on 29 August 2016.
Anne McMahon and Monika McInerney from the Belconnen Arts Centre will be the guest speakers at the evening meeting on August 4.
January 30, 2016 | Posted in Call for Entries | By Liz Rose
Australian quilters have the opportunity to enter the World Quilt Competition and have their work tour in the United States to quilt shows run by Mancuso Show Management. Accepted entries will premiere at the World Quilt New England (18-20 August 2016).
Entries close on 16 May 2016. Further details are available here.
Quilt in banner is High Country Lupins #3, by Brenda Gael Smith, the Australian co-ordinator for the World Quilt Competition.
January 29, 2016 | Posted in Call for Entries | By Liz Rose
APRIL 14 – 17, 2016 Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens, Melbourne
AUSTRALIA’S INTERNATIONAL QUILTING EVENT
Are you ready to be a star? Announcing three exciting opportunities for YOUR work to be on show at AQC 2016!
Get busy and get stitching, and you could have your own quilt or textile art piece on display at Australia’s premier quilting event, admired by thousands of visitors from around the country and further afield.
Closing date for all online entries is February 25, 2016
Challenge yourself and explore your creativity within a theme in this prestigious annual challenge.
The theme is ‘Tradition with a Twist’ and if selected as a finalist, your quilt will tour Australia and New Zealand throughout the year. A prize pool of $5,500 is up for grabs with winners awarded on interpretation of theme, excellence in design, craftsmanship, and a Viewers’ Choice.
Quilt size is 90cm square.
Mini-Textile Art Challenge: Paws & Whiskers
We invite you to show your best friend in their best light, in textiles!
Traditional and contemporary works using creative textile techniques including patchwork, embroidery, appliqué, surface design, photo transfer, printing, etc, will all be considered. The winner will receive a fabulous Fiskars prize pack valued at more than $200.
The work must have at least two layers and the size is 25cm square.
Pictured: The New Hexagon – Millefiore by Katja Marek
If you have completed a kaleidoscope quilt and would like to be part of the AQC Quilt Show, send information and an image of your quilt for consideration. This is a non-judged exhibition – our aim is to create a spectacular display of millefiore colour.
Your quilt does not need to be finished for online entry, but if selected for display it must be finished and sent to Expertise Events before March 25, 2016.
Quilt can be any size and does not have to be your original design.
CLICK HERE FOR FULL ENTRY DETAILS.
January 7, 2016 | Posted in Call for Entries | By Liz Rose
You have a little over a week to submit your entry for A Matter of Time, curated by member Brenda Gael Smith. The deadline is 15 January.
Full details are available here.
December 15, 2015 | Posted in Call for Entries | By Liz Rose
Entries for the quilting and patchwork categories in the Royal Canberra Show are due on 17 December (Thursday). After that entries attract a late fee of $20. The normal entry fee is $8 for the first entry & $5 for each additional entry. Entrants over 65 years of age have a flat rate of $4 per entry.
Links to the craft entry forms can be found here. http://canberrashow.org.au/craft
August 14, 2015 | Posted in CQ Exhibition | By Liz Rose
At the exhibition members of the public get to vote for their favourite quilts and clothing. Here are the results:
Quilts – No.57, Heartfelt, by Pam McNamara
Challenge & Tiny Treasures – No.122, Message in the Mailbox, by Dell Armistead
Creative Clothing – No. 161, My Little Black Coat, by Annabelle Sullivan
July 8, 2015 | Posted in Art Quilters Canberra | By Liz Rose
Next meeting this Saturday, 11th at 1pm in the CQ room. Wilma will show how to develop an artist’s project notebook with drawing of plans and the recording of process. Don’t forget show and tell, interesting books, magazines and websites.
Opportunities:
May 5, 2015 | Posted in Call for Entries | By Liz Rose
Here is a quilt competition for the younger members and friends of Canberra Quilters. Perhaps you know someone who would be interested. There are various categories based on school year (for children) and age for adults.
A former member, Lucy Carroll, won the 25-35 years category in 2012.
April 17, 2015 | Posted in Call for Entries, Exhibition | By Liz Rose
The Wollongong Modern Quilt Guild is presenting their second Modern Quilt Show. It is open to non-members as well as members of the Wollongong Modern Quilt Guild. Here are some details from the Guild:
Wollongong Modern Quilt Guild is proud to present the second Modern Quilt Show Australia. Our aim is to showcase the finest modern quilts from around Australia. In 2014 we brought together 150 modern quilts from across NSW, ACT, Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania for the very first modern quilt show in Australia.
This is a charity event, with proceeds donated to Grand Pacific Health’s Suicide Prevention Program.
New Modern Quilt Categories:
After the success of last year’s Modern Quilt Show Australia, we have introduced the following quilt categories to further highlight the modern aspects of quilting:
Quilt submissions for the Show are currently open. Last entries will be accepted at 11.59pm on Sunday 3rd May 2015
To enter your quilt, and for more information on each Category, please view our entry form here. NB: You do not need to be affiliated with a Guild to enter Modern Quilt Show Australia.
New Venue:
Located by the beach in picturesque Kiama, NSW, The Pavilion is a stunning new venue that is sure to impress. The main hall is light and airy, and the downstairs rooms will be used for workshops and lectures.
Opening Night:
This year, Modern Quilt Show Australia are hosting a special Opening Night event held 7pm – 9pm on Friday 29th May. Entry for the event is $35 per person which includes refreshments. Due to catering requirements, tickets will only be available for purchase until Sunday 24th May. Please fill out the form on our website here to register.
Workshops & Lectures:
Exciting workshops & lectures hosted by the lovely ladies of Material Obsession.
Food & Drinks:
The Pavilion is located only a short walk from the local cafes. On site we will have a sausage sizzle and drinks available, as well as a Barista with coffee and tea.
We sincerely hope you will join us for Modern Quilt Show Australia 2015 in Kiama, for what will be an amazing, inspirational weekend!
Check here for more information on what to do, and where to stay.
OPENING NIGHT -29th May 2015
Friday 7pm – 9pm
Exhibition – 30th & 31st May 2015
Saturday 10am – 4pm
Sunday 10am – 3pm
THE PAVILION – KIAMA
2 Bong Bong Street,
Kiama, NSW
View map and get directions
