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The Whistler Art Quilt Challenge 2012
James McNeill Whistler, America's premier 19th Century Artist was an innovator in the art of painting and print making. His works are in some of the world's most prestigious art museums. Born in Lowell in the historic house at 243 Worthen Street, Whistler went on to become one of the most recognized and admired artists in the world today.The Whistler Art Quilt Challenge will be presented during the Lowell Quilt Festival in 2012. The Whistler House Museum of Art is seeking Art Quilts that interpret, copy, or are inspired by Whistler's many works of art. Whistler worked in a monochromatic style, titled his paintings with names such as: Arrangement, Harmony, Nocturne, and Symphony which emphasized the primacy of tonal harmony. He is also known for his etchings and print works.
Quilts selected for exhibition must meet one or more of the following criteria.
1. Quilts based on a Whistler portrait, landscape or seascape.
2. Quilts in a monochromatic color palette.
3. Quilts inspired by the terms: Arrangement, Harmony, Nocturne, and Symphony.
To learn more about James McNeill Whistler, please visit:
www.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_McNeill_Whistler
For more information on the Whistler House Museum, please visit: www.whistlerhouse.org
Quilts selected for exhibition must meet one or more of the following criteria.
1. Quilts based on a Whistler portrait, landscape or seascape.
2. Quilts in a monochromatic color palette.
3. Quilts inspired by the terms: Arrangement, Harmony, Nocturne, and Symphony.
To learn more about James McNeill Whistler, please visit:
www.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_McNeill_Whistler
For more information on the Whistler House Museum, please visit: www.whistlerhouse.org
Brush Gallery Art Quilts 2012: Music
Exhibition Dates: August 9 - September 15, 2012
We are thrilled to have KAREY BRESENHAN as our juror this year!
Among her many, many accomplishments, Karey co-founded the new Texas Quilt Museum, and numerous quilting-related groups, including the International Quilt Association and Quilts Inc., which stages the annual International Quilt Festival.
Art Quilts Lowell is a juried exhibition, organized by the Brush Art Gallery, to identify and encourage quilt artists. The exhibition will include art quilts from artists throughout the United States and Canada, providing an overview of some of the finest quilts being produced. The theme this year is Music.
2012 is a milestone for many of us! It is the Brush Gallery's 30th anniversary and our 10th year of participation in the Lowell Quilt Festival. And, the New England Quilt Museum is celebrating its silver anniversary this year! We hope you can visit Lowell during this wonderful, city-wide event on August 9 - 11.
DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: JUNE 1, 2012 (delivered, not postmarked)
For complete information, prospectus and on-line application, go to: The Brush.
Questions? Email artquilts@thebrush.org