MARTINSVILLE, Va. (Oct. 16, 2024) – Join Piedmont Arts for an opening reception in honor of the museum's new exhibit, The Art of the Quilt from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8 at the museum. This event is free and open to the public. Complimentary wine and light refreshments will be served. RSVP required by Wednesday, Nov. 6 and can be made by calling 276.632.3221 or online here.
Curated by master quilter Linda M. Fiedler and quilter Betty Blessin, “Art of the Quilt,” will feature quilts by over 40 artists from around the Southeast. Marking a transition from thinking of quilting as a functional skill to one of artistry and beauty, quilters find an increasing importance of form, content, and narrative in their creations. “Quilts have developed a beauty, a maturity, and a place in the art world that was not apparent in the art world even a few years ago,” says Feidler. “This artistry can be appreciated on many levels — from looking at the overall color, design, and emotional impact to studying the workmanship, techniques, and embellishments.”
In the Lynwood Artists gallery, quilts from the Virginia Foothills Quilters Guild will be on display. This a biennial group exhibition includes everything from wearables to wall hangings to good, old-fashioned bed coverings. The Lynwood Artists Gallery is curated by Lynwood Artists, an organization for practicing artists in the Martinsville-Henry County area. Its members share a desire to stimulate understanding and enjoyment of fine art and the artistic process, while providing area artists with opportunities to exhibit and further develop their talents.
A quilt crafted by the Virginia Foothills Quilters Guild, donated by Karen Despot, will be raffled off during this exhibit. Raffle tickets are $5 and all proceeds will benefit Piedmont Arts’ visual arts exhibits. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the museum or online at PiedmontArts.org.
This exhibit is sponsored by Brenda Ayers, Bunco Babes, Chix with Stix, Helen S. and Charles G. Patterson Jr. Charitable Foundation Trust, Martha Drane, Floyd Quilt Guild, Inc. Marty Gardner, Suzanne Hutchens, Lynwood Artists, Anne & Gene Madonia, Nancy Philpott, Betty Lou & Ron Pigg, Stitch Party Studio, Julie Thomas, Virginia Consortium of Quilters, Virginia Foothills Quilters Guild and Lynn & Noel Ward. It will be on display Nov. 9-Jan. 11 at Piedmont Arts. Exhibits are always free and open to the public.
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