Friday, February 16, 2007

BREAKING TRADITIONS 2007--Open Call

Quilts Due: September 8, 2007 (Receive)

Breaking Traditions Art Quilt Exhibit

Connections

Nearly every aspect of life is held together by some kind of connection. Whether it is the physical fasteners holding together everyday objects or the relationships holding our spirits together, we encounter connections at every turn. This year's exhibit will feature art quilts exploring the many different facets that connections play in life.

This exhibit hangs at the American Sewing Expo in Novi, Michigan. The exhibit dates for 2007 are: September 28-September 30.

Please join the yahoo group set up for this exhibit to participate. All notices for the exhibit will be posted there.

Sign-up: no deadline, open anytime (please join yahoo group listed above)

Entry fee: None. Participants are required to provide return postage for their quilts but there is no fee to participate in the exhibit.

Quilts due: Saturday, September 8, 2007 (RECEIVE BY DATE)

Quilts returned: Quilts will be in the mail by Saturday October 13 for long distance participants. Local participants may set up a pick up time.

Size: no smaller then 15" on any side, no larger then 30" on any side

No patterns, original works only. Must contain at least two layers held together with stitching. No special hanging devices such as frames or sewn-in dowels. Please attach a 4" hanging sleeve along top edge of quilt.

PRIZES

This is not a juried exhibit, it is an open call for art quilts. Each participant will receive a Participation Gift for being part of the exhibit.

An Exhibit Favorite will be chosen and awarded a Prize Package. The Exhibit Favorite will also be featured on the website.

Visit the website for complete details.