Book now for the OZQN Symposium: Collectors & Collections on Saturday 7 September 2019, 9.30am – 4.00pm at the National Wool Museum Geelong
Presenters will talk about the nature of their collections, how they have been formed as well as collection objectives, acquisition policies, and their approach to donations. This will be followed by a panel discussion with a focus on visions, future directions and opportunities for art quilts.
Speakers include:
- Dr. Annette Gero, quilt collector, curator, author;
- Katie Somerville, National Gallery of Victoria;
- Edwina Jans, Museum of Australian Democracy;
- Ruth Nunn, Australian Quilt and Textile Collection; and
- Padraic Fisher, National Wool Museum.
Book early to ensure your place as places are limited. Bookings close on 30 August 2019.
Cost: $130 for OZQN members, $150 for non-members (includes lunch and morning and afternoon tea)
See the Travel Information page for details about transport, accommodation and activities for Friday 6 September. Friday activities include a private viewing of quilts that have previously won Expressions: The Wool Quilt Prize.
Expressions Wool Quilt Prize 2017: Klimt Print 2 by Sue Reid 
Expressions Wool Quilt Prize 2015: Lisa Davis – Art of Record Keeping
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