Congratulations! to the Art Quilt Australia 2021 prize winners that were announced at the exhibition opening at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery this afternoon. Art Quilt Australia 2021 seeks to promote excellence and originality in contemporary art quilts in Australia. Works were assessed in terms of originality, composition, content and execution by a jury of acknowledged experts: … [Read more...] about Art Quilt Australia 2021 Prize Winners
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Art Quilt Australia 2021
Art Quilt Australia 2021 will be on exhibition at the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery at Nowra NSW from Saturday 12 June until Saturday 3 July: Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10am-4pm Saturday 10am-2pmAddress: 12 Berry Street, Nowra, NSW 2541Contact : (02) 4429 5444 or gallery@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au Public Program Exhibition opening & Awards Ceremony at 2pm … [Read more...] about Art Quilt Australia 2021
OZQN Professional Development Day at Bundanon
Here is an opportunity to view tapestries by Arthur Boyd that are not usually on public display. In conjunction with the opening of Art Quilt Australia 2021, there is an OZQN Professional Development day at Bundanon on Friday 11 June 2021. Bundanon was the property of Australian artist Arthur Boyd. The day starts with a bus pickup at Nowra at 10.30am (for 11.00am … [Read more...] about OZQN Professional Development Day at Bundanon
Art Quilt Australia 2021 Call for Entries: One Month Reminder
This is a reminder that entries forArt Quilt Australia 2021 close in one month on Friday 30 April 2021 at 5pm (Perth time). Art Quilt Australia 2021 is open to residents of Australia and New Zealand and OZQN members worldwide. Submission is via the online entry form only. Online AQA2021 Entry Form including secure payment by credit card Download Conditions of Entry Art Quilt … [Read more...] about Art Quilt Australia 2021 Call for Entries: One Month Reminder
Art Quilt Australia 2021: Call for Entries
Art Quilt Australia 2021 is a juried exhibition with over $6000 in prize money. All selected entries are automatically eligible for consideration for the $3000 Award of Excellence (non-acquisitive). Entrants submitting complying wool quilts (see below) may also nominate their work for the $3000 Expressions:Wool Quilt Prize where the winning work is acquired by the … [Read more...] about Art Quilt Australia 2021: Call for Entries
Australia Wide Seven: Belconnen Installation Images
Australia Wide Seven, a touring exhibition showcasing the work of Ozquilt Network members, opened at the Belconnen Arts Centre on 30 October 2020. A selection of installation images is shown below. View the online gallery for full artist credits and artist statements. Also read the Australia Wide Seven introduction by Dr Sam Bowker. Come along to the floor talk by Ozquilt … [Read more...] about Australia Wide Seven: Belconnen Installation Images
Introduction to Australia Wide Seven
Australia Wide Seven is a juried exhibition showcasing the artwork of Ozquilt Network members. The exhibition premieres at the Belconnen Arts Centre, ACT from 30 October to 18 December. Gallery hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm. The following introduction was provided by Dr Sam Bowker. View: Australia Wide Seven online galleryDownload: Introduction to Australia Wide Seven … [Read more...] about Introduction to Australia Wide Seven
AW7 Preview: Sue Cunningham
For the final installment of the AW7 Preview series, we feature the artwork of Sue Cunningham from Stawell, Victoria. Her latest body of artwork has been exploring the relationship of memory embedded in cloth: discolorations, fraying, old fabrics and patterns all bear testimony to times gone by. She has been attempting to record the passing of time using old family … [Read more...] about AW7 Preview: Sue Cunningham
AW7 Preview: Alison Muir
For Alison Muir of Cremorne, NSW new works start with a 'water message'. The design is generated following research and experimenting and testing techniques, colours and stitching often bringing together unconnected ‘traditions’ such as political comment, scientific details, graphics and text to form abstract landscapes/seascapes such as Very Dry. 2019 Australia is in the … [Read more...] about AW7 Preview: Alison Muir
AW7 Preview: Jill Rumble
Jill Rumble of Erina, NSW works with fibre, colour, line and stitching as a means of expression. She enjoys the learning new skills, processes and techniques to develop and create her own art pieces such as Landlines-Shadows. Australia Wide Seven premieres at Belconnen Arts Centre from 30 October until 18 December 2020. The opening is at 6pm on Friday 30 October. All … [Read more...] about AW7 Preview: Jill Rumble
